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Page 2: Rohs
Multi-View KVMP Switch User Manual EMC Information FEDERAL COMMUNICATIONS COMMISSION INTERFERENCE STATEMENT: This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class A digital device, pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC Rules. These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference when the equipment is operated in a commercial environment. -
Page 3: User Information
81-3-5615-5811 Japan Korea 82-2-467-6789 North America 1-888-999-ATEN ext 4988 1-949-428-1111 User Notice All information, documentation, and specifications contained in this manual are subject to change without prior notification by the manufacturer. The manufacturer makes no representations or warranties, either expressed or implied, with respect to the contents hereof and specifically disclaims any warranties as to merchantability or fitness for any particular purpose. -
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© Copyright 2018 ATEN® International Co., Ltd. Manual Date: 2018-12-06 ATEN and the ATEN logo are registered trademarks of ATEN International Co., Ltd. All rights reserved. All other brand names and trademarks are the registered property of their respective owners. -
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Multi-View KVMP Switch User Manual Contents MC Information ..........ii RoHS . - Page 6 Multi-View KVMP Switch User Manual 3. Basic Operation Overview..........27 Identifying the Source Device .
- Page 7 Multi-View KVMP Switch User Manual PiP Mode ..........72 Quad View Mode .
- Page 8 Multi-View KVMP Switch User Manual Sun Keyboard Emulation ........116 Factory Default Hotkeys and Settings .
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Page 9: About This Manual
Multi-View KVMP Switch User Manual About this Manual This User Manual is provided to help you get the most from your system. It covers all aspects of installation, configuration, and operation for the following models of the Multi-View KVMP Switch: Model Product Name CM1164A... -
Page 10: Conventions
For information about all ATEN products and how they can help you connect without limits, visit ATEN on the Web or contact an ATEN Authorized Reseller. Visit ATEN on the Web for a list of locations and telephone numbers: International http://www.aten.com... -
Page 11: Introduction
Chapter 1 Introduction Overview The Multi-View KVMP Switch charts a revolutionary new direction in KVM switch functionality by combining a 4-port DVI-D (CM1164A) / 4-port HDMI (CM1284) with a 2-port USB hub, and providing different display modes, including Quad View mode, Picture in Picture mode (Dual, Triple, or Quad), Picture by Picture mode (Dual, Triple, or Quad), Picture on Picture mode, and Full Screen mode. - Page 12 Multi-View KVMP Switch User Manual A Daisy Chain Control (DCC) port allows the user to connect and control up to four Multi-View KVMP Switches via a single set of keyboard and mouse. This enables the use of only one keyboard/mouse over several computers by switching the console keyboard and mouse focus to the monitor of each secondary station.
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Page 13: Features
RS-232 serial commands Boundless Switching – Simply moves the mouse cursor across windows to switch to other video sources Video DynaSync™ – exclusive ATEN technology that eliminates boot-up display problems and optimizes the resolution when switching among different sources EDID Expert™ – Selects optimum EDID settings for smooth power-up,... - Page 14 Multi-View KVMP Switch User Manual Auto Scan feature Firmware upgradeable via computer’s USB port Full base response that provides a rich experience for 2.0 channel audio Multilingual keyboard mapping – supports English, French, Japanese, and German keyboards Hot-pluggable Supports keyboard combinations via emulation (for Sun / Mac) Note: 1.
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Page 15: Requirements
Note: 1. Make sure the computers’ operating systems are supported. For information, see Operating Systems, page 6. 2. The quality of the display is affected by the quality of the computer’s graphics card. ATEN recommends using a high quality product. -
Page 16: Operating Systems
OpenSuSE 13.2 UNIX Novell Netware 10.12 Optional Equipment An IR extension cable is available for the Multi-View KVMP Switch but is sold separately. To purchase the IR extension cable, contact your ATEN dealer and refer to the item’s part number, 2XRT-0003G. -
Page 17: Components
Chapter 1. Introduction Components CM1164A / CM1284 Front View Component Description KVM Status Panel This panel contains LED icons that light to indicate mode and port status. The Mode and KVM Port Selection Pushbuttons each have three corresponding LED icons that represent audio, KVM, and USB Link status. - Page 18 Multi-View KVMP Switch User Manual Component Description Direction / Use these buttons to: Function buttons Switch between different preset configurations (Fn1 to Fn4). For details about Function modes, see Preset Configuration, page 44. Cycle through the OSD Menu/selection. See IR Remote Control, page 11 for details.
