easy one - Getting sound in C5 using Access Virus Classic

[dharmatronic]

Hope here is the right place to post it. Well, it is my first synth and I can’t get any sound using Cubase 5 and Novation SL MK2. I started hooking midi cable IN (virus) and midi OUT (sl mk2)… what’s next?
I suppose that I need very basic information… I read manual, searched access website and I’ve google around but all information I got is regarding Virus TI.
Since I always have being using vst plugins, I’ve never really cared about how a V.A. works/connects… well one needs to start somehow.
My setup: i7, XP 64, C5, m-audio studiophile 2496, novation sl mk 2, virus classic
I apologize for such newbie question.
tks