M-AUDIO EQMan - Manual (Page 8)

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DOS prompt. If you are in Windows, exit Windows completely, to
DOS, then start the program from the DOS prompt.
When you run EQMNDIAG.EXE, you will see the main screen pictured
below. You may change the cursor (=>) line by pressing your
computer’s up/down arrows, then press the <Enter> key to cycle
through various parameter settings for that line. As a shortcut you may
also select a line by pressing the key associated with the first letter of
the desired line. For example, to shortcut to the Settings line, press the
‘S’ key on your computer’s keyboard.
Fig. 1.5 goes here
DOS Diagnostics Menu
In order for the diagnostics to run properly, you must set the program’s
BASE ADDRESS to match the base address set in the jumper block of
the EQMan. Place the (=>) cursor on the Base Address line of the
program and press <Enter> to toggle through the BASE ADDRESS
settings until you match the setting on your card.
Hardware Delay is used to tweak the speed at which the computer sends
commands to the EQMan. The factory default is 5 and will work for
almost all computers. If the diagnostics don't appear to operate
properly, you may have to increase the value to 10 or more. For more
information regarding hardware delay, see the Drivers Advanced Setup
section.
Passes sets the number of times the board will be tested. Try Passes=1
until you pass the tests once, then you may increase the Passes setting
to a higher value.
Aux In Tests runs a Volume Control test on the Auxiliary Input jack
signal. Before choosing this test, connect a known good audio source
to the Aux In jack of the EQMan. As the Aux In test runs, you will
hear the left and right channels’ volumes individually raised and
lowered. Listen to the audio output and verify it with what is being
displayed on the computer screen.
IMPORTANT: Before running the Aux In Tests or Main In Tests, the
EQMan Main Out jack must also be connected to an amplifier, mixer,
or other device that will allow you to monitor the audio output through
speakers or headphones.
Main In Tests runs an EQ and Volume Control test on the Main Input
jack signal. Before choosing this test, connect a known good audio
source to the Main In jack of the EQMan. As the Main In test runs,
you will hear the left and right channels’ volumes individually raised
and lowered. Next you will hear the test cycle through the bass, mid-