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IOGear MINIVIEW GCS1762 User Manual

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  • Page 1 MiniView™ DVI 2/4 PORT USB KVMP Switch User Manual (GCS1762 / GCS1764) ®...
  • Page 3 Corporation. IBM is a registered trademark of International Business Machines, Inc. Macintosh, G3/G4 and iMac are registered trademarks of Apple Computer, Inc. All other brand and product names are trademarks or registered trademarks of their respective holders. IOGEAR makes no warranty of any kind with regards to the information presented in this document.

  • Page 4: Table Of Contents

    Table of Contents Package Contents Overview Features System Requirements Introduction Installation Basic Operation Hotkey Operation Firmware Upgrade Utility Appendix Specifications Technical Support Radio & TV Interference Statement Limited Warranty...

  • Page 5: Package Contents

    Package Contents This package contains: 1 x GCS1762 or GCS1764 KVMP Switch 2 x Custom 6’ KVM Cables (GCS1762) 4 x Custom 6’ KVM Cables (GCS1764) 1 x Firmware Upgrade Cable 1 x Power Adapter 1 x User Manual 1 x Quick Start Guide Check to make sure that all the components are present and that nothing was damaged in shipping.

  • Page 6: Overview

    2 port USB hub at the same time as it provides an interface for a digital monitor (DVI). The new IOGEAR GCS1762/GCS1764 enhances some of the great features found in the MiniView KVM line and adds DVI technology into the mix.

  • Page 7: Features

    • Independent switching of KVM video, audio and USB hub • Fully compliant with USB 1.1 specs for data transfer rates of up to 12 Mbps • DVI digital and analog monitor support – fully compliant with the DVI specifications •...

  • Page 8: System Requirements

    System Requirements Console DVI monitor compliant with DVI-I specs that can support resolution of KVM switch USB style mouse USB style keyboard Microphone and speakers* *Must be set of powered speakers Computer Available DVI port for video** Type A USB port Audio ports Cables GCS1762 includes set of 2 cables (6’...

  • Page 9: Introduction

    Front View 1. Port selection buttons • Press selection button for less than two (2) seconds to bring only the KVM focus to the computer attached to its corresponding port • Press selection button for longer than two (2) seconds to bring KVM, Audio, and USB Hub focus to the computer attached to its corresponding port.
  • Page 10 Introduction USB LED • Lights GREEN to indicate that the computer attached to its corresponding port is the one that has access to the USB Peripherals. 3. USB Console ports Your USB keyboard and USB mouse plug in here.
  • Page 11 Back View 1. Firmware Upgrade port The included Firmware Upgrade cable that transfers the firmware upgrade data from the administrator’s computer to the GCS1762/ GCS1764 plugs into this connector. 2. USB Hub ports Plug your USB peripherals (printers, scanners, etc.) into these ports 3.
  • Page 12 Introduction Cable The USB KVM Cables are included in the package. USB KVM Cable...

  • Page 13: Installation

    Before you Begin 1. Make sure that power to all the devices you will be connecting up has been turned off. You must unplug the power cords of any computers that have the Keyboard Power On function. Otherwise, the switch will receive power from the computer.
  • Page 14 Installation Setup and Installation 1. Plug your USB keyboard and USB mouse into their corresponding USB ports located on the KVM’s front panel. 2. Plug your DVI monitor, microphone, and speaker cables into the Console ports located on the unit’s rear panel (left-most section labeled “console”).
  • Page 15 6. Repeat steps 3 and 4 for any other computers you are connecting 7. Plug the power adapter cable into the switch’s power jack, then plug the power adapter into an AC power source 8. Turn on the power to the computers (Connection for USB Computers) Installation...

  • Page 16: Basic Operation

    Basic Operation Hot Plugging The GCS1762/GCS1764 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 KVM unit, before starting it back up you must do the following: 1.
  • Page 17 Port ID Numbering Each CPU port on the GCS1762/GCS1764 switch is assigned a port number (1 or 2 for GCS1762; 1 to 4 for GCS1764). The port numbers are marked on the rear panel of the switch. The Port ID of a computer is derived from the CPU port number it is connected to. For example, a computer connected to CPU port 2 has a Port ID of 2.

