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ATEN CS-231 User Manual

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CS-231
Read this guide thoroughly and follow the installation and
operation procedures carefully in order to prevent any damage to
the units and/or any devices that connect to them.
This package contains:
1 CS-231 Computer Sharing Device
1 USB KVM Cable
1 Power Adapter
1 Firmware Upgrade Cable
1 DIP Switch Sticker
1 User Manual
1 Quick Start Guide
If anything is damaged or missing, contact your dealer.
Copyright 2005-2015 ATEN
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Manual Part No. PAPE-1290-100G
ATEN and the ATEN logo are trademarks of ATEN International Co., Ltd. All rights
reserved. All other trademarks are the property of their respective owners.
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International Co., Ltd.

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  • Page 1 If anything is damaged or missing, contact your dealer. Copyright 2005-2015 ATEN International Co., Ltd. © Manual Part No. PAPE-1290-100G ATEN and the ATEN logo are trademarks of ATEN International Co., Ltd. All rights reserved. All other trademarks are the property of their respective owners.

  • Page 2: Emc Information

    EMC Information FEDERAL COMMUNICATIONS COMMISSION INTERFERENCE 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 interference in a residential installation.
  • Page 3 (USB keyboard, USB mouse, and monitor). The CS-231 is ideal for small office and home office (SOHO) environments. All programs, files and resources on the computer can be easily accessed and shared by both users without the bother and expense of setting up a costly network environment.

  • Page 4: System Requirements

    Netware 6.0 or later Netware 5.0 (PS/2 computers only) Mac OS 8.6, 9.0, 9.1, X, 10.1, 10.2, 10.3, 10.4 or later Cables Use ATEN's high-quality, custom cables to ensure reliable switching among consoles. To purchase ATEN’s custom cables contact your dealer. Description...

  • Page 5: Cs-231 Front View

    Turns off when Console 1 accesses the computer. MANUAL LED Lights to indicate that the CS-231 is set to Manual Mode. In Auto Mode the LED does not illuminate. * In Auto Mode, when neither console is accessing the computer, both Console LEDs are illuminated.

  • Page 6: Cs-231 Rear View

    CS-231 Rear View Component Description Firmware The firmware upgrade cable connects here and to Upgrade Port the administrator's computer to upgrade the firmware (see Firmware Upgrade, page 15). DIP Switch This is a 4-pin DIP switch. Use it to set the Timeout, Private Mode, and Screen Saver functions (see DIP Switch Settings Table, page 11).

  • Page 7: Installation

    5. Set the DIP switch (see DIP Switch Settings Table, page 11, for details). 6. Plug the power adapter into an AC power source; plug the power adapter cable into the power jack on the CS-231. 7. Power on the computer and monitors. - 7 -...
  • Page 8 Installation Diagram: - 8 -...

  • Page 9: Operation

    There are two operation modes: Auto Mode and Manual Mode. Auto Mode Auto Mode operates according to the following rules: 1. When the CS-231 is turned on it starts in Auto Mode, and operates on a first-come-first-served basis. Both Console LEDs are On; the Manual LED is Off.
  • Page 10 Both Console LEDs turn On; The Manual LED is Off (since the CS-231 is in Auto Mode); Either console may take control of the computer. 4. To terminate Auto Mode access, repeatedly press the MANUAL/AUTO Button until the desired console controls the device.

  • Page 11: Manual Mode

    2 seconds; or, press the MANUAL/AUTO Button. Screen Saver To protect the screen phosphors, when the CS-231 is in Auto Mode and no one is accessing the computer, a stripe image can scroll down the screen. To enable this function, set DIP switch pin 4 to the On position.

  • Page 12: Hotkey Setting Mode

    Ctrl key can be used instead. See HSM Summary Table, page 13, for details. Hotkey Setting Mode Hotkey Setting Mode is used to configure your CS-231 switch. All operations begin with invoking Hotkey Setting Mode (HSM). - 12 -...

  • Page 13: Invoking Hsm

    Invoking HSM To invoke HSM do the following: 1. Press and hold down the Num Lock key. 2. Press and release the minus [-] key. 3. Release the Num Lock key. Note: 1. The minus key must be released within one-half second, otherwise Hotkey invocation is canceled.

  • Page 14: Keyboard Emulation Mapping

    Keyboard Emulation Mapping Apple Keyboard The PC compatible (101/104 key) keyboard can emulate the functions of the Apple keyboard. The corresponding functions are shown in the table below. Note: When using hotkey combinations, press and release the first key, then press and release the second one. PC Keyboard Mac Keyboard [Shift]...

  • Page 15: Firmware Upgrade

    3. Shut down the computer(s) on your CS-231 installation. 4. Connect the provided firmware upgrade cable to the firmware upgrade port on the CS-231 and to a COM port on the computer you used to download the Firmware Upgrade Package.

  • Page 16: Starting The Upgrade

    Starting the Upgrade To upgrade your firmware: 1. Run the downloaded Firmware Upgrade Package file - either by double clicking the file icon, or by opening a command line and entering the full path to it. The Firmware Upgrade Utility Welcome screen appears: 2.
  • Page 17 4. As you select a device in the list, its description appears in the Device Description panel. 5. After you have made your device selection(s), Click Next to perform the upgrade. If you enabled Check Firmware Version, the Utility compares the device's firmware level with that of the upgrade files.

  • Page 18: Upgrade Succeeded

    Upgrade Succeeded After the upgrade has completed, a screen appears to inform you that the procedure was successful: Click Finish to close the Firmware Upgrade Utility. After a successful completion, the switches exit Firmware Upgrade Mode. Upgrade Failed If the Upgrade Succeeded screen does not appear, then the upgrade failed to complete successfully.

  • Page 19: Specifications

    Specifications Function CS-231 Computer Connections Console Connections Console Selection Hotkey, Pushbutton Connectors Console Keyboard 2 x USB Type A Female (White) Port Video 2 x HDB-15 Female (Blue) Mouse 2 x USB Type A Female (White) Computer Port 1 x SPHD-15 Female (Green)

  • Page 20: Troubleshooting

    Nothing happens 1. Ensure that the KVM cable connectors are firmly when I move the secured to the computer port on the CS-231 and to mouse or press keys the keyboard and mouse ports on the computer on the keyboard.

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