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Page 19: Cm1164A Rear View
Chapter 1. Introduction CM1164A Rear View Component Description Daisy Chain Control Use these ports to connect to another CM1164A’s In / Out ports DCC port to pass keyboard and mouse signals. You can daisy chain up to four CM1164A units. (DCC port) If the CM1164A is set up as a single station, you can control the CM1164A by sending serial... -
Page 20: Cm1284 Rear View
Multi-View KVMP Switch User Manual CM1284 Rear View Component Description Daisy Chain Control Use these ports to connect to another CM1284’s In / Out ports DCC port to pass keyboard and mouse signals. You can daisy chain up to four CM1284 units. (DCC port) If the CM1284 is set up as a single station, you can control the CM1284 by sending serial... -
Page 21: Ir Remote Control
Chapter 1. Introduction IR Remote Control Component Description OSD button Press this button to turn on or turn off the OSD Menu. When the OSD Menu is enabled, press the OSD button to go back to the previous menu/submenu. Fn1 / Fn2 / Fn3 / Use these buttons to switch between Function modes (Fn1 Fn4 Buttons and to Fn4), and to cycle through the OSD Menu/selection. - Page 22 Multi-View KVMP Switch User Manual Component Description Station Selection If the Multi-View KVMP Switch is daisy chained to one or Buttons several units (up to 4), press the button corresponding to the KVMP Switch that you want to configure or operate.
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Page 23: Hardware Setup
Chapter 2 Hardware Setup 1. Important safety information regarding the placement of this device is provided on page 107. Please review it before proceeding. 2. Make sure that the power to all devices connected to the installation is turned off. You must unplug the power cords of any computers that have the Keyboard Power On function. - Page 24 Multi-View KVMP Switch User Manual 2. Using the screws provided in the Mounting Kit (not included with this package), screw the mounting bracket into the side of the unit as show in the diagram below: Phillips hex head Phillips hex head M3x6 M3x6 3.
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Page 25: Installation
Chapter 2. Hardware Setup Installation CM1164A You can install the CM1164A as a single station, daisy chain up to 4 CM1164A units, or cascade up to 4 additional CM1164A units to a primary CM1164A. Single Station Installation To set up a single CM1164A unit, refer to the installation diagram on page 16 (the numbers in the diagrams correspond to the steps below), and do the following: 1. -
Page 26: Single Station Installation Diagram
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Page 27: Daisy Chaining
Chapter 2. Hardware Setup Daisy Chaining To display even more computers/video source devices, up to 3 additional CM1164A units can be daisy chained from the original CM1164A. As many as 16 computers/video source devices can be controlled from a single console in a complete daisy chain installation. -
Page 28: Daisy Chain Installation Diagram
Multi-View KVMP Switch User Manual Daisy Chain Installation Diagram (Quad View) CM1164A (Rear) Linux Daisy-chain CM1164A (Front) Video / Keyboard / Mouse Audio Cat 5e Cable... -
Page 29: Cascading
Chapter 2. Hardware Setup Cascading To centrally control up to 4 CM1164A units (16 computers/video sources), cascade 4 additional CM1164A units to another CM1164A. As many as 16 computers/video source devices can be controlled from a single CM1164A console in a complete cascade installation. To set up a cascade installation, make sure that the power to all devices has been turned off, and then do the following: 1. -
Page 30: Cascade Installation Diagram
Multi-View KVMP Switch User Manual Cascade Installation Diagram (4X4 multi-view) CM1164A Primary Unit Secondary Unit Secondary Unit Secondary Unit Secondary Unit Video / Keyboard / Mouse Audio Cat 5e Cable... -
Page 31: Cm1284
Chapter 2. Hardware Setup CM1284 You can install the CM1284 as a single station, daisy chain up to 4 CM1284 units, or cascade up to 4 additional CM1284 units to a primary CM1284. Single Station Installation To set up a single CM1284 unit, refer to the installation diagram on page 22 (the numbers in the diagrams correspond to the steps below), and do the following: 1. -
Page 32: Single Station Installation Diagram
Multi-View KVMP Switch User Manual 8. Plug the power cord into the CM1284’s power socket, and then plug the other end of the power cord into an AC power source. 9. Power on the KVM switch, the displays, and the computers/devices. Note: The recommended power-on sequence is Port 1–Port 2–Port 3–Port Single Station Installation Diagram HDMI Cable... -
Page 33: Daisy Chaining
Chapter 2. Hardware Setup Daisy Chaining To display even more computers/video source devices, up to 3 additional CM1284 units can be daisy chained from the original CM1284. As many as 16 computers/video source devices can be controlled from a single console in a complete daisy chain installation. -
Page 34: Daisy Chain Installation Diagram
Multi-View KVMP Switch User Manual Daisy Chain Installation Diagram CM1284 (Front) Windows Linux CM1284 (Rear) HDMI Audio Daisy Chain... -
Page 35: Cascading
Chapter 2. Hardware Setup Cascading To centrally control up to 4 CM1284/CM1164A units (16 computers/video sources) from a CM1284 unit, cascade 4 additional CM1284/CM1164A units to the primary CM1284. As many as 16 computers/video source devices can be controlled from a single CM1284 console in a complete cascade installation. To set up a cascade installation, make sure that the power to all devices has been turned off, and then do the following: 1. -
Page 36: Cascade Installation Diagram
Multi-View KVMP Switch User Manual Cascade Installation Diagram (4X4 multi-view) CM1284 (Rear) Video / Keyboard / Mouse Audio... -
Page 37: Basic Operation
Chapter 3 Basic Operation Overview This chapter explains the basic components used to switch and display computers connected to the Multi-View KVMP Switch. Identifying the Source Device You can identify the source connected to the Multi-View KVMP Switch from the channel information at the top-left corner in the screen: This computer is connected to Port 1 Click to extend the window to full screen This computer is named PC 1... - Page 38 Multi-View KVMP Switch User Manual Port ID number: This number is assigned according to the port that the computer is connected to on the rear of the KVM Switch. For example, a computer connected to port 1 is assigned port ID 1. Note: In a cascade setup, a port ID number of “1-3”...
