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- Page 1 MiniView™ 2/4-Port Multi-Function USB 2.0 KVM Switch User Manual (GCS1772 / GCS1774) ®...
- Page 2 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.
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Page 3: Table Of Contents
○ Basic Operation ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ Hotkey Operation ○ ○ ○ ○ Keyboard Emulation ○ ○ ○ Ethernet Switch ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ Firmware Upgrade ○ ○ ○ ○ Appendix – Troubleshooting ○ Specification ○ ○... -
Page 4: Package Contents
Package Contents This package contains: 1 x GCS1772 or GCS1774 KVM Switch 2 x Custom 6’ KVM cables (for GCS1772) 4 x Custom 6’ KVM cables (for GCS1774) 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 5: Overview
To complement your KVM setup, IOGEAR’s Symphony KVM sports a full-featured Ethernet 10/100 switch. This built-in Ethernet switch allows you to easily add the computers in your KVM setup to your Ethernet network. -
Page 6: Features
• Multi-function USB KVM switch integrates a USB 2.0 hub, Ethernet switch, and Audio • Controls multiple computers with a single VGA monitor, USB keyboard and mouse • Built-in USB 2.0 peripheral sharing to share printers, scanners, hard drives, etc., with data transfer rates of up to 480 Mbps. -
Page 7: System Requirements
System Requirements Console • VGA or SVGA monitor • USB mouse • USB keyboard Computer • VGA or SVGA port • USB port for keyboard/mouse cable • USB 2.0 port for USB hub cable • Supports Windows 98SE/ME/2000/XP; Mac OS 8.6 or higher; Solaris; Linux Audio •... -
Page 8: Introduction
Front View 1. Port selection buttons • Switch console only - Press selection button for less than two (2) seconds to bring only the KVM focus to the computer attached to its corresponding port • Switch everything - Press selection button for... - Page 9 USB peripherals. 3. Ethernet LEDs The Ethernet LEDs light to indicate data transmission status of their corresponding ports on the built-in Ethernet switch: 4. USB Hub USB peripherals (printers, scanners, hard drives, etc.) can plug into these ports...
- Page 10 Back View 1. Ethernet port Connect CAT 5 LAN cables to these ports. 2. Console Audio jack The cables from your microphone and speakers plug in here. Each jack is color coded and marked with an appropriate icon. 3. Firmware upgrade port The included Firmware Upgrade cable that transfers the firmware upgrade data from the administrator’s computer to the KVM plugs into this connector.
- Page 11 Your USB keyboard, USB mouse, and VGA monitor plug here. 6. CPU The cables included with the KVM switch plug into here and the other end to your computers. Note: The 15-pin connectors on the KVM have been specifically modified to work with the included cables.
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Page 12: Installation
You must unplug the power cords of any computers that have the Keyboard Power On function. Other- wise, the switch will receive power from the computer. 2. To prevent damage to your installation, make sure that all devices on the installation are properly grounded. - Page 13 Installation Step 3 Plug one of the included KVM cables to the CPU port Step 4 Plug the other end of the KVM cable to the respective ports on the computer that is part of your installation. Step 5 Repeat steps 3 and 4 for any other computers you are connecting Step 6 Plug the USB peripherals that you want to be part of...
- Page 14 Installation of the Ethernet ports on the switch, and plug network cables to each of your computer’s Ethernet ports Step 8 Plug the power adapter cable into the switch’s power jack, then plug the power adapter into an AC power source...
- Page 15 4. After the switch is up, Power On the computers. Port ID Numbering Each CPU port on the GCS1772/GCS1774 switch is assigned a port number (1 or 2 for GCS1772; 1 to 4 for GCS1774). The port numbers are marked on the rear panel of the switch.
- Page 16 · Hotkey switching – entering commands from the keyboard Manual Switching 1. Switch console only - Press selection button for less than two (2) seconds to bring only the KVM focus to the computer attached to its corresponding port 2. Switch everything - Press selection button for...
