Intel IMac sometimes don't launch Audio Instrum

Hi!
Recently I purchased a Intel IMac 1.8 and an M Audio Midi One interface. As it's a very new machine, I decided to install the OS using the DVDs that came with the IMac, and then search for the upgrades at apple. Well, after installing everything, including LP7.2 full version and LP7.2.1 upgrade, I've noticied that sometimes some audio instruments don't launch, and when I try to close the project, logic crashes. Does anyone know something about it? I'm trying to work mainly with audio instruments, and I really can't get a job.
Tovinho

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