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  • Page 1 MiniView™ Extreme Multimedia KVMP Switch User Manual (GCS1732 / GCS1734) ®...
  • Page 2 Microsoft Corporation. IBM is a registered trademark of International Business Machines, Inc. Macintosh, G3/G4 and iMac are registered trademarks of Apple Computer, Inc. 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 change without notice.

  • Page 3: Table Of Contents

    Table of Contents Package Contents ○ ○ ○ ○ Overview ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ Features ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ Requirements ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ Introduction ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○...

  • Page 4: Package Contents

    Package Contents This package contains: 1 MiniView™ Extreme Multimedia KVMP Switch (GCS1732 or GCS1734) 2 or 4 bonded KVM Cables (2 for GCS1732, 4 for GCS1734) 1 Power Adapter 1 Firmware Upgrade Cable 1 User Manual 1 Quick Start Guide 1 Warranty/Registration Card If any items are damaged or missing please contact your dealer.

  • Page 5: Overview

    Overview Overview IOGEAR’s new MiniView™ Extreme Multimedia KVMP Switch brings extra value to conventional KVM switches by offering USB peripheral sharing capabilities, audio and microphone support, and multi-platform support for Mac, Sun, USB and PS/2. You can save money and space by eliminating the need for multiple monitors, keyboards, mice, and peripheral devices such as printers, scanners, zip drives, and more.

  • Page 6: Features

    Features Features • Multi functional switch allows multiple USB or PS/2 (additional cables needed) computers to share one USB console and two USB peripheral devices such as printers and scanners, as well as speakers and a microphone • User can conveniently switch USB peripheral devices from one computer to another using Hot Keys •...

  • Page 7: Requirements

    Requirements System Requirements • Computers with USB or PS/2 connections (additional cables needed for PS/2 computers) • Windows 98, 98SE, ME, 2000, XP • Mac OS 8.6 or greater • Sun Solaris work station • Linux, UNIX and other USB supported systems* *Additional drivers and support may be needed Audio Only 2-piece, powered speaker system is supported...

  • Page 8: Introduction

    Front View 1. Port Selection Buttons • Press a switch for less than two (2) seconds to bring only the KVM focus to the computer attached to its corresponding port • Press a switch for longer than two (2) seconds to bring the KVM, USB hub, and Audio focus to the computer attached to its corresponding port...
  • Page 9 Introduction that has the KVM focus (Selected); flashes to indicate that the computer attached to its corresponding port is being accessed under Auto Scan mode. USB Peripheral Selected LEDs: Lights to indicate that the computer attached to its corresponding port is the one that has access to the USB peripherals.
  • Page 10 NORMAL position. • Firmware Upgrade Port: The Firmware Upgrade Cable that transfers the firmware upgrade data from the administrator’s computer to the GCS1732 / GCS1734 plugs into this RJ-11 connector. See Pg. 25 for firmware upgrading details. 4. Power Jack The power adapter cable plugs into this jack.
  • Page 11 Introduction jack, speaker jack, and KVM data connector. Note: The shape of these 15-pin KVM data connectors has been specifically modified so that only KVM cables designed to work with this switch can plug in (see the Cables section for details). Do NOT attempt to use ordinary 15 pin VGA connector cables to link these ports to the computers Cable The USB KVM Cables are included in the package.

  • Page 12: Installation

    Setup and Installation Before you Begin Make sure that power to all the devices you will be connecting up have been turned off. You must unplug the power cords of any computers that have the Keyboard Power On function. Otherwise, the switch will receive power from the computer.
  • Page 13 Plug the other end of the KVM cable to the respective ports on the computer. For a PS/2 connection, you will need to purchase the PS/2 KVM cable (IOGEAR Part No. G2L5302P), plug the keyboard, mouse, video, microphone and speaker cables into their...
  • Page 14 Repeat steps 3 and 4 for any other computers you are connecting up. Plug the power adapter cable into the switch’s Power Jack, then plug the power adapter into an AC power source. Turn on the power to the computers. (Connection for USB Computers) (Connection for PS/2 Computers) Installation...

