Summary of Contents for SIIG DisplayPort 2-Port KVM Switch
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DisplayPort 2-Port KVM Switch Installation Guide Introduction The DisplayPort 2-Port KVM Switch shares one DisplayPort display between two DisplayPort computers. Key Features and Benefits • Access multiple computers with one set of Keyboard, Mouse, DisplayPort monitor • Compatible with USB 2.0 Specifications •...
® / 7 (32-/64-bit) / Vista (32-/64-bit) / XP (32-/64-bit) • Mac OS X 10.11 to 10.4 ® Package Contents • DisplayPort 2-Port KVM Switch • DisplayPort KVM Cable (2) • Software CD • Installation guide Layout USB Devices (USB Type A connector)
DisplayPort Input To PC (USB Type B DisplayPort Output connector) Figure 2: Rear Panel Layout Hardware Installation Use the included KVM cable and connect the DisplayPort and USB Type B connector into the Switch, then connect the DisplayPort and USB Type A connector into your system. Apply the same procedures with the other cable.
NOTE: It's recommended to choose the best screen resolution for both computers to eliminate the screen resolution change when switching between ports. Windows Installation After hardware installation is completed, follow the instructions below to install the software. Windows 10 (32-/64-bit) / 8 (32-/64-bit) / 7 (32-/64-bit) / Vista (32-/64-bit) / XP (32-/64- bit) / Server 2008 R2 Insert the Software CD after Windows...
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Follow the on-screen instructions to install the software. When the Completing the USB KVM Setup Wizard screen appears, click Finish. A pop-up icon (Green ball) will appear in the task bar indicating the ready status of connected computer. To Verify Windows Installation Go to Device Manager to verify installation.
Mac OS Installation Insert the driver CD. Go to Drivers, double click USB KVM.dmg. At the prompt USB KVM folder, double click USB KVM.pkg. At Introduction, click Continue. At Installation Type, click Change Install location if you want to change the default folder;...
Device Switching Switch between the two PCs by the following methods: SELECT button, Hotkey command or AP icon. IMPORTANT: Mass Storage devices, such as flash drives and USB memory card readers, must be released from the system that controls it before switching to another system.
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2. Hotkey Command Press Hotkey Scroll Lock twice to select desired computer. NOTE: Hotkey command is not supported by Mac system. 3. AP icons Using your mouse, left-click on the icon on your taskbar to switch between PC1 and PC2. Green ball -The device is connected to your computers Grey ball- The device isn't connected to...
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Application PC2* PC1* DisplayPort display keyboard, mouse, and USB device Figure 5 * NOTE: Device or desktop/notebook PC with available DisplayPort and USB ports...
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Shared DisplayPort output port DisplayPort and USB ports for PC1 DisplayPort and USB ports for PC2 DisplayPort KVM Cable DisplayPort cable USB ports for shared keyboard, mouse, and USB device...
Go to www.siig.com, click Support, then REQUEST A PRODUCT REPLACEMENT to submit a request to SIIG RMA or fax a request to 510-657-5962. Your RMA request will be processed, if the product is determined to be defective, an RMA number will be issued.
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Fremont, CA 94538-3152, USA Phone: 510-657-8688 DisplayPort 2-Port KVM Switch is a trademark of SIIG, Inc. SIIG and the SIIG logo are registered trademarks of SIIG, Inc. Microsoft and Windows are registered trademarks of Microsoft Corporation. All other names used in this publication are for identification only and may be trademarks of their respective owners.
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