Linux - Avocent DSR 1024 Installer/User Manual

LINUX

NOTE: Red Hat and SUSE support several standard graphical user interfaces. For this document, the Red Hat-
modified version of the GNOME graphical interface is shown, and the SUSE-modified version of the KDE
interface is shown. If your Red Hat installation uses the KDE graphical user interface, see the SUSE section or
refer to the KDE documentation online. If your SUSE installation uses the GNOME interface, refer to the Red Hat
section or refer to the GNOME documentation online.
To adjust the mouse speed and cursor settings for Red Hat LINUX pre-8.0 drivers
(modified GNOME GUI):
1. From the Workspace Menu, click the Desktop Manager icon and select Application Manager -
Desktop_Controls to open the Control Center dialog box.
2. From the tree view, select Peripherals - Mouse to list the mouse settings.
3. Set the Acceleration slider to the center position.
4. (Optional) Select the desired Mouse buttons option and set the Threshold slider to the
desired position.
5. Click OK to close the Control Center dialog box and to save your settings.
6. Resynchronize the mouse in the software remote session window for the Avocent management
software you are using.
• If you are using DSView software version 2.x or earlier, click Mouse Align.
• If you are using DSView software version 3.0 or later, click Align Local Cursor.
• If you are using the AVWorks software, click Screen Refresh.
The mouse resynchronizes and should work properly.
To adjust the mouse speed and cursor settings for Red Hat LINUX 8.0 and
later drivers:
1. Click the Red Hat icon.
2. Select Preferences - Mouse to open the Mouse Preferences dialog box.
3. Click the Motion tab.
4. Set the Acceleration slider slightly left of the center position.
NOTE: The sliders in Red Hat LINUX versions 8 and above do not contain numbers or tick marks. Proper
alignment may be achieved only by trial and error.
5. (Optional) Set the Sensitivity and Threshold sliders to the desired positions.
6. Click Close to close the Mouse Preferences dialog box and to save your settings.
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