{"id":15446,"date":"2002-08-01T00:00:00","date_gmt":"2002-08-01T00:00:00","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/www.sweetwater.com\/sweetcare\/?p=15446"},"modified":"2007-04-27T00:00:00","modified_gmt":"2007-04-27T00:00:00","slug":"parallel-port-midi-interfaces-work-windows-98-98se","status":"publish","type":"articles","link":"https:\/\/www.sweetwater.com\/sweetcare\/articles\/parallel-port-midi-interfaces-work-windows-98-98se\/","title":{"rendered":"Getting Parallel Port MIDI interfaces to work in Windows 98 \/ 98se \/ ME"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>1) The Parallel port mode in the BIOS must be set to EPP (default is ECP.) To get into your computer&#8217;s BIOS, you&#8217;ll need to reboot (or turn on) the machine. Immediately when you see the bootup logo or memory\/hard drive check, press the appropriate key (which varies from computer to computer &#8211; check your computer&#8217;s documentation if you&#8217;re unsure) until it enters the setup. This will be before Windows boots, and typically it only waits for 1-2 seconds for you to press the key. The most likely keys are DEL, F1, and F2, but could also be any of the F-keys (you can usually press multiple keys at the same time if you&#8217;re unsure.) Within the BIOS, you should select Integrated Peripherals. If you don&#8217;t see this option, try Advanced, and within this menu, look for I\/O Configuration, Peripheral Configuration, or something of the like- it varies from system to system. This is where you&#8217;ll change the parallel port mode. Then follow onscreen instructions on how to exit and save changes.<\/p>\n<p>NOTE: You will need to reboot twice in a row for this to work with your MIDI interface.<\/p>\n<p>2) Legacy SoundBlaster emulation:<br \/>It is known that many SoundBlaster cards will share the parallel port IRQ without telling you.<br \/>Select the DEVICE MANAGER tab, and look for Creative Misc. Devices.<br \/>If found, double-click anything that says Legacy Emulation, and checkmark the Disable. 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