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An overview of the information found in the manual is provided below. Chapter 1, Introduction, introduces you to the CM1164 system. Its purpose, features and benefits are presented, and its front and back panel components are described.
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KVM focus. A Daisy Chain Control (DCC) port allows a user to connect and control up to four CM1164 units via a single console. This enables the use of only one keyboard/mouse over several computers or another CM1164.This is convenient for growing networks that need to monitor and manage more computers –...
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In addition, the firmware upgrade by USB interface simplifies the process and ensures your CM1164 is up-to-date. With its unique design and innovative features, the CM1164 4-port USB DVI- D KVMP Control Center provides both style and functionality for a wide...
Firmware upgradeable via a computer’s USB port Power on detection – if one of the computers is powered off, the CM1164 automatically switches to the next powered-on computer Auto Scan Mode Full bass response provides a rich experience for 2.1 channel audio...
CM1164 User Manual Requirements Console A DVI-D Single Link display capable of the highest possible resolution A USB mouse A USB keyboard Microphone and speakers (optional) Computers The following must be available on each computer: A DVI port Note: The quality of the display is affected by the quality of the display card.
UNIX FreeBSD 3.51 and higher Solaris 8 and higher Novell Netware 6.0 and higher OS 9 and higher On-Screen Display (OSD) Languages The CM1164’s GUI is in English by default. Other languages supported are: French, German, Japanese and Traditional Chinese.
CM1164 User Manual Components Front View Component Description LED Status Panel This panel contains LED icons that light to indicate mode and port status. The Mode and Port Selection Pushbuttons each have three corresponding LED icons that represent audio, KVM, and USB Link status. See Display Modes, page 20, for full details.
USB peripheral, microphone and speakers plug into this section. DVI KVM Port Section The cables that link the CM1164 to your DVI-D Single Link computers plug in here. Each DVI KVM port is comprised of a microphone jack, speaker jack, USB type B socket, and a DVI Single Link connector.
Port Selection Buttons Press these buttons to switch ports (1~4). Station Selection If the CM1164 is daisy chained to one or several units Buttons (up to 4), press the button corresponding to the CM1164 device that you want to configure or operate.
Keyboard Power On function. Rack Mounting For convenience and flexibility, the CM1164 can be mounted on system racks. To rack mount a unit do the following: 1. Remove the screws attached to the unit as shown in the diagram below:...
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CM1164 User Manual 2. Using the screws provided in the Mounting Kit (not included with this package), screw the mounting bracket into the side of the unit as show in the diagram below: Phillips hex head Phillips hex head M3x6 M3x6 Note: The Mounting Kit is not included in the package.
To prevent damage to your installation it is important that all devices are properly grounded. 1. Use a grounding wire to ground the CM1164 by connecting one end of the wire to the grounding terminal, and the other end of the wire to a suitable grounded object.
CM1164 User Manual 9. Power on the displays and the computers/devices. Note: The recommended power-on sequence is Port 1–Port 2–Port 3–Port Single Station Installation Diagram D V I...
To set up a daisy chain installation, make sure that the power to all devices has been turned off, and do the following: 1. Use an RJ-45 cable to connect the DCC Out port of the parent CM1164 to the DCC In port of the child CM1164 unit(s) (first station out to second station in, second station out to third station in, etc.).
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CM1164 User Manual Daisy Chain Installation Diagram D V I Parent unit D V I D V I D V I...
This chapter explains the basic components used to switch and display computers connected to the CM1164. Port ID Number Each computer connected to the CM1164 has a Port ID number. The number is assigned according to the port that it is connected to on the rear of the CM1164.
CM1164 User Manual Switching When you switch to a computer, you switch to it’s three sources: KVM (keyboard, video, mouse), Audio, and USB. You can switch to these three sources independently, on different computers. This allows you to work on one computer (KVM), access the audio on another (Audio), and connect to peripheral devices on a third (USB).
