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Summary of Contents for ATEN CS1942
- Page 1 2/4-Port USB 2.0 Dual View Mini DisplayPort KVMP Switch CS1942 / CS1944 User Manual...
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Page 2: Fcc Information
CS1942 / CS1944 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
CS1942 / CS1944 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
© Copyright 2013 ATEN® International Co., Ltd. Manual Part No. PAPE-0351-AT1G 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
CS1944 Front View ........5 CS1942 / CS1944 Rear View ....... . 8 CS1944 Side View . - Page 6 CS1942 / CS1944 User Manual Alternate HSM Invocation Keys ......21 Alternate Port Switching Keys....... 21 Keyboard Operating Platform .
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Page 7: About This Manual
Chapter 5, Keyboard Emulation, provides tables that list the PC to Mac keyboard emulation mappings. Chapter 6, The Firmware Upgrade Utility, explains how to use this utility to upgrade the CS1942 / CS1944's firmware with the latest available versions. An Appendix, provides specifications and other technical information... -
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
In addition, the hotkey function fully supports multifunction gaming keyboards and mice. The CS1942 / CS1944 setup is easy; simply plug the cables into their appropriate ports and you are ready. There is no software to configure, no installations, and no incompatibility issues. -
Page 10: Features
CS1942 / CS1944 User Manual Features One Dual-View USB console independently and simultaneously controls two/four Mini DisplayPort computers and two additional USB devices 2-Port USB 2.0 hub built in, fully compliant with USB 2.0 specifications Computer selection via front touch panel/hotkey/mouse wheel* Mini DisplayPort 1.1a &... -
Page 11: Requirements
CS1942 Two Mini DisplayPort 1.1a 1 m cables, and two Mini DisplayPort 1.1a 2 m cables, included with the CS1942 package Two USB 2.0 1.8 m cables and two 3.5mm Audio Jack 1.8 m cables, included with the CS1942 package CS1944 Four Mini DisplayPort 1.1a 1 m cables, and four Mini DisplayPort 1.1a 2... -
Page 12: Operating Systems
CS1942 / CS1944 User Manual Operating Systems Supported operating systems are shown in the table, below: Version Windows 2000 SP4 and higher, XP, 2003, 2008, Vista (x64, x86), Windows 7 (x64, x86) Linux RedHat Fedora and higher, RHEL AS 4, RHEL 5,... -
Page 13: Components
Chapter 1. Introduction Components CS1942 Front View MODE AUDIO USB LINK CS1944 Front View MODE AUDIO USB LINK... - Page 14 CS1942 / CS1944 User Manual Component Description LED Status Panel This panel contains LED icons that light to indicate mode and port status. The Mode and Port Selection touch panels have three corresponding LED icons that light to indicate status – KVM, Audio, and USB Link.
- Page 15 Chapter 1. Introduction Component Description Mode Selection This touch panel allows you to cycle through the four Touch Panel focus modes – complete, KVM, audio, and USB. Analog Audio Ports Your console speakers and microphone plug in here. USB 2.0 Peripheral USB 2.0 peripherals (printers, scanners, etc.) plug in Port here, in addition this port provides the USB quick...
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Page 16: Cs1942 / Cs1944 Rear View
CS1942 / CS1944 User Manual CS1942 / CS1944 Rear View CPU 2 CONSOLE CONSOLE CPU 1 CS1944 Side View CPU 4 CPU 3... - Page 17 Chapter 1. Introduction Component Description Console Port The cables from your Mini DisplayPort monitor, USB Section keyboard, USB mouse, speakers, and microphone plug in here. Each connector is marked with an appropriate icon to indicate itself. KVM Port Section The cables that link the switch to your computers plug in here.
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Page 19: Hardware Setup
Keyboard Power On function. Cable Connection To set up your CS1942 / CS1944 installation, refer to the installation diagram on page 13 (the numbers in the diagram correspond to the steps below), and do the following: 1. - Page 20 CS1942 / CS1944 User Manual 5. Using the Mini DisplayPort 1.1a cable, plug the Mini DisplayPort connector into an available Mini DisplayPort “A” socket on the KVM port (CPU 1, CPU 2, etc.) section of the switch , then plug the USB 2.0 cable, and microphone/speaker cables into their corresponding sockets.
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Page 21: Installation Diagram
Chapter 2. Hardware Setup Installation Diagram MODE AUDIO USB LINK CPU 2 CPU 1 CONSOLE... - Page 22 CS1942 / CS1944 User Manual This Page Intentionally Left Blank...
