Configure motu 896 w/ garage band?

I have an 896 HD interface and I have it configured for my power book and use garage band. My question is more of how to best configure the mic pre's in the 896 to get an optimal signal. I am recording with my electric guitar, but I'm not getting a strong, quality sound out of the signal. Do I have the Mic pre set improperly?
I know this is a garage band forum, but if anyone has an 896 and KNOWS how best to set it up, I'd appreciate some tips.
Jamie
Mac OS X (10.4.10)

Hi - The 896HD IS directly connected to the mac - the FireWire port works fine with other devices - I'm not daisy chaining & have tried your suggestion to park the AudioMIDIsetup.plist file in the Trash & still no change. - I have contacted Motu Support who have responded very quickly and have asked if I've reset the device & if the FireWire port is working - I've told them I've carried out the necessary maintenance and am now awaiting another response from them hopefully with a fix!

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