  • Page 15: Operation

    Operation Hot Plugging The MiniView™ Extreme supports USB hot plugging – components can be removed and added back into the installation by unplugging their cables from the CPU ports without the need to shut the unit down. Powering Off and Restarting If it becomes necessary to power off the MiniView™...
  • Page 16 Operation Hotkey Operation The GCS1732/GCS1734 provides an extensive, easy-to-use, hotkey function that makes it convenient to control and configure your KVM installation from the keyboard. The table below assumes the use of a PC-compatible keyboard with the Scroll Lock key. If you are using...
  • Page 17 Operation Port Switching All port switches begin with tapping the Scroll Lock key twice: [Scroll Lock], [Scroll Lock] + any of the actions on the table below Cycling Through the Ports...
  • Page 18 Operation Going Directly to a Port Note: The n stands for the computer’s Port ID number (1, 2, 3, or 4). Replace the n with the appropriate Port ID when entering hotkey combinations.
  • Page 19 See the table below for details. Note: The n stands for the number of seconds that the GCS1732 / GCS1734 should dwell on a port before moving on to the next. Replace the n with a number between 1 and 99 when entering this hotkey...

  • Page 20: Osd Operation

    Operation Hotkey Setting Mode (HSM) OSD Operation For all Hotkey operations, you must use the number keypad on the right side of your keyboard. To Invoke Hotkey Mode (PC-Compatible Keyboard): 1. Press and hold Num Lock key for two seconds 2.
  • Page 21 Operation To Invoke Hotkey Mode (MAC Keyboard): 1. Press and hold Clear key for two seconds 2. Press and hold Minus key [ – ] key for one second 3. Release Minus key [ – ] and within one second also release Clear key The KVM will now enter Hotkey mode;...
  • Page 22 Operation Ordinary keyboard and mouse functions are suspended - only Hotkey compliant keystrokes and mouse clicks (described in the sections that follow), can be input. At the conclusion of some hotkey operations, you automatically exit hotkey mode. With some operations, you must exit manually.
  • Page 23 Operation Alternate Port Switching Keys The hotkey activation keys can be changed from tapping Scroll Lock key twice, to tapping Ctrl key twice. If you have a MAC keyboard (or a keyboard that does not have Scroll Lock key), change the port switching keys by doing the following: 1.
  • Page 24 Operation Keyboard Operating Platform The GCS1732 / GCS1734’s default port configuration is for a PC Compatible keyboard operating platform. If your requirements call for different port settings (you have a Mac or Sun attached to a port, e.g.), you can change a port’s keyboard operating platform configuration as follows: 1.

  • Page 25: List Hotkey Settings

    Operation List Hotkey Settings: To see a listing of the current hotkey settings, do the following: 1. Open a text editor or word processor 2. Invoke HSM (see p. 18-19) 3. Press and release the F4 function key USB Reset If the USB loses focus and needs to be reset, do the following: 1.
  • Page 26 Note: This procedure is a toggle. To enable the Port Switching keys repeat steps 1 and 2. Restore Default Settings To reset the GCS1732 / GCS1734 to its default hotkey settings, do the following: 1. Invoke HSM (see p. 17).
  • Page 27 Operation HSM Summary Table: After invoking HSM (see p.18-19), key in one of the following keys to perform the corresponding function:...
  • Page 28 Operation Keyboard Emulation: Sun Keyboard 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. Note: When using [Ctrl] combinatons, press and release the Ctrl key, then press and release the activation key.
  • Page 29 Operation Keyboard Emulation: Mac Keyboard The PC compatible (101/104 key) keyboard can emulate the functions of the Mac keyboard. The emulation mappings are listed in the table below. Note: When using key combinatons, press and release the first key, then press and release the second one.

