Recording external keyboard

Hi - am new to GB although have used logic express.
Am using external keyboard, through a firewire 410 interface. Interface is working fine with GB for midi, but not for external sounds - interface is picking up sounds from keyboard, but nothing is coming through into GB (have tried everything suggested, e.g. checking prefs & making sure monitor is on, etc).
Anyone got any suggestions?

Thanks - have tried that, and it sees my firewire 410 fine (and is receiving midi signal fine as well.
I also get a load of input options in the instrument info bit (e.g. firewire stereo 1/2), which suggests that it's picking it up - just get no audio from it, no matter what I try.
Am sure that the connection between my instrument and the 410 is working, cos it shows input lights when receiving sound ok.

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