MIDI keyboard not recognized

I have just installed a Yamaha PSR-GX 76 keyboard, along with the most recent driver. I have plugged in the USB connection and it does not appear that the computer, or at least Garageband is recognizing the keyboard. How do I test this and what do I do to make this work?
Norm

Im having the same issuse with my microKORG.
But I do know if Garage Band is recognizing your keyboard the blue dot will flash in the blue display panel when you press a key.

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when I open GB preferencesI only have the Built-In Audio option.
Which is as it should be, a MIDI keyboard is not an audio device.
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