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- Page 1 User Manual 2/4-Port 4K DisplayPort KVMP Switch with Dual Video Out and RS-232 GCS1932M / GCS1934M PART NO. M1499-a / M1500-a www.iogear.com...
- Page 2 ©2018 IOGEAR. All Rights Reserved. Part No. M1499-a / M1500-a. IOGEAR, the IOGEAR logo is trademarks of IOGEAR. Microsoft and Windows are registered trademarks of Microsoft Corporation. IOGEAR makes no warranty of any kind with regards to the information presented in this document. All information furnished here is for informational purposes only and is subject to...
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Page 3: Table Of Contents
Table of Contents Introduction Package Contents Features Requirements Operating Systems Overview Hardware Setup Basic Operation Display Setup Hotkey Operation Troubleshooting Compliance Information Limited Warranty Contact... -
Page 4: Introduction
2160 @60Hz resolution that displays the most vivid high definition images available while delivering premium sound for music, movies, and gaming. GCS1932M/1934M allows users to access two or four DisplayPort computers from a single USB keyboard, USB mouse, HDMI and/or DisplayPort monitor(s). In addition to the front panel pushbuttons, hotkeys, and RS-232 commands, IOGEAR’s GCS1932M/1934M offers... -
Page 5: Features
Features • 2 (GCS1932M) or 4 (GCS1934M)-Port DisplayPort KVMP Switch with USB 3.1 Gen1 hub and 2.1 surround sound audio • One USB console controls two (GCS1932M) or four (GCS1934M) computers and two USB 3.0 peripherals • Computer selection via front panel pushbuttons, hotkeys, mouse , and RS-232 •... -
Page 6: Requirements
• USB Type-A port • Audio ports (optional) Cables Use only the included IOGEAR DisplayPort KVM cable sets, designed specifically to work with the GCS1932M/1934M. Note: The quality of the display is affected by the quality and length of the cables. If you need additional cable set, please contact your dealer or IOGEAR to purchase IOGEAR approved cables. -
Page 7: Operating Systems
Operating Systems Version Windows 7 / 10 and higher Linux RedHat 9.0, Fedora and higher, RHEL AS 4, RHEL 5 SuSE 10 / 11.1 and higher; OpenSUSE 10.2; SLES 10 SP1 Debian 3.1 / 4.0 Ubuntu 7.04 / 7.10 and higher Unix IBM AIX 4.3 / 5L (V5.2, V5.3) / V6 (V6.1) -
Page 8: Overview
Overview GCS1932M Front View GCS1932M Back View CONSOLE GCS1934M Front View GCS1934M Back View CONSOLE... - Page 9 Connect RJ-11 cable to the serial port for RS-232 command control. Each connector is marked with an appropriate icon to indicate its use. KVM Ports The KVM cables that the computers to the GCS1932M/1934M are connected into these ports. Each KVM port section is comprised of a microphone jack, speaker jack, USB type B socket and a DisplayPort connector.
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Page 10: Hardware Setup
Please make sure that all devices including the GCS1932M/1934M, DisplayPort monitor, and computers are powered OFF 1. Connect the USB keyboard and the USB mouse to the GCS1932M/1934M Console ports located on the rear side panel. 2. Connect the HDMI and/or DisplayPort monitor(s) to the GCS1932M/1934M Console ports located on the rear side panel. - Page 11 GCS1932M CONSOLE GCS1934M CONSOLE...
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Page 12: Basic Operation
Powering OFF and Restarting If it becomes necessary to Power OFF the GCS1932M/1934M, before switching it back ON, you must follow below steps: 1. Shut down or Power OFF all computers that are attached to the GCS1932M/1934M. - Page 13 Port ID Numbering Each KVM port section on the GCS1932M/1934M is assigned a port number 1 or 2 for the GCS1932M 1, 2, 3, or 4 for the GCS1934M The port numbers are marked on the rear panel of the GCS1932M/1934M.
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Page 14: Display Setup
Display Setup Single Monitor a. Connecting a display to the DisplayPort port: CONSOLE b. Connecting a display to the HDMI port: CONSOLE Note: The optimum resolution for single monitor installation is 4K DCI 4096 x 2160 @60Hz... - Page 15 Dual Monitor DisplayPort 1.1 DisplayPort 1.1 PC Source allows for 2 monitor duplicate/mirror CONSOLE Note: The optimum resolution for DisplayPort 1.1 Mirror Mode is 4K UHD 3840 x 2160 @30Hz Dual Monitor DisplayPort 1.2 CONSOLE...
- Page 16 DisplayPort 1.2 MST PC Source allows for both mirror and extended display. CONSOLE Note: The optimum resolution for two monitors in MST mode is 4096 x 2160 @ 30Hz Certain DisplayPort 1.2 graphic cards support up to 3 monitors setup A third monitor can be added to split the DisplayPort 1.2 signal, shown below: Daisy Chain CONSOLE...
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Page 17: Hotkey Operation
Hotkey Operation IOGEAR’s GCS1932M/1934M provides an extensive, easy-to-use, hotkey function for convenience in controlling and configuring KVM installation from the keyboard. Hotkeys provide asynchronous (independent) switching of the KVM, USB hub, and audio focus. Therefore, users can give one computer the KVM focus, another the USB hub focus, while a third has the audio focus. - Page 18 Going Directly to a Port Hotkey Function [Scroll Lock][Scroll Lock][n][Enter] Brings the KVM, USB hub, and Audio focus to computer attached to [n] port. [n] stands for the computer’s Port ID number. Replace [n] with the appropriate Port ID when entering hotkey combinations.
