IOGear GCS932UB Installation Manual

IOGear GCS932UB Installation Manual

2-port usb dvi-d cable kvm switch with audio and microphone support

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Installation
2-Port USB DVI-D Cable KVM Switch
with Audio and Microphone Support
GCS932UB
PART NO. M1103

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  • Page 1 Installation Guide Installation 2-Port USB DVI-D Cable KVM Switch with Audio and Microphone Support GCS932UB PART NO. M1103...
  • Page 3: Table Of Contents

    Table of Contents Package Contents System Requirements Overview Standard Installation Advanced Installation LED Indication Port Switching Hotkeys Summary Table Autoscan Interval Table Mac Keyboard Emulation Sun Keyboard Emulation Factory Default Settings Firmware Upgrade Upgrade Fail Federal Communications Commission (FCC) Statement CE Statement SJ/T 11364-2006 Limited Warranty...
  • Page 4: Package Contents

    Package Contents • 1 x 2-Port USB DVI-D Cable KVM Switch • 1 x Remote Switch Button • 1 x Installation Guide • 1 x Warranty Card...
  • Page 5: System Requirements

    System Requirements Console • DVI-D supported monitor • USB keyboard and mouse • Powered speakers and microphone (optional) Computers • Two USB ports • A DVI-D supported connection • 3.5mm audio and microphone connections (optional) Operating System • Windows XP •...
  • Page 6: Overview

    Remote Switch Button CPUs Mic. connection CPUs Audio connection CPUs DVI-D connection CPUs USB Mouse connection CPUs USB Keyboard connection Remote Switch Button Port Console USB Mouse Port Console USB Keyboard Port LEDs Console DVI-D Video Port Console Mic. Port...
  • Page 7: Standard Installation

    DVI monitor port. Then, turn on the monitor. Step 3 Connect your USB keyboard and mouse to the console USB keyboard port and console USB mouse port. If you would like to use the remote switch button, please connet it to the remote...
  • Page 8 Step 4 Connect your powered speaker and mic. to the console audio port and console mic. Port. Step 5 Connect a set of your molded KVM cable to each of your computers – DVI cable to the DVI output, USB cables to open USB ports from your computer, audio cable to your audio output and mic.
  • Page 9: Advanced Installation

    DVI monitor port. Then, turn on the monitor. Step 3 Connect your USB keyboard to the console USB keyboard port. If you would like to use the remote switch button, please connet it to the remote switch button port.
  • Page 10 Step 4 Connect a powered USB hub to the console mouse port, then connect the mouse to any available USB port in the hub. Then, connect any peripherals that you want to share between your computers to the other available USB ports in the hub. Note: Please make sure mouse emulation has been disabled for this setup to function correctly.
  • Page 11 Step 6 Connect a set of your molded KVM cable to each of your computers – DVI cable to the DVI output, USB cables to open USB ports from your computer, audio cable to your audio output and mic. cable to the mic.
  • Page 12: Led Indication

    LED Indication LED Indication - LED will light up in Green showing the port that can be controlled by the console. - Both LEDs will be flashing together when the KVM is in Fireware Upgrade Mode.
  • Page 13: Port Switching

    Port Switching You can switch port via remote switch button, mouse or hotkey commands. Port Switching via Remote Switch Button Simply press the remote switch button once to switch focus to the next port. Port Switching via Mouse Simply press scroll wheel button twice rapidly to switch focus to the next port.*...
  • Page 14: Hotkeys Summary Table

    [w] [Enter] [F2] [Enter] [F3] [Enter] Description Switch KVM and audio focus to the next port Switch KVM focus to the next port Switch audio focus to the next port Activate Autoscan Mode. It will toggle between the two computers every 5 seconds Activate Autoscan Mode.
  • Page 15 Hotkey combination [Scroll Lock] [Scroll Lock] + [F4] [Enter] [Ctrl] [Ctrl]* + [F5] [Enter] *Note: If alternative hotkey [F10] [Enter] sequence is chosen [r] [Enter] Description List out current settings Note: Please have a Notepad or word document opened before you trigger this function.
  • Page 16: Autoscan Interval Table

    Autoscan Interval Table Description 3 seconds 5 seconds (default) 10 seconds 20 seconds...
  • Page 17: Mac Keyboard Emulation

    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. PC Keyboard Mac Keyboard [Shift] Shift [Crtl] Ctrl  [Ctrl] [1] [Ctrl] [2] [Ctrl] [3] [Ctrl] [4] *Note: When using key combinations, press and release the first key (Ctrl), then press and release the second key.
  • Page 18: Sun Keyboard Emulation

