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This guide refers to the following models: SX42PH-4 - Secure 4P to 2P dP/HdMI Video KVM Mini-Matrix, PP 4.0 SX42PHU-4 - Secure 4P to 2P dP/HdMI Video KVM Mini-Matrix w/fUSb, PP 4.0 SX82PH-4 - Secure 8P to 2P dP/HdMI Video KVM Mini-Matrix, PP 4.0 SX82PHU-4 - Secure 8P to 2P dP/HdMI Video KVM Mini-Matrix w/fUSb, PP 4.0...
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SECTIONS Table of Contents INTRodUCTIoN Package Contents Before Installation Inside the product packaging is the following: Unpacking the Product Model Description before opening the product’s sealed packaging, inspect the seal’s Secure 4P to 2P dP/HdMI Video KVM Mini- condition to assure that the product was not accessed or tampered Matrix w/fUSb, PP 4.0 with during delivery.
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SECTIONS Table of Contents INTRodUCTIoN Tamper-Evident Labels Active Anti-Tampering System • The Mini-Matrix KVM Switch uses a holographic tamper evident label • The Mini-Matrix KVM Switch is equipped with an always-on active to provide visual indications in case of enclosure intrusion attempts. anti-tampering system.
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SECTIONS Table of Contents INTRodUCTIoN Mini-Matrix Specifications Part Number SX42PH/PHU-4 SX82PH/PHU-4 SX82PHU-4T No . of Sources Console Ports Displays 2 x dP/HdMI 2 x dP/HdMI 2 x dP/HdMI Max Output Resolution UHd 4K resolutions up to 3840x2160 @ 60 Hz UHd 4K resolutions up to 3840x2160 @ 60 Hz UHd 4K resolutions up to 3840x2160 @ 60 Hz Mouse and Keyboard...
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• Connect the video displays to the Mini-Matrix primary and that have multiple screens (currently available only for Windows) secondary display ports. (https://highseclabs.com/downloads/km-multi-display-drivers/). Note: It is highly recommended to use identical primary and secondary display models. EdId information is taken from the primary console display port (#1) and sent to all connected computers.
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SECTIONS Table of Contents INSTALLATIoN Step 2 – Power ON the Mini-Matrix Move mouse to switch PCs 1. Turn oN all the PCs. 2. Connect the power supply and power oN the Speakers PC #1 Mini-Matrix (approximate boot time is 10 Multiple Sources Internet seconds).
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SECTIONS Table of Contents INSTALLATIoN Step 3 – Reset to Factory Defaults Reset to factory defaults clears the device settings and restores the Important Notes: device to its original configuration. You have the following options: 1. Always use the left control key (Ctrl) unless otherwise specified. •...
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SECTIONS Table of Contents oPERATIoN Operating the Mini-Matrix • Use the front-panel push buttons to independently switch the video/ usb /audio/keyboard and mouse ports between the primary and Step 1 – Display and Control Options secondary computers. This is useful for various scenarios, for example: display and control options define which source to display and control •...
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SECTIONS Table of Contents oPERATIoN Step 2 – Relative vs . Absolute Mouse How to define the mouse state • Use the key combination { L Ctrl | L Ctrl | F11 | c } to enable The Mini-Matrix is set up with the following mouse settings: absolute mouse (VdT).
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SECTIONS Table of Contents oPERATIoN Step 3 – Predefined Display Layouts (Presets) What are presets? How to switch between presets? • Presets reflect the layout and boarders of computer displays to • Use the key combination { L Ctrl | L Ctrl | F11 | F1-to-F10 } to the Mini-Matrix.
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SECTIONS Table of Contents oPERATIoN - 4-PoRT AdVANCEd PRESETS Preset #1 (default) { L Ctrl | L Ctrl | F11 | F1 } (applicable for both 4P and 8P) Setup: Monitor 1 Monitor 2 • Connect PCs to the computer/source ports: Connect each PC #1 PC #3 computer’s display, USb, and audio cables to the corresponding...
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SECTIONS Table of Contents oPERATIoN - 4-PoRT AdVANCEd PRESETS Preset #2 { L Ctrl | L Ctrl | F11 | F2 } (applicable for both 4P and 8P) • Two displays/monitors (monitors 1 and 2) are connected to the PC #3 primary and secondary console ports.
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SECTIONS Table of Contents oPERATIoN - 4-PoRT AdVANCEd PRESETS Preset #3 { L Ctrl | L Ctrl | F11 | F3 } • Two displays/monitors (monitors 1 and 2) are connected to the Monitor 3 Monitor 1 Monitor 2 primary and secondary console ports. •...
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SECTIONS Table of Contents oPERATIoN - 4-PoRT AdVANCEd PRESETS Preset #4 { L Ctrl | L Ctrl | F11 | F4 } • Same as Preset #3 when source #4 is directly connected to a primary Monitor 1 Monitor 2 Monitor 4 screen.
SECTIONS Table of Contents oPERATIoN - 4-PoRT AdVANCEd PRESETS Preset #5 { L Ctrl | L Ctrl | F11 | F5 } • Combines preset #3 with preset #4, as follows: Monitor 3 Monitor 1 Monitor 2 Monitor 4 • Two displays/monitors (monitor 1 and 2) are connected to the PC #1 Primary PC #2 PC #3...
