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3.1 Software Setup Guide
This chapter discusses how to set up the DEM-PCM2912A EVM on personal computers (PCs) equipped with
any of a variety of major operating systems, including Microsoft Windows Vista
and Macintosh ® OS X.
3.1.1 Basic Operating Setup for Windows 10
This section reviews how to set up the DEM-PCM2912A EVM for use with a PC equipped with the Microsoft
Windows 10 operating system.
When the driver installation is complete, the EVM software is ready to use.
3.1.1.1 Basic Setup Before Evaluation
Follow these steps to set up the DEM-PCM2912A EVM for use with Windows 10.
1. Connect the USB connector of the DEM-PCM2912A EVM to an available USB connector (or hub) port on
the lab PC. The DEM-PCM2912A EVM can be connected directly to the PC without an additional USB cable.
After the EVM is connected to the PC, the standard Windows driver installs automatically to the PC. A
custom driver for the DEM-PCM2912A is unnecessary to use the evaluation board.
2. Open the Control Panel from the Start menu (Start→Control Panel). Open the Sound group from the Control
Panel under Hardware and Sound.
3. Select the playback tab and confirm the USB audio codec appearance as the default playback device, as
shown in Figure 3-1.
4. Select the recording tab and confirm the USB audio codec appearance as the default recording device, as
shown in Figure 3-2.
Figure 3-1. Sound—Playback Tab(Windows)
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Figure 3-2. Sound—Recording Tab(Windows)
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