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Page 39: Switching
Chapter 3. Basic Operation Switching The Multi-View KVMP Switch supports group switching and independent switching: Group switching: switches to the KVM (keyboard, video, mouse), audio, and USB sources of one computer. Independent switching: switches to KVM (keyboard, video, mouse), stereo audio, and USB sources independently, on different computers. This allows you to work on one computer (KVM), access the audio on another (stereo audio), and connect to peripheral devices on a third (USB). -
Page 40: Led Display
Multi-View KVMP Switch User Manual To switch stereo audio access to a computer, press Mode 3 times, and then press the KVM Port Selection pushbutton that corresponds to the computer. To switch USB access to a computer, press Mode 4 times, and then press the KVM Port Selection pushbutton that corresponds to the computer. -
Page 41: Hotkey Switching
Chapter 3. Basic Operation Hotkey Switching You can switch to a computer using hotkeys from the keyboard. To switch to computer 1, do the following: 1. Press and hold down [Num Lock]. 2. Press and release [-]. 3. Release [Num Lock]. 4. -
Page 42: Osd Switching
Multi-View KVMP Switch User Manual OSD Switching You can switch to a computer by accessing the Quick Access Toolbar with the console mouse. To switch computers with the OSD, do the following: 1. Move the cursor to the top of the OSD to display the Quick Access Bar. 2. - Page 43 Chapter 3. Basic Operation 3. Click the port number at the top-left corner to open drop-down list, and then select a computer: 1, 2, 3, or 4. The display is immediately switched to the selected computer. 4. When you finish configuring, click to end the editor mode.
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Page 44: Display Modes
Multi-View KVMP Switch User Manual Display Modes You can view multiple computers connected to the Multi-View KVMP Switch on the same screen, in different layout by setting the display mode. This section introduces you to different display modes, and ways of switching to them. - Page 45 Chapter 3. Basic Operation Method Action Description Quick Access Move the mouse to the top center of the Toolbar OSD to display the Quick Access Toolbar, and then select from the Quick Access Toolbar. Note: Hardware Cursor Mode must be enabled, see The OSD Menu, page 51.
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Page 46: Quad View
Multi-View KVMP Switch User Manual Quad View A quad view displays four computers on the monitor in equal sized windows. Method Action Description Front Panel Press Select to cycle through display modes. IR Remote Press the Quad button. Control Quick Access Move the mouse to the top center of the Toolbar OSD to display the Quick Access Toolbar,... -
Page 47: Picture In Picture - Dual
Chapter 3. Basic Operation Picture in Picture - Dual A dual PiP view shows 2 computers on the monitor with one as the main display, and the other overlapping the main display in an inset window. Method Action Description Front Panel Press Select to cycle through display modes. -
Page 48: Picture In Picture - Triple
Multi-View KVMP Switch User Manual Picture in Picture - Triple A triple PiP view has 3 computers on the monitor with one computer as the main display and the other two overlapping the main display in inset windows. Method Action Description Front Panel Press Select to cycle through display... -
Page 49: Picture In Picture - Quad
Chapter 3. Basic Operation Picture in Picture - Quad A quad PiP view has 4 computers on the monitor with one computer as the main display and the other three overlapping the main display in inset windows. Method Action Description Front Panel Press Select to cycle through display modes. -
Page 50: Picture On Picture
Multi-View KVMP Switch User Manual Picture on Picture A picture-on-picture (PoP) view shows 4 computers in separate windows on the monitor. In editor mode, you can use the console mouse to resize and re-position each window on the screen. Method Action Description Front Panel... -
Page 51: Picture By Picture - Dual
Chapter 3. Basic Operation Picture by Picture - Dual The picture-by-picture (dual) view displays 2 computers side by side on the monitor. Method Action Description Front Panel Press Select to cycle through display modes. Quick Access Move the mouse to the top center Toolbar of the OSD to display the Quick Access Toolbar, and then select... -
Page 52: Picture By Picture - Triple
Multi-View KVMP Switch User Manual Picture by Picture - Triple The picture-by-picture (triple) view displays 3 computers side by side on the monitor. Method Action Description Front Panel Press Select to cycle through display modes. Quick Access Move the mouse to the top center Toolbar of the OSD to display the Quick Access Toolbar, and then select... -
Page 53: Picture By Picture - Quad
Chapter 3. Basic Operation Picture by Picture - Quad The picture-by-picture (quad) view displays 4 computers side by side on the monitor. Method Action Description Front Panel Press Select to cycle through display modes. Quick Access Move the mouse to the top center of Toolbar the OSD to display the Quick Access Toolbar, and then select... -
Page 54: Preset Configuration
Multi-View KVMP Switch User Manual Preset Configuration You can save up to 4 sets of configuration, including the display mode, source assignment, division sizes, division locations, and KVM/Audio/USB focus status to easily toggle between different display configurations. To save a configuration, follow the steps below. 1. - Page 55 Chapter 3. Basic Operation Method Action Description Quick Access Move mouse to top center of the OSD and then select from the Quick Toolbar Access Toolbar. Note: Hardware Cursor Mode must be enabled, see The OSD Menu, page 51. Hotkey Enter the illustrated hotkeys.
