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- Page 1 © Copyright 2000. Black Box Corporation. All rights reserved. 1000 Park Drive • Lawrence, PA 15055-1018 • 724-746-5500 • Fax 724-746-0746...
- Page 2 Order toll-free in the U.S.: Call 877-877-BBOX (outside U.S. call 724-746-5500) FREE technical support 24 hours a day, 7 days a week: Call 724-746-5500 or fax 724-746-0746 Mailing address: Black Box Corporation, 1000 Park Drive, Lawrence, PA 15055-1018 Web site: www.blackbox.com • E-mail: info@blackbox.com...
- Page 3 FCC AND IC STATEMENTS FEDERAL COMMUNICATIONS COMMISSION INDUSTRY CANADA RADIO-FREQUENCY INTERFERENCE STATEMENTS Class B Digital Device. This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B computing device pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC Rules. These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference in a residential installation.
- Page 4 TRADEMARKS USED IN THIS MANUAL BLACK BOX and the logo are registered trademarks, and ServSwitch is a trademark, of Black Box Corporation. Apple, Mac, Macintosh, are registered trademarks, and iMac is a trademark, of Apple Computer, Inc. IBM and PS/2 are registered trademarks of IBM.
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Page 5: Table Of Contents
2.2 System Requirements ......... 8 2.3 Features ............9 3. Installation ............10 4. Operation ............12 4.1 The LEDs ...........12 4.2 The Wakeup Button ......... 12 5. Troubleshooting ..........14 5.1 Calling Black Box ........14 5.2 Shipping and Packaging ......15... -
Page 6: Specifications
1. Specifications Operating System Required — Microsoft Windows 98 or Windows 2000 or higher (not Windows NT) or Mac OS 8.6 or higher Compliance — CE; FCC Class B, IC Class/classe B Standards — USB 1.0 and 1.1 Interfaces — USB, IBM PS/2 keyboard/mouse User Controls —... - Page 7 CHAPTER 1: Specifications Power — Unit gets all its power from the USB bus Size — 0.9"H x 2.2"W x 3.2"D (2.3 x 5.5 x 8.2 cm) Weight — 2.6 oz. (50 g)
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Page 8: Introduction
IRQ conflict is eliminated. You can use the PS/2→USB Converter (product code AC249A) to attach a PS/2 type keyboard and mouse to a desktop, laptop, or handheld computer that uses USB instead of the PS/2 keyboard/mouse bus. This is... - Page 9 CHAPTER 2: Introduction On one end, the Converter has two 6-pin mini-DIN connectors that you’ll plug the mouse and keyboard into, marked with the appropriate icons. On the other end, it has a 1-ft. (30.5-cm) cable with a USB Type A plug that you can attach to the USB port of a computer.
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Page 10: System Requirements
2.2 System Requirements To use the PS/2→USB Converter, your computer needs to be either (a) an IBM PC compatible machine running Microsoft ® Windows ® 98 or Windows 2000 or higher or (b) an Apple ® Macintosh ® compatible machine running Mac ®... -
Page 11: Features
CHAPTER 2: Introduction 2.3 Features • Translates signals from a PS/2 type keyboard and a PS/2 type mouse into USB format so that the keyboard and mouse can be attached to a computer through one of its USB ports. • Supports both the regular PS/2 mouse and the Microsoft IntelliMouse ®... -
Page 12: Installation
3. Installation Take these steps to install your PS/2→USB Converter, referring to Figures 3-1 and 3-2 on the next page: 1. Attach your PS/2 type keyboard, or the PS/2 type keyboard cable from your KVM switch, to the 6-pin mini-DIN connector marked with a keyboard icon on the end of the Converter. - Page 13 CHAPTER 3: Installation USB Plug Activity LEDs PS/2 Mouse and Keyboard Ports Figure 3-1. The top of the Converter. Figure 3-2. Attaching equipment to the Converter.
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Page 14: Operation
4. Operation 4.1 The LEDs The PS/2→USB Converter has two activity LEDs mounted on its top panel, as shown in Figure 3-1 on the previous page. One flashes when the keyboard is transmitting data; the other flashes when the mouse is transmitting data. - Page 15 CHAPTER 4: Operation Wakeup Button Figure 4-1. The bottom of the Converter.
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Page 16: Troubleshooting
5.1 Calling Black Box If your PS/2→USB Converter seems to be malfunctioning, do not attempt to alter or repair the unit. It contains no user-serviceable parts. Call Black Box Technical Support at 724-746-5500; the problem might be solvable over the phone. -
Page 17: Shipping And Packaging
• Package it carefully. We recommend that you use the original container. • If you are returning the Converter, please include everything you received with it. Before you ship the Converter back to us for any reason, contact Black Box to get a Return Authorization (RA) number. - Page 18 DISCLAIMERS The manufacturer and its agents make no warranty or representation (express, implied, or statutory) with respect to the contents or use of this documentation, and they especially disclaim its quality, performance, merchantability, or fitness for any particular purpose. The manufacturer and its agents also reserve the right to change the Converter and/or its documentation without obligation to notify any individual or entity of such changes.
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