FCC Information This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B digital device, pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC Rules. These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference in a residential installation. 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.
CS-914 User Manual Online Registration You can register your product at our online support center: International http://support.aten.com North America ATEN TECH http://www.aten-usa.com/ product_registration ATEN NJ http://support.aten.com Online Support International Email Support support@aten.com Online Technical Support http://support.aten.com Support Troubleshooting http://www.aten.com Documentation...
Page 5
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.
Page 6
Features One PS/2 console controls 4 computers Computer selection via pushbuttons and hotkeys Superior video quality – up to 1920 x 1440 resolution, DDC2B Supports Microsoft IntelliMouse, Logitech Mouseman, FirstMouse, IBM Scrollpoint Mouse Keyboard and mouse emulation for error free computer booting Easy to install –...
1 VGA, SVGA or Multisync card 1 PS/2 mouse port 1 PS/2 keyboard port Note: The Master View CS-914 Mini KVM Switch only supports PS/2 mice – it does not support serial mice. - 7 -...
Page 8
Components CS-914 Top View Description Function KVM (CPU) Each KVM (CPU) Port has a corresponding Port LEDs LED. Depending on the Port status, the LED will flash according to a specific pattern, as follows: Port is not selected On (Steady) Port is connected to an active...
Page 9
CS-914 Right Side View Description Function Port Selection Pressing this pushbutton cycles through the Pushbutton four KVM (CPU) ports (A→B→C→D→A, etc.) to select the active port. CS-914 Left Side View Description Function Video Port The console monitor plugs into this port.
Page 10
CS-914 Front / Rear View Description Function Video Port The computer monitors plug into these ports. Keyboard Port The computer keyboards plug into these ports. Mouse Port The computer mice plug into these ports. - 10 -...
2. Make sure that all devices you will be installing are properly grounded. 1. Plug the monitor, keyboard, and mouse into the Console port connectors (located on the left side panel) of the CS-914. (continues on next page) - 11 -...
Page 12
2. Use the KVM cables to connect the monitor, keyboard and mouse ports of the computers to the KVM (CPU) Ports (on the front and rear panels of the CS-914). 3. Turn on the power to the monitors and the computers.
Operation Controlling the computers in your CS-914 installation from a single console could not be easier. Two port selection methods that provide instant access to the computers are available: Manual Port Selection With Manual Port Selection, you simply press the Port Selection button on the Master View's right panel to cycle among the computers (A→B→C→D→A, etc.).
Page 14
2. Key in the appropriate Port ID Number (1, 2, 3, or 4). Note: The keypad number keys on the right of the keyboard do not function in the Hotkey sequence; use the regular number keys along the top of the keyboard. 3.
Page 15
Last/Next Mode The Last/Next feature enables you to quickly switch back and forth between computers in order to monitor them manually, instead of using Auto Scan Mode. This method lets you dwell on a particular port for as long or as little as you like – as opposed to Auto Scan Mode, which switches after a fixed interval.
Scan mode or Next/ mode or Next/Last mode. Last mode Video problems Resolution and/or The CS-914 supports VGA, SVGA, bandwidth set too Multisync and XGA (interlaced), with high resolutions up to 1280 x 1024 @ 80 Hz. The maximum bandwidth is 150 MHz.
Page 18
CS-914 when their mouse and keyboard ports are used simultaneously. To avoid this problem, only connect the mouse port or the keyboard port to the CS-914. If you connect the mouse port, you will need to use the notebook’s keyboard when the notebook becomes the active computer.
Limited Warranty IN NO EVENT SHALL THE DIRECT VENDOR'S LIABILITY EXCEED THE PRICE PAID FOR THE PRODUCT FROM THE DIRECT, INDIRECT, SPECIAL, INCIDENTAL OR CONSEQUENTIAL DAMAGES RESULTING FROM THE USE OF THE PRODUCT, DISK OR ITS DOCUMENTATION. The direct vendor makes no warranty or representation, expressed, implied, or statutory with respect to the contents or use of this documentation, and specially disclaims its quality, performance, merchantability, or fitness for any particular purpose.