Configuring Pcs - Black Box ServLink ACR3500A Manual

SERVLINK™

4.2 Configuring PCs

Follow the steps below to set up each PC attached to the ServLINK system. These
instructions assume that you're connected to the PCs through a KVM switch.
1. At the Main Menu, pull down the Switch Menu to the "Switch PCs" option.
This will give you a list of PCs connected to the ServLINK. There will be
14 PCs set up as the default menu selections, labeled "Black Box Switch Box -
Channel A" through "Black Box Switch Box - Channel N" (suitable for PCs
connected to a ServSwitch Multi or ServSelect). Any channels that you added
in the previous section will also appear.
2. Highlight the first PC you want to set up. If you are configuring a PC using
the default settings for Channels A through M, click the "Settings" button.
Here, in the PC Description field, you can rename the channel to whatever
description you will recognize your computer by. Generally, it is best to use
the same description that you use for your switch.
Also, while in this menu, check the "Switch Box Command" setting and
make sure that it reflects the keyboard sequence your switch uses to enter
command mode. Click "OK" when you're finished.
3. Choose the "Select Host PC" option from the Switch menu and click "OK."
The ServLINK will go into "Host Mode" and switch to that computer
immediately. Read the notice that appears on your screen and click "OK" to
clear it.
4. Tap the right Shift key three times to bring up the Host Mode Properties
dialog box.
5a. If the screen looks acceptable (level of brightness, contrast, etc.), go to the next PC by
clicking the "Menu Mode" button in the Host Mode Properties dialog box,
then repeat steps 1 through 4.
5b. To make changes in the appearance of your video, select the "Video Advanced" tab
in the Host Mode Properties dialog box. Click the "AutoDetect All" button.
When the "Apply" button becomes active, click it. If the screen looks
acceptable now, go to the next PC by clicking the "Menu Mode" button in the
Host Mode Properties dialog box, then repeat steps 1 through 5. Otherwise,
continue with steps 6 through 10.
6. Select the "Video Settings" option from the Host Mode Properties dialog box.
7. Use the slider bars in this window to adjust the brightness and contrast
settings until you are satisfied with them, then click the "Apply" button.
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