  • Page 30: The Firmware Upgrade Utility

    To prepare for the firmware upgrade, do the following: From a computer that is not part of your KVM installation, go to the IOGEAR support site and select the product part number (GCS1732 or GCS1734) to get a list of available Firmware Upgrade Packages.
  • Page 31 Operation Shut down the computers on your MiniView™ Extreme installation and make sure the firmware upgrade switch is set to “Upgrade”. Make sure the power is plugged into the KVM. Once the power is plugged in and the switch is set to upgrade, all of the amber lights on the KVM will flash once per second.

  • Page 32: Starting The Upgrade

    Starting the Upgrade To upgrade your firmware: Run the downloaded Firmware Upgrade Package file - either by double-clicking the file icon, or by opening a command line and entering the full path to it. The Firmware Upgrade Utility Welcome screen appears: Read and Agree to the License Agreement (enable the I Agree radio button).
  • Page 33 The Firmware Upgrade Utility 3. Click Next to continue. 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 34 The Firmware Upgrade Utility 4. As you select a device in the list, its description appears in the Device Description panel.
  • Page 35 The Firmware Upgrade Utility After you have made your device selection(s), Click Next to perform the upgrade. If you enabled Check Firmware Version , the Utility compares the device’s firmware level with that of the upgrade files. If it finds that the device’s version is higher than the upgrade version, it brings up a dialog box informing you of the situation and gives you the option to continue or cancel.
  • Page 36 The Firmware Upgrade Utility As the Upgrade proceeds status messages appear in the Status Messages panel, and the progress toward completion is shown on the Progress bar. After the upgrade has completed, a screen appears to inform you that the procedure was successful: Click Finish to close the Firmware Upgrade Utility.
  • Page 37 The Firmware Upgrade Utility If the upgrade failed to complete successfully a dialog box appears asking if you want to retry. Click Yes to retry. If you click No, the Upgrade Failed screen appears: Click Cancel to close the Firmware Upgrade Utility. See the next section, Firmware Upgrade Recovery , for how to proceed.

  • Page 38: Appendix

    Troubleshooting Symptom Erratic behavior Keyboard and/or Mouse not responding USB devices KVM switch needs not responding to be reset Action Possible Cause Use a DC 5V power adapter if you are not already using one. If you are already using a Unit not receiving power adapter, check that it matches the enough power...

  • Page 39: Specification

    Specification...
  • Page 40 Specification...

  • Page 41: Technical Support

    Technical Support If you need technical support, please check out our IOGEAR Tech Info Library (T.I.L.) at www.iogear.com/support for the latest tips, tricks, and troubleshooting. The IOGEAR T.I.L. was designed to provide you with the latest technical information about our products. Most of the answers to your questions can be found here, so please try it out before contacting technical support.

  • Page 42: Radio & Tv Interference Statement

    Radio & TV Interference Statement WARNING!!! This equipment generates, uses and can radiate radio frequency energy and, if not installed and used in accordance with the instruction manual, may cause interference to radio communications. This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B computing device pursuant to Subpart J of Part 15 of FCC Rules, which are designed to provide reasonable protection against such interference when operated in a commercial environment.

  • Page 43: Limited Warranty

    Limited Warranty IN NO EVENT SHALL THE DIRECT VENDOR’S LIABILITY FOR DIRECT, INDIRECT, SPECIAL, INCIDENTAL OR CONSEQUENTIAL DAMAGES RESULTING FROM THE USE OF THE PRODUCT, DISK, OR ITS DOCUMENTATION EXCEED THE PRICE PAID FOR THE PRODUCT. The direct vendor makes no warranty or representation, expressed, implied, or statutory with respect to the contents or use of this documentation, and especially disclaims its quality, performance, merchantability, or fitness for any particular purpose.
  • Page 44 ® Contact info. 23 Hubble • Irvine, CA 92618 • (P) 949.453.8782 • (F) 949.453.8785 • www.iogear.com...

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