"Built In Output"

Hi Folks-
I've meant to mention this on other occasions, but I forgot
When I go to GB Preferences to switch output between Built In and my Firebox, the phrase "Built In Output" appears twice in the Output dropdown.
Any reason for this, and is it something that should/could be corrected?
Thanks, as always.
Mike

Thanks Hang...
Yeah, 4 items in my dropdown-
PreSonus FIREBOX
Built-in Output
Built-in Output
Built-in Line Input (Aggregated)
I'm gonna try the prefs right now. I'll let you know if any change.
Thanks-
Mike

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