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SECTIONS Table of Contents oPERATIoN - 4-PoRT AdVANCEd PRESETS Preset #6 { L Ctrl | L Ctrl | F11 | F6 } • Two displays/monitors (monitors 1 and 2) are connected to the primary and secondary console ports. PC #1 •...
SECTIONS Table of Contents oPERATIoN - 4-PoRT AdVANCEd PRESETS Preset #7 { L Ctrl | L Ctrl | F11 | F7 } • Two displays/monitors (monitors 1 and 2) are connected to the Monitor 1 Monitor 2 primary and secondary console ports. •...
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SECTIONS Table of Contents oPERATIoN - 4-PoRT AdVANCEd PRESETS Preset #8 { L Ctrl | L Ctrl | F11 | F8 } • Two displays/monitors (monitors 1 and 2) are connected to the Monitor 1 Monitor 2 primary and secondary console ports. PC #3 PC #1 •...
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SECTIONS Table of Contents oPERATIoN - 4-PoRT AdVANCEd PRESETS Preset #9 { L Ctrl | L Ctrl | F11 | F9 } • Two displays/monitors (monitors 1 and 2) are connected to the Monitor 1 Monitor 2 primary and secondary console ports. PC #3 PC #1 •...
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SECTIONS Table of Contents oPERATIoN - 4-PoRT AdVANCEd PRESETS Preset #10 { L Ctrl | L Ctrl | F11 | F10 } • one display/monitor (monitor 1) is connected to the primary console Monitor 2 Monitor 1 port. PC #1 Primary PC #1 Secondary •...
SECTIONS Table of Contents oPERATIoN - 8-PoRT AdVANCEd PRESETS Preset #1 (default) { L Ctrl | L Ctrl | F11 | F1 } (applicable for both 4P and 8P) Setup: Monitor 1 Monitor 2 • Connect PCs to the computer/source ports: Connect each Screen Border computer’s display, USb, and audio cables to the corresponding Mouse Cursor Path...
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SECTIONS Table of Contents oPERATIoN - 8-PoRT AdVANCEd PRESETS Preset #2 { L Ctrl | L Ctrl | F11 | F2 } (applicable for both 4P and 8P) • Two displays/monitors (monitors 1 and 2) are connected to the Screen Border primary and secondary console ports.
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SECTIONS Table of Contents oPERATIoN - 8-PoRT AdVANCEd PRESETS Preset #3 { L Ctrl | L Ctrl | F11 | F3 } • Two displays/monitors (monitors 1 and 2) are connected to the primary and secondary console ports. • The dual-display source (PC 1) is connected to the Mini-Matrix source Monitor 1 Monitor 2 Screen Border...
SECTIONS Table of Contents oPERATIoN - 8-PoRT AdVANCEd PRESETS Preset #4 { L Ctrl | L Ctrl | F11 | F4 } • Two display/monitors (monitors 1 and 2) are connected directly to Monitor 1 Monitor 2 the PC #6 and PC #7 primary-display adapter. •...
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SECTIONS Table of Contents oPERATIoN - 8-PoRT AdVANCEd PRESETS Preset #5 { L Ctrl | L Ctrl | F11 | F5 } • Two displays/monitors (monitors 1 and 2) are connected to the Monitor 1 Monitor 2 Monitor 3 primary and secondary console ports. •...
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SECTIONS Table of Contents oPERATIoN - 8-PoRT AdVANCEd PRESETS Preset #6 { L Ctrl | L Ctrl | F11 | F6 } • one display/monitor (monitor 2) is connected to the primary console Monitor 1 Monitor 2 Screen Border port. Mouse Cursor Path Mouse Cable •...
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SECTIONS Table of Contents oPERATIoN - 8-PoRT AdVANCEd PRESETS Preset #7 { L Ctrl | L Ctrl | F11 | F7 } • one display/monitor (monitor 2) is connected to the primary console Monitor 1 Monitor 2 Monitor 3 port. •...
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SECTIONS Table of Contents oPERATIoN - AdVANCEd PRESETS Preset { L Ctrl | R Ctrl | M } - Legacy Mode - functioning as KVM (applicable for both 4P and 8P) • one display/monitor is connected to the primary console ports. Monitor 1 Screen Border •...
SECTIONS Table of Contents oPERATIoN - AdVANCEd PRESETS Preset { L Ctrl | L Ctrl | F11 | D } - Switch to dual-head KVM preset (applicable for both 4P and 8P) The KVM behaves like a 2P or 4P dual head KVM . e.
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SECTIONS Table of Contents oPERATIoN Keyboard shortcut options Action Description Keyboard L-Ctrl | L-Ctrl | F11 | R Reset to factory defaults L-Ctrl | L-Ctrl | F11 | B Activate relative mode L-Ctrl | L-Ctrl | F11 | C Activate absolute mode Enable preset fx L-Ctrl | L-Ctrl | F11 | Fx (e.g.