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Page 57: Hotkey Operation
Chapter 4 Hotkey Operation The Multi-View KVMP Switch provides easy-to-use hotkeys to control and configure your KVM installation from the keyboard. Open the OSD Menu To activate the OSD using your keyboard, tap the Scroll Lock key twice: [Scroll Lock] [Scroll Lock] You can close the OSD Menu by pressing [Esc] or Spacebar. -
Page 58: The Hotkey Setting Mode
Multi-View KVMP Switch User Manual The Hotkey Setting Mode You can operate and configure the Multi-View KVMP Switch with hotkeys when the Hotkey Setting Mode (HSM) is enabled. To use hotkeys, do the following: 1. Invoke the Hotkey Setting Mode. a) Press and hold down [Num Lock]. -
Page 59: Hotkeys List
Chapter 4. Hotkey Operation Hotkeys List Hotkey Action Port [Enter] Switch the focus of all the devices, including KVM, Switching USB hub and audio to the next computer. (Port 1 to Port 2, Port 2 to Port 3, Port 3 to Port 4, and Port 4 to Port 1.) [Port ID] [Device] Switch the focus of the KVM, USB, and/or audio... - Page 60 Multi-View KVMP Switch uses the optimum EDID.) n = 4 (Sets the EDID to ATEN Default which is 4096 x 2160 @30Hz for CM1284 and 1920 x 1080 @60Hz for CM1164A.) n = 6 (Sets the EDID to ATEN Default which is 1920 x 1080 @60Hz.
- Page 61 Chapter 4. Hotkey Operation Hotkey Action General Set the operating system to SPC. Settings [F2] Enable or disable Mac keyboard emulation. [F3] Enable or disable Sun keyboard emulation. [F4] List the current settings of the Multi-View KVMP Switch. To use this function, open a text editor or word processor, and place the cursor in the page window before invoking the HSM and enter the hotkey.
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Page 62: Auto Scanning
Multi-View KVMP Switch User Manual Auto Scanning The Auto Scan feature automatically cycles the KVM focus through the computer ports at regular intervals. This allows you to monitor the computer activity without having to switch from port to port manually. Although the video focus switches from port to port, the keyboard, mouse, and USB focus do not switch. -
Page 63: Osd Operation
Chapter 5 OSD Operation Overview The Multi-View KVMP Switch can be operated and configured via the following OSD components: Quick Access Toolbar: This toolbar provides quick access for changing the display mode, saving display templates, and customizing division sizes. For details, see The Quick Access Toolbar, page 53. OSD Menu: This contains controls for all system settings. - Page 64 Multi-View KVMP Switch User Manual To display the Quick Access Toolbar, move the console mouse to the top of the screen. The Quick Access Toolbar provides the following controls: : Click an icon to apply the display mode. : Click this icon to enable the editor mode to allow you to assign source to a particular channel and resize inset windows.
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Page 65: The Editor Mode
Chapter 5. OSD Operation The Editor Mode Use the editor mode to customize the source display. You can resize windows, change the display source, or relocate windows. To enable the editor mode, follow the steps below. 1. Make sure the following functions are enabled to allow console mouse to operate. - Page 66 Multi-View KVMP Switch User Manual 4. Configure and adjust the display as required. You can do the following when the editor mode is enabled: Function Action Change the display mode Click a display mode from the Quick Access Toolbar. Click to display the window in full screen.
