About This Guide; Unpacking The Product; Product Overview; Console Connection - D-Link KVM-440 Quick Installation Manual

About This Guide

This guide contains step-by-step instructions
for setting up your D-Link KVM Switch. Please
note that the model you have purchased may
appear slightly different from those shown in the
illustrations.

Unpacking the Product

Open the shipping carton and carefully unpack its
contents. Please consult the packing list located
in following information to make sure all items are
present and undamaged. If any item is missing
or damaged, please contact your local D-Link
reseller for replacement.
- (1) 8-Port or 16-Port Combo KVM Switch
- (1) CD
- (1) Quick installation Guide
- (4) 4 in 1 PS2/USB Combo KVM cable
- (1) Power Adaptor
- (1) Rack Mount Bracket Kit Set

Product Overview

Front Panel
B
A
Figure 1. KVM-440 Front Panel
A B
Figure 2. KVM-450 Front Panel
Device Status LEDs and Buttons
Item Feature
A Status LEDs
B Switch Button
C Reset Switch
D Power LED
Table 1. Front Panel Descriptions
2
C
C
Description
Selected (Red):
A Red LED indicates that the
corresponding PC is selected.
Online (Green):
A Green LED indicates that the
corresponding PC is online.
Press the button corresponding to the
computer you would like to select for
control via console.
Press the Reset switch when you would
like to reset the device. The reset switch
must be depressed using a thin object like
the end of a paper clip, or a ball point pen.
Indicates that the device is powered on.
Rear Panel
A B
Figure 3. KVM-440 Rear Panel
A B
Figure 4. KVM-450 Rear Panel
KVM Port Connections
Item Feature
A PS/2 Console
Mouse Port
B PS/2 Console
Keyboard Port
C Console Port
(VGA)
D Power LED
Table 1. Rear Panel Descriptions
Installation
Precautions:
• Please turn off computers and attached
devices when you begin installation of the
KVM Switch.
D
• For computers with Keyboard Power On
function, please unplug the power cords in
advance. Otherwise, the switch may not work
properly.
D
• If your computers run Windows 98, please
connect the KVM switch to computers via PS/2
ports. Windows 98 does not support first time
installation through USB HID installation driver.
• Some older computers may require you
to enable USB in BIOS to make the USB
interface work.

Console connection:

Plug the keyboard, mouse and monitor into the
console ports on the rear panel of the KVM Switch.
System connection:
Use the custom combo cable to connect your
computers. Refer to the figures and instruction
shown below for information about connecting the
KVM to PCs.
D-Link KVM Switch Quick Installation Guide
C D
C D
Description
Connects to the mouse cable of the
controlling console PC
Connects to the keyboard cable of the
controlling console PC
Connects to the monitor cable of the
controlling console PC
Connects to the KVM combo cable of the
target workstations