Mike-Bracknell: Thanks- I get the Windows sound when I plug / unplug the cable but, as mentioned, no popup to tell me all is well or all is bu@@ered...
I will check the CP / DM settings, but I am baffled as the install disc installs everything (I think) with no error msg. FWIW the ION site is useless in this respect.
The asio4all driver was the XP version, but according to the manual, is only necessary for Vista machines.

I shall fiddle further