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- Page 1 KVM SWITCH SV831HD SV1631HD SV1631D1U Instruction Guide * SV831HD shown * Actual product may vary from photo The Professionalsí Source For Hard-to-Find Computer Parts...
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Page 2: Table Of Contents
Table of Contents Introduction ....................2 System Requirements ................2 Installation ....................3 Operating Your KVM Switch...............4 Pushbuttons ....................4 OSD Operations..................4 OSD Function Keys..................5 Hot Key Commands ...................8 Changing Your Configuration ..............9 Keyboard Mapping ...................10 Troubleshooting ..................11 Technical Specifications................12 Technical Support ..................13 Warranty Information................13... -
Page 3: Introduction
Thank you for purchasing a StarTech.com 1U KVM switch. Our universal KVM switches let you control either 8 (SV831HD) or 16 (SV1631HD) USB or PS/2 computers using only one PS/2 keyboard, mouse, and monitor. Our slim 16-port PS/2 switch (SV1631D1U) lets you connect 16 PS/2 computers using only one PS/2 keyboard, mouse, and monitor. -
Page 4: Installation
Attach each of your managed computers to your StarView KVM switch’s PC ports using ultra-thin KVM cables. The SV831HD and SV1631HD are capable of using either 2-in-1 USB or 3-in-1 PS/2 cables. The SV1631D1U uses 3-in-1 PS/2 cables. Use the cables to connect one of the PC ports on the back of the switch to the computer's keyboard, mouse, and video ports. -
Page 5: Operating Your Kvm Switch
Operating Your KVM Switch To toggle between computers, you can use the hot-key commands, OSD (On-Screen Display) menu or by using the pushbuttons. Push Buttons The LEDs on the KVM switch indicate which computers are turned on (solid green) and which computer is selected (solid red). -
Page 6: Osd Function Keys
The port number (or channel address) of the currently selected computer is displayed in red in the top • right of the screen. The device name is green if the device has power and is ready for selection or white if it has no power. •... - Page 7 Function key <F3> Locks a device (a computer or a Slave) from unauthorized access. To lock a device, use the <UP> and <DOWN> arrow keys to highlight it, then press <F3>. Now, enter up to 4 characters (A to Z, 0 to 9, dash) followed by <ENTER>...
- Page 8 LR as Lower Right MI as Middle Country Code for Sun (SV831HD, SV1631HD only) Sun keyboards of different languages have different layouts. This KVM switch can emulate a Sun keyboard for a specific language type (or country). Select the proper country code that matches all your Sun computers.
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Page 9: Hot Key Commands
Hot Key Commands A hot key command is a short keyboard sequence to select a computer, activate a computer scan, etc. A hot-key sequence starts with two Left Control keystrokes followed by one or two more keystrokes. A built-in buzzer generates a high-pitched beep for correct hot-key sequences and a low-pitched beep for errors or bad key combinations that will not be carried out. -
Page 10: Changing Your Configuration
Scan Rate Scan Rate sets the duration between switching to the next computer in Auto Scan mode: left Ctrl + left Ctrl + F3 The StarView gives off one to four beeps indicating scan interval of 3, 8, 15 and 30 seconds respectively. Keyboard Typematic Rate You can adjust the keyboard typematic rate (given in characters/sec). -
Page 11: Keyboard Mapping
Keyboard Mapping (SV831HD, SV1631HD only) These KVMs are able to emulate a Sun keyboard and mouse when a computer is marked with a Sun in OSD menu by Function key <F5>. A Sun keyboard has more keys than a standard PS/2 keyboard. These extra keys are simulated by tapping the lower-right Ctrl followed by one of the function keys on the PS/2 keyboard (i.e. -
Page 12: Troubleshooting
Troubleshooting If you are experiencing trouble with your devices, first make sure that all cables are connected to their proper ports and are firmly seated. You may also want to try resetting the devices by pressing and holding the front-panel 1 and 2 pushbuttons. Mouse does not work. -
Page 13: Technical Specifications
Technical Specifications SV831HD SV1631HD SV1631D1U User ports Computer ports Cascade control PC number Up to 64 Up to 136 Up to 136 Cable Type 2-in-1 USB KVM 2-in-1 USB KVM 3-in-1 PS/2 KVM 3-in-1 PS/2 KVM 3-in-1 PS/2 KVM Front panel control... -
Page 14: Technical Support
We are constantly adding new information to the Tech Support section of our web site. To access this page, click the Tech Support link on our homepage, www.startech.com. In the tech support section there are a number of options that can provide assistance with this card. - Page 16 November 3, 2003...
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