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the Parallel Port, as well as disable it. Also, in this same area, the
Parallel Port “Mode” is selectable. This is discussed later in the manu-
al.
Software Installation (Drivers)
Software installation differs according to the MIDI application(s) you
plan to use. Most programs require a special piece of software known
as a “MIDI Driver” in order to communicate with the PORTMAN
PC/P interface hardware. This is especially true for the Windows
operating system. Included with your PORTMAN PC/P is a diskette
containing the PORTMAN Windows drivers.
NOTE: To check for the presence of a PORTMAN driver in Windows
98 or 95, go to the Control Panel, open Multimedia, click “Devices” in
Windows 98 or “Advanced” in Windows 95. Open the MIDI Device
and Instruments list to view drivers that are present. For Windows
3.1x, open the Control Panel from the Main group. Open the Drivers
applet, and view existing drivers. If a PORTMAN driver exists, refer
to the section “Updating the Windows Driver.”
IMPORTANT: The PORTMAN will operate on a Parallel Port with
existing printer drivers. If other devices are being used on the Parallel
Port, their drivers may have to be disabled or a second Hardware
Configuration created for loading only the PORTMAN driver.
Windows 98 Driver Installation
1. Select “Add New Hardware” from the Control Panel. Press the
“Next>” button.
2. Click “Next>” again.
3. The system will now search for Plug and Play hardware.
4. If Windows does find a device, it will not be the PORTMAN PC/P
(it is not PnP). If this is the case, click on “No, the device isn’t in the
list.” Click the “Next>” button. If Windows does not find a Plug
and Play device, skip to step 5.
5. Click “No, I want to select the hardware from a list,” because you
do not want the system to search for the hardware.
6. Scroll down the list of Hardware Types and select “Sound, Video
and Game Controllers.” Click “Next>.”