    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. PC Keyboard Sun Keyboard [Crtl] [t] Stop [Crtl] [F2] Again [Crtl] [F3] Props [Crtl] [F4] Undo [Crtl] [F5] Front...
  • Page 19: Factory Default Settings

    Factory Default Settings Function Autoscan Interval Hotkeys Keyboard Operating Platform Mouse Emulation Mouse Port-Switching Default Setting 5 seconds [Scroll Lock] [ Scroll Lock] PC compatible...
  • Page 20: Firmware Upgrade

    Firmware Upgrade Note: In order to perform a firmware upgrade, you need to use a computer that’s not connected to the KVM. Step 1 Go to www.iogear.com to download the latest available firmware or the specific firmware that you wish to upgrade to. Step 2 Please make sure all the computers that are connected to the KVM are completely shutdown.
  • Page 21 Step 4 Windows will now install all the required drivers. You may see the below message popup in tray icon area. Step 5 After you see the below message “Your new hardware is installed and ready to use.”, extract the downloaded file with WinRAR or compatible software. Then double click on the execute file to begin with the Firmware Upgrade Utility.
  • Page 22 Step 6 Read the License Agreement and click “I Agree” then click “Next” if you wish to continue with the firmware upgrade. Otherwise, click “Cancel” to exit. Step 7 Choose the correct KVM that you wish to perform firmware upgrade from the “Device List” and then click “Next” to continue. Then the Firmware Upgrade Utility will verify if there is a KVM connected to the computer by the firmware upgrade cable. (Check Firmware Version checkbox is optional)
  • Page 23 Step 8 If you have checked the “Check Firmware Version” checkbox, then the utility will check the current firmware that is on your KVM. If the current firmware is newer than the firmware that you wish to upgrade to, a window will popup and prompt you to ask if you wish to proceed. Simply click “Yes” to start the upgrade and “No”...
  • Page 24: Upgrade Fail

    Upgrade Fail Unplug the 2 USB connections from your computer that has performed the firmware upgrade. Then, repeat the firmware upgrade process by following the procedure of Firmware Upgrade section starting from step 3.
  • Page 25: Federal Communications Commission (Fcc) Statement

    Federal Communications Commission (FCC) Statement 15.21 You are cautioned that changes or modifications not expressly approved by the part responsible for compliance could void the user’s authority to operate the equipment. 15.105(b) his equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B digital device, pursuant to part 15 of the FCC rules. These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference in a residential installation.
  • Page 26 THIS DEVICE COMPLIES WITH PART 15 OF THE FCC RULES. OPERATION IS SUBJECT TO THE FOLLOWING TWO CONDITIONS: 1. this device may not cause interference and 2. this device must accept any interference, including interference that may cause undesired operation of the device.
  • Page 27: Ce Statement

    CE Statement This device has been tested and found to comply with the requirements set up in the council directive on the approximation of the law of member states relating to EMC Directive 89/336/EEC, Low Voltage Directive 73/23/EEC and R&TTE Directive 99/5/EC. The product has been approved for LVD and covered the following countries: Belgium, Denmark, France, Germany, Italy, Portugal, U.K., Spain, Sweden...
  • Page 28: Sj/T 11364-2006

    SJ/T 11364-2006 The following contains information that relates to China. 有毒有害物质或元素 部件名称 铅 (Pb) 汞 (Hg) 电器部件 ● 机构部件 ○ ○:表示该有毒有害物质在该部件所有均质材料中的含量均在SJ/T 11363-2006规定的限量要求之下。 ●:表示符合欧盟的豁免条款,但该有毒有害物质至少在该部件的某一均质材料中的含量超出 SJ/T 11363-2006的限量要求。 ×:表示该有毒有害物质至少在该部件的某一均质材料中的含量超出SJ/T 11363-2006的限量要求。 镉(Cd) 六价 (Cr(VI)) ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ 多溴联苯 多溴二苯醚 (PBB) (PBDE) ○...
  • Page 29: Limited Warranty

    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.The direct vendor also reserves the right to revise or update the device or documentation without obligation to notify any individual or entity of such revisions, or updates. For further inquiries please contact IOGEAR.
  • Page 30: Contact

    IOGEAR, the IOGEAR logo, are trademarks or registered trademarks of IOGEAR, Inc. Microsoft and Windows are registered trademarks of Microsoft Corporation. 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 32 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.

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