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CS-114A
Read this guide thoroughly and follow the installation and operation proce-
dures carefully in order to prevent any damage to the units and/or any de-
vices that connect to them.
This package contains:
M 1 Master View CS-114A KVM Switch
M 1 Power Adapter
M 1 User Manual
If anything is damaged or missing, contact your dealer.
© Copyright 2000 ATEN International Co., Ltd.
Manual Part No. PAPE - 1151-200
Printed in Taiwan 06/2000
All brand names and trademarks are the registered property of their respective owners.
2001 - 01 -03

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  • Page 1: User Manual

    This package contains: M 1 Master View CS-114A KVM Switch M 1 Power Adapter M 1 User Manual If anything is damaged or missing, contact your dealer.
  • Page 2 Since the CS-114A intercepts keyboard input directly, it works on any hardware platform and with all operating systems. There is no better way to save time and money than with a Master View CS-114A installation. Since a single console manages all of the attached computers, the Master View CS-114A eliminates the expense of purchasing a separate keyboard, monitor, and mouse for each system.
  • Page 3: Hardware Requirements

    * See the note under Cables in the next section. Cables Although it is possible to use standard cables to connect the PCs to the CS-114A, for optimum signal integrity and to simplify the layout, we strongly recommend that you use the following high quality CS Custom Cable sets:...
  • Page 4: Front View

    Introduction Front View 1. On Line and Selected LEDs: M When an On Line LED is lit, it indicates that the computer at- tached to the corresponding port is up and running. M When a Selected LED is lit, it indicates that the port it corre- sponds to is the currently selected port.
  • Page 5: Rear View

    Rear View 1. Power Jack The CS-114A is designed to be non-powered (external power is not required - its operation power comes from the computers). In general, the only time that external power is required is when you daisy chain it, or if operation becomes erratic because the unit isn’t obtaining enough power from the computer connections.
  • Page 6: Before You Begin

    2. Plug the monitor, keyboard, and mouse into the Console port connectors (located to the left of the CPU ports) of the Master View CS-114A unit. Each port is labeled with an appropriate icon to indicate itself.
  • Page 7: Two Stage Installation

    Two Stage Installation To control even more computers, up to four additional Master View CS-114A units can be cascaded from the CPU ports of the First Stage unit. The cascaded Master Views that connect back to the First Stage unit are considered Second Stage units.
  • Page 8: Three Stage Installation

    With a three stage setup, however, as many as 64 computers can be controlled in a complete installation. Note: Master View units cannot be cascaded beyond the third level. - 7 - 2001 - 01 -03...
  • Page 9: Operation

    Port Selection Manual Port Selection Manual port selection is accomplished either with the Port Selection switches on the front panel of the Master View CS-114A unit, or with an optional foot switch. M Port Selection Switches: Press the Port Selection switch of the unit that corresponds to the computer that you want to access.
  • Page 10: Hotkey Port Selection

    Hotkey Port Selection Hotkey Port Selection allows you to select the active computer directly from the keyboard. The Master View CS-114A provides the following Hotkey Port Selection features: M Selecting the Active Port M Auto Scan Mode M Last/Next Mode Hotkey Port Selection is activated with one of two combinations: M The default combination is [Alt+Ctrl+Shift].
  • Page 11 Auto Scan Mode: Auto Scan automatically switches among all the active CPU Ports of all the Master View units in the installation at regular intervals, so that you can monitor their activity automatically. The amount of time it dwells on each port is determined with segments 1 and 2 of the First Stage unit’s...
  • Page 12 Last/Next Mode: Last/Next mode enables you to easily switch from the currently active computer to the previous or next available computer in the installation. There are two methods of invoking Last/Next Mode: Basic Mode, and Quick Mode.The choice of mode is made with DIP Switch 4. Set the switch to Off for Basic Mode;...
  • Page 13: Hotkey Summary Table

    On (Steady) Port is connected to an active PC. Flashing (On short; Off long) Port is connected to a lower stage Master View CS- 114A. Flashing (On and Off equal) Port is connected to an active PC and is being accessed in Auto Scan mode.
  • Page 14: Dip Switch Settings

    DIP Switch Settings Note: The default position for all settings is ON. Scan Time - Switch 1 & 2: Seconds Switch1 Switch2 Hotkey Select - Switch 3 / Last/Next Mode Select - Switch 4: See the Hotkey Summary Table on page 12. Specifications Function Specification...
  • Page 15: Troubleshooting

    Extender Cable with you cannot use a Serial-to-PS/2 adapter at the Mouse Port Adapters at end that plugs into the CS-114A. Use a PS/2 Both Ends extender cable with a mouse adapter on the end that plugs into the computer.
  • Page 16: Radio & Tv Interference Statement

    Video Problems Resolution and/or This unit supports VGA, SVGA, Multisync, Bandwidth set too high. and XGA (interlaced), with resolutions of up to 1920x1440. The maximum bandwidth is 180 MHz. Cable quality not good We strongly recommend that you use high enough.

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