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- Page 1 User Manual VGA KVM Switch, PS2 and USB GCS1722/GCS1724 PART NO. M1258 / M1259 www.iogear.com - 1 -...
- Page 2 IOGEAR, the IOGEAR logo, are trademarks or registered trademarks of IOGEAR. Microsoft and Windows are registered trademarks of Microsoft Corporation. All other brand and product names are trademarks or registered trademarks of their respective holders. IOGEAR makes no warranty of any kind with regards to the information presented in this document. All information furnished here is for...
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Page 3: Table Of Contents
Table of Contents Introduction Features Package Contents System Requirements Overview Hardware Installation Operation Hotkey Operation Port Switching Hotkey Setting Mode (HSM) Keyboard Emulation Mac Keyboard Emulation The Firmware Upgrade Utility Factory Default Hotkeys Settings Specifications Troubleshooting Hotkey Default Settings Federal Communication Commission Statement (FCC) Statement CE Statement Limited Warranty Contact... -
Page 4: Introduction
Having a single console manage all of the computers helps to eliminate the expense of purchasing individual console components for each unit, and saves space and energy those extra components would use. IOGEAR’s VGA KVM Switch saves users time and money! -
Page 5: Features
Features • One PS/2-USB VGA console controls two (GCS1722) or four (GCS1724) VGA interface computers. • Dual Interface - supports computers with PS/2 or USB keyboards and mice • Computer selection via front panel pushbuttons, hotkeys, and mouse • Multiplatform support – Windows, Linux, Mac, and Sun* • Superior video quality – 2048 x 1536; DDC2B • Video DynaSync™ optimizes display resolution and eliminates boot-up display problems • Supports widescreen resolutions • Console mouse port emulation/bypass feature supports most mouse drivers and multifunction mice • Complete keyboard emulation for error-free booting • Mac/Sun keyboard support and emulation** • Multilingual keyboard mapping – supports English, Japanese, and French keyboards • Gaming keyboard support • Auto Scan Mode for monitoring all computers • Firmware upgradable • Power supply not required *See Hotkey Default Settings, page 32, for full details. **PC keyboard combinations emulate Mac/Sun keyboards; Mac/Sun keyboard work only with their own computers. - 5 -... -
Page 6: Package Contents
Package Contents – 1 VGA KVM Switch, PS/2 and USB (GCS1722 or GCS1724) – 2 or 4 Custom KVM Cable sets (2 for GCS1722, 4 for GCS1724) – 1 User Manual – 1 Warranty Card System Requirements Console – A VGA compatible monitor capable of the highest possible resolution –... -
Page 7: Overview
2-Port KVM Switch 4-Port KVM Switch AUTO SCAN K/M RESET GCS1722 GCS1724 1. Port Selection Buttons 2. Port LEDs Press and release a switch to bring the KVM focus to The Port LEDs are built into the Port Selection Switches. - Page 8 4. KVM Port Section indicate itself. The custom KVM cable sets that link the GCS1722 / 2. Power Jack GCS1724 to your computers plug in here. Each KVM If you choose to use an external power, the power port section is comprised of a single female SPHD- adapter cable plugs into this jack.
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Page 9: Hardware Installation
Hardware Installation Before you Begin Make sure that power to all the devices you will be connecting have been turned off. You must unplug the power cords of any computers that have the Keyboard Power On function. Otherwise, the switch will receive power from the computer. - Page 10 STEP 3 Using the custom KVM cable set (provided with this package), plug the custom SPHD connector into any available socket into the KVM port section of the switch. STEP 4 At the other end of the cable, plug the USB or PS/2 and VGA connectors into their respective ports on the computer.
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Page 11: Operation
Press port selection switch 3 and 4 simultaneously for 2 seconds to perform a keyboard and mouse reset (GCS1724 • only). Mouse Port-switching The GCS1722 / GCS1724 supports the very latest in mouse port-switching – simply double-click the scroll wheel of your USB mouse to cycle through the ports. 1. This feature is only supported by USB 3-key scroll wheel mice. 2. The default setting is disabled. - Page 12 Port ID Numbering Each KVM port section on the GCS1722 / GCS1724 switch is assigned a port number. (1 or 2 for GCS1722; 1 to 4 for GCS1724). The port numbers are marked on the rear panel of the switch (see page 8 for details).
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Page 13: Hotkey Operation
Hotkey Operation The GCS1722 / GCS1724 provides an extensive, easy-to-use, hotkey function that makes it convenient to control and configure your KVM installation from the keyboard. Port Switching All port switches begin with tapping the Scroll Lock key twice. The tables below describe the actions that each combination performs. - Page 14 Auto Scanning The GCS1722 / GCS1724’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 15 Hotkey Setting Mode (HSM) Hotkey Setting Mode is used to set up your GCS1722 / GCS1724 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. Press and release [-]. 3. Release [Num Lock]. Note: 1. There is an alternate key combination to invoke HSM. See page 16 for details.
- Page 16 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. Invoke HSM (see page 15) 2. Press and release [H]. The HSM invocation keys become the Ctrl key (instead of Num Lock) and the F12 key (instead of minus). Note: This procedure is a toggle between the two methods.
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Page 17: Port Switching
1. Invoke HSM (see page 15). 2. Press [F6] [nn] [Enter]. Note: nn is a two-digit number that represents the keyboard language code (US English: 33; French: 08; Japanese: 15). Keyboard Operating Platform The GCS1722 / GCS1724’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 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 keyboard. The procedure is as follows: 1. - Page 18 List Switch Settings To see a listing of the current switch settings, do the following: 1. Open a text editor or word processor and place the cursor in the page window. 2. Invoke HSM (see page 15). 3. Press and release [F4] to display the settings. USB Reset If the USB loses focus and needs to be reset, do the following: 1.
