CODEC Motherboard Manual Version 1.3 Page 13 of 66 April 12, 2016CODEC Motherboard6.1.1 Step 1: Choose SettingsThe Choose Settings selection enables selection of the input, as well as the entire path for audiofrom the selected input, through all of the device options, and then to the output. The pathdescriptions are listed in an abbreviated form to fit within the GUI display.The Choose Settings selection also enables choosing various possible outputs and outputcombinations that will work with the selected input. These selections may be scrolled one-at-a-time using the up/down arrows in the output selection area. They may also be selected directlyby clicking on the text of the output path that is shown. This will open a pop up a window showingall of the possible output selections, and then the desired selection can be made directly.6.1.2 Step 2: Load SettingsClicking on this button will cause all of the desired settings to be loaded into the audio devicebeing tested. Additionally, any necessary changes to the EVB initialization or configuration will beperformed automatically at this time.While the settings are being loaded, the Status Indicators at the bottom left of the screen maychange from Green to White. IMPORTANT: If the configuration was successfully completed, allthree Status Indicators will be Green, and the configuration is now ready for evaluation.6.1.3 Step 3: Evaluate SoundThe bottom portion of the screen includes a few controls that enable experimentation with someof the settings that can be changed on the audio device being tested. These can be changedusing the GUI, and the effect on the device will be immediate. Do NOT push the "Load Settings"button again while using this feature. This will cause all of the settings to revert to the originalselected Demo configuration.At this time, it may be useful to select any of the other Control Tabs. These make available manymore controls and features that can be changed after the Demo selection has been loaded.