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- Page 1 Installation Guide Installation USB 2.0 DVI KVMP Switch GCS1782 / GCS1784 PART NO. M1024...
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Page 3: Table Of Contents
Table of Contents Package Contents Requirements Operating systems Components Hardware Setup Basic Operation - Manual port selection - Hotkey Switching - Port ID numbering - Direct port selection - Auto Scanning Advanced Configuration - Hotkey setting mode - Summary of Hotkey Settings - Comparison of Default and Alte Manual Port selection settings - Firmware up-grade mode... - Page 4 Conventions This manual uses the following conventions: Monospaced Indicates text that you should key in. [ ] Indicates keys you should press. For example, [Enter] means to press the Enter key. If keys need to be chorded, they appear together in the same bracket with a plus sign between them: [Ctrl+Alt].
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Page 5: Package Contents
Package Contents 1 USB 2.0 DVI KVMP Switch [GCS1782] 2-Custom KVM Cable Sets (6ft) [ GCS 1784] 4 custom Cable sets (6ft) 2 7.1 Audio cables (6ft) [GCS1782 only] 1 USB-to-PS/2 Converter 1 Firmware Upgrade Cable 1 Power Adapter 1 User Manual 1 Registration form Verify All the components are present and that nothing was damaged in shipping. -
Page 6: Requirements
Requirements A USB mouse A USB keyboard Microphone and speakers (optional) Monitor with a DVI input Computers A DVI-D port USB Type A port Audio ports (optional) Cables Two (6 ft) DVI-D KVM custom cable sets are provided with this package, which incorporates cables for microphones (pink) and 2.1 channel surround sound speakers (green) -
Page 7: Operating Systems
Operating Systems Distribution Windows Linux RedHat SuSe Unix FreeBSD Novell Netware Note: Supports Linux Kernel 2.6 and higher. Version 2000 and higher 9.0 and higher; Fedora Core 4 and higher 9.0 and higher 4.3 and higher 4.2 and higher Solaris 9 and higher 6.0 and higher OS 9.0 and higher... -
Page 8: Components
Components Front View... - Page 9 Component Port Selection Pushbuttons Port LEDs Console Ports (Audio) USB 2.0 Peripheral Port Description Press a pushbutton for longer than two seconds to bring the KVM, USB, and audio focus to the computer attached to its corresponding port. The Port LEDs are located below the Port Selection Pushbuttons. The upper one (Orange) are the KVM Port LEDs;...
- Page 10 Rear View...
- Page 11 USB1.0 Keyboard and mouse connections* Connections for your monitor, mike, and speakers Connections for the cables that link the switch to your computers. Each CPU port is comprised of a microphone jack, speaker jack, USB type B socket and a DVI connector Power adapter connection Connection for USB 2.0 peripherals ( printers, scanners, etc)
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Page 12: Hardware Setup
Keyboard Power On function. Cable Connection To set up your GCS1782 installation, refer to the installation diagrams on the following pages (the numbers in the diagrams correspond to the steps, below), and do the following: 1. - Page 13 A sockets (one is located on the front, the second is located on the rear). 6. Connect the power adapter that came with your switch into the jack on the switch then connect the adapter to an AC power source. 7. Verify your connections: ports are correct and that the Icons match the connection type 8.