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Page 23: Basic Operation
Chapter 3 Basic Operation Manual Switching There are three convenient methods to access the computers: Manual – which involves pressing the port selection touch panel located on the unit’s front panel; Mouse port-switching, and Hotkey – which involves entering combinations from the keyboard. Hotkey port selection and Mouse port- switching are discussed in the next chapter. -
Page 24: Hot Plugging
Each KVM port on the CS1942 / CS1944 switch is assigned a port number (1 and 2 on the CS1942; 1, 2, 3, and 4 on the CS1944). The port numbers are marked on the rear and side panels of the switch (see CS1942 / CS1944 Rear View, page 8, for details). -
Page 25: Keyboard Port Operation
[Enter] port that currently has the KVM focus to the next port on the installation (1 to 2; 2 to 1 for the CS1942: 1 to 2; 2 to 3; 3 to 4; 4 to 1 for the CS1944). [Scroll Lock] [Scroll Lock]... -
Page 26: Going Directly To A Port
CS1942 / CS1944 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]... -
Page 27: Auto Scanning
The KVM focus cycles from port to port at n second intervals. Lock] [A] [n] [Enter] Note: 1. The n stands for the number of seconds that the CS1942 / CS1944 should dwell on a port before moving on to the next. Replace the n with a number between 1 and 99 when entering this hotkey combination. -
Page 28: Hotkey Setting Mode (Hsm)
CS1942 / CS1944 User Manual Hotkey Setting Mode (HSM) Hotkey Setting Mode (HSM) is used to set up your CS1942 / CS1944 switch configuration. All operations begin with invoking Hotkey Setting Mode (HSM). Invoking HSM To invoke HSM do the following: 1. -
Page 29: 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 30: Keyboard Operating Platform
CS1942 / CS1944 User Manual Keyboard Operating Platform The CS1942 / CS1944’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 31: Usb Reset
Note: This procedure is a toggle. To enable the Port Switching keys repeat steps 1 and 2. Firmware Upgrade Mode To set the CS1942 / CS1944 to Firmware Upgrade Mode, do the following: 1. Invoke HSM (see page 20). 2. Key in: upgrade 3. -
Page 32: Restore Default Settings
Press [W]. Power On Detection With Power on Detection if one of the video sources is powered off the CS1942 / CS1944 automatically switches to the next powered-on source. To toggle between Power on Detection enabled and disabled, do the following: 1. -
Page 33: Usb Quick Charge
Chapter 4. Keyboard Port Operation USB Quick Charge This feature switches the front panel USB function from Datalink mode to Quick Charge mode. To toggle between Datalink mode and Quick Charge mode, do the following: 1. Invoke HSM (see page 20 Press [L]. -
Page 34: Hsm Summary Table
CS1942 / CS1944 User Manual HSM Summary Table After invoking HSM (see page 20), key in one of the following keys to perform the corresponding function: Function Toggles the beeper On and Off. Toggles between Power on Detection enable and disable. -
Page 35: 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 36 CS1942 / CS1944 User Manual This Page Intentionally Left Blank...
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Page 37: The Firmware Upgrade Utility
1. From a computer that is connected to your KVM installation, go to our Internet support site and choose the model name that relates to your device (CS1942 / CS1944) 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 38 CS1942 / CS1944 User Manual The Firmware Upgrade Utility Welcome screen appears: Note: The screens shown in this section are for reference only. The wording and layout of the actual screens put up by the Firmware Upgrade Utility may vary slightly from these examples.
- Page 39 CS1942 [MAIN].. 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 CS1942 [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 40: Upgrade Succeeded
1. Unplug all USB cables and DC power adapter from the CS1942 / CS1944. 2. Plug a single USB 2.0 cable into the last CPU port with the PC powered 3. -
Page 41: Appendix
Appendix Safety Instructions General 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 42 CS1942 / CS1944 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.
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Page 43: 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 44: Specifications
CS1942 / CS1944 User Manual Specifications Function CS1942 CS1944 Computer Connections Port Selection Touch Panel, Hotkey, Mouse* Connectors Console Keyboard 1 x USB Type A F (Black, rear panel) Ports Video 2 x Mini DisplayPort F (Black) Mouse 1 x USB Type A F (Black, rear panel) -
Page 45: Troubleshooting
Monitor does not Some graphics cards Power off all devices on the display after KVM are incompatible with installation; power off the CS1942 / cable set is hot cable set hot CS1944; confirm all KVM cables are plugged. plugging. - Page 46 CS1942 / CS1944 User Manual Symptom Possible Cause Action When switching ports, Monitor is new or this Switch ports again and wait two or the monitor does not is the first time more seconds for the monitor’s EDID display. installation.
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Page 47: Factory Default Settings
Appendix Factory Default Settings The factory default settings are as follows: Setting Default Alternate Port Switching [Scroll Lock] [Scroll Lock] [Ctrl] [Ctrl] Invoke HSM [Num Lock] + - [Ctrl] + [F12] Auto Scan Interval 5 Seconds 1~99 Seconds Keyboard OS Platform PC Compatible Mac, Linux Mouse Emulation...
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