IOGear MiniView GCS632U Installation Manual
Micro usb plus 2-port kvm switch with built-in kvm cables and audio support
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- Page 1 MiniView ™ Micro USB Plus 2-Port KVM Switch with Built-in KVM Cables and Audio Support Installation Manual (GCS632U) ®...
- Page 2 ©2003 IOGEAR. All Rights Reserved. PKG-M0089 ® ® ® IOGEAR , the IOGEAR logo, MiniView, VSE are trademarks or registered trademarks of IOGEAR ® ® Inc. Microsoft and Windows are registered trademarks of Microsoft Corporation. IBM is a registered trademark of International Business Machines, Inc. Macintosh, G3/G4 and iMac are registered ®...
- Page 3 Thank you for purchasing one of the most feature-rich keyboard, video, and mouse switches on the market. IOGEAR ® ’s MiniView™ Micro USB PLUS switches are first-rate connectivity accessories designed to help reduce the frustration of managing multiple computer systems. With the MiniView™ Micro USB PLUS by IOGEAR ®...
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Page 4: Table Of Contents
Table of Contents Package Contents Overview Features Requirements Introduction Installation Operation Basic Hotkeys to Switch Ports Advanced Hotkey Operations Appendix (HotKey) Specification Tech Support Radio & TV Interference Statement Limited Warranty... -
Page 5: Package Contents
Package Contents This package contains: 1 MiniView™ Micro USB PLUS 2 Port KVM Switch (cables built-in) 1 User Manual 1 Quick Start Guide 1 Warranty Registration Card If any items are damaged or missing, please contact your dealer. -
Page 6: Overview
Another big plus of this switch is the capability to provide audio support, it allows you to share your multimedia speakers among the two connected computers. This switch also offers multi-platform support, it is compatible with Macs and Sun Solaris workstations. IOGEAR made a huge breakthrough in supporting ®... - Page 7 When use a PC keyboard, a special set of hot keys are designated to emulate the Mac and Sun special keys. With KVM cables (6' long) molded into the unit, all you need to do is to plug it into your computers, and you’ve got a complete KVM solution from IOGEAR ®...
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Page 8: Features
Features • Use one USB keyboard, monitor and USB mouse to control two USB computers. • 6' long molded-in cables to simplify setup. • Share your multimedia speakers among the two connected computers. • Full support for Mac and Sun systems. •... -
Page 9: Requirements
Requirements Console • A VGA, SVGA, or Multisync monitor capable of the highest resolution that you will be using on any computer in the installation • A USB Keyboard • A USB Mouse Computers The following equipment must be installed on each computer that is to be con- nected to the system: •... -
Page 10: Introduction
Introduction 1. Port LEDs (Refer to Appendix for LED indications) 2. KVM Cables 3. Console Ports 4. Speaker Jack... -
Page 11: Installation
Plug your keyboard, monitor, mouse, into their respective ports on the GCS632U. The keyboard and mouse ports are labeled with an icon, located at the bottom of the switch, to indicate which is which. - Page 12 Port 2 computer (see p. 10 for hotkey port selection). Repeat the above step for your sec- ond computer. Turn on the power to the computers and refer to Operations Instructions. Note: The GCS632U’s Power On default is to link to the first computer you turn on.
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Page 13: Operation
MiniView™ Micro USB PLUS allows you to access the computers through Hot Key combinations from the keyboard. Basic Hotkeys to switch ports The most basic hotkey operation for this unit is to switch ports between the two connected computers. Press [Scroll Lock] [Scroll Lock] will allow you to toggle between the two computers. - Page 14 Operation When Hotkey Mode is active, the Caps Lock, and Scroll Lock LEDs flash in suc- cession to indicate that Hotkey Mode is in effect. They stop flashing and re- vert to normal status when you exit Hotkey Mode. When Hotkey Mode is active, ordinary keyboard and mouse functions are sus- pended - only Hotkey compliant key- strokes can be input.