- Page 19 Note: 1. The [n] stands for the number of seconds that the GCS1932M/1934 should dwell on a port before moving on to the next port. Replace [n] with a number between 1 and 99 when entering this hotkey combination.
- Page 20 Advance Configuration Hotkey Setting Mode Hotkey Setting Mode is used to set up your GCS1932M/1934M switch configuration. All operations begin with invoking Hotkey Setting Mode (HSM). To invoke HSM (Default) 1. Press and hold down [Num Lock] (use [Clear] on Mac) 2.
- Page 21 Alternate Port Switching Keys The port switching activation keys can be changed from clicking [Scroll Lock] key twice ([Scroll Lock][Scroll Lock]) to clicking [Ctrl] key twice ([Ctrl][Ctrl]). To change the port switching activation keys: 1. Invoke HSM 2. Press and release [T] key Note: This procedure is a toggle between the two methods.
- Page 22 Manual Port Selection for more information Power on Detection With Power on Detection, if the focus computer is powered OFF, the GCS1932M/1934M will automatically switch to the next powered ON computer. Power on Detection can be enabled or disabled. The default setting is enabled. To disable Power on Detection: 1.
- Page 23 2. Press [Q] [n] [Enter] [n] is a one-digit number that represents the port number: n is 1 – 2 for GCS1932M, n is 1 – 4 for GCS1934M This procedure is a toggle. Repeat to revert to the original setting.
- Page 24 Mouse and Keyboard Emulation Mouse Emulation To toggle between mouse emulation enabled and disabled: 1. Invoke HSM 2. Press [M] 3. This procedure is a toggle. Repeat to revert to the original setting. Mouse Port Switching Mouse Port Switching allows you to use the mouse wheel button (clicking it twice) to switch between ports.
- Page 25 If your console uses a PC compatible keyboard and you have a Mac or Sun computer attached to GCS1932M/1934M, you can change the port’s Keyboard Operating Platform configuration so that the PC compatible keyboard emulates Mac keyboard, by 1.
- Page 26 Hotkey Settings Mode Summary Table Function Enables/Disables the beeper/buzzer Enables/Disables Power ON Detection feature Toggles between the default combination([Num Lock][-]) and alternate combination ([Ctrl][F12]) Enables/Disables mouse emulation Enables/Disables keyboard emulation [Q][n][Enter] Enable/Disables monitor re-detection on port [n] [R][Enter] Resets the hotkey settings to their default statuses Toggles between the default and alternate manual port selection pushbutton settings Toggles between the default combination ([Scroll Lock][Scroll Lock])
- Page 27 Mac Keyboard Emulation The PC compatible (101/104 key) keyboard can emulate the functions of Mac keyboard. The emulation mapping are listed in table below (follow GCS1932/1934 Manual) Pc Keyboard Mac Keyboard [Shift] Shift [Ctrl] Ctrl [Ctrl][1] [Ctrl][2] [Ctrl][3] [Ctrl][4] [Alt] [Print Screen] [Scroll Lock] [Enter]...
- Page 28 In order to perform a firmware upgrade, use a computer that is not connected to the GCS1932M/1934M. To set GCS1932M/1934M to Firmware Upgrade Mode: 1. From a computer that is not part of the KVM installation, go to www.iogear.com/product/ GCS1932M or www.iogear.com/product/GCS1934M to get a list of available Firmware Upgrade Packages 2.
- Page 29 2. The Firmware Upgrade Utility Welcome screen appears. 3. Read the License Agreement and click “I Agree” button and click “Next”. 4. The Firmware Upgrade Utility main screen appears. The Utility inspects your installation. All the devices capable of being upgraded by the package are listed in the Device List panel.
- Page 30 Click Finish to close the Firmware Upgrade Utility. 10. After a successful completion, the GCS1932M/1934 will exit the Firmware Upgrade Mode and resets itself. Firmware Upgrade Fail If the Upgrade Succeeded screen does not appear, this means that the upgrade failed to complete successfully.
- Page 31 Specifications Chart Function CS1932M CS1934M Connections Computer Console Port Selection Pushbuttons, Hotkey, Mouse*, RS-232 Commands Connectors Console Keyboard 1 x USB Type A (Black) Ports Video 1 x DisplayPort (Black) 1 x HDMI (Black) Mouse 1 x USB Type A (Black) Speakers 1 x 3.5 mm Mini Stereo Jack (Green;...
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Page 32: Troubleshooting
In addition, updating the GCS1932M/1934M’s firmware may solve problems that have been discovered and resolved since the prior version was released. If your product is not running the latest firmware version, we strongly recommend that you upgrade. -
Page 33: Limited Warranty
Important Product Information Product Model Serial Number Contact WE’RE HERE TO HELP YOU! NEED ASSISTANCE SETTING UP THIS PRODUCT? Make sure you: 1. Visit www.iogear.com for more product information 2. Visit www.iogear.com/support for live help and product support IOGEAR www.iogear.com iogear.custhelp.com support@iogear.com...
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