Korg USB-MIDI Driver for Windows XP

The first time you connect the Korg USB MIDI Device to the USB port of your computer, the default USB-MIDI driver for Windows will be installed automatically. If you want to use the Korg USB-MIDI Driver for Windows XP, use the following procedure to reinstall the driver.

The driver must be installed separately for each USB port you use. If you connect the Korg USB MIDI Device to a USB port different than the one you used when installing the Korg USB-MIDI Driver, you will need to reinstall the Korg USB-MIDI Driver using the same procedure.


You can install/uninstall the Korg USB-MIDI Driver using the tools.
   w Installing the Korg USB-MIDI Driver using a tool
   w Uninstalling the Korg USB-MIDI Driver using a tool

If you want to install/uninstall the Korg USB-MIDI Driver manually, please see the following sections.
   w Installing the Korg USB-MIDI Driver manually
   w Uninstalling the Korg USB-MIDI Driver manually


n Installing the Korg USB-MIDI Driver using a tool

1.

Use a USB cable to connect the Korg USB MIDI Device to your computer, and turn on the power of the Korg USB MIDI Device.

Windows will detect the connection with the Korg USB MIDI Device.
Then the default driver will be installed.


2.

Excute EzSetup.exe.

The list in the upper part of the window shows the KORG USB-MIDI devices that are currently connected to your PC. The lower area shows the software version of the KORG USB-MIDI Driver you are about to install.

From the list, choose the KORG USB-MIDI device that is currently connected to your PC, and click Install.
Driver installation will begin.


3.
If a dialog box appears, warning you that the driver is not digitally signed, click Continue Anyway.


4.

When the dialog box indicating that installation is completed appears, click Finish.

If a dialog box recommends that you restart Windows, click Yes to restart.




n Uninstalling the Korg USB-MIDI Driver using a tool

1.

Excute UnInstDrv.exe.

Click Next.


2.

A list of currently installed KORG MIDI devices will be displayed.
Add a check mark only to the MIDI device you want to remove.

Be aware that all MIDI devices with a check mark will be removed.

Click Next.


3.
A dialog box will ask you for confirmation. Click OK.


4.
Click Finish to complete the procedure.
To ensure that the driver removal has taken effect, restart Windows.


n Installing the Korg USB-MIDI Driver manually

1.

Use a USB cable to connect the Korg USB MIDI Device to your computer, and turn on the power of the Korg USB MIDI Device.

Windows will detect the connection with the Korg USB MIDI Device.
Then the default driver will be installed.


2.

From the taskbar, click Start and then click Control Panel to open the Control Panel.

From the Control Panel, start up Sounds and Audio Devices, and click the Hardware tab.

From the list of devices, select USB Audio Device.
Make sure that the "Location" field below the list shows the name of the Korg USB MIDI Device,  and click the Properties button.


3.
The "USB Audio Device Properties" dialog box will appear. Click the Driver tab, and then click the Update Driver button.


4.
The "Hardware Update Wizard" dialog box will appear.

In the "Can Windows connect to Windows Update to search for software?" field, click "No, not this time" and then click Next.


5.

In the "What do you want the wizard to do?" field, click "Install from a list or specific location" and then click Next.


6.
In response to "Please choose your search and installation options, you must click "Don't search. I will choose the driver to install",  and then click Next.


7.
In response to "Select the device driver you want to install for this hardware," click the Have Disk button.


8.
You will be asked for the name of the folder. Insert the CD-ROM included with the Korg USB MIDI Device into your CD-ROM drive. Then type the name of the folder D:\Driver that contains the KORG USB MIDI Driver, and click the OK button.

This example is for when your CD-ROM drive is drive D. You will need to change this as appropriate for your computer system; for example, if your CD-ROM drive is drive E, then replace D: with E: in the folder name you type.


9.
Make sure that the name of the Korg USB MIDI Device is displayed as the Model, and click Next to begin installing the driver.


10.
If a dialog box appears, warning you that the driver is not digitally signed, click Continue Anyway.


11.
When the dialog box indicating that installation is completed appears, click Finish.
If a dialog box recommends that you restart Windows, click Yes to restart.



n Uninstalling the Korg USB-MIDI Driver manually

1.

From the taskbar, click Start and then click Control Panel to open it.

From the Control Panel, open Sounds and Audio Devices, and click the Hardware tab.

From the list of devices, select the name of the Korg USB MIDI Device and click the Properties button.


2.
The Korg USB MIDI Device Properties dialog box will appear.
Click the Driver tab, and click the Uninstall button.


3.
A dialog box will ask you for confirmation.
Click the OK button.


n Allowing installation of an unsigned driver

If your computer has been set so that drivers without a digital signature cannot be installed, you will not be able to install the Korg USB-MIDI Driver. Use the following procedure to change your settings so that you can install the driver.

1.

On the taskbar, click the Start button and then Control Panel to open the Control Panel.

From the Control Panel, open System and click the Hardware tab.
Then click the Driver Signing button.


2.

If What action do you want Windows to take? is set to Block, you will not be able to install the driver. Choose Ignore or Warn, and then click OK.

If necessary, change this setting back to its original setting after you have installed the driver.