- Page 15 Hotkey Mode. Auto Scan Mode: The GCS632U Auto Scan feature au- tomatically switches the KVM focus be- tween the two computers at regular 5 second intervals so that you can moni- tor their activity without having to take the trouble of constantly switching your- self.
- Page 16 Operation Alternate Hotkey Invocation Keys An alternate set of Hotkey Invocation keys is provided in case the default set conflicts with programs running on the computers. To switch to the alternate Hotkey Invo- cation set, do the following: 1. Invoke Hotkey Mode (see p. 10) 2.
- Page 17 [Scroll Lock] method, invoke the Hotkey Mode, then press and release the [T] key again. Restore Defaults To restore the GCS632U’s settings to their default values: 1. Invoke Hotkey Mode (see p. 10). 2. Press and release the [R] key.
- Page 18 Operation Multi Platform (Mac, Sun, Win) and Multi Language Setup The default port settings are for a Win- dows Compatible operating platform, and US English keyboard language code (Refer to the previous section). Some multi platform operations require you to change the Keyboard platform in order to fully support all the func- tions under that particular platform.
- Page 19 Operation Using a PC keyboard to control a Window based PC Using a Mac keyboard to control a Mac Using a Sun keyboard to control a Solaris based Sun Using a PC keyboard to control a Mac Using a PC keyboard to control a Solaris based Sun Keyboard Platform Auto Auto...
- Page 20 Operation You can change the Keyboard Platform by bringing the KVM focus to the port you want to change and then do the follow- ing: 1. Invoke Hotkey Mode (see p. 10) 2. Press and release the appropriate Function key: - [F2] to change to Mac keyboard platform - [F3] to change to Sun keyboard...
- Page 21 Operation After completing a setting, you automati- cally exit Hotkey Mode. Using a PC keyboard to emulate a Sun Keyboard After you set up the appropriate Key- board Platform (refer to Page16), you will be able to use a PC (101/104) key key- board to emulate the functions of the Sun keyboard when the Control key [Ctrl] is used in conjunction with other keys.
- Page 22 Operation Using a PC keyboard to emulate a Mac Keyboard After you set up the appropriate Key- board Platform (refer to Page16), you will be able to use a PC (101/104) key key- board to emulate the functions of the Mac keyboard.
- Page 23 Other Useful Hotkeys There are two other hotkeys designed for troubleshooting purpose: USB Console reconnect This hotkey combination does an au- tomatic console reconnect, which is equivalent to unplug and replug USB keyboard and mouse. It is useful when USB console is not responding. To perform this hotkey, you need to invoke the Hotkey Mode first (see page, 10), and then press [F5].
- Page 24 Operation might see: “HK NUM LOCK AND SCROLL LOCK SCROLL LOCK PC1-MAC PC2-AUTO- PC1-ENGLISH PC2-ENGLISH” You can tell from this statement that computer 1 is in Mac keyboard plat- form, computer 2 is in Auto mode, and both are in English language code.
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Page 25: Appendix (Hotkey)
LED Display Table Activity On (Steady) Flashing (On and Off Equal) Indication Port is not selective Port is connected to an active computer Port is connected to an active computer and is being accessed in Auto Scan Mode Appendix... -
Page 26: Specification
Specification... -
Page 27: Tech Support
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 troubleshoot- ing. 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 28: 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 29: Limited Warranty
Limited Warranty IN NO EVENT SHALL THE DIRECT VENDOR’S LIABILITY FOR DIRECT, INDIRECT, SPECIAL, INCIDENTAL OR CONSEQUENTIAL DAMAGES RESULTING FROM THE USE OF THE PRODUCT, DISK OR ITS DOCUMEN- TATION 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 30 ® Contact info. 23 Hubble • Irvine, CA 92618 • (P)949.453.8782 • (F)949.453.8785 • www.iogear.com...