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Page 67: The Osd Menu
Chapter 5. OSD Operation The OSD Menu The OSD Menu contains all the display settings and system settings for the Multi-View KVMP Switch. To access the OSD Menu, use any of the following methods: Press the OSD pushbutton on the front panel. Press the OSD button on the IR remote control Tap [Scroll Lock] twice on the console keyboard Move the console mouse to the top center of the OSD to display the Quick... -
Page 68: Password Protection
Multi-View KVMP Switch User Manual Password Protection By default, the Multi-View KVMP Switch’s OSD Menu is protected by password and is locked if the OSD Menu has not been operated for 30 seconds. This is to secure the advanced settings, the OSD Menu, from general operations using the Quick Access Toolbar, including: Change the display mode Switch sources... -
Page 69: System Settings
Chapter 5. OSD Operation System Settings The following settings are available in the OSD Menu. Default settings are indicated in bold. Setting Options Description General OSD Language English / Chinese TW / Sets the language for the OSD Menu. Chinese CN / Japanese, Korean / French / German / Italian / Russian... - Page 70 Multi-View KVMP Switch User Manual Setting Options Description [Num][-] / [Ctrl][F12] Defines the hotkey combination for enabling the Hotkey Setting Mode (HSM). Menu Hotkey Scroll*2 / Ctrl*2 Sets the hotkey combination for opening the menu. Display Channel Info Enable / Disable Enable this setting to display port ID numbers and device names.
- Page 71 EDID mode to ATEN Default. Remix: This mode sends the optimum EDID to all connected displays. ATEN Default: This mode sends ATEN-predefined EDID (4096 x 2160 @30Hz for CM1284;1920 x 1080 @60Hz for CM1164A) to the connected sources.
- Page 72 Multi-View KVMP Switch User Manual Setting Options Description Keyboard Emulation Enable / Disable Enable keyboard emulation to allow for error-free booting and hotkey functionality. Note: PC keyboard combinations emulate Sun/Mac keyboards. Sun/Mac keyboards only work with their own computers. Mouse Emulation Enable / Disable Enable mouse emulation to allow for error-free booting.
- Page 73 Chapter 5. OSD Operation Setting Options Description Save Configuration Profile 1 / Profile 2 / Select an option to back up the current Profile 3 / Profile 4 OSD configuration. Load Configuration Profile 1 / Profile 2 / Select an option load a previously Profile 3 / Profile 4 backed up OSD configuration.
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Page 75: Rs-232 Operation
Chapter 6 RS-232 Operation Overview The Multi-View KVMP Switch supports system control via RS-232 serial commands sent through a PC or a high-end controller. Note that the RS-232 serial control is only possible when the Multi-View KVMP Switch is not daisy-chained with any secondary unit because the Switch’s DCC In port is required as the communication port for serial control. - Page 76 Multi-View KVMP Switch User Manual 3. Execute the software and configure the connection settings as follows: Serial line to connect to: COM1 Speed (baud): 19200 Data bits: 8 Stop bits: 1 Parity: None Flow Control: None 4. When the session is connected, you can send RS-232 commands to control the Multi-View KVMP Switch from the controller PC.
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Page 77: Rs-232 Commands
Chapter 6. RS-232 Operation RS-232 Commands This section lists the RS-232 commands and provides information on command syntax. Verification Messages Refer to the following table for details on verification messages that appear in the command line after entering a command. Verification Message Description Command OK... -
Page 78: Log In
Multi-View KVMP Switch User Manual Log In The Login command allows you to log in to the Multi-View KVMP Switch and begin sending RS-232 commands. When you log in, the RS-232 link is “opened” and the Multi-View KVMP Switch will not respond to front panel pushbuttons, hotkeys, OSD, or remote control signals - until the RS-232 link is closed (see Open/Close RS-232 Link, page 70). -
Page 79: Logout
Chapter 6. RS-232 Operation Logout The Logout command allows you to logout of the Multi-View KVMP Switch and close the RS-232 link. Type your command in the following format: Command + [Enter] Command Description logout Logout Command For example, to logout of the Multi-View KVMP Switch, type the following: logout [Enter] Note: Each command string can be separated with a space. -
Page 80: Open/Close Rs-232 Link
Multi-View KVMP Switch User Manual Open/Close RS-232 Link The Open/Close RS-232 Link command allows you to open/close the link between the computer sending RS-232 commands and the Multi-View KVMP Switch. When the link is “open” the Multi-View KVMP Switch only accepts RS-232 commands and will not respond to front-panel pushbuttons, hotkeys, OSD, or remote control signals - until the link is closed. -
Page 81: Switch Port
Chapter 6. RS-232 Operation Switch Port The switch port command allows you to switch between computers connected to the Multi-View KVMP Switch’s ports. Type your command in the following format: Command + Input Command + [Enter] Command Description Switch Port Command Input Command Description Input port number,... -
