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  • Page 1 USB 2.0 DVI Dual View KVMP Switch CS1642 / CS1644 User Manual www.aten.com...

  • Page 2: Fcc Information

    CS1642 / CS1644 User Manual FCC Information This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B digital device, pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC Rules. These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference in a residential installation.

  • Page 3: User Information

    CS1642 / CS1644 User Manual User Information Online Registration Be sure to register your product at our online support center: International http://support.aten.com North America ATEN TECH http://www.aten-usa.com/product_registration ATEN NJ http://support.aten.com Telephone Support For telephone support, call this number: International 886-2-8692-6959...

  • Page 4: Package Contents

    © Copyright 2009 ATEN® International Co., Ltd. Manual Part No. PAPE-0303-AT2G Manual Date: 2009-03-25 ATEN and the ATEN logo are registered trademarks of ATEN International Co., Ltd. All rights reserved. All other brand names and trademarks are the registered property of their respective owners.

  • Page 5: Table Of Contents

    CS1642 / CS1644 User Manual Contents FCC Information ..........ii RoHS.
  • Page 6 CS1642 / CS1644 User Manual Keyboard Operating Platform ....... 20 List Switch Settings .

  • Page 7: About This Manual

    CS1642 / CS1644 User Manual About this Manual This User Manual is provided to help you get the most from your system. It covers all aspects of installation, configuration and operation. An overview of the information found in the manual is provided below. Chapter 1, Introduction, introduces you to the CS1642 / CS1644 system.

  • Page 8: Conventions

    For information about all ATEN products and how they can help you connect without limits, visit ATEN on the Web or contact an ATEN Authorized Reseller. Visit ATEN on the Web for a list of locations and telephone numbers: International http://www.aten.com...

  • Page 9: Introduction

    Chapter 1 Introduction Overview The CubiQ CS1642 / CS1644 USB 2.0 DVI Dual View KVMP Switch charts a revolutionary new direction in KVM (Keyboard, Video, Mouse) switch functionality by combining a 2/4-port KVM switch with a 2-port USB 2.0 hub at the same time as providing dual-screen support for two DVI displays, making it ideal for graphic designers, banking and finance consultants, medical applications, and gamers.

  • Page 10: Features

    CS1642 / CS1644 User Manual Features 2/4-port DVI Dual View KVMP switch with USB 2.0 support and 2.1 channel surround sound audio One dual-screen USB console controls two/four dual-screen computers and two additional USB devices 2-port USB 2.0 hub built in Fully compliant with the USB 2.0 specification Full bass response provides a rich experience for 2.1 channel surround sound systems...

  • Page 11: Requirements

    Chapter 1. Introduction Requirements Console Two DVI compatible monitors capable of the highest possible resolution A USB mouse A USB keyboard Microphone and speakers Note: A PS/2 keyboard and mouse can be used by using the converter included in the CS1642 / CS1644 package. Computers The following equipment must be available on each computer: Two DVI ports...

  • Page 12: Operating Systems

    CS1642 / CS1644 User Manual Operating Systems Supported operating systems are shown in the table, below: Version Windows 2000 and higher Linux RedHat 9.0 and higher; Fedora Core 4 and higher SuSE 9.0 and higher UNIX 4.3 and higher FreeBSD 4.2 and higher Solaris 9 and higher Novell...

  • Page 13: Components

    Chapter 1. Introduction Components CS1642 Front View CS1642 LED Status Panel Detail Note: The Mode Selection KVM LED icon is a monitor. The Port Selection KVM LED icon is the Port number.
  • Page 14 CS1642 / CS1644 User Manual CS1644 Front View CS1644 LED Status Panel Detail...
  • Page 15 Chapter 1. Introduction Component Description LED Status Panel This panel contains LED icons that light to indicate mode and port status. The Mode and Port Selection Pushbuttons have three corresponding LED icons that light to indicate status – KVM, Audio, and USB. Port Selection For manual port selection (see Manual Switching, page 13): Pushbuttons...

  • Page 16: Rear View

    CS1642 / CS1644 User Manual CS1642 Rear View CS1644 Rear View Component Description Firmware Upgrade The Firmware Upgrade Cable that transfers the Port firmware upgrade data from the administrator’s computer to the CS1642 / CS1644 plugs into this connector. See The Firmware Upgrade Utility, page 27, for details.

