Contents Introduction Overview…………………………………………………..1 Features……………………………………………….…..2 Configurations……………………………………………..3 Installation Connection………………………………………..……….5 Power-up…………….…………………..………….……..7 Rack Mount Accessories……….…………………...……8 Operation Front Buttons……………………………...…...……..……9 OSD (On-Screen Display) Menu………………………..10 Hot-key Commands………………………………………20 Cascade Configuration Connection……………………………..…….……...……22 Change Configuration while Running………..…………25 Appendices Specifications…….…………………………………..……26 Troubleshooting……………………………………………27 The products are tested and complied with FCC, CE and VCCI standards for electromagnetic interference.
Introduction ------------------------ Overview Thank you for your purchased our products, The KVM Switch allows you to access multiple computers from one keyboard, mouse and monitor without extra interface card or software. KVM installation is as easy as connecting cables between the KVM Switch and your computers. Operation is just pressing push button, key in hot-key command or operating through the function of user-friendly on-screen menu (available for models with OSD only: XXXXD series), it’s simple and easy.
Features PC port supports both PS/2 and serial mouse (specify adaptor) Supports Microsoft IntelliMouse (Pro), Optical, Mouse Man, Wheel Mouse, Scroll Point and Serial Mouse,…,etc. Keyboard states automatically saved and restored when computer channel switching Hot-key functions available for easy access computers Single hot-key for channel left/right shift sequentially.
KVM Switch User’s Guide Configurations Single KVM Switch Configuration For your system safety purpose, you must turn off all PCs and Monitor during the configuration After plug in KVM power adapter, connect a PS/2 keyboard, a PS/2 mouse CONSOLE and a multi-sync VGA monitor to the KVM port.
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KVM Switch User’s Guide Cascade (Master/Slave) Configuration Master KVM unit: has a physical keyboard, mouse and monitor connected to its CONSOLE port, any PC port can connect computer or another KVM. Slave KVM unit: is a KVM Switch that has its CONSOLE port connected to the Master's PC port.
KVM Switch User’s Guide Installation ------------------------ Connection For your system safety, please make sure all PCs and Monitor or other devices are powered down during the installation Console Device Connection First, plug the power adapter to KVM. Then connect the CONSOLE and PC. The monitor connected to the HD-DB-15 VGA port of a Master CONSOLE port.
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KVM Switch User’s Guide Computer Connection For computers using PS/2 mouse, connect the computer's mouse and keyboard cables to the KVM Switch’s PC ports marked with a mouse and keyboard respectively. Connect the computer's monitor cable to the HD-DB-15 VGA connector. As shown in figure 4. Figure 4: Master computer connection For computers using serial mouse, connect the DB-9 to mini-DIN-6 adapter (supplied from manufacturer or agent) to the computer serial port, then...
Initial Power-Up Process Make sure all computers and KVM Switches are powered down during installation. You must power up the Master KVM Switch before turning on any other devices. For single KVM Switch: Apply a power adapter to the Master. (after cables connected) Turn on computers.
KVM Switch User’s Guide Rack Mount Accessories Figure 6 shows how to attach mounting brackets to the KVM Switch unit for standard 19-inch rack cabinet. Figure 6: Attaching rack mount bracket It can be mounting in the rack cabinet front side or back side. Note: Some desktop model the rack mount kit is optional Rubber Foot Placement If user wants to desktop use, please stick the four round rubber feet (in small...
KVM Switch User’s Guide Operation ------------------------ Front Panel Push Buttons You may select a computer by pressing the front panel push button directly, or press hot-key or activating the OSD menu(for models with OSD only). The front panel indicators(orange or red) will changes to the selected computer port and the connected computer power on the green indicator will turn on.
OSD (On-Screen-Display) Operation 4 port w/OSD, 8 port w/OSD, 16 port w/OSD (XXXD Series) OSD Main Menu for Administrator Figure 8: Administrator OSD screen illustration OSD Main Menu 1. KVM layer number: 1 2. PC name (define by user): 31 characters (Max.) 3.
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B. Function control Menu F3: User Lock function will available when F5 Security is set ‘ON’ F5: Security function and user priority setting F6: PC port lock function (administrator only) OSD Main Menu for other user (1, 2, 3) ● Figure: User OSD screen illustration For administrator by pressing the <Scroll Lock>...
