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- Page 1 USB DVI Dual View KVMP Switch CS1642 / CS1644 User Manual...
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Page 2: Rohs
VM5808H User Manual EMC Information FEDERAL COMMUNICATIONS COMMISSION INTERFERENCE STATEMENT This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class A digital device, pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC Rules. These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference when the equipment is operated in a commercial environment. -
Page 3: User Information
86-10-5255-0110 Japan 81-3-5615-5811 Korea 82-2-467-6789 North America 1-888-999-ATEN ext 4988 United Kingdom 44-8-4481-58923 User Notice All information, documentation, and specifications contained in this manual are subject to change without prior notification by the manufacturer. The manufacturer makes no representations or warranties, either expressed or implied, with respect to the contents hereof and specifically disclaims any warranties as to merchantability or fitness for any particular purpose. -
Page 4: Package Contents
© Copyright 2013 ATEN® International Co., Ltd. Manual Part No. PAPE-0303-AT4G Manual Date: 2014-01-15 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
VM5808H User Manual Contents FCC Information ..........ii RoHS. - Page 6 VM5808H User Manual Chapter 4. Keyboard Port Operation Port Switching..........21 Cycling Through the Ports.
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Page 7: About This Manual
VM5808H 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: Chapter 1 Introduction
Chapter 1 Introduction Overview The CubiQ CS1642 / CS1644 USB 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 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 CS1642 / CS1644 User Manual In addition to the CS1642 / CS1644 ’s 2.1 channel surround sound functionality, a single microphone can provide audio input to each of the computers, and you can listen to the audio output of each computer on a single set of speakers (on a one-at-a-time basis).
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Page 11: Features
Full bass response provides a rich experience for 2.1 channel surround sound systems Independent switching of KVM, USB, and Audio focus Multi-View – Easily connect two CS1642A/1644A's units for a second dual-screen setup controlled through a single connection DVI digital and analog monitor support – fully compliant with the DVI specifications;... - Page 12 CS1642 / CS1644 User Manual (Continued from previous page.) Multilingual keyboard mapping – Supports English, Japanese, and French keyboards Auto Scan Mode for monitoring all computers Firmware upgradable *Mouse port switching is only workable under mouse emulation mode. For 3- key USB wheel mouse only.
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Page 13: 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 Computers The following equipment must be available on each computer: Two DVI ports Four DVI ports for Quad-View (DCC Mode) Note: The quality of the display is affected by the quality of the DVI display cards. -
Page 14: 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 15: 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 16: Cs1644 A Front View
CS1642 / CS1644 User Manual CS1644 Front View CS1644 LED Status Panel Detail... - Page 17 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 19): Pushbuttons...
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Page 18: Cs1642 A Rear View
CS1642 / CS1644 User Manual CS1642 Rear View CS1644 Rear View Component Description DCC Port This RJ-45 port is used to connect two CS1642 CS1644 units together when setting up DCC mode (Daisy Chain for a quad view display. See Quad-View (DCC Control) Mode), page 16 for instructions. - Page 19 Chapter 1. Introduction Component Description Console Port The cables from your monitors, microphone, and Section speakers plug in here. Each connector is marked with an appropriate icon to indicate itself.
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Page 21: Chapter 2. Hardware Setup
Chapter 2 Hardware Setup 1. Important safety information regarding the placement of this device is provided on page 41. 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 22 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.
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Page 23: Installation Diagram
Chapter 2. Hardware Setup Installation Diagram Custom USB DVI Dual Link Cable Set Custom DVI Dual Link Cable... -
Page 24: Quad-View (Dcc Mode)
CS1642 / CS1644 User Manual Quad-View (DCC Mode) To expand your installation to a Quad-View display, you can use DCC Mode to connect two CS1642 / CS1644 units together, and use four displays in unison. To set up DCC mode, power off all devices, refer to the installation diagram on the next page (the numbers in the diagram correspond to the steps, below), and do the following: 1. -
Page 25: Quad-View Installation
Chapter 2. Hardware Setup Quad-View Installation Host Client... - Page 26 CS1642 / CS1644 User Manual This Page Intentionally Left Blank...
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Page 27: Chapter 3. 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 28: 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 29: 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 30: 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 31: 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 32: 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 33: 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 34: 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 35: 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 24). 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 36: 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 24). 2. Press [R] [Enter]. All hotkey settings return to the factory default settings. Video DynaSync To invoke Video DynaSync so the CS1642 / CS1644... -
Page 37: Spc Mode
Chapter 4. Keyboard Port Operation SPC Mode To set the keyboard/mouse to use SPC mode so that it can work under special operating systems as a standard (104 key) keyboard/mouse, do the following: 1. Invoke HSM (see page 24). 2. Press [F1]. Front Panel Pushbutton 1 and 2 You can customize the front panel pushbutton combo (holding pushbuttons 1 and 2) normally used for Auto Scan, to invoke a hotkey when pressed. -
Page 38: Hsm Summary Table
Change the front panel pushbutton combo (holding pushbuttons 3 and 4) to a hotkey of your choice (CS1644 only). Invokes Video DynaSync, ATEN’s exclusive technology that eliminates boot-up display problems and optimizes resolution when switching between ports. Toggles the Power-on-Detection function on/off. - Page 39 Chapter 4. Keyboard Port Operation Function Toggles between Mouse Port Switching enabled and disabled. When enabled, click the mouse wheel twice to switch ports. Mouse emulation must be enabled. [X] [Enter] Enables/Disables the Port Switching keys.* [Wheel] [Wheel] When the mouse switching function is activated, double click the mouse wheel to switch to the next port.
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Page 41: Chapter 5. 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 42: Sun Keyboard
CS1642A / CS1644A 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 43: 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 44: Starting The Upgrade
CS1642 / CS1644 User Manual Starting the Upgrade To upgrade your firmware: 1. Run the downloaded Firmware Upgrade Package file – either by double clicking the file icon, or by opening a command line and entering the full path to it. The Firmware Upgrade Utility Welcome screen appears: Note: The screens shown in this section are for reference only. - Page 45 Chapter 6. The Firmware Upgrade Utility CS1644A [MAIN].. 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.
- Page 46 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 CS1644A [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.
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Page 47: 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: CS1644A [MAIN].. CS1644A [MAIN] CS1644A [MAIN] 000... CS1644A [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 48: Upgrade Failed
CS1642 / CS1644 User Manual Upgrade Failed 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 by removing the power jack. 2. -
Page 49: 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. To prevent damage to your installation it is important that all devices are properly grounded. - Page 50 CS1642 / CS1644 User Manual Do not allow anything to rest on the power cord or cables. Route the power cord and cables so that they cannot be stepped on or tripped over. 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.
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Page 51: Technical Support
Appendix Technical Support International For online technical support – including troubleshooting, documentation, and software updates: http://support.aten.com For telephone support, 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 52: 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 53: 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 54: Limited Warranty
CS1642 / CS1644 User Manual Symptom Possible Cause Action Front Panel The daisy chain Make sure the daisy chain switch located on Pushbuttons not switch located on the the rear of the switch is set to Host. responding back of the CS1642 You should only set the daisy chain switch to when pushed.