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ATEN CS72D User Manual

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  • Page 1 2/4-Port USB DVI KVM Switch CS72D / CS74D User Manual www.aten.com...

  • Page 2: Fcc Information

    CS72D / CS74D User Manual FCC Information Federal Communication Commission Interference Statement This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B digital service, 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

    CS72D / CS74D User Manual User Information Online Registration Be sure to register your product at our online support center: International http://eservice.aten.com Telephone Support For telephone support, call this number: International 886-2-8692-6959 China 86-10-5255-0110 Japan 81-3-5615-5811 Korea 82-2-467-6789 North America...

  • Page 4: Package Contents

    * Features may have been added to the CS72D / CS74D since this manual was published. Please visit our website to download the most up-to-date version of the manual.

  • Page 5: Table Of Contents

    CS72D / CS74D Side View ........7...
  • Page 6 CS72D / CS74D User Manual Video DynaSync ......... 15 Mouse Emulation Control .

  • Page 7: About This Manual

    CS72D / CS74D User Manual About this Manual This User Manual is provided to help you get the most from your CS72D / CS74D. It covers all aspects of installation, configuration and operation. An overview of the information found in the manual is provided below.

  • 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

    – simply double-click on the scroll wheel of a USB mouse to change ports. There is no better way to save time and money than with a CS72D / CS74D installation. Since a single console manages all of the computers, the CS72D / CS74D setup: eliminates the expense of having to purchase separate console components for each computer;...

  • Page 10: Features

    CS72D / CS74D User Manual Features One DVI console controls two (CS72D) or four (CS74D) USB interface computers Fully compliant with DVI specification (Digital only) Supports multi-function and wireless mouse/keyboard Audio enabled – full bass response provides a rich experience for 2.1 channel surround sound systems Superior video quality –...

  • Page 11: Hardware Requirements

    DVI-D KVM cable set – 1.2 m 44-pin cable / 1.8 m 44-pin cable (CS74D) specifically designed to work with this switch, may be used to link to the computers. One (CS72D) or two (CS74D) cable set(s) are provided with this package.

  • Page 12: Operating Systems

    CS72D / CS74D User Manual Operating Systems Supported operating systems are shown in the table, below: Version Windows 2000 / XP / 2003 / 2008 / Vista / X86 / X64 / 7 / 8 Linux RedHat 9.0 and higher SuSE 10 / 11.1 and higher...

  • Page 13: Components

    1. Introduction Components CS72D Front View CS74D Front View Component Description Port For manual port selection, press a port selection pushbutton Selection to bring the KVM focus to the computer attached to its Pushbuttons corresponding port. See Manual Switching, page 11 for more details.

  • Page 14: Cs72D Rear View

    Note: You can identify the computers by the port into which they are connected – they are labeled as: PC1 / PC2 for CS72D; PC1 / PC2 / PC3 / PC4 for CS74D. Power Jack The power adapter cable plugs into this jack.

  • Page 15: Cs72D / Cs74D Side View

    1. Introduction CS72D / CS74D Side View Component Description Audio Port The cable from your speakers plugs in here. USB Console Your USB keyboard and USB mouse plug in here. Ports The USB 2.0 mouse port can be used for connecting a USB hub and USB peripheral sharing (with mouse emulation turned off).
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  • Page 17: Hardware Setup

    Keyboard Power On function. Cable Connections To set up your CS72D / CS74D, refer to the installation diagram on the following page (the numbers in the diagram correspond to the steps below), and do the following: 1.

  • Page 18: Installation Diagram

    CS72D / CS74D User Manual Installation Diagram CS74D 44-pin Cable Set Note: The diagram uses CS74D panels to illustrate the cable connection steps.

  • Page 19: Basic Operation

    Mouse Port-switching The CS72D / CS74D supports the very latest in mouse port-switching – simply double-click the scroll wheel of your USB mouse to cycle through the ports. Note: 1. This featured is only supported by USB 3-key scroll wheel mice.

  • Page 20: Hot Plugging

    Powering Off and Restarting If it becomes necessary to Power Off the CS72D / CS74D unit, before starting it back up you must do the following: 1. Shut down all the computers that are attached to the switch.

  • Page 21: Hotkey Operation

    [Enter] currently has the KVM focus to the next port on the installation (1 to 2; 2 to 1 for the CS72D; 1 to 2; 2 to 3; 3 to 4; 4 to 1 for the CS74D). [Scroll Lock] [Scroll Lock] For CS74D only –...

  • Page 22: Alternate Hotkey Setting Mode

    X key again. Auto Scanning The CS72D / CS74D’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 23: Video Dynasync

    To manually detect and remember monitor EDIDs, do the following: 1. Invoke HSM (see page 13). 2. Press [D] or [d] [Enter]. Note: If the monitor is disconnected and reconnected, the CS72D / CS74D re-executes Video DynaSync. Mouse Emulation Control The default setting is enabled.

