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Overview The Master View CS-914 Mini KVM Switch is a control unit that allows access to four computer systems from a single console (keyboard, mouse, and monitor). Before the development of the Master View, the only way to control multiple computer configurations from a single console was through a complex and costly network system.
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Features M Supports Microsoft IntelliMouse and the scrolling wheel on most ’wheel’ mice M Keyboard and mouse emulation for error free computer booting M Caps Lock, Num Lock, and Scroll Lock states are saved and restored when switching M Up to 1920 x 1440 resolution M Easy to install - no software required - standard cables to connect to the computers is all it takes M Easy to operate - computer selection via push button switch or...
M If your computer uses a standard AT style keyboard socket, you will need a PS/2-to-AT keyboard adapter (purchased separately), in order to plug the cable into the computer’s keyboard port. M The Master View CS-914 only supports PS/2 style mice - it does not support serial mice. - 3 -...
Introduction Top View LEDs LEDs LEDs: Each CPU Port has a corresponding LED. The LED lights when its port is selected. Depending on the port’s status, the LED may flash according to a specific pattern (see the table in the Appendix for details). - 4 -...
Right Side View Port Selection Switch Port Selection Switch: Pressing this push button switch cycles through the four CPU ports (A B C D A, etc.), to select the active port. Front / Rear View Connectors: The front and rear panels each contain two sets of connectors for the CPU Ports.
Installation Before you begin, make sure that power to all the devices you will be connecting up (Master View CS-914, the monitor, and the connected computers) have been turned off. 1. Plug the monitor, keyboard, and mouse into the Console port connectors (located on the left side panel), of the Master View CS-914 unit.
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2. Use the KVM cables (as described in the Hardware Requirements section), to connect the monitor, keyboard and mouse ports of the computers to the CPU Ports (on the front and rear panels), as shown in the diagram below. Note: If your computers use AT style connectors for the keyboard ports, refer back to the note in the Cables Section on p.3.
Hot Key navigation allows you to select the active computer directly from the keyboard, instead of having to manually select it by pressing the Port Selection button. The Master View CS-914 provides several Hot Key navigation features. These are: M Selecting the Active Port...
Selecting the Active Port: Each CPU port is assigned an alpha ID (CPU A, CPU B, CPU C, CPU D). A Port ID Number is associated with each letter (see table, below).You access the computer attached to a port by specifying the Port ID as part of the Hot Key combination as follows: 1.
Appendix Selected LED Display: Activity Meaning Port is not selected. On (Steady) Port is connected to an active computer. Flashing (On and Off equal) Port is connected to an active computer and is being accessed in Auto Scan mode. Flashing (On long; Off short) Port is connected to an active computer and is being accessed in Last/Next mode.
Trouble Shooting Note: If you are experiencing problems, first make sure that there are no problems with the cables, and that they are all properly connected. Symptom Possible Cause Action Keyboard Not Losse Cables Check all keyboard cable Repsonding connections to make sure they are completely seated in their sockets.
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Because of the wide variety of mouse driver standards for the modern series of mice (the ones with the extra buttons and wheels), the CS-914 only supports all the extra features of the Microsoft Intellimouse. It supports the scrollwheel function of most other mice.
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* The Master View CS-914 is designed to work with AT and PS/2 keyboards. Older XT (84 key) and some older AT keyboards ( those with the function keys on the side), will not work.
Radio & TV Interference Statement WARNING!!! This equipment generates, uses and can radiate radio frequency energy and, if not installed and used in accordance with the instruction manual, may cause interference to radio communications. This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B computing device pursuant to Subpart J of Part 15 of FCC Rules, which are designed to provide reasonable protection against such interference when operated in a commercial environment.