M-Audio 2x4, 1x1, 2x2, 4x4 manual Hardware Installation, Mac OS

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Mac OS X

The drivers for Mac OS X are found on the Driver CD which comes with the product. You may also wish to check the MIDISPORT drivers page of our website to make sure you have the most recent version. The driver is labeled “MIDISPORT.” The OSX Installer Package icon looks like ‘a cube of Jello, rising out of a cardboard box and normally ends with the “.pkg” suffix.

To install the OSX driver:

1.Double-click on the installer package.

2.When prompted, enter your administrator password you chose when you installed OSX.

3.Follow the prompts to install the software.

Your MIDISPORT is ready for use. You can verify successful installation by going to the “Go” pull-down menu, Applications, Utilities, Audio/MIDI Setup, and clicking on the MIDI tab. Refer to the sections “Setting Up Your MIDI Studio” and “Using the MIDISPORT in your Application Software” for more information.

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 when attaching your MIDISPORT for the first time. Also prior to installation, you may want to verify that your computer’s USB port is enabled (check your computer’s users guide). If not, your computer will not recognize the MIDISPORT when it is plugged in.

Find a good spot around your computer station to place the MIDISPORT. The USB port on your computer is a small (1/8" x 3/8"), rectangular female connector and is usually found in a group of two. Take the male end of the USB cable that matches the size of

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Contents MIDISport 1x1/2x2/2x4/4x4 Table of Contents Introduction Midisport Product Features Package ContentsProduct Overview Software Installation Getting StartedWindows XP Page Page Page Windows Page Page Windows Me and Windows Page Mac OS First Time OMS Configuration Instructions Page Page Hardware Installation Description of Features Setting Up your Midi Studio Passive Midi Thru Mode Using the Midisport in your Application Software Warranty Terms and Registration Warranty Terms Registration060614MSSeriesUGEN01