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- Page 1 MiniView™ Extreme Multimedia KVMP Switch User Manual (GCS1732/1734) ®...
- Page 3 Microsoft Corporation. IBM is a registered trademark of International Business Machines, Inc. Macintosh, G3/G4 and iMac are registered trademarks of Apple Computer, Inc. IOGEAR makes no warranty of any kind with regards to the information presented in this document. All information furnished here is for informational purposes only and is subject to change without notice.
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Page 4: Table Of Contents
Table of Contents Package Contents Overview Features Requirements Introduction Installation Operation Hotkey Configuration for Mac and SUN The Firmware Upgrade Utility Appendix Specification Technical Support Radio & TV Interference Statement Limited Warranty... -
Page 5: Package Contents
Package Contents This package contains: 1 MiniView™ Extreme Multimedia KVMP Switch (GCS1732 or GCS1734) 2 or 4 bonded KVM Cables (2 for GCS1732, 4 for GCS1734) 1 Power Adapter 1 Firmware Upgrade Cable 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
Overview Overview IOGEAR’s new MiniView™ Extreme Multimedia KVMP Switch brings extra value to conventional KVM switches by offering USB peripheral sharing capabilities, audio and microphone support, and multi-platform support for Mac, Sun, USB and PS/2. You can save money and space by eliminating the need for multiple monitors, keyboards, mice, and peripheral devices such as printers, scanners, zip drives, and more. -
Page 7: Features
Features • Multi functional switch allows multiple USB or PS/2 (additional cables needed) computers to share one USB console and two USB peripheral devices such as printers and scanners, as well as speakers and a microphone • User can conveniently switch USB peripheral devices from one computer to another using Hot Keys •... -
Page 8: Requirements
Requirements System Requirements • Computers with USB or PS/2 connections (additional cables needed for PS/2 computers) • Windows 98, 98SE, ME, 2000, XP • Mac OS 8.6 or greater • Sun Solaris work station • Linux, UNIX and other USB supported systems* *Additional drivers and support may be needed Accessories •... -
Page 9: Introduction
Front View 1. Port Selection Buttons Pressing the port selection buttons to access the computer connected to its corresponding port. Pressing Buttons 1 and 2 simulta- neously for 2 seconds performs a keyboard and mouse reset. Pressing Buttons 3 and 4 simulta- neously for 2 seconds starts Auto Scan Mode . - Page 10 Introduction USB Peripheral Selected LEDs: Lights 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.
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Page 11: Back View
• Firmware Upgrade Port: The Firmware Upgrade Cable that transfers the firmware upgrade data from the administrator’s computer to the GCS1732 / GCS1734 plugs into this RJ-11 connector. See Pg. 25 for firmware upgrading details. 4. Power Jack The power adapter cable plugs into this jack. - Page 12 Each CPU port is comprised of a microphone jack, speaker jack, and KVM data connector. Note: The shape of these 15-pin KVM data connectors has been specifically modified so that only KVM cables designed to work with this switch can plug in (see the Cables section for details).
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Page 13: Installation
Make sure that power to all the devices you will be connecting up have 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 Plug the custom SPDB15 connector of the KVM cables into any available CPU ports on the switch and plug the accompanying microphone and speaker cables into the CPU port’s microphone and speaker jacks.
- Page 15 Repeat steps 3 and 4 for any other computers you are connecting up. Plug the power adapter cable into the switch’s Power Jack, then plug the power adapter into an AC power source. Turn on the power to the computers.
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Page 16: Operation
Otherwise, the switches will still receive power from the computers. 2. Unplug the switch’s power adapter cable. 3. Wait 10 seconds, then plug the switch’s power adapter cable back in. 4. After the switch is up, power on the computers. - Page 17 Port ID Numbering Each CPU port on the Miniview™ Extreme switch is assigned a port number (1 or 2 for the GCS1732; 1 to 4 for the GCS1734). The port numbers are marked on the rear panel of the switch.
