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CS-124A
Read this guide thoroughly and follow the installation and operation proce-
dures carefully in order to prevent any damage to the units and/or any de-
vices that connect to them.
This package contains:
M 1 Master View CS-124A KVM Switch
M 1 Power Adapter
M 1 User Manual
If anything is damaged or missing, contact your dealer.
© Copyright 2000 ATEN International Co., Ltd.
Manual Part No. PAPE - 1156-300
Printed in Taiwan 03/2001
All brand names and trademarks are the registered property of their respective owners.
2001-03-09
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Summary of Contents for ATEN Master View CS-124A
- Page 1 This package contains: M 1 Master View CS-124A KVM Switch M 1 Power Adapter M 1 User Manual If anything is damaged or missing, contact your dealer.
- Page 2 Overview The Master View CS-124A 4 Port KVM (Keyboard, Video, Mouse), Switch is a control unit that allows access to four computer systems from a single PS/2 keyboard, PS/2 mouse, and monitor console in a cost effective manner. There are three convenient methods to access the computers: (1) push button port selection switches;...
- Page 3 For optimum signal integrity and to simplify the layout, we strongly recommend that you use the following ATEN high quality CS Custom Cable sets: 2L-1001P/C (1.8 m) and 2L-1003P/C (3 m). Note: 1. If your computer uses a standard AT style keyboard socket you will need to purchase a PS/2-to-AT keyboard adapter (Part No.
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Page 4: Front View
M The amount of time it dwells on each port is determined with seg- ments 1 and 2 of the Master View CS-124A’s DIP Switch (lo- cated at the left of the rear panel). See the table in the Appendix for setting details. -
Page 5: Rear View
Rear View 1. Power Jack The CS-124A is designed to be non-powered (external power is not required - its operation power comes from the computers). In general, the only time that external power is required is when you daisy chain it, or if operation becomes erratic because the unit isn’t obtaining enough power from the computer connections. -
Page 6: Installation
The most basic installation is a Single Stage installation, in which no additional Master View’s are daisy chained down from the first unit. The Master View CS-124A design also allows additional units to be daisy chained down to two or three levels. To set up a single stage installation do the following: 1. -
Page 7: Two Stage Installation
Two Stage Installation To control even more computers, up to four additional Master View CS-124A units can be cascaded from the CPU ports of the First Stage unit. The cascaded Master Views that connect back to the First Stage unit are considered Second Stage units. As many as 16 computers can be controlled in a complete two stage installation. -
Page 8: Three Stage Installation
Three Stage Installation The procedures for setting up a three stage installation are essentially the same as for a two stage installation. With a three stage setup, however, as many as 64 computers can be controlled in a complete installation. Note: Master View units cannot be cascaded beyond the third level. -
Page 9: Operation
Port Selection Manual Port Selection Manual port selection is accomplished either with the Port Selection switches on the front panel of the Master View CS-124A unit, or with an optional foot switch. M Port Selection Switches: Press the Port Selection switch of the unit that corresponds to the computer that you want to access. -
Page 10: Hotkey Port Selection
Hotkey Port Selection Hotkey Port Selection allows you to select the active computer directly from the keyboard. The Master View CS-124A provides the following Hotkey Port Selection features: M Selecting the Active Port M Auto Scan Mode M Last/Next Mode Hotkey Port Selection is activated with one of two combinations: M The default combination is [Alt+Ctrl+Shift]. - Page 11 To access a computer attached to a Second Stage unit, key in a two digit number for the Port ID (press and release each number separately). The first digit represents the CPU Port number (1 - 4), on the First Stage unit that the Second Stage unit is cascaded down from; the second digit represents the CPU Port number on the Second Stage unit that the computer is connected to.
- Page 12 Last/Next Mode: Last/Next mode enables you to easily switch from the currently active computer to the previous or next available computer in the installation. There are two methods of invoking Last/Next Mode: Quick Mode, and Basic Mode. The choice of mode is made with DIP Switch 4. Set the switch to ON to enable Quick Mode;...
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Page 13: Hotkey Summary Table
Appendix DIP Switch Settings Note: The default position for all settings is ON. Switches 1 & 2 - Scan Time: Seconds Switch 1 Switch 2 Switch 3 - Hotkey Select: ON: Default - [Alt+Ctrl+Shift] OFF: Alternate - [Left Ctrl+Right Ctrl] Switch 4 - Last/Next Mode Select: ON: Quick Last/Next Mode OFF: Basic Last/Next Mode... -
Page 14: Selected Led Display
Selected LED Display Activity Meaning Port is not selected. On (Steady) Port is connected to an active PC. Flashing (On short; Off long) Port is connected to a lower stage Master View CS- 124A. Flashing (On and Off equal) Port is connected to an active PC and is being accessed in Auto Scan mode. -
Page 15: Troubleshooting
Troubleshooting Symptom Possible Cause Action Erratic Behavior Unit not receiving enough Use the Power Adapter that was supplied with power under self-powered the unit to provide external power. operation. Keyboard Not Loose cables. Check all keyboard cable connections to Responding make sure they are completely seated in their sockets. -
Page 16: Radio & Tv Interference Statement
Video Problems Resolution and/or This unit supports VGA, SVGA, Multisync, Bandwidth set too high. and XGA (interlaced), with resolutions of up to 1920x1440. The maximum bandwidth is 180 MHz. Cable quality not good We strongly recommend that you use high enough.
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