Chapter 3. Basic Operation LED Display The front panel has three LEDs that represent the KVM, Audio and USB source. The LEDs light green or orange depending on which source is being accessed on what computer, as explained in the table. Indication Icon Lights BRIGHT ORANGE to indicate KVM is selected.
For more hotkeys, see Hotkey Operation, page 29. Remote Switching You can switch to a computer with the remote control. Point the remote at the CM1164 and press the Port Selection button of the computer you want to access.
OSD Switching You can switch to a computer using the OSD (On-screen Display) menu. The OSD is the CM1164’s software that allows you to configure the CM1164. Use the mouse or keyboard (arrow keys) to move through the OSD. To switch computers with the OSD, do the following: 1.
CM1164 User Manual Display Modes The CM1164 has various Display Modes so that you can view multiple computers at one time on the same screen. Each computer is identified by the Port ID displayed at the top left corner, as shown below.
Chapter 3. Basic Operation Quad View Quad View displays four computers on the monitor in equal sized windows. Method Action Description Front Panel Press Select to cycle through display modes. IR Remote Press the Quad Control button. On-Screen Press Control Panel [Scroll Lock] x 2 (Hardware Move mouse to top...
CM1164 User Manual Picture in Picture - Dual Dual View shows 2 computers on the monitor with one display overlapping. Method Action Description Front Panel Press Select to cycle through display modes. IR Remote Press the PiP2 Control button. On-Screen...
Chapter 3. Basic Operation Picture in Picture - Triple Triple view has 3 computers on the monitor with two displays overlapping. Method Action Description Front Panel Press Select to cycle through display modes. Remote Press the PiP3 Control button On-Screen Press Control Panel [Scroll Lock] x 2...
CM1164 User Manual Picture in Picture - Quad Quad view has 4 computers on the monitor with three displays overlapping. Method Action Description Front Panel Press Select to cycle through display modes. Remote Press the Pip4 Control button On-Screen Press...
Chapter 3. Basic Operation Display Mode Resolutions Fitting Resolutions For all Display Modes, when the computer’s resolution does not fit the set resolution, a black space fills the gap, as shown below. In the example above, the computers connected to A and D are smaller than the resolution configured for the Display Mode.
CM1164 User Manual Fn Pushbuttons You can save the current Display Mode and KVM/Audio/USB focus into a front panel (Fn) pushbutton. With (Fn) pushbuttons, you can easily toggle between 4 different configurations, saving you time. To save a configuration see Fn Key, page 64. Use the table below to switch to a saved (Fn) configuration.
Chapter 3. Basic Operation Powering Off and Restarting If it becomes necessary to power off the unit, before starting it back up you must do the following: 1. Shut down all the computers that are attached to the switch. 2. Unplug the switch’s power adapter cable. 3.
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Chapter 4 Hotkey Operation The CM1164 provides easy-to-use hotkeys to control and configure your KVM installation from the keyboard. Activate the OSD To activate the OSD using your keyboard, tap the Scroll Lock key twice: [Scroll Lock] [Scroll Lock] You can close the OSD by pressing [Esc] or Spacebar.
CM1164 User Manual Hotkey Setting Mode Hotkey Setting Mode is used to configure your CM1164 with hotkeys. All hotkey operations begin with invoking Hotkey Setting Mode (HSM) – then hotkeys can be used to make changes. Invoking HSM To invoke HSM do the following: 1.
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[Station ID] [Port ID] [K] [Enter] Brings only the KVM focus to the computer that corresponds to the Port ID entered, on the CM1164 that corresponds to the Station ID entered, when a daisy chain is setup. See Daisy Chaining, page 13.
The KVM focus cycles from port to port at n second intervals. Note: The n stands for the number of seconds that the CM1164 should dwell on a port before moving on to the next. Replace the n with a number between 1 and 99 when entering this hotkey combination.
Chapter 4. Hotkey Operation Display Mode Use the Display Mode hotkeys to switch between the different display modes. For more information on display modes, See Display Modes, page 20. The table below describes the actions of each hotkey. First invoke HSM then enter the hotkey.