  • Page 24: Mouse Port-Switching

    This procedure is a toggle. Repeat to enable. Keyboard Operating Platform The CS72D / CS74D’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.

  • Page 25: List Switch Settings

    4. Hotkey Operation (Continued from previous page.) Function Key Operation [F2] [ Enter] Enables Mac keyboard emulation, see Mac Keyboard, page 21 for details. To cancel, press [Scroll Lock] [Scroll Lock] [F10] [Enter]. [F3] [Enter] Enables Sun keyboard emulation, see Sun Keyboard, page 22 details.

  • Page 26: Restore Default Settings

    Note: nn is a two-digit number that represents the keyboard language code (US English: 33; French: 08; Japanese: 15). Restore Default Settings To reset the CS72D / CS74D to its default hotkey settings, do the following: 1. Invoke HSM (see page 13). 2. Press [R] or [r] [Enter].
  • Page 27 4. Hotkey Operation Function [wheel][wheel] If mouse port-switching is active, clicking the mouse wheel twice switches to the next port. Enables/disables Power On Detection. [F2] [Enter] Enables Mac keyboard emulation. [F3] [Enter] Enables Sun keyboard emulation [F10] [Enter] Automatically detects and sets the keyboard operating platform.
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  • Page 29: 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 30: Sun Keyboard

    CS72D / CS74D 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.

  • Page 31: The Firmware Upgrade Utility

    1. From a computer that is not part of your KVM installation go to our Internet support site and choose the model name that relates to your device (CS72D / CS74D) to get a list of available Firmware Upgrade Packages. 2. Choose the Firmware Upgrade Package you want to install (usually the most recent), and download it to your computer.

  • Page 32: Starting The Upgrade

    – use the cable that is attached to the PC1 port. 5. Power on the unit, and release the Port 1 pushbutton: The CS72D front panel LEDs flash to indicate that Firmware Upgrade Mode is in effect For CS74D, the front panel LEDs of Port 3 and Port 4 lights steady to...
  • Page 33 6. The Firmware Upgrade Utility 3. Click Next. The Firmware Upgrade Utility main screen appears. The Utility inspects your installation. All the devices capable of being upgraded by the package are listed in the Device List panel. 4. As you select a device in the list, its description appears in the Device Description panel.After you have made your device selection(s), Click Next to perform the upgrade.
  • Page 34 CS72D / CS74D User Manual If you enabled Check Firmware Version, the Utility compares the device’s firmware level with that of the upgrade files. If the device’s version is higher than the upgrade version, a dialog box gives you the option to Continue or Cancel.

  • Page 35: Upgrade Succeeded

    1. Power off the CS72D / CS74D by removing the power jack. 2. Invoke Firmware Upgrade Mode by holding down the front panel Port 1 pushbutton (see page 23) and power on the CS72D / CS74D. Check the front panel LEDs – see page 24 for LED behavior details.
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  • Page 37: Appendix

    Appendix Safety Instructions Read all of these instructions. Save them for future reference. Follow all warnings and instructions marked on the device. This product is for indoor use only. Do not place the device on any unstable surface (cart, stand, table, etc.). If the device falls, serious damage will result.
  • Page 38 CS72D / CS74D 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 39: Technical Support

    Appendix Technical Support International For online technical support – including troubleshooting, documentation, and software updates: http://eservice.aten.com For telephone support, see Telephone Support, page iii. North America Email Support support@aten-usa.com Online Troubleshooting http://www.aten-usa.com/support Technical Documentation Support Software Updates Telephone Support 1-888-999-ATEN ext 4988 When you contact us, please have the following information ready beforehand: Product model number, serial number, and date of purchase.

  • Page 40: Specifications

    CS72D / CS74D User Manual Specifications Function CS72D CS74D Computer Connections Console Connections Port Selection Hotkey, Mouse switch, Front panel pushbuttons Connectors Console 1 x USB Type A F (Iron) Ports Video 1 x DVI-D F (White) Mouse 1 x USB Type A F (Iron)

  • Page 41: Troubleshooting

    The monitor’s EDID Use the [d] hotkey to invoke Video has not passed DynaSync one more time or switch to through to the PC another PC to reconnect the CS72D / when switching ports CS74D. See Hotkey Summary Table, page 18.

  • Page 42: Limited Warranty

    CS72D / CS74D User Manual Symptom Possible Cause Action When switching ports, This can occur when Use the [F10] hotkey to enable there is a several keyboard emulation is keyboard emulation. See Hotkey second delay before disabled. Summary Table, page 18.

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