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CS-72M
Read this guide thoroughly and follow the installation and operation
procedures carefully in order to prevent any damage to the unit and/or any
devices that connect to it.
This package contains:
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1 CS-72M Mini Tower KVM Switch
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2 CS Custom KVM Cables
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6 Mounting Pads / 2 Cable Keepers
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1 User Manual
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1 Quick Start Guide
If anything is damaged or missing, contact your dealer.
© Copyright 2003 ATEN ® International Co., Ltd.
Manual Part No. PAPE-1224-100
Printed in Taiwan 08/2003
All brand names and trademarks are the registered property of their respective owners.
2003-08-01
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Page 1: User Manual
This package contains: 1 CS-72M Mini Tower KVM Switch 2 CS Custom KVM Cables 6 Mounting Pads / 2 Cable Keepers 1 User Manual 1 Quick Start Guide 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.
- Page 3 Overview The CS-72M KVM (Keyboard, Video, Mouse), Switch is a control unit that allows the control of two computers from a single console (keyboard, monitor, and mouse). With its custom designed SCSI-20 CPU port connectors, the CS-72M significantly reduces the number of ports required for a 2 Port KVM switch.
- Page 4 Features M Compact vertical-standing design M Custom SCSI-20 connector layout reduces the number of ports and makes for a streamlined installation M Easy to install - no software required - connecting cables to the computers is all it takes M Easy to operate - computer selection via selection switches or hotkeys M Power on detection - automatically switches to the first powered on port - automatically switches to the next...
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Page 5: System Requirements
M A PS/2 style keyboard. M A PS/2 style mouse. Note: The CS-72M only supports PS/2 style mice - it does not support serial mice. Computers The following equipment must be installed on each computer that is to be connected to the system: M A VGA, SVGA or Multisync port. -
Page 6: Front View
KVM focus. Depending on the Port’s status, the LED may flash according to a specific pattern (see the table on p. 12 for details). 3. Keyboard Port 4. Mouse Port 5. Stand The stand allows the CS-72M to stand upright on the desktop. - 4 - 2003-08-01... -
Page 7: Rear View
The video cable from your monitor plugs in here. 3. Power Jack The power adapter cable plugs in here. Note: The CS-72M does not require external power. Use of a power adapter is optional, and requires a separate purchase. 4. Microphone Jack 5. -
Page 8: Installation
Preparation The CS-72M can either lay flat on the desktop or stand upright. To have it stand upright, place it in the mounting stand. Make sure that the long end of the stand is to the rear. - Page 9 CS-72M’s rear panel. 3. Use the custom KVM cables (described in the Cables section on p. 3), to connect the CS-72M CPU Ports to the monitor, keyboard and mouse ports of the computers you are installing.
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Page 11: Operation
Operation Controlling the computers in your CS-72M installation from a single console could not be easier. Two port selection methods that provide instant access to the computers are available: M Manual Port Selection M Hotkey Port Selection Manual Port Selection With Manual Port Selection you simply press the appropriate Port Selection switch on the unit’s front panel to give the KVM... - Page 12 To hotkey toggle the ports: 1. Press and hold down the Num Lock key 2. Press and release the asterisk key or the minus key 3. Release the Num Lock key: [Num Lock] + [*] [Num Lock] + [-] Note: The asterisk or minus key must be released within one half second, otherwise the hotkey operation is canceled.
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Page 13: Auto Scan Mode
Auto Scan Mode The CS-72M’s Auto Scan feature automatically switches between the two ports at regular 5 seconds intervals so that you can monitor the computer activity without having to take the trouble of switching yourself. To invoke Auto Scan Mode hold down both Port Selection buttons for 3 seconds (see p. -
Page 14: Selected Led Display
Selected LED Display Activity Port is not selected. On (Steady) Port is connected to an active computer. Flashing (On and Off equal) Port is connected to an active computer and is being accessed in Auto Scan mode. Specifications Function CPU Ports Port Selection Push Button Switches;... -
Page 15: Troubleshooting
Troubleshooting Symptom Cause Keyboard Loose cables. Check all cable connections to make and/or sure they are completely seated in Mouse their sockets. Responding Switch is in Auto Scan Press either Port Selection switch or Mode. the Spacebar to exit Auto Scan Mode. Keyboard / Mouse Unplug the keyboard/mouse from the needs to be reset. -
Page 16: Troubleshooting Notes
Troubleshooting Notes: 1. The unit is designed to work with PS/2 keyboards. Older XT (84 key) and AT keyboards will not work. 2. Some Notebooks have trouble when their mouse and keyboard ports are used simultaneously. To avoid this, only connect the mouse port or the keyboard port.
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