Hi,
With this setup I can't get Cubase LE to register any input. I
have no problems with the Firepod and the rest on an Intel tower
or an AMD 64 tower, so I suspect some conflict in the sound
emulation provided via SoundMax.

Compaq's interested support rep (apparently somewhere near
Bombay) was no help and I have the Presonus folks pulling their
hair out. I thought perhaps some one here might be able to give
me a hint, a tip, anything even resembling a clue.

Thanks to one and all...