Page 82: Pip Mode
Multi-View KVMP Switch User Manual PiP Mode The PiP Mode command allows you to change the Picture in Picture display mode settings. Type your command in the following format: PiP Configuration Setting: Command + Config1 + Config2 + Config3 + Config4 + Config5 + [Enter] PiP Setting Execute: Command + Execute + [Enter] PiP Advance Setting:... -
Page 83: Quad View Mode
Chapter 6. RS-232 Operation Quad View Mode The Quad View Mode command allows you to change the Quad View display mode settings. Type your command in the following format: Command + Control1 + Control2 + Control3 + Control4 + [Enter] Command + Control + [Enter] Command Description... -
Page 84: Change Display Mode
Multi-View KVMP Switch User Manual Change Display Mode The Change Display Mode command allows you to change the Display mode being used. Type your command in the following format: Command + Control + [Enter] Command Description display Change Display Mode Command Control Description full... -
Page 85: Port Disable
Chapter 6. RS-232 Operation Port Disable The Port Disable command allows you to disable a ports display from being shown. Type your command in the following format: Command + Control + Control + [Enter] Command Description Port Disable Command Control Description Disable video out of port number, x= 1~4 Example: p3... -
Page 86: Osd Language
Multi-View KVMP Switch User Manual OSD Language The OSD Language command allows you to change the OSD language setting. Type your command in the following format: Command + Control + [Enter] Command Description lang OSD Language Command Control Description Change OSD language to English. Change OSD language to German. -
Page 87: Keyboard Language Layout
Chapter 6. RS-232 Operation Keyboard Language Layout The Keyboard Language Layout command allows you to change the keyboard language layout. Type your command in the following format: Command + Control + [Enter] Command Description layout Keyboard Language Layout Command Control Description Change the keyboard language layout to English. -
Page 88: Set Operating System
Multi-View KVMP Switch User Manual Set Operating System The Set Operating System command allows you to set the operating system for a port. Type your command in the following format: Command + Control + Control1 + [Enter] Command Description Set Operating System Command Control Description p: Port number, x= 1~4... -
Page 89: Auto Scan
Chapter 6. RS-232 Operation Auto Scan The Auto Scan command allows you to set and enable Auto scan mode. Type your command in the following format: Command + Control + [Enter] Command Description scan Auto Scan Command Control Description Auto scan all ports Auto scan all ports with computers powered on Sets the KVM focus duration when scanning, xx= 5, 10, 15, 60, 90 seconds... -
Page 90: Port Id Display
Multi-View KVMP Switch User Manual Port ID Display The Port ID Display command allows you to configure the port ID for each port. Type your command in the following format: Command + Control + [Enter] Command Description portid Port ID Display Command Control Description pxyy... -
Page 91: Security
Chapter 6. RS-232 Operation Security The Security command allows you to secure access to the OSD Menu with password. Use the Formula - to set Parameters - to create a Command. Formula: Command + Control + [Enter] Command Description security Security Command Control Description... -
Page 92: Station
Multi-View KVMP Switch User Manual Station The Station command allows you to switch the console focus to the next station in a daisy chain setup. Type your command in the following format: Command + Control + Number + [Enter] Command Description station Station Command... -
Page 93: Dcc Control
Chapter 6. RS-232 Operation DCC Control The DCC Control command allows you to set the deployment type (daisy chain or cascade) of your Multi-View KVMP Switch system and if commands are applied to all cascaded secondary Multi-View KVMP Switches. Type your command in the following format: Command + Control + [Enter] Command + Control... -
Page 94: Mouse Emulation
Multi-View KVMP Switch User Manual Mouse Emulation The Mouse Emulation command allows you to set mouse emulation and mouse switching features. Type your command in the following format: Command + Control + [Enter] Command + Control2 + [Enter] Command Description msemu Mouse Emulation Command Control... -
Page 95: Keyboard Emulation
Chapter 6. RS-232 Operation Keyboard Emulation The Keyboard Emulation command allows you to enable/disable the keyboard emulation feature. Type your command in the following format: Command + Control + [Enter] Command Description kbemu Keyboard Emulation Command Control Description Disable keyboard emulation function Enable keyboard emulation function For example, to disable keyboard emulation, type the following: kbemu off [Enter]... -
Page 96: Video Dynasync
Video DynaSync Command Control Description default Set the EDID to ATEN default settings: For CM1164A, the resolution is 1920 x 1080 @60Hz For CM1284, the resolution is 4096 x 2160 @30Hz port 1 Set the EDID to the EDID of the monitor connected to port 1 of the Multi-View KVMP Switch. -
Page 97: Hardware Cursor
