
2 System Setup
2.1 Software Setup
This section provides the procedure for EVM software installation.
2.1.1 Operating Systems
The EVM software is compatible with the Windows
™
7, 8, and 10 operating systems.
2.1.2 Software Installation
The software is available on the device product folder, and can also be found in the
.
Search for
DAC53701EVM
in the GUI Composer Gallery. Use the down arrow symbol to download the software.
There are two downloads:
DAC53701EVM GUI
and
GUI Composer Runtime
. Either download both, or just
download the EVM GUI; the runtime file can be downloaded through the EVM GUI during installation. The
software can also be run online by clicking; however, only after the firmware and driver are upgraded. After the
software is downloaded onto the PC, navigate to the download folder, and run the DAC53701EVM software
executable, as shown in
Figure 2-1. DAC53701EVM Software Setup
When the DAC53701EVM software is launched, an installation dialog window opens and prompts the user to
select an installation directory. If left unchanged, the software location defaults to
C:\Program Files (x86)\Texas
Instruments\DAC53701 EVM
. If there is no previous installation of the
GUI Composer
Runtime
application, the installer also requests for an automatic download from the web. Select either
Install
from Web
to download and install from the web, or
Install from PC
and provide the path to the local file that is
already downloaded. The runtime file also installs the USB drivers, unless the drivers are already installed. The
software installation automatically copies the required files and drivers to the local machine.
Figure 2-2. Software Installation Path
System Setup
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