Video DynaSync, do the following: 1. Invoke HSM (see page 30) 2. Press [D] Note: When the monitor is disconnected and reconnected, the CM1164 executes Video DynaSync one more time. Port Switching To switch to another computer, do the following: 1.
Chapter 5 Channel Editor Overview This chapter explains how to use the Channel Editor Mode. The Channel Editor The Channel Editor provides an easy way to edit windows and other functions with the mouse and on-screen control panel. Starting the Channel Editor When the Channel Editor Mode is triggered, you use the mouse and an on- screen control panel to make changes as you view computers.
CM1164 User Manual Channel Editor Mouse When the Channel Editor is started a new cursor appears and the mouse no longer works on the PC. Instead the mouse is used for Channel Editor functions to Switch computers; move, swap or resize windows; and open the OSD menu.
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5. Channel Editor Move Window: Click and hold any Port ID, then drag the window across the screen to a new position. Resize Window: Double click any Port ID to change the window size.
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CM1164 User Manual Swap Windows: Click the Port ID of a window, then click the second Port ID – the two computers will switch windows.
5. Channel Editor Channel Editor Control Panel The Channel Editor has an on-screen control panel that provides an easy way to change Display Modes, use Fn keys and open the OSD menu. To use the control panel, trigger the Channel Editor by pressing [Scroll Lock] x 2 and move the mouse to the top center of the screen.
CM1164 User Manual Display Modes Use the control panel to select a Display Mode: Display Mode Button Quad View displays four computers on the monitor in equal sized windows. Dual View shows 2 computers on the monitor with one display overlapping.
Chapter 6 OSD Operation Overview The On-Screen Display (OSD) is a menu driven interface for settings and switching operations. There are three ways to display the OSD: Press the OSD front panel pushbutton Press the OSD button on the IR remote control Tap [Scroll Lock] twice on the console keyboard The OSD incorporates a four level (administrator / power user / user / guest) password system.
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Power User - 222222 User - 333333 Guest - 000000 These passwords can be changed in the Security page (see page 58), except for the Guest account. When Security is enabled, the Guest account will be disabled automatically to secure the CM1164.
Mouse – Point and click Once to enter menu pages and click Twice to select, change and save options, or enter sub-menu pages. The OSD menu options are shown in the table below. The highlighted texts indicate the CM1164’s default setting. Menu Page Sub-Menu Page(s)
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CM1164 User Manual Menu Page Sub-Menu Page(s) Setting System Hardware Cursor Mode Enable / Disable Channel Wheel Mode Cursor Type OSD Hotkey Scroll Lock / Ctrl Hotkey Selection Mode [Num Lock] + [-] / [Ctrl] + [F12] Video DynaSync Enable / Reload / Default KVM EDID...
Port Selection. Switches KVM, Audio, and USB focus to the computer connected to the selected port. Station Selection. Selects the Station when you have multiple CM1164’s setup in a daisy chain. Select a Station, then select a port from Port Selection for the keyboard and mouse (no video) to be switched to that computer.
CM1164 User Manual Mode Selection Click the Mode icon to configure the Display Modes, Channels, Quadview Resolution, or Startup Display Mode. See Display Modes, page 20 for information on display modes, or Channel ID, page 71 for information on channels.
Chapter 6. OSD Operation Picture in Picture (Dual / Triple / Quad) The Picture in Picture (PiP) Mode lets you show two (Dual), three (Triple) or four (Quad) computers on the display at one time in separate windows (see Display Modes, page 20). PiP Dual Mode PiP Triple Mode PiP Quad Mode...
CM1164 User Manual Configuring Display Modes To configure the PiP (Dual / Triple / Quad) screens, do the following steps: 1. Use the port number that corresponds to a computer and check the channel window (A, B, C, or D) for it to display in.
Chapter 6. OSD Operation Quadview Resolution In Quad Mode, the maximum video resolution is the resolution of the source device connected to Channel A. All the channels are set to this resolution, which may cause poor video quality if the resolution is smaller than that of the source device.