Chapter 6. RS-232 Operation Hardware Cursor The Hardware Cursor command allows you to enable/disable the hardware cursor feature. Type your command in the following format: Command + Control + [Enter] Command Description Hardware Cursor Command Control Description Disable the hardware cursor Enable the hardware cursor For example, to enable the hardware cursor, type the following: hc on [Enter]... -
Page 98: Activate Beeper
Multi-View KVMP Switch User Manual Activate Beeper The Activate Beeper command allows you to enable/disable the beeper function. Type your command in the following format: Command + Control + [Enter] Command Description beeper Activate Beeper Command Control Description Disable beeper Enable beeper For example, to enable the beeper, type the following: beeper on [Enter]... -
Page 99: Hotkey Setting
Chapter 6. RS-232 Operation Hotkey Setting The Hotkey Setting command allows you to enable/disable and change the hotkey used to invoke the HSM (Hotkey Setting Mode). Type your command in the following format: Command + Control + [Enter] Command Description hotkey Hotkey Setting Command Control... -
Page 100: Osd Hotkey
Multi-View KVMP Switch User Manual OSD Hotkey The OSD hotkey command allows you to change the hotkey used to invoke the OSD. Type your command in the following format: Command + Control + [Enter] Command Description osdkey OSD hotkey command Control Description scroll... -
Page 101: Power On Detection
Chapter 6. RS-232 Operation Power on Detection The Power on Detection command allows you to enable/disable the power on detection feature. Type your command in the following format: Command + Control + [Enter] Command Description Power on Detection Command Control Description Enable power on detection function Disable power on detection function... -
Page 102: Fn Key
Multi-View KVMP Switch User Manual Fn Key The Fn Key command allows you to save and select Fn keys for a focused ports display settings. Type your command in the following format: Command + Control + [Enter] Command Description Fn Key Command Control Description savex... -
Page 103: Usb Reset
Chapter 6. RS-232 Operation USB Reset The USB Reset command allows you to reset the USB connection. Type your command in the following format: Command + Control + [Enter] Command Description usbreset USB Reset Command Control Description Enable USB reset connection For example, to reset the USB connection, type the following: usbreset on [Enter] Note: Each command string can be separated with a space. -
Page 104: Restore Default Value
Multi-View KVMP Switch User Manual Restore Default Value The Restore Default Value command allows you to reset all of the Multi-View KVMP Switch’s settings back to the default. Type your command in the following format: Command + Control + [Enter] Command Description redefault... -
Page 105: Firmware Upgrade
Chapter 6. RS-232 Operation Firmware Upgrade The Firmware Upgrade command allows you to enable the firmware upgrade mode. Type your command in the following format: Command + Control + [Enter] Command Description upgrade Firmware Upgrade Command Control Description Enable firmware upgrade mode For example, to enable firmware upgrade mode, type the following: upgrade on [Enter] Note: Each command string can be separated with a space. -
Page 106: Kvm Status
Multi-View KVMP Switch User Manual KVM Status The KVM Status command allows you to display read-only information about the Multi-View KVMP Switch’s current configuration status. Type your command in the following format: Command + [Enter] Command Description status KVM Status Command For example, to display the Multi-View KVMP Switch’s configuration status, type the following:... -
Page 107: Hotkey List
Chapter 6. RS-232 Operation Hotkey List The Hotkey List command allows you to display a list of the KVM’s hotkeys. Type your command in the following format: Command + [Enter] Command Description list Hotkey List Command For example, to display the KVM’s hotkey list, type the following: list [Enter]... -
Page 108: Info
Multi-View KVMP Switch User Manual Info The Info command allows you to display the Multi-View KVMP Switch’s current firmware version and copyright information. Type your command in the following format: Command + [Enter] Command Description info Info Command For example, to display the Multi-View KVMP Switch’s device information, type the following: info [Enter]... -
Page 109: System Maintenance
Chapter 7 System Maintenance Firmware Upgrades New firmware packages are posted on our Website as new firmware revisions become available. Check the web site regularly to find the latest packages and information. To upgrade your Multi-View KVMP Switch, follow the steps below. 1. - Page 110 Multi-View KVMP Switch User Manual 4. Double-click the executable in the downloaded package. This screen appears. 5. Select the Firmware Upgrade Utility and click Next. This window appears.
- Page 111 Chapter 7. System Maintenance 6. Read the License Agreement, select I Agree, and then click Next. The Firmware Upgrade Utility main screen appears and lists the devices that can be upgraded. 7. Select a device from the Device List and click Next to start the upgrade. The upgrade status is indicated in the Status Messages column.
- Page 112 Multi-View KVMP Switch User Manual 8. When the upgrade is complete, the KVM Switch reboots itself.