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KVM Switch User’s Guide A plus mark (+) to the left of a name indicates the port is cascaded to a Slave; the number at the above of the channel number (left corner) shows 8 mean the number of port the Master link, i.e. s link from upper KVM port 8 (Master layer is blank).
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■Display Position: Menu – use four arrow key to move the OSD main menu to the desire position. Banner – use four arrow key to move the channel banner to the desire position. ■ Hotkey: Scroll – Scroll Lock become the Hotkey. Caps –...
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Channel Banner (Single Layer) (Max. 22 characters) ┬ ────┬────── │ └───────────── PC power on or change channel by OSD/Hot-key, this banner will display 5 sec. then disappear. User can change display time in the Setup Mode (F1). Channel Banner (Multi-Layer) (Max. 22 characters) ┬...
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Channel Banner (Scan Mode) ─┬── ┬ ──┬────── │ │ │ └──────── └───────────── Stop scan: press any key. Banner will disappear when the scan is stop. F4: Rename (New Name: 31 characters Max) KVM Switch User’s Guide └─ PC (Channel) Name Channel (PC) number Scan Mode...
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F5: Security Mode Entry Password: (Default User Name: admin, Password: 123456) After entry correct password, Security function is enabled. After the Security mode set ‘ON’, then F3 Lock Mode will be enable Automatically (it will display on the Main Menu). Also the Hot-key Lock function (H) will available.
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KVM Switch User’s Guide Change Administrator Password: ● Change User Name and Password: ●...
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User PC Channel Authorization Setting ● F6 Lock Port ● KVM Switch User’s Guide...
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After PC port locked, “L” mark will show in the STA field, until unlock (Select F6 and key in password again, port unlock) F3 Console Lock Mode Banner: After into the Security lock mode, this banner will display until Unlock The console device and KVM button will lock (no any function);...
(Hot-key commands) Function Control Call OSD Menu (OSD model only) Pressing the <Scroll Lock> key twice and 'Space Bar' and <ENTER>, then the OSD 'Main Menu' will on the screen. (Or after <Scroll Lock> twice and press <ENTER> directly) ★Hot key can be change become<caps lock> Channel Select OSD: Use Up/Down arrow and <ENTER>...
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Console Unlock (OSD model only) OSD: Display the message only. Hot-key: Pressing any key into the Unlock window then entry the correct User Name and Password, KVM and console device will unlock and back to normal operation. Setup Mode (OSD model only) OSD: Call OSD 'Main Menu' then press <F1>.
KVM Switch User’s Guide Cascade Configuration --------------- Connection Before connecting a device (a computer or a Slave) to the Master KVM, you must turn off them. The Master can be a any model and you just put one OSD KVM to the Master and Non-OSD for the Slave, then all cascade system will become full OSD function operating.
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KVM Switch User’s Guide Figure 12: Cascaded 16-port KVM Switch For OSD model: After connection completes, you should call OSD menu to check if the Master recognizes the Slaves. A plus mark (+) is placed to the left of the channel name indicating the port is connected to a Slave not a computer.
KVM Switch User’s Guide Change Configuration while Running Devices at any port can be changed at any time after initial power-up. PC 1 PC 16 If you change any one of the “ ” to “ ” ports connection from a computer to a Slave or change Slave cascade port, or replace the devices of a port;...
Appendices ------------------------ Specifications: Specifications X104L X104LD Computer port number Cascade control PC Up to 64 number On-screen display (OSD) 104LD Front panel button control Hot plug-and-play Hot-key control Rack-mount kit Option Automatic scan interval Non OSD Programmable scan patter n Year 2000 Compliant (Max) Cable length...
Troubleshooting: Make sure that all cables are well seated. Check that keyboard/mouse cables are not swapped. Label and bundle the cables for each computer to avoid confusion when connected to the KVM Switch. Symptom Possible causes No Monitor No power to KVM Screen Loose connection Monitor not...
OSD menu is OSD menu has fixed not at the resolution and its size proper position varies due to computer VGA resolution changes. Can not select Improper Master unit a computer connection connected to a Improper slave unit slave connection Too many levels of slaves The KVM...
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