The Startup Display Mode allows you to set the default display mode to use when the CM1164 is powered on. By default only the full screen option is available. For other options to appear – disable Power on Detection (see Power On Detection, page 62).
The video display will not change as the video can not be passed across two CM1164’s. Connect a display to each CM1164 in a daisy chain. Use the DDC screen to select a Station on the daisy chain and the Port number of the computer to connect to, then click Select.
CM1164 User Manual System Setting The Systems Setting section is used to configure the CM1164 and is divided into four main sections: System, Computer, Configuration and Help. System Use the System page to configure settings related KVM control.
Chapter 6. OSD Operation Hardware Cursor Mode The Hardware Cursor Mode allows use of the Channel Editor. The Channel Editor provides a way to change display modes and other settings with the mouse and an on-screen control panel. For details on how to use the Channel Editor, see Channel Editor, page 35.
CM1164 User Manual OSD Hotkey If using the Scroll Lock key to open the OSD menu conflicts with other programs running on the computer, the Ctrl key can be used instead. Check which hotkey you want to use to open the OSD and click Select.
Click Save to apply the settings. Activate Beeper Check Enable to have the CM1164 sound a beep to indicate and confirm when configuration changes made. Click Save to apply the setting.
CM1164 User Manual Port ID Display You can assign a different Port ID to display for a computer, instead of using the default Port ID’s of each physical port. This is useful when daisy chaining two or more CM1164s. Port. Use (-) and (+) to select a Port ID for a port. You can assign any number between 1 and 99.
DCC installations. Click Select to apply the settings. Auto Scan The Auto Scan feature enables the CM1164 to cycle from port to port at certain time intervals. This gives users an automated way of viewing all the computers connected to the ports.
CM1164 User Manual Security You can enable and change passwords for the User, Power User and Administrator accounts for logging in to the OSD. Click Save to apply. For the default account passwords, see page 34. Note: For a complete list of the access rights for each account, see OSD Access Rights, page 83.
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Chapter 6. OSD Operation Login Timeout. Set how long the OSD waits (minutes) after the last input before automatically logging out a user. Use (-) and (+) to assign a number between 1 and 99.
CM1164 and deploy them to the succeeding CM1164 units in the daisy chain. The child units that are daisy chained will have an Enable check box - uncheck this box to remove the CM1164 from the daisy chain. See Daisy Chaining, page 13 for more information.
Chapter 6. OSD Operation Computer Use the Computer page to configure settings related to the hardware components of the CM1164 installation. Keyboard Emulation Check Enable to support keyboard emulation for error-free booting and hotkey functionality. Click Save to apply the setting.
Note: This feature applies to 3-key USB wheel mice only. Power On Detection The CM1164 has Power On Detection, which means that if the computer that has KVM focus is powered off, the CM1164 automatically switches to the next powered-on computer. Check Enable and then Save to apply the function.
Auto-Detect to automatically detect the OS of the computer. Click Save to apply the settings. USB Reset Check Enable to reset the USB ports and have the CM1164 reinitialize the USB devices connected to ports. This helps clear any USB connectivity issues that may arise.
CM1164 User Manual Configuration Use the Configuration page to configure the four front panel Fn keys, restore default values, upgrade the firmware, and backup/restore the OSD settings. Fn Key Use the Fn Key page to store display settings (Edit), and select which stored settings to display (Selection).
Chapter 6. OSD Operation Edit This page lets you save the current display configuration to a function key (Fn1~Fn4). The configuration is of the current KVM, audio and USB focus, as well as the Display Mode. Follow these steps to save a configuration: 1.
CM1164 User Manual Restore Default Values Check Enable to restore the default settings of the OSD menus. The default factory settings are applied immediately. Firmware Upgrade Check Enable to start a firmware upgrade. The front panel LEDs will flash orange to indicate the device is ready to upgrade. Refer to Firmware Upgrade,...
OSD Config Backup Restore This allows you to backup and restore OSD configurations. To use this option you must first connect a computer to the CM1164, as described below. When OSD Config Backup Restore is clicked the process starts running and the screen below appears: To exit this screen power off the CM1164.