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Page 14: Basic Operation
Basic Operation Manual Switching There are two convenient methods to access the computers: Manual – pressing the port selection pushbuttons located on the unit’s front panel; and Hotkey – entering key combinations from the keyboard. Hotkey port selection is discussed in the next chapter. Manual port selection: Press and release a port selection pushbutton to focus the computer on the corresponding port. -
Page 15: Hotkey Switching
Note: If the Scroll Lock key conflicts with other programs running on the computer, see the section titled Advanced Switching to switch to the alternate method. Cycling though the ports Hotkey [Scroll Lock] [Scroll Lock] [Enter]... -
Page 16: Port Id Numbering
Port ID Numbering Each CPU port on the switch is assigned a port number (1 or 2 for the GCS1782 and 1,2,2,4 for the GCS1784). The port numbers are marked on the rear panel of the switch and each switch LED has a corresponding number for easy identification. - Page 17 Hotkey [Scroll Lock[ScrollLock][n][Enter] [Scroll Lock] [Scroll Lock][n] [K] Enter] [Scroll Lock] [Scroll Lock] [n] [U] [Enter] [Scroll Lock] [Scroll Lock] [n] [S] [Enter] [Scroll Lock] [Scroll Lock] [n] [K] [U] [Enter] [Scroll Lock] [Scroll Lock] [n] [K] [S] [Enter] [Scroll Lock] [Scroll Lock] [n] [U] [S] [Enter] Result Brings the KVM, USB hub, and audio focus to the computer attached to the specified port.
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Page 18: Auto Scanning
Auto Scanning The GCS1782’s Auto Scan feature automatically cycles the KVM focus through the computer ports at regular intervals. This allows you to monitor computer activity without having to switch from port to port manually. Note: 1. The n stands for the number of seconds that the CS1782 should dwell on a port before moving on to the next. - Page 19 Hotkey [Scroll Lock] [Scroll Lock] [A] Enter] [Scroll Lock] [Scroll Lock] [A] [n] Enter] Result Invokes Auto Scan. The KVM focus cycles from port to port at 5 second intervals (default interval) The KVM focus cycles from port to port at n second intervals.
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Page 20: Advanced Configuration
Advanced Configuration Advanced Configuration Hotkey Setting Mode In some instances the default hotkey settings conflict with programs running on your computer, and in some instances the default hotkeys either do not exist on your keyboard (MAC keyboards for instance do not have a Scroll Lock key), or are inconvenient to use, so The Hotkey Setting Mode allows you to select alternate configurations for the KVM’s hotkeys. -
Page 21: Hotkey Setting Mode
Invoking Hotkey Setting Mode (Default) 1. Press and hold down [Num Lock] (the Clear key on MACs). 2. Press and release [-]. 3. Release [Num Lock] (the Clear key on MACs). To Toggle to or from the alternate Hotkey Setting Mode (HSM): 1. -
Page 22: Summary Of Hotkey Settings
Summary of Hotkey Settings Action Port Switching USB reset Restore Default Settings Hotkey Beeper Control Disable Port Switchin Hot Keys Other OS Mode Mouse Emulation Control Key sequence Result Invoke your HSM Changes the [Scroll Lock] key to [Ctrl] Press and release [T] 1. - Page 23 List Hotkey Settings Display Emulation Technology Alternative Manual Port Selection Settings 1. Open a word processor Prints a list of the current hotkey settings in 2. Invoke HSM. your text editor or word processor 3. Press and release [F4]. 1. Invoke HSM Display Emulation Technology remembers 2.
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Page 24: Comparison Of Default And
Audio focus switch to the selected port Starts AutoScan @ 5 sec dwell Alternate KVM, Audio and USB focus switch to the selected port Audio focus switches to the selected port Switches only the KVM focus to the selected port... -
Page 25: Firmware Upgrade Mode
1. Invoke your HSM. 2. Key in: upgrade 3. Press [Enter]. The front panel LEDs flash to indicate Firmware Upgrade Mode is in effect. To exit Firmware Upgrade Mode, you must power off the switch. See The Firmware Upgrade Utility for details... -
Page 26: Keyboard Operating Platform
Keyboard Operating Platform The KVM’s default port configuration is for a PC compatible keyboard operating platform. If your con- sole uses a PC compatible keyboard and you have a Mac or Sun attached to a port, for example, you can change the port’s keyboard operating platform configuration so that the PC compatible keyboard emulates the Mac or Sun keyboard. - Page 27 The PC compatible (101/104 key) keyboard can emulate the functions of Mac and Sun keyboards when the Control key [Ctrl] is used in conjunction with other keys. The emulation mappings are listed in the table on the next page.
