Engineered to give you control over multiple computers/servers from one console, Belkin KVM Switches come in a variety of capacities suitable for all configurations, large or small. This compact, affordable Belkin OmniView KVM Switch is backed by a Belkin 3-Year Warranty and free technical support.
Overview Feature Overview Video Resolution The SOHO KVM Switch is able to support video resolutions of up to 2048x1536 so you can use the latest in video display technology for all your computers. Flash Upgrade With the firmware-upgrade feature, your investment in the KVM Switch is further ensured and its lifetime value is maximized.
Overview Equipment Requirements Operating Systems OmniView SOHO KVM Switches with Audio are for use on CPUs using: Platforms Windows 2000, XP, 2000, Vista ® Linux ® Novell NetWare 4.x/5.x ® ® Mac OS * X v10.x ® *with USB support Keyboards Supports 101-/102-/104-/107-key keyboards Mice...
Overview back panel front panel Unit Display Diagrams back panel KVM Switch front panel front panel back panel Audio/Mic Switch back panel 4th Computer Port Port Indicators front panel Additional Computer Audio/Mic Console Jacks back panel DC Power Jack Front View...
Plugging and unplugging cables while computers are powered on may cause irreversible damage to the computers and KVM Switch. Belkin will not be responsible for damage caused by these actions.
Note: If you are using a PS/2 computer: Please make sure that all of your PS/2 computers are powered off before connecting to the KVM Switch. Otherwise, the KVM Switch system might not be properly set up. However, USB computers do not have this limitation.
Connect the Audio Using the audio cable attached to your speakers, connect the male 3.5mm plug to the lime audio jack in the “Console” section of the KVM Switch. Using the mic cable attached to your microphone, connect the male 3.5mm plug to the pink mic jack in the “Console”...
Once all cables have been connected, power up the CPUs that are attached to the KVM Switch. All computers can be powered on simultaneously. The KVM Switch emulates a mouse and keyboard on each port and allows your computer to boot normally. Your KVM Switch should now be ready for use.
Pushing the button in the center switches both the KVM Switch and audio for that specific computer at the same time. • The KVM LED on the left of the button allows you to switch just your USB keyboard, video, and mouse to another connected computer. •...
Using the KVM Switch Hot-Key Preceding Sequence Configuration For users who want to use a preceding sequence other than two consecutive Scroll Locks, there is also one convenient way to configure it. 1. Press “ScrollLock” + “ScrollLock” + H, and a beeping sound will signal...
Switching the Audio/Mic The audio/mic is independent to the KVM Switch and can be switched independently. This means that if you are working on port 1 of the KVM Switch, you can be listening to your music on port 3.
KVM Switch and plugged in directly to the host computer. The computer that is connected to port 1 of the KVM Switch will be performing the upgrade and will be referenced as the “Host PC” for this process.
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Firmware-Upgrade Guide Activate the Firmware-Upgrade Utility Program Note: You should close any unnecessary running programs such as antivirus, system-monitoring, or automatic updates; otherwise, the stability of the system during the firmware-upgrade process might be undermined. Step 3. Double-click the icon of “Uniloader.exe”, the firmware-upgrade utility program. A warning message box may appear if you have antivirus software running on the PC.
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Firmware-Upgrade Guide Connect your KVM Switch to the Host PC Step 4. Now press the first front-panel button on the KVM Switch until you hear two beeps. The KVM Switch has now entered into the upgrade mode. Step 5. Check to make sure the KVM cables from port 1 are connected to the host PC.
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Note: Before hitting the “Upgrade” button on the utility program, you should make sure that you are focused on port 1 of the KVM Switch where you have the computer connected. If not, switch to that computer before hitting the “Upgrade”...
Firmware-Upgrade Guide Step 8. Finally, unplug the power cable from the back of the KVM Switch and all other cables from the KVM Switch, and perform a cold reset. Reconnect all the cables again to the KVM Switch. Now you can enjoy the newly added functionality and compatibility of the new firmware version.
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Firmware-Upgrade Guide Install and Activate the Firmware-Upgrade Utility Program Note: You should close any unnecessary running programs such as antivirus, system-monitoring, or automatic updates; otherwise, the stability of the system during the firmware-upgrade process might be undermined. Step 3. Double-click the icon of “Uniloader Installer.pkg”, the firmware-upgrade utility program, and a message box appears that will guide you through the installation process.
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Firmware-Upgrade Guide After you have installed the program, you can find the upgrade-utility icon in the “Application” folder. Step 4. Now, double-click the “Uniloader” icon to activate the upgrade utility. Now the upgrade utility program is ready.
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Firmware-Upgrade Guide Connect your KVM Switch to the Mac Host Step 5. Press the first front-panel button on the KVM Switch until you hear two beeps. Now the KVM Switch has entered into the upgrade mode. Step 6. Check to make sure the KVM cables from port 1 are connected to the Mac host.
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Note: Before clicking on the “Upgrade” button on the utility program, you should make sure that you are focused on port 1 of the KVM Switch where you have the Mac host connected. If not, switch to that port before clicking the “Upgrade”...
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Note: After you have finished the firmware-upgrade process, try the port switching and other functionalities of the KVM Switch to see whether it works fine with the new firmware. If it does, then this upgrade process was successfully completed.
What does flash-upgrade capability mean? You can update your KVM Switch firmware with flash upgrades, when needed, by going to belkin.com. This ensures that your KVM Switch works with the most current computers and devices. How does the KVM Switch allow the user to switch between ports? The KVM Switch supports two methods of port selection.
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Do I have to install any software to use the KVM Switch? No, the KVM Switch does not require any drivers or software to be installed in your computers. Simply connect all your computers to the PC ports on the KVM Switch, then attach one keyboard, monitor, and mouse to the “Console”...
KVM Switch for the appropriate port. • I f you are using the KVM Switch for video switching only and have no keyboard and mouse connection between the KVM Switch and PC, you will need to purchase the optional 9V DC, 600mA power adapter (F1D065-PWR for your appropriate country).
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• Try connecting the computer to a different port. • I f you are using the keyboard software that was included with your keyboard, uninstall it and install the standard Microsoft keyboard driver. MOUSE Problem: Mouse is lost when I switch to a different channel. Solution: • C heck that the mouse you are using is connected properly to the console of the KVM Switch. • I f you are using a mouse driver that was included with your mouse, uninstall it and install the standard Microsoft mouse driver.
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• M ake sure that the keyboard and mouse cables are connected tightly between the KVM Switch and the computer. • C heck that the keyboard and mouse cables are not crossed. Problem: I am connecting my computer to the SOHO KVM Switch via USB and my keyboard and mouse do not work. Solution: • P rior to connecting the SOHO KVM Switch, make sure that the HID USB driver is installed on each computer. (To install the HID USB driver, connect a USB mouse and USB keyboard to the computer.
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PC keyboard may be reversed. All major keys will function as labeled. AUDIO AND MICROPHONE Problem: I have connected the speakers to the KVM Switch and I am not getting any sound from my computer. Solution: • C heck that the sound is enabled on the computer by going into the system setting.
(longer than five minutes), there might be some problem. If so, simply unplug all the cables from the KVM Switch and start the whole firmware-upgrade procedure again as described in the Firmware-Upgrade Guide.
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