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Page 17: Hotkey Operation
Hotkey Operation Hotkey Operation The GCS1772/GCS1774 provides an extensive, easy- to-use, hotkey function that makes it convenient to control and configure your KVM installation from the keyboard. PC keyboard NOTE: The table below assumes the use of a PC- compatible keyboard with the Scroll Lock key. If you... - Page 18 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 19 Auto Scan mode compliant keystrokes and mouse clicks can be entered. You must exit Auto Scan mode to regain normal console control. • Although the video focus switches from port to port, the keyboard, mouse, and USB focus doesn’t switch.
- Page 20 Invoking Hotkey Mode For all Hotkey operations, you must use the number keypad on the right side of your keyboard. To Invoke Hotkey Mode: (PC-Compatible keyboard) 1. Press and hold the Num Lock key PC keyboard Hotkey Operation 2. Press and release the Minus key 3.
- Page 21 Hotkey Operation To invoke Hotkey Mode (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 Minus key; otherwise the KVM will not go into Hotkey mode.
- Page 22 Note: • If using the [Num Lock], [-] combination is not optimal, you may reprogram the KVM to use an alternate key combination (see next section) • When Hotkey mode is active, the Caps Lock and Scroll Lock LEDs flash in succession to indicate that Hotkey mode is in effect.
- Page 23 ( Num Lock and Minus [-]) are not optimal in your setup, you may change them to Ctrl and F12 , respectively. To switch to an alternate Hotkey Mode invocation, do the following: 1. Invoke Hotkey Mode 2. Press and release H 3.
- Page 24 Set Keyboard Operating Platform The GCS1772/GCS1774 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 25 2. Press [X] [Enter] Note: This procedure is a toggle. To re-enable the keys, repeat the procedure above. Firmware Upgrade Mode To set the GCS1772/GCS1774 in firmware upgrade mode: 1. Invoke Hotkey Mode 2. Key in: upgrade 3. Press [Enter] Note: The front panel LEDs will flash to indicate that the KVM is in firmware upgrade mode.
- Page 26 Hotkey Operation Restore Default Settings To reset the GCS1772/GCS1774 to its factory default settings, do the following: 1. Invoke Hotkey Mode 2. Press [R] [Enter] Hotkey Default Settings...
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Page 27: Keyboard Emulation
Hotkey Operation MAC Keyboard Emulation The PC compatible (101/104 key) keyboard can emulate the functions of the Mac keyboard. The emulation mappings are listed in the table below. Please note the following: • In order for these keys to work, you must first set that port to the Mac keyboard operating platform (see Page 22) •... - Page 28 Sun Keyboard Emulation The PC compatible (101/104 key) keyboard can emulate the functions of the Sun keyboard. The emulation mappings are listed in the table below. Please note the following: • In order for these keys to work, you must first set that port to the Sun keyboard operating platform (see Page 22) •...
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Page 29: Ethernet Switch
Ethernet Switch Ethernet switch This section of the manual explains the capabilities of the built-in switch and where it fits in your Network. Essentially, the built-in switch allows you to connect the computers in your KVM setup to your existing Ethernet network. - Page 30 Tip: By doing this, the computers in your KVM setup will “join” your existing Ethernet network 2. Connect network cable to Ethernet port on KVM switch and the other end to the computer’s Ethernet card 3. That’s all! Ethernet Switch...
- Page 31 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 (GCS1772 or GCS1774) to get a list of available Firmware Upgrade Packages.
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Page 32: Firmware Upgrade
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 33: 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 34 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 35 The Firmware Upgrade Utility 4. As you select a device in the list, its descrip- tion appears in the Device Description panel.
- Page 36 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 37 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 38 • 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.
- Page 39 • 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 40: Specification
Specification Specification... - Page 41 Specification Specification...
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Page 42: 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 43: 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 44: 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 45 ® Contact info. 23 Hubble • Irvine, CA 92618 • (P) 949.453.8782 • (F) 949.453.8785 • www.iogear.com...