User manual IOGEAR MINIVIEW GCS1734

[. . . ] MiniViewTM Extreme Multimedia KVMP Switch User Manual (GCS1732 / GCS1734) ® Thank you for purchasing one of the most feature rich KVM and peripheral sharing switch on the market. IOGEAR's MiniViewTM Extreme Multimedia KVMP Switch brings extra value to conventional KVM switches by offering USB peripheral sharing capabilities, audio and microphone support, and multi-platform support for Mac, Sun, USB and PS/2. You can save money and space by eliminating the need for multiple monitors, keyboards, mice, and peripheral devices such as printers, scanners, zip drives, and more. Up to 127 different USB devices can be daisy chained from this KVMP switch. [. . . ] Shut down all the computers that are attached to the switch. Note: You must unplug the power cords of any computers that have the Keyboard Power On function that are connected to the shut down switches. Otherwise, the switches will still receive power from the computers. 2. Unplug the switch's power adapter cable. Wait 10 seconds, then plug the switch's power adapter cable back in. After the switch is up, power on the computers. 13 Operation Hotkey Operation The GCS1732/GCS1734 provides an extensive, easy-to-use, hotkey function that makes it convenient to control and configure your KVM installation from the keyboard. The table below assumes the use of a PC-compatible keyboard with the Scroll Lock key. If you are using a MAC keyboard (or a keyboard that does not have Scroll Lock key), you can configure the KVM to use the Ctrl key instead, as described on Page 21 of the manual Scroll Lock 14 Operation Port Switching All port switches begin with tapping the Scroll Lock key twice: [Scroll Lock], [Scroll Lock] + any of the actions on the table below Cycling Through the Ports 15 Operation Going Directly to a Port Note: The n stands for the computer's Port ID number (1, 2, 3, or 4). Replace the n with the appropriate Port ID when entering hotkey combinations. 16 Operation Auto Scanning: The GCS1732 / GCS1734's Auto Scan feature automatically cycles the KVM focus through the computer ports at regular intervals. This allows you to monitor the computer activity without having to take the trouble of switching from port to port manually. See the table below for details. Note: The n stands for the number of seconds that the GCS1732 / GCS1734 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. 17 Operation Hotkey Setting Mode (HSM) OSD Operation For all Hotkey operations, you must use the number keypad on the right side of your keyboard. To revert back to the original HSM invocation keys, invoke HSM, then press and release the H key again. 20 Operation Alternate Port Switching Keys The hotkey activation keys can be changed from tapping Scroll Lock key twice, to tapping Ctrl key twice. If you have a MAC keyboard (or a keyboard that does not have Scroll Lock key), change the port switching keys by doing the following: 1. Press and release T The hotkey function will now be activated when you tap Ctrl key twice. Please note that any reference to Scroll Lock hotkey, will now function with Ctrl hotkey