  • Page 17: Hardware Setup

    Chapter 2 Hardware Setup 1. Important safety information regarding the placement of this device is provided on page 33. Please review it before proceeding. 2. Make sure that power to all devices that you will be installing has been turned off. You must unplug the power cords of any computers that have the Keyboard Power On function.
  • Page 18 CS1642 / CS1644 User Manual 7. Using the custom DVI Dual Link cable, plug the DVI connector into the DVI socket B in the same KVM port section of the switch. 8. At the other end of the custom DVI Dual Link cable, plug the monitor cable into its respective port on the computer.
  • Page 19 Chapter 2. Hardware Setup Custom USB DVI Dual Link Cable Set Custom DVI Dual Link Cable...
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  • Page 21: Basic Operation

    Chapter 3 Basic Operation Manual Switching There are two convenient methods to access the computers: Manual – which involves pressing the port selection pushbuttons located on the unit’s front panel; and Hotkey – which involves entering combinations from the keyboard. Hotkey port selection is discussed in the next chapter.

  • Page 22: Hot Plugging

    CS1642 / CS1644 User Manual Hot Plugging The CS1642 / CS1644 supports USB hot plugging – components can be removed and added back into the installation by unplugging their cables from the USB hub ports without the need to shut the unit down. Powering Off and Restarting If it becomes necessary to Power Off the unit, before starting it back up you must do the following:...

  • Page 23: Keyboard Port Operation

    Chapter 4 Keyboard Port Operation The CS1642 / CS1644 provides an extensive, easy-to-use, hotkey function that makes it convenient to control and configure your KVM installation from the keyboard. Hotkeys provide asynchronous (independent) switching of the KVM, USB hub and audio focus. If you wish, you can give one computer the KVM console focus, another the USB hub focus and the other two the audio focus.

  • Page 24: Going Directly To A Port

    CS1642 / CS1644 User Manual Going Directly to a Port Hotkey Action [Scroll Lock] [Scroll Lock] [n] Brings the KVM, USB hub, and audio focus to the [Enter] computer attached to the port corresponding to the specified Port ID. [Scroll Lock] [Scroll Lock] [n] Brings only the KVM focus to the computer attached [K] [Enter] to the specified port.

  • Page 25: Auto Scanning

    Chapter 4. Keyboard Port Operation Auto Scanning The CS1642 / CS1644’s Auto Scan feature automatically cycles the KVM focus through the computer ports at regular intervals. This allows you to monitor the computer activity without having to take the trouble of switching from port to port manually.

  • Page 26: Hotkey Setting Mode

    CS1642 / CS1644 User Manual Hotkey Setting Mode Hotkey Setting Mode is used to set up your CS1642 / CS1644 switch configuration. All operations begin with invoking Hotkey Setting Mode (HSM). Invoking HSM To invoke HSM do the following: 1. Press and hold down [Num Lock]. 2.

  • Page 27: Alternate Hsm Invocation Keys

    Chapter 4. Keyboard Port Operation Alternate HSM Invocation Keys An alternate set of HSM invocation keys is provided in case the default set conflicts with programs running on the computers. To switch to the alternate HSM invocation set, do the following: 1.

  • Page 28: Keyboard Operating Platform

    CS1642 / CS1644 User Manual Keyboard Operating Platform The CS1642 / CS1644’s default port configuration is for a PC compatible keyboard operating platform. If your console uses a PC compatible keyboard and you have a Mac or Sun attached to a port, for example, you can change the port’s keyboard operating platform configuration so that the PC compatible keyboard emulates the Mac or Sun keyboard.

  • Page 29: Usb Reset

    Chapter 4. Keyboard Port Operation USB Reset If the USB loses focus and needs to be reset, do the following: 1. Invoke HSM (see page 18). 2. Press and release [F5] Hotkey Beeper Control The Beeper can be hotkey toggled On and Off. To toggle the Beeper, do the following: 1.

  • Page 30: Restore Default Settings

    CS1642 / CS1644 User Manual Restore Default Settings To reset the CS1642 / CS1644 to its default hotkey settings, do the following: 1. Invoke HSM (see page 18). 2. Press [R] [Enter]. All hotkey settings return to the factory default settings. Video DynaSync To invoke Video DynaSync so the CS1642 / CS1644 stores the console monitor’s EDID (Extended Display Identification Data) to optimize display...

  • Page 31: Hsm Summary Table

    Chapter 4. Keyboard Port Operation HSM Summary Table After invoking HSM (see page 18), key in one of the following keys to perform the corresponding function: Function Toggles between the default and alternate HSM invocation keys. Toggles between the default and alternate Port Switching keys.
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  • Page 33: Keyboard Emulation

    Chapter 5 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. PC Keyboard Mac Keyboard [Shift] Shift [Ctrl] Ctrl [Ctrl] [1] [Ctrl] [2] [Ctrl] [3] [Ctrl] [4] [Alt]...

