I've created a batch file the variables above and have been running the app and monitoring via putty. So far, I've been unable to reproduce the hang with it running with this mode also. I'll keep testing as time permits.
One thing that seems strange is the the LMFlash utility takes about 5/10 seconds to load the firmware and boot. Launching a debug session in CCS take about 30 seconds to load and enter debug mode. Does this seem normal for a LM3S8962 part?
I can send you debug log file I managed to capture via putty if you like.
Bob