User manual IOGEAR GCS1804 INSTALLATION

[. . . ] Installation Guide USB 2. 0 KVMP Switch with OSD User Manual GCS1802 / GCS1804 1 Part No. M1027 Table of Contents Package Contents Requirements Cables Operating systems Hardware Hardware set up Installation Diagram Before you begin Default Manual button operation Hotkey operation Port switching Summary of Default Hotkey Switch Auto Scanning Skip mode 4 5 6 7 8 12 14 16 18 19 21 22 24 24 3 OSD operation OSD navigation OSD functions Default Vs Alternate Manual switching OSD default settings Keyboard Emulation Firmware Upgrade Utility Troubleshooting Technical Support Limited Warranty Statement FCC Statement CE Statement Contact 26 29 30 37 38 39 41 48 50 51 52 54 55 Package Contents 1 x GCS1802 [GCS1804] KVMP Switch 2 x Custom 6 ft USB KVM Cable sets with the GCS1802, or 4 x Custom USB KVM Cable sets with the GCS1804 (2x 4ft and 2x 6ft) 1 x USB-to-PS/2 keyboard / mouse converter cable 1 x Firmware Upgrade Cable 1 x Power Adapter 1 x User Manual For parts damaged during shipping, or missing, please contact your dealer. Follow the installation and operation procedures to prevent damage to the unit, and / or any of the devices connected to it. Refer to the 3 year limited warranty at the end of this manual for further information. 4 Requirements Console - VGA, SVGA, Multisync monitor or LCD display - USB or PS/2 Mouse - USB or PS/2 Keyboard Note: Due to the keyboard emulation used by the KVM for switching, programmable keys on some keyboards may not function Computers - A VGA, SVGA, DVI or Multisync card - A free USB Type A port or PS/2 mouse and keyboard connections Note: PS/2 cables must be purchased separately. [. . . ] F2: USB To view the screen of the selected USB port, press [F2] or move the cursor to F2:USB and click. 30 F3: AUDIO To view the screen of the selected Audio port, press [F3] or move the cursor to F3:Audio and click. This function allows you to monitor the available computers automatically at a preset interval ( 5 seconds being the default interval). The amount of time (dwell) that each Port displays is set with the Scan Duration setting under the F6 SET function. Auto Scanning will by-pass a CPU port if the computer is off line, or if the port is unoccupied. While Auto Scan is in effect, the mouse and keyboard will not function normally. To exit Auto Scan, press the [Spacebar] or [Esc]. 31 F7: PN This function allows you to switch KVM, USB and Audio focus to one port. When you press [F7], or click on the F7: PN field, you select the KVM, USB and Audio columns simultaneously, use the Up or Down Arrow key to select the desired Port Number. The Pointing Finger icon will appear on the port selected, the OSD will disappear and the screen of the selected port will be displayed. When you press [F6] or click on the F6 field, a screen similar to the one below appears: 32 To change a setting: 1. Double click, or move the Highlight Bar to your selection, and press [Enter]. To make a selection, either double click; or move the Highlight Bar to it, and press [Enter]. An icon appears before the selected choice to indicate which one it is. The settings are explained in the following table: 33 HOTKEY OSD HOTKEY BUTTON SETTINGS PORT DISPLAY DURATION SCAN DURATION SCREEN BLANKER HOTKEY COMMAND MODE Selects which key sequence initiates Hotkey operations : [Scroll Lock] [Scroll Lock] (Default) or [Ctrl] [Ctrl] (Alternate). Selects which key sequence initiates the OSD [Num Lock] + [-] (Default) or [Ctrl] + [F12] (Alternate). Sets the Front Panel Pushbutton Switching Operation: For details, see the comparison chart at the end of this table. Sets the time a Port number is displayed on the monitor after a port change. is default) Sets focus dwell per port as it cycles through in Auto Scan. is default) Blanks the screen after a selected period of time and may be set for password protection. Enables / Disables the Hotkey Command function to avoid conflicts with programs running on the computer. 34 RESTORE DEFAULT VALUES CLEAR THE NAME LIST ACTIVATE BEEPER FIRMWARE UPGRADE PORT OS Used to undo all the changes and return to the factory default settings Note: assigned NAMES and passwords are not erased. Used to undo all the changes and return to the factory default settings, including assigned NAMES and passwords. Initiates the firmware upgrade utility Sets the OS for individual CPU ports to PC, SUN, or MAC it allows users to emulate special SUN, or MAC keys with a PC keyboard. You can also use the Spacebar or double click with mouse to change the OS for individual ports. [. . . ] Windows will now recognize the device. 49 Technical Support If you need technical support, please check out our IOGEAR Tech Info Library (T. I. L. ) at www. iogear. com/ support for the latest tips, tricks, and troubleshooting. was designed to provide you with the latest technical information about our products. Most of the answers to your questions can be found here, so please try it out before contacting technical support. Technical support is available 24 X 7 and can be reached at 866-9-IOGEAR [ 866-946-4327] 50 Limited Warranty Statement WE'RE HERE TO HELP YOU! [. . . ]