  • Page 34: Sun Keyboard

    CS1642 / CS1644 User Manual 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. PC Keyboard Sun Keyboard [Ctrl] [T]...

  • Page 35: The Firmware Upgrade Utility

    New firmware upgrade packages are posted on our website as new firmware revisions become available. Check the website regularly to find the latest packages and information relating to them: http://www.aten.com Before you Begin To prepare for the firmware upgrade, do the following: 1.

  • Page 36: Starting The Upgrade

    CS1642 / CS1644 User Manual 4. Shut down the computers on your CS1642 / CS1644 installation. 5. Invoke Firmware Upgrade Mode (see Firmware Upgrade Mode, page 21). The front panel LEDs flash together to indicate Firmware Upgrade Mode is in effect. Starting the Upgrade To upgrade your firmware: 1.
  • Page 37 Chapter 6. The Firmware Upgrade Utility 3. Click Next to continue. The Firmware Upgrade Utility main screen appears: CS1644 [MAIN].. The Utility inspects your installation. All the devices capable of being upgraded by the package are listed in the Device List panel. 4.
  • Page 38 CS1642 / CS1644 User Manual 5. After you have made your device selection(s), Click Next to perform the upgrade. The firmware [Ver 1.0.] is not newer than the current firmware [Ver 1.0.090] in device CS1644 [MAIN]: 000 Continue upgrade? [Yes/No] If you enabled Check Firmware Version, the Utility compares the device’s firmware level with that of the upgrade files.

  • Page 39: Upgrade Succeeded

    Chapter 6. The Firmware Upgrade Utility Upgrade Succeeded After the upgrade has completed, a screen appears to inform you that the procedure was successful: CS1644 [MAIN].. CS1644 [MAIN] CS1644 [MAIN] 000... CS1644 [MAIN] 000: OK Click Finish to close the Firmware Upgrade Utility. After a successful completion, the switches exit Firmware Upgrade Mode, and reset themselves.

  • Page 40: Upgrade Failed

    CS1642 / CS1644 User Manual Upgrade Failed Shorting the Mainboard Jumper If the Upgrade Succeeded screen doesn’t appear, it means that the upgrade failed to complete successfully, in which case you should do the following: 1. Power off the CS1642 / CS1644 and remove its housing. 2.

  • Page 41: Appendix

    Appendix Safety Instructions Read all of these instructions. Save them for future reference. Follow all warnings and instructions marked on the device. To prevent damage to your installation it is important that all devices are properly grounded. Do not place the device on any unstable surface (cart, stand, table, etc.). If the device falls, serious damage will result.
  • Page 42 CS1642 / CS1644 User Manual If an extension cord is used with this device make sure that the total of the ampere ratings of all products used on this cord does not exceed the extension cord ampere rating. Make sure that the total of all products plugged into the wall outlet does not exceed 15 amperes.

  • Page 43: Technical Support

    Online Technical Support http://support.aten.com Support Troubleshooting http://www.aten.com Documentation Software Updates Telephone Support 886-2-8692-6959 North America Email Support ATEN TECH support@aten-usa.com ATEN NJ sales@aten.com Online Technical Support ATEN TECH http://www.aten-usa.com/support Support ATEN NJ http://support.aten.com Troubleshooting ATEN TECH http://www.aten-usa.com Documentation ATEN NJ http://www.aten.com...

  • Page 44: Specifications

    CS1642 / CS1644 User Manual Specifications Function CS1642 CS1644 Computer Connections Port Selection Front Panel Pushbuttons; Hotkeys Connectors Console Keyboard 1 x USB Type A F (White, rear panel) Ports Video 2 x DVI-I F (White) Mouse 1 x USB Type A F (White, rear panel) Speakers 1 x Mini Stereo Jack F (Green) Microphone...

  • Page 45: Troubleshooting

    Appendix Troubleshooting Overview Operation problems can be due to a variety of causes. The first step in solving them is to make sure that all cables are securely attached and seated completely in their sockets. In addition, updating the product’s firmware may solve problems that have been discovered and resolved since the prior version was released.

  • Page 46: Limited Warranty

    CS1642 / CS1644 User Manual Limited Warranty IN NO EVENT SHALL THE DIRECT VENDOR'S LIABILITY EXCEED THE PRICE PAID FOR THE PRODUCT FROM DIRECT, INDIRECT, SPECIAL, INCIDENTAL, OR CONSEQUENTIAL DAMAGES RESULTING FROM THE USE OF THE PRODUCT, DISK, OR ITS DOCUMENTATION. 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.

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