  • Page 18: Hotkey Operation

    Hotkey Operation Manual Switching 1. Press and release a port selection switch to bring the KVM focus to the computer attached to its corresponding port. The USB and Audio focus does not change; they stay on the port that they’re already 2.
  • Page 19 Hotkey Operation Hotkey Operation The GCS1762/GCS1764 provides an extensive, easy-to-use, hotkey function that makes it convenient to control and configure your KVM installation from the keyboard. NOTE: The table shown next page assumes the use of a PC-compatible keyboard with the Scroll Lock key. If you are using a MAC keyboard (or a keyboard that does not have Scroll Lock key), refer to the section in the manual “...
  • Page 20 Hotkey Operation Port Switching Note: The n stands for the computer’s Port ID number (1, 2, 3, or 4). Replace the n with the appropriate Port ID when entering hotkey combinations.
  • Page 21 Auto Scanning Note: • While Auto Scan is active, ordinary keyboard and mouse functions are suspended – only Auto Scan mode compliant keystrokes and mouse clicks can be entered. You must exit Auto Scan mode to regain normal console control. •...
  • Page 22 Hotkey Operation Hotkey Setting Mode Invoking HSM For all Hotkey operations, you must use the number keypad on the right side of your keyboard. To Invoke HSM (PC-Compatible keyboard): 1. Press and hold the Num Lock key 2. Press and release the Minus key 3.
  • Page 23 Hotkey Operation To invoke HSM (MAC keyboards): 1. Press and hold the Clear key 2. Press and release the Minus key 3. Release the Clear key within one half second after releasing Clear Minus Minus key; otherwise the KVM will not go into Hotkey mode. Mac keyboard...
  • Page 24 Hotkey Operation Note: • If using the Num Lock and Minus key to invoke Hotkey function is not optimal for your setup, refer to the next page to change the hotkey invocation keys. When HSM is active, the Caps Lock and Scroll Lock LEDs flash in succession to indicate that HSM is in effect.
  • Page 25 Hotkey Operation Alternate HSM Invocation Keys In case the default HSM invocation keys (Num Lock and Minus) are not optimal in your setup, you may change them to Ctrl and F12, respectively. To switch to an alternate HSM invocation, do the following: 1.
  • Page 26 Hotkey Operation Alternate Port Switching Keys The port switching activation keys can be changed from tapping Scroll Lock key twice ([Scroll Lock] [Scroll Lock]) to tapping Ctrl key twice ([Ctrl] [Ctrl]). If you have a MAC keyboard (or your keyboard does not have Scroll Lock), you can change the port switching activation keys by doing the following: 1.
  • Page 27 Keyboard Operating Platform The GCS1762/GCS1764 default port configuration is for a PC Compatible keyboard operating platform. If you have a MAC attached to a port, you can change a port’s keyboard operating platform configuration as follows: 1. Bring the KVM focus to the desired port 2.
  • Page 28 Hotkey Operation List Hotkey Settings To see a list of the current hotkey settings, do the following: 1. Invoke HSM 2. Open a text editor (such as Notepad or Word) 3. Press F4 on your keyboard to ‘paste’ this information USB Reset If the USB loses focus and needs to be reset, do the following: 1.
  • Page 29 Hotkey Operation Note: This procedure is a toggle. To re-enable the keys, repeat the procedure above. Firmware Upgrade Mode To set the GCS1762/GCS1764 in firmware upgrade mode: 1. Invoke HSM 2. Key in: upgrade 3. Press [Enter] Note: The front panel LEDs will flash to indicate that the KVM is in firmware upgrade mode. To exit firmware upgrade mode, you must power off the switch.
  • Page 30 Hotkey Operation MAC Keyboard Emulation Make sure to first set the KVM to Mac operating platform as instructed on section “Hotkey Operation → → → → → keyboard operating platform”...
  • Page 31 Hotkey Operation Hotkey Default Settings...

  • Page 32: Firmware Upgrade Utility

    To prepare for the firmware upgrade, do the following: From a computer that is not part of your KVM installation, go to the IOGEAR support site and select the product part number (GCS1762 or GCS1764) to get a list of available Firmware Upgrade Packages.
  • Page 33 Shut down the computers on your MiniView™ Extreme installation and make sure you have set the KVM in firmware upgrade mode as instructed under section Hotkey operation → → → → → Firmware upgrade mode Make sure the power is plugged into the KVM. Once the power is plugged in and the switch is set to upgrade, all of the amber lights on the KVM will flash once per second.
  • Page 34 The Firmware Upgrade Utility Starting the Upgrade To upgrade your firmware: 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: Read and Agree to the License Agreement (enable the I Agree radio button).
  • Page 35 The Firmware Upgrade Utility 3. Click Next to continue. 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.
  • Page 36 The Firmware Upgrade Utility 4. As you select a device in the list, its descrip- tion appears in the Device Description panel.
  • Page 37 After you have made your device selection(s), Click Next to perform the upgrade. If you enabled Check Firmware Version , the Utility compares the device’s firmware level with that of the upgrade files. If it finds that the device’s version is higher than the upgrade version, it brings up a dialog box informing you of the situation and gives you the option to continue or cancel.
  • Page 38 The Firmware Upgrade Utility As the Upgrade proceeds status messages appear in the Status Messages panel, and the progress toward completion is shown on the Progress bar. After the upgrade has completed, a screen appears to inform you that the procedure was successful: Click Finish to close the Firmware Upgrade Utility.
  • Page 39 If the upgrade failed to complete successfully a dialog box appears asking if you want to retry. Click Yes to retry. If you click No, the Upgrade Failed screen appears: Click Cancel to close the Firmware Upgrade Utility. See the next section, Firmware Upgrade Recovery , for how to proceed.

  • Page 40: Appendix

    Appendix Troubleshooting...

  • Page 41: Specifications

    Specification...
  • Page 42 Specification...

  • Page 43: Technical Support

    If you need technical support, please check out our IOGEAR Tech Info Library (T.I.L.) at www.iogear.com/ support for the latest tips, tricks, and troubleshooting. The IOGEAR T.I.L. was designed to provide you with the latest technical information about our products. Most of the answers to your questions can be found here, so please try it out before contacting technical support.

  • Page 44: Radio & Tv Interference Statement

    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.

  • Page 45: Limited Warranty

    Limited Warranty IN NO EVENT SHALL THE DIRECT VENDOR’S LIABILITY FOR DIRECT, INDIRECT, SPECIAL, INCIDEN- TAL OR CONSEQUENTIAL DAMAGES RESULTING FROM THE USE OF THE PRODUCT, DISK, OR ITS DOCUMENTATION EXCEED THE PRICE PAID FOR THE PRODUCT. The direct vendor makes no warranty or representation, expressed, implied, or statutory with respect to the contents or use of this documentation, and especially disclaims its quality, performance, merchantability, or fitness for any particular purpose.

  • Page 46: Contact Info

    ® Contact info. 23 Hubble • Irvine, CA 92618 • (P) 949.453.8782 • (F) 949.453.8785 • www.iogear.com...

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