- Page 28 PC Keyboard Mac Keyboard [Shift] Shift [Ctrl] Ctrl [Ctrl] [1] [Ctrl] [2] [Ctrl] [3] [Ctrl] [4] [Alt] [Print Screen] [Scroll Lock] PC Keyboard [Ctrl] [T] [Ctrl] [F2] [Ctrl] [F3] [Ctrl] [F4] [Ctrl] [F5] [Ctrl] [F6] [Ctrl] [F7] [Ctrl] [F8] [Ctrl] [F9] [Ctrl] [F10] Sun Keyboard Stop...
- Page 29 PC Keyboard [Enter] [Backspace] [Insert] [Ctrl] Note: Press and release the first key [Ctrl], then press and release the activation key. Note: Press and release the first key [Ctrl], then press and release the activation key. Mac Keyboard PC Keyboard [Ctrl] [1] Return [Ctrl] [2]...
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Page 30: The Firmware Upgrade Utility
1. From a computer that is not part of your KVM installation ( disconnect the computer from the KVM) go to our Internet support site and choose the model name that relates to your device (GCS1782) to get Firmware Upgrade Packages. - Page 31 Starting the Upgrade To upgrade your firmware: 1. 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. 2.
- Page 32 If you didn’t enable Check Firmware Version, the Utility installs the upgrade files without checking whether they are a higher level, or not. 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.
- Page 33 3. Power on the CS1782. It will now work with the factory default firmware. 4. Do the firmware upgrade procedure again. 5. After the upgrade procedure completes, power off the switch, remove the jumper cap from J17, close the housing, and power the CS1782 on again.
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Page 34: Troubleshooting
USB ports need to Unplug the device’s USB cable from the USB reset. port on the switch’s rear panel, then plug it back in. PC or OS does not The CS1782 has a built-in USB 2.0 hub, so support USB 2.0. -
Page 35: Specifications
Console Connectors Keyboard Mouse Video Audio GCS1782 (GCS1784*) 1 x USB Type A F (black, rear panel) 1 x USB Type A F (black, rear panel) 1 x DVI-I F (white) Line Out Port 2 x Mini Stereo Jack F (green; 1 x... - Page 36 Function GCS1782 (GCS1784) Power Consumption DC 5.3V, 4.8W * The GCS1784 provides 2.1 sound only...
- Page 37 Video Audio Computer Connectors F/W Upgrade Power USB Hub GCS1782 (GCS1784) 2 x USB 1.1 Type B (white) 2 (4) x DVI-I F (white) Line Out Port Line In Port Microphone Port Side Speaker Out Port Rear Speaker Out Port Center/Subwoofer Port 1 x 4-conductor 3.5 mm Jack...
- Page 38 Switches Selected LEDs On Line USB Link 2 (4) x Pushbutton 2 (4) (Orange) 2 (4) (Green)
- Page 39 Video Specifications DVI-D: 2560 x 1600 @ 60Hz (Dual Link); supports Apple 20”, 23”, 30” Cinema Display; supports Viewsonic 22” LCD monitor DVI-A: 2048 x 1536; DDC2B Supports Special monitors to 3840 x 2400 @ 13Hz (Single Link);...
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Page 40: Limited Warranty
IOGEAR shall not be responsible or liable for property damage, loss of use, interruption of business, lost profits, lost data or other consequential, punitive or special damages, however caused and however alleged. - Page 41 Contact Toll Free: (866) 9-IOGEAR Phone: (949) 453-8782 23 Hubble Irvine, CA 92618 USA www.iogear.com support@iogear.com...
- Page 44 About Us About Us IOGEAR offers connectivity solutions that are innovative, fun, and stylish, helping people enjoy daily life using our high technology products. GREEN IOGEAR is an environmentally conscious company that emphasizes the importance of conserving natural resources. The use of our technology solutions helps reduce electronic waste.