Guide To Getting Started; Hardware Installation - M-Audio MIDISPORT 4x4 Manual

that record and playback the MIDI information, computers and hardware
sequencers for example, communicate with each other.
The USB port is a powerful new technology that allows easy connection to a
"host" computer. It supports multiple USB peripheral devices running
simultaneously — all without having to configure jumpers, I/O addresses, DMA
channels, etc.
On a PC: You must be running Windows 98 to properly install the
MIDISPORT 4x4. Also, either your motherboard must support USB or you will
need to install a PCI-to-USB host adapter to provide the USB ports. It is possible
for a motherboard to support USB and yet not have the physical port connectors
installed. A simple USB back panel extender can be purchased at a computer
supply store and can be easily installed and connected to the motherboard to
provide USB port connectors.
On an Apple Computer: Your Apple must support USB with the physical ports
present. Standard iMac's, G3's and G4's with USB ports will work just fine. You
may also upgrade some older Macs to USB by purchasing a PCI-to-USB card for
the Mac and then upgrading the MacOS to a version with USB support.
IMPORTANT: For the Mac, an OMS MIDI driver is provided. You
MUST have a sequencer that supports OMS, and have OMS
properly installed in order to use the MIDISPORT.

Guide to Getting Started

Here is an outline of the steps needed to begin using your MIDISPORT on either
a Mac or a PC:
1. Attach the MIDISPORT to your computer (see "Hardware Installation").
2. Install the Driver (see "Software Installation"). Mac users must first install
OMS (included on CD or available by download from our MIDISPORT
'drivers' page).
3. Hook your keyboards and sound modules to the MIDISPORT (see "Setting
Up Your MIDI Studio").
4. Configure the MIDISPORT in your application software (see "Using the
MIDISPORT in your Application Software").

Hardware Installation

Installing your MIDISPORT involves simply attaching it to one of your
computer's USB ports (or a USB hub) using the standard USB cable included. We
recommend that you power down (turn off) your computer for a first time
installation. Also previous to installation, you may want to verify that your
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