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Page 18: Basic Hotkeys To Switch Ports
KVM focus to the next port on the installation (1 to 2; 2 to 1 for the GCS1732; 1 to 2; 2 to 3; 3 to 4; 4 to 1 for the GCS1734), without having to invoke Hotkey Mode. - Page 19 Operation Invoking Hotkey Mode To invoke Hotkey Mode, do the following: 1. Press and hold down the Num Lock key 2. Press and release the minus [–] key 3. Release the Num Lock key Note: 1. The minus key must be released within one half second, otherwise Hotkey invocation is canceled. 2.
- Page 20 1. Invoke Hotkey Mode (See Pg. 16). 2. Press and release the computer’s Port ID number (1, 2, 3, or 4). 3. Press [Enter]. The KVM focus and USB peripheral access switch to the computer associated with that Port ID, and you automatically exit Hotkey Mode.
- Page 21 1 and printing a large graphic file which will take 15 minutes to finish. Instead of waiting on computer 1, you can use this hotkey to switch KVM focus to another computer to do...
- Page 22 Operation Audio Port Selection Audio ports are switched along with the console port. When you switch console to any computer, the audio ports will be switched simultaneously. Auto Scan Mode The MiniView™ Extreme’s Auto Scan feature automatically cycles through the computer ports at regular 5 second intervals.
- Page 23 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 Invocation set, do the following: 1. Invoke Hotkey Mode (See Pg. 16) 2. Press and release the H key The Hotkey Invocation keys become the Ctrl key (instead of Num Lock) and the F12 key (instead of minus).
- Page 24 Operation The Basic Hotkey Operation can be changed from tapping the Scroll Lock key twice to tapping the Ctrl key twice by doing the following: 1. Invoke Hotkey Mode (See Pg. 16) 2. Press and release the T key You automatically exit Hotkey Mode after this procedure. Note: This hotkey is a toggle between the two invocation methods.
- Page 25 Operation Hot Key Configuration for Mac and SUN The MiniView™ Extreme’s default port configuration is for a PC Compatible keyboard operating platform, and a US English keyboard language code. If your requirements call for different port settings (you have a Mac or Sun attached to a port, e.g.), you can change them by bringing the KVM focus to the port and using the hotkey combinations shown below.
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Page 26: Hotkey Configuration For Mac And Sun
Hotkey Configuration for Mac and SUN Keyboard Emulation: Sun Keyboard The PC (101/104) key keyboard can emulate the functions of the Sun keyboard when the Control key [Ctrl] is used in conjunction with other keys. The corresponding functions are shown in the table below. - Page 27 Hotkey Configuration for Mac and SUN Mac Keyboard The keyboard emulation mappings from the Mac keyboard to the PC keyboards (101 key and 104 key), are listed in the table below. But make sure you set this port to Mac first (refer to the above section).
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Page 28: The 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 (GCS1732 or GCS1734) to get a list of available Firmware Upgrade Packages. - Page 29 “Upgrade”. Make sure the power 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. Now you are ready to run the firmware upgrade utility.
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Page 30: Starting The Upgrade
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 31 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 32 The Firmware Upgrade Utility 4. As you select a device in the list, its description appears in the Device Description panel.
- Page 33 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 34 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 35 • When the I/O firmware upgrade fails. To perform a firmware upgrade recovery, do the following: Slide the Firmware Upgrade Recovery Switch (see p. 8 drawing) to the Recover position. Power off and restart the switch. Slide the Firmware Upgrade Recovery Switch back to the Normal position.
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Page 36: Appendix
KVM switch; wait five seconds; then power up. Unplug the device's USB cable from the USB port KVM switch needs on the switch's rear panel, then plug it back in. to be reset Use the USB Reset hotkey combination, to reset... -
Page 37: Specification
Specification... - Page 38 Specification...
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Page 39: Technical 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 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 40: 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 communi- cations. 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 41: 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 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, merchant- ability, or fitness for any particular purpose. - Page 42 ® Contact info. 23 Hubble • Irvine, CA 92618 • (P) 949.453.8782 • (F) 949.453.8785 • www.iogear.com...