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Page 113: Backup / Restore
Chapter 7. System Maintenance Backup / Restore To backup or restore the Multi-View KVMP Switch’s OSD configuration, do the following: 1. Connect a PC’s USB port to the Multi-View KVMP Switch’s USB KVM Port 1 using the supplied KVM cable. 2. - Page 114 Multi-View KVMP Switch User Manual 5. Select OSD Configuration Backup/Restore and click Next. This screen appears. 6. Click Connect to establish communication with the KVM Switch. This message appears in the Status Messages. 7. To back up the OSD configuration, follow the steps below. a) (Optional) Set up a password that will be required when applying this configuration file to the KVM Switch.
- Page 115 Chapter 7. System Maintenance c) Follow the on-screen instruction to finish the procedure. When the settings are restored, the message “Restore OSD configuration: OK” appears in the Status Messages column. d) The KVM Switch restarts itself when the settings are restored.
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Page 116: Powering Off And Restarting
Multi-View KVMP Switch User Manual Powering Off and Restarting If it becomes necessary to power off the unit, before starting it back up you must do the following: 1. Shut down all the computers that are attached to the switch. 2. -
Page 117: Appendix
Appendix Safety Instructions General This product is for indoor use only. Read all of these instructions. Save them for future reference. Follow all warnings and instructions marked on the device. Do not place the device on any unstable surface (cart, stand, table, etc.). If the device falls, serious damage will result. - Page 118 Multi-View KVMP Switch User Manual electrician to replace your obsolete outlet. Do not attempt to defeat the purpose of the grounding-type plug. Always follow your local/national wiring codes. Do not allow anything to rest on the power cord or cables. Route the power cord and cables so that they cannot be stepped on or tripped over.
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Page 119: Rack Mounting
Appendix Rack Mounting Before working on the rack, make sure that the stabilizers are secured to the rack, extended to the floor, and that the full weight of the rack rests on the floor. Install front and side stabilizers on a single rack or front stabilizers for joined multiple racks before working on the rack. -
Page 120: Technical Support
Multi-View KVMP Switch User Manual Technical Support International For online technical support – including troubleshooting, documentation, and software updates: http://eservice.aten.com For telephone support, Telephone Support, page iii. North America Email Support support@aten-usa.com Online Troubleshooting http://www.aten-usa.com/support Technical Documentation Support Software Updates... -
Page 121: Specifications
Appendix Specifications Function CM1164A CM1284 Computer Connections Port Selection Front-panel Pushbuttons, Hotkeys, IR Remote Control, On-screen Display (OSD), RS-232 Commands Connectors Console Keyboard 1 x USB Type A Female 1 x USB Type A Female Ports (Black rear panel) (Black, rear panel) Video 1 x Single Link DVI-D 2 x HDMI Female (Black) - Page 122 Multi-View KVMP Switch User Manual Function CM1164A CM1284 Physical Housing Metal Properties Weight 2.46 kg (5.42 lb) Dimensions (L x W x H) 43.72 x 16.40 x 4.40 cm (17.21 x 6.46 x 7.73 in.)
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Page 123: Troubleshooting
Appendix Troubleshooting Operation problems can be due to a variety of causes. The first step in resolving them is to make sure that all cables are securely attached and seated completely in their sockets. In addition, updating the product’s firmware may solve problems that have been discovered and resolved since the prior version was released. -
Page 124: Fn Key Reference
Multi-View KVMP Switch User Manual Fn Key Reference Use the information below as a quick reference to invoke the Fn keys. -
Page 125: Mac Keyboard Emulation
Appendix Mac Keyboard Emulation The PC compatible (101/104 key) keyboard can emulate the functions of the Mac keyboard. The emulation mappings are listed in the table below. PC Keyboard Mac Keyboard [Shift] Shift [Ctrl] Ctrl [Ctrl] [1] [Ctrl] [2] [Ctrl] [3] [Ctrl] [4] [Alt] [Print Screen]... - Page 126 Multi-View KVMP Switch User Manual Sun Keyboard Emulation The PC compatible (101/104 key) keyboard can emulate the functions of the Sun keyboard when the Control key [Ctrl] is used in conjunction with other keys. The corresponding functions are shown in the table below. PC Keyboard Sun Keyboard [Ctrl] [T]...
- Page 127 Appendix Factory Default Hotkeys and Settings Setting Hotkey Default Invoking HSM [Number Lock] [-] Port Switching (Default / Alternate) [Scroll Lock] [Scroll Lock] Auto Scan Interval [Scroll Lock] 5 seconds [Scroll Lock] [A] [Enter] Keyboard Operating Platform [F10] PC Compatible Mouse Emulation Enabled Keyboard Emulation...
- Page 128 ATEN will provide a repair service, without charge, during the Warranty Period. If a product is detective, ATEN will, at its discretion, have the option to (1) repair said product with new or repaired components, or (2) replace the entire product with an identical product or with a similar product which fulfills the same function as the defective product.
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