D-Link DKVM-2 User Manual
D-Link DKVM-2 User Manual

D-Link DKVM-2 User Manual

2/4-port keyboard, video, and mouse switch
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DKVM-2/4
2/4-Port Keyboard, Video,
and Mouse Switch
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Rev. 1.2

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  • Page 1 DKVM-2/4 2/4-Port Keyboard, Video, and Mouse Switch Manual Rev. 1.2...
  • Page 2: Table Of Contents

    Contents Introduction...1 Hardware Installation...2 Front Panel Layout...2 Rear Panel Layout ...2 Using the DKVM-2/4...6 “Select” button ...6 Keyboard “Hot Key commands ...7 Optional cable ...7 Troubleshooting...8 Keyboard ...8 Mouse ...8 Video...10 Product Features...1 Specifications... 11 FCC Certifications ... 12 D-Link Offices ...13 Technical Support...15...
  • Page 3: Introduction

    Introduction Thank you for purchasing the DKVM-2/4 KVM Switch. This product will ensure easy and accurate control over 2 or 4 PCs through a single console. The DKVM-2/4 is compatible with mice and keyboard with PS/2 type connectors. Older style keyboards or mice can be used with PS/2 adapters in the case that the device is PS/2 compatible.
  • Page 4: Hardware Installation

    DKVM-4 switch unit. First the layout of front and rear panel will be shown. RONT ANEL ANEL AYOUT Before you start connecting your computers and console devices to the DKVM-2/4, please make sure that everything is powered off. AYOUT...
  • Page 5 Please follow the steps below closely and in the order as shown, otherwise, keyboard and/or mouse errors may occur. Step 1. Place the DKVM-2/4 in a convenient location. Its small size makes it easy to place on the desktop. Do take the length of the cables in consideration when placing the KVM switch unit.
  • Page 6 DKVM-2/4 unit. Connect a mouse cable (6-pin Mini DIN Male / Male) to the PC and to the connector with the mouse symbol on the rear panel of the DKVM-2/4 unit. Repeat this for all PCs. Step 6. To finish the hardware installation, connect the PS/2 keyboard cables from your computers to the DKVM-2/4 unit.
  • Page 7 Step 8. Attach the power supply to the DKVM-2/4 unit and plug it into a power outlet. You will see the LED for Port 1 light up, and you will hear a beep.
  • Page 8: Using The Dkvm-2/4

    Using the DKVM-2/4 The DKVM-2/4 switch unit provides two ways to select which computer is the active system. Use either the “Select” b utton on the unit, or make use of the keyboard “Hot key” commands.
  • Page 9: Keyboard "Hot Key Commands

    “H EYBOARD To send “Hot Key” commands to the DKVM-2/4 unit, press the SCROLL LOCK Key twice within 2 seconds. You will be given a beep as confirmation. Now press a command key to give a “Hot Key” command. The following commands are supported:...
  • Page 10: Troubleshooting

    The computers all boot up properly, but the keyboard is not functional. What can be the cause? One of the following may be the case: § Make sure the keyboard is plugged into the DKVM-2/4 unit properly. § Verify that the keyboard works when plugged into the computer directly.
  • Page 11 The computers boot properly but I cannot use the mouse. What can be the cause? One of the following may be the case: § Please verify that the mouse is plugged into the DKVM-2/4 unit properly. § Make sure the mouse works properly when plugged into a computer directly.
  • Page 12: Video

    § Before booting up any PCs, the DKVM-2/4 unit must be powered-up. But before powering the DKVM-2/4 unit up, the mouse and keyboard must be connected. Any deviation from this power-up sequence may lead to erratic behavior of the systems.
  • Page 13: Specifications

    Specifications Physical Properties: DKVM-2 Width: 119mm Height: 46mm Depth: 105mm Weight: 478g Operation and Storage parameters: Operating Temperature: Storage Temperature: Humidity: PC port connections Keyboard: Mini DIN 6 pin Female Mouse: Mini DIN 6 pin Female Monitor: HDDB 15 pin Female...
  • Page 14: Fcc Certifications

    FCC Certifications This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B digital device, pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC Rules. These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference in a residential installation. This equipment generates, uses and can radiate radio frequency energy and, if not installed and used in accordance with the instructions, may cause harmful interference to radio communications.
  • Page 15: D-Link Offices

    Le Florilege #2, Allee de la Fresnerie 78330 Fontenay le Fleury France TEL: 33-1-302-38688 FAX: 33-1-3023-8689 URL: www.dlink-france.fr E- MAIL: info@dlink-france.fr GERMANY D-LINK Central Europe/D-Link Deutschland GmbH Schwalbacher Strasse 74 D-65760 Eschborn, Germany TEL: 49-6196-77990 FAX: 49-6196-7799300 URL: www.dlink.de BBS: 49-(0)6192-971199 (Analog) 49-(0)6192-971198 (ISDN)
  • Page 16 E- MAIL: info@dlink.it JAPAN D-LINK JAPAN 10F, 8-8-15 Nishi-Gotanda, Shinagawa-ku, Tokyo 141, Japan TEL: 81-3-5434-9678 FAX: 81-3-5434-9868 URL: www.d-link.co.jp E- MAIL: kida@d-link.co.jp RUSSIA D-LINK RUSSIA Michurinski Prospekt 49, 117607 Moscow, Russia TEL: 7-095-737-3389, 7-095-737-3492 FAX: 7-095-737-3390 URL: www.dlink.ru E- MAIL: vl@dlink.ru...
  • Page 17: Technical Support

    Contacting Technical Support You can find software updates and user documentation on the D-Link website. D-Link provides free technical support for customers within the United States and within Canada for the duration of the warranty period on this product. U.S. and Canadian customers can contact D-Link technical support through our web site, or by phone.
  • Page 18: Warranty

    Link at an Authorized D-Link Service Office. The replacement hardware need not be new or have an identical make, model or part. D-Link may, at its option, replace the defective Hardware or any part thereof with any reconditioned product that D-Link reasonably determines is substantially equivalent (or superior) in all material respects to the defective Hardware.
  • Page 19 If a material non-conformance is incapable of correction, or if D-Link determines in its sole discretion that it is not practical to replace the non-conforming Software, the price paid by the original licensee for the non-conforming Software will be refunded by D-Link;...
  • Page 20 Any hardware, software, firmware or other products or services provided by anyone other than D-Link; and Products that have been purchased from inventory clearance or liquidation sales or other sales in which D-Link, the sellers, or the liquidators expressly disclaim their warranty obligation pertaining to the product.
  • Page 21 Connect the equipment into an outlet on a circuit different from that to which the receiver is connected. • Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/TV technician for help. For detailed warranty information applicable to products purchased outside the United States, please contact the corresponding local D-Link office.
  • Page 22: Registration

    Registration Product registration is entirely voluntary and failure to complete or return this form will not diminish your warranty rights.

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