Conventions This manual uses the following conventions: Monospaced Indicates text that you should key in. [ ] Indicates keys you should press. For example, [Enter] means to press the Enter key. If keys need to be chorded, they appear together in the same bracket with a plus sign between them: [Ctrl+Alt]. 1.
System Requirements Console: • DVI monitor • USB keyboard and mouse • Speakers and microphone Computer: • DVI port - Single or Dual Link DVI video card • Type “A” USB port Operating Systems: • Windows XP, Windows Vista , Windows 7, Windows 8, Windows 8.1, Windows...
Overview Front View Secure KVM Switch 4-Port Dual-Link DVI Secure KVM Switch 4-Port Dual-Link DVI Rear View Note: The GCS1214TAA has been used in these illustrations. The front and rear panels of the GCS1212TAA and the GCS1214TAA are the same, except the GCS1212TAA has two ports/ port selection pushbuttons and the GCS1214TAA has four.
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Port LEDs- The Port LEDs are built into the Port Selection Pushbuttons. Online – Lights green to indicate that the computer attached to its corresponding port is up and running. Note: The green light for a given port is lit for as long as there is a powered on USB connection between the KVM switch and computer.
Hardware Setup Secure KVM Switch 4-Port Dual-Link DVI Before You Begin 1. Make sure that the power to all devices connected to the installation are turned off. You must unplug the power cords of any computers that have the Keyboard Power On function. 2.
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To set up your GCS1212TAA / GCS1214TAA installation, refer to the installation diagram on the following page (the numbers in the diagrams correspond to the steps, below), and do the following: 1. Plug your USB keyboard and USB mouse into the USB console ports located on the unit’s rear panel.
Operation Powering On When you power on your computers, GCS1212TAA / GCS1214TAA emulates both a mouse and keyboard on each port and allows your computers to boot normally. The default selected port at switch power on is the lowest port with a computer connected. The selected computer will be displayed on the console monitor. Note: The default connection is determined by the lowest numbered DVI connection that is powered on.
Specifications Function GCS1212TAA GCS1214TAA Computer Connections Port Selection Pushbutton Connectors Console Keyboard 1 x USB Type-A F (Black) Video 1 x DVI-I Dual Link F (White) Mouse 1 x USB Type-A F (Black) Audio Speaker 2 x Mini Stereo Jack F (Green;1 x front panel,1 x rear panel) Microphone 2 x Mini Stereo Jack F (Pink;1 x front panel,...
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Function GCS1212TAA GCS1214TAA Power Consumption 120V / 5.1W; 120V / 6.1W; 230V / 5.1W 230V / 5.7W Environment Operating Temp. 0–40ºC Storage Temp -20–60ºC Humidity 0–80% RH, Non-condensing Physical Housing Metal Properties Weight 3.85 Lbs 4.00 Lbs Dimensions (L x W x H) 13”...
Compliance Information Federal Communications Commission (FCC) Statement This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B digital service, pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC rules. These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interferenceinaresidentialinstallation.Anychangesormodificationsmadetothisequipmentmayvoid the user’s authority to operate this equipment.
Limited Warranty Warranty Information This product carries a 4 Year Limited Warranty. For the terms and conditions of this warranty, please go to http://www.iogear.com/support/warranty Register online at http://www.iogear.com/register Important Product Information Product Model Serial Number Contact WE’RE HERE TO HELP YOU! NEED ASSISTANCE SETTING UP THIS PRODUCT? Make sure you: 1.