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ATEN Master View CS-82A User Manual

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CS-82A
Read this guide thoroughly and follow the installation and operation proce-
dures carefully in order to prevent any damage to the units and/or any de-
vices that connect to them.
This package contains:
M 1 Master View CS-82A KVM Switch
M 1 User Manual
If anything is damaged or missing, contact your dealer.
®
© Copyright 2000 ATEN
International Co., Ltd.
Manual Part No. PAPE - 1217-200
Printed in Taiwan 11/2003
All brand names and trademarks are the registered property of their respective owners.
2003-11-25

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  • Page 1: User Manual

    This package contains: M 1 Master View CS-82A KVM Switch M 1 User Manual If anything is damaged or missing, contact your dealer.
  • Page 2 Note: This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B digital device, pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC Rules. These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference in a residential installation. This equipment generates, uses and can radiate radio frequency energy, and if not installed and used in accordance with the instruction manual, may cause...
  • Page 3 Now, with the CS-82A, you can easily access two computers in a cost effective manner. Setup is fast and easy; plugging cables into their appropriate ports is all that is entailed.
  • Page 4 Features One console controls two computers Easy to install - no software required - connecting cables is all it takes Easy to operate - computer selection via push button switches or hotkeys Auto Scan function to monitor computer operation LED display for easy status monitoring Caps Lock, Num Lock, and Scroll Lock, states are saved and restored when switching Keyboard and mouse emulation for error free booting...

  • Page 5: Hardware Requirements

    Hardware Requirements Console A VGA, SVGA, or Multisync monitor capable of the highest resolution that you will be using on any computer in the installation A PS/2 style keyboard A PS/2 style mouse Computers The following equipment must be installed on each computer that is to be connected to the system: A VGA, SVGA or Multisync port.

  • Page 6: Front View

    Front View 1 & 2 1. Port Selection Switches Press a switch to access the computer attached to the corresponding port. 2. Port LEDs: The Port LEDs are built into the Port Selection Switches. The upper ones are the On Line LEDs; the lower ones are the Selected Port LEDs: The On Line LEDs lights ORANGE to indicate that the computer attached to the corresponding port is up and...

  • Page 7: Rear View

    Rear View 1. Console Video Connector The cable from your monitor plugs in here. 2. CPU Port Connectors The KVM cables that connect to the computer’s monitor, keyboard and mouse ports plug in here. Each port is color coded and identified by an appropriate icon. Note: Since the KVM cables come with PS/2 style connectors, certain hardware configurations (such as notebooks), that don’t have two PS/2 ports may require the use of an...

  • Page 8: Installation

    AC source; plug the power adapter cable into the unit s power jack. 4. Turn on the power to the connected computers. Note: The CS-82A’s Power On default is to link to the first computer you turn on. - 6 -...
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  • Page 10: Operation

    Operation Controlling all the computers in your CS-82A installation from a single console could not be easier. Two port selection methods that provide instant access to the computers are available: Manual Port Selection Hotkey Port Selection Manual Port Selection With Manual Port Selection you simply press the Port Selection switch that corresponds to the port that the computer you want to access is attached to.
  • Page 11 Selecting the Active Port - Default Method: The default method to toggle the KVM focus between the two ports from the keyboard is to tap the left or right Ctrl key twice: [Ctrl] [Ctrl] Note: The combination must be on the same side (both Left, or both Right).
  • Page 12 Auto Scan Mode: The CS-82A’s Auto Scan feature automatically switches between the two computers at regular intervals so that you can monitor their activity without having to take the trouble of switching yourself. Invoking Auto Scan To invoke Auto Scan Mode, press and simultaneously release the left Shift key, then press and release the right Shift key: [Left Shift] [Right Shift].
  • Page 13 Once scanning begins, it continues until you press the [Spacebar] to exit Auto Scan Mode. The port that has the KVM focus at the time scanning stopped remains active. Note: While Auto Scan Mode is in effect, the console will not function normally.

  • Page 14: Selected Led Display

    Appendix Selected LED Display Activity Port is not selected. On (Steady) The computer attached to the LED’s corresponding port has the KVM focus. Flashing (On and Off equal) The computer attached to the LED’s corresponding port has the KVM focus and is being accessed in Auto Scan mode.

  • Page 15: Troubleshooting

    Troubleshooting Symptom Cause Keyboard Loose cables. Check all cable connections to and/or make sure they are completely Mouse seated in their sockets. Responding Switch is in Auto Press the Spacebar to exit Auto Scan Mode. Scan Mode. Keyboard / Mouse Unplug the keyboard / mouse needs to be reset.

  • Page 16: Limited Warranty

    Troubleshooting Notes: 1. The unit is designed to work with PS/2 keyboards and mice. XT (84 key) and AT keyboards will not work. Serial mice will not work. 2. Some Notebooks, notably the IBM Thinkpad and Toshiba Tecra, have trouble when their mouse and keyboard ports are used simultaneously.

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