- Page 19 All front panel LEDs (green and orange) flash to indicate Firmware Upgrade Mode is in effect. Note: To exit Firmware Upgrade Mode, you must power off the switch. Restore Default Settings To reset the GCS1722 / GCS1724 to its default hotkey settings, do the following: 1. Invoke HSM (see page 15). 2. Press [R][Enter]. See Hotkey Default Settings, page 32 Video DynaSync™...
- Page 20 Mouse Port-switching To enable/disable the Mouse Port-switching function, do the following: 1. Invoke HSM (see page 15). 2. Press [W]. Note: 1. This procedure is a toggle. 2. The default setting is disabled. 3. The feature is only supported when mouse emulation is enabled. Mouse Emulation Control To toggle between mouse emulation enabled and disabled, do the following: 1.
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Page 21: Hotkey Setting Mode (Hsm)
Hotkey Setting Mode (HSM) HSM Summary Table After invoking HSM (see page 15), key in one of the following keys to perform the corresponding func- tion: Function Function Toggles between the default ([Num Lock] [-]) and Note: nn is a two-digit number that represents alternate ([Ctrl] [F12]) HSM invocation keys. -
Page 22: Keyboard Emulation
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 PC Keyboard Mac Keyboard [Shift] Shift [Print Screen] [Crtl] Ctrl [Scroll Lock] [Ctrl] [1]... -
Page 23: Mac Keyboard Emulation
Mac Keyboard Emulation Sun Keyboard The PC compatible (101/104 key) keyboard can emulate the functions of the Sun keyboard. The emulation mappings are listed in the table below PC Keyboard Sun Keyboard PC Keyboard Sun Keyboard [Crtl] [t] Stop [Crtl] [1] [Crtl] [F2] Again [Crtl] [2]... -
Page 24: The Firmware Upgrade Utility
Before you Begin To prepare for the firmware upgrade, do the following: 1. From a computer that is not part of your KVM installation, go to our IOGEAR support site and select the product part number (GCS1722 or GCS1724) to get a list of available Firmware Upgrade Packages. -
Page 25: Factory Default Hotkeys Settings
Factory Default Hotkeys Settings 4-Port KVM Switch AUTO SCAN K/M RESET GCS1724 - 25 -... - Page 26 Starting the Upgrade 3. Click Next to continue. The Firmware Upgrade Utility To upgrade your firmware: main screen appears: 1. Run the downloaded Firmware Upgrade Package file – either by double-clicking the file icon, or by opening a command line to enter the full path to it. The Firmware Upgrade Utility Welcome screen appears: 2. Read and Agree to the License Agreement (enable the I Agree radio button).
- Page 27 4. As you select a device in the list, its description 5. After you have made your device selection(s), Click Next appears in the Device Description panel. to perform the upgrade. If you enabled Check Firmware Version, the Utility compares the device’s firmware level with that of the upgrade files. If it finds that the device’s version is higher than the upgrade version, it brings up a dialog box informing you of the situation and gives you the option to...
- Page 28 1. Press and hold the Port 1 selection switch. While inform you that the procedure was successful: you are holding the switch, connect the GCS1722 / GCS1724 to the computer using the USB cable of the custom cable set (see diagram, page 25) to enter Firmware Upgrade Mode. The front panel LEDs flash to...
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Page 29: Specifications
Specifications Function GCS1722 GCS1724 Computer Connections Port Selection Front panel Pushbuttons; Hotkey, USB Mouse 1 x USB Type A Female (Black) Keyboard 1 x 6-pin Mini-DIN Female (Purple) Console Ports Video 1 x HDB-15 Female (Blue) 1 x USB Type A Female (Black) -
Page 30: Troubleshooting
Troubleshooting 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. If your product is not running the latest firm- ware version, we strongly recommend that you upgrade. See The Firmware upgrade Utility for details. Symptom Possible Cause Action Erratic behavior. Unit not receiving enough power. Use a DC 5 V power adapter if you are not already using one. If you are already using a power adapter, check that it matches the system specifications, and that it is plugged in and functioning properly. - Page 31 Symptom Possible Cause Action Cannot switch ports Keyboard is incompatible with Power off all devices on the installation; power off the switch; confirm by pressing [Scroll Scroll Lock invocation. all KVM cables are properly connected; power on the switch; power Lock] twice on the computers Monitor does not Some graphics cards are incompatible Power off all devices on the installation; power off the switch; confirm display after KVM with cable set hot plugging.
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Page 32: Hotkey Default Settings
Hotkey Default Settings The hotkey factory default settings are as follows: Setting Hotkey Default Port switching [Scroll Lock] [Scroll Lock] Invoking HSM [Number Lock] [-] Auto Scan Interval [Scroll Lock] [Scroll Lock] [A] [Enter] 5 seconds Keyboard Operating Platform [F10] PC Compatible Mouse Emulation Enabled... -
Page 33: Federal Communication Commission Statement (Fcc) Statement
Federal Communication Commission Statement (FCC) Statement 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 setting. -
Page 34: Limited Warranty
Limited Warranty WE’RE HERE TO HELP YOU! NEED ASSISTANCE SETTING UP THIS PRODUCT? Make sure you: 1. Visit www.iogear.com for more product information 2. Visit www.iogear.com/support for live help and product support Warranty Information This product carries a 3 Year Limited Warranty. For the terms and conditions of this warranty, please go to http://www.iogear.com/support/warranty... -
Page 35: Contact
Contact IOGEAR Toll Free 866-9-IOGEAR (USA) Phone: 949-453-8782 19641 Da Vinci, Foothill Ranch, CA92610 www.iogear.com support@iogear.com - 35 -... - Page 36 © 2013 IOGEAR ®...