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CM1164 User Manual 4. Run the Firmware Management Utility, select OSD Configuration Backup/ Restore and click Next 5. At the next screen click Connect. 6. If the computer is connected correctly a message will appear in the Status Messages: 7. To backup the OSD configuration, in the Password field, key in a password for the file and click Backup.
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Chapter 6. OSD Operation 8. When the confirmation message appears, click Yes. 9. Provide a name for the backup and click Save. 10. A message appears indicating the backup was successful. 11. To restore an OSD configuration, in the Password field, key in a password for the file (optional) and click Browse.
CM1164 User Manual Help The Help page shows additional details related to the CM1164, as follows: Hotkey List - this page shows a list of hotkey commands available: Info - this page shows the current firmware version and copyright information:...
Chapter 6. OSD Operation Channel ID Depending on the Display Mode selected, the screen may be divided into two, three or four windows to show the computers connected to each port. Each window has a Channel ID that remains the same for all Display Modes. The Channel ID is not visible on the display.
CM1164 User Manual PiP Quad Note: There is an option to view Channel A in full so that the other channels do not cover the right side of the screen, but it is shown in a smaller resolution that allow all the channels to fit into the display. See Picture in Picture (Dual / Triple / Quad), page 47 for details on how to use the Picture by Picture feature so that the channels do not overlap.
Before you Begin To prepare for the Firmware Upgrade, do the following: 1. Using a computer connected to the CM1164 unit (via the DVI KVM Port Section, see Rear View, page 7), go to our Internet support site and choose the model name of your device (CM1164) to get a list of available Firmware Upgrade Packages.
CM1164 User Manual Starting the Upgrade 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 Management Utility appears first: 2.
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Chapter 7. Firmware Upgrade 5. 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. 6. As you select a device in the list, its description appears in the Device Description panel.
Click Finish to close the Firmware Upgrade Utility. After a successful completion, the CM1164 exits Firmware Upgrade Mode, and resets itself. After the reset is complete, execute a Restore Default Value from the OSD (see Restore Default Values, page 66).
Appendix Safety Instructions This product is for indoor use only. Read all of these instructions. Save them for future reference. Follow all warnings and instructions marked on the device. Do not place the device on any unstable surface (cart, stand, table, etc.). If the device falls, serious damage will result.
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CM1164 User Manual If an extension cord is used with this device make sure that the total of the ampere ratings of all products used on this cord does not exceed the extension cord ampere rating. Make sure that the total of all products plugged into the wall outlet does not exceed 15 amperes.
Appendix Technical Support International For online technical support – including troubleshooting, documentation, and software updates: http://eservice.aten.com For telephone support, Telephone Support, page iii. North America Email Support support@aten-usa.com Online Troubleshooting http://www.aten-usa.com/support Technical Documentation Support Software Updates Telephone Support 1-888-999-ATEN ext 4988 When you contact us, please have the following information ready beforehand: Product model number, serial number, and date of purchase.
CM1164 User Manual Specifications Function CM1164 Computer Connections Port Selection Front Panel Pushbuttons; Hotkeys; IR Remote Control; On-Screen Display (OSD) Connectors Console 1 x USB Type A Female (Black; rear panel) Ports Video 1 x Single Link DVI-D Female (White) Mouse 1 x USB Type A Female (Black;...
PC or OS does The CM1164 has a built-in USB 2.0 hub, so not support USB does not support PCs or OS that do not 2.0. support USB 2.0.
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Use the [d] hotkey to invoke Video DynaSync has not passed one more time or switch to another PC to through to the reconnect the CM1164. See Video DynaSync, monitor when page 34 or Video DynaSync, page 55. switching ports...
CM1164 User Manual 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 [Ctrl] Ctrl [Ctrl] [1] [Ctrl] [2]...
Appendix Sun Keyboard Emulation The PC compatible (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. PC Keyboard Sun Keyboard [Ctrl] [T] Stop...
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