Timer Simulation

Hi,

I am trying to get familiar with the MSP430 and I wanted to generate
periodic interrupts using timer_A. The problem is that timer_A
doesn't advance, no matter what I do.

I am using IAR Embedded Workbench and I run simulation using C-Spy.
The processor is MSP430F2013. The init sequence I am using is:

void main(void)
{
  WDTCTL = WDTPW + WDTHOLD;                 // Stop WDT
  TACTL = TASSEL_2 + MC_2;                  // SMCLK, contmode
  while(1);
}

and I expect to see timer_A (TAR register) incrementing

Can someone please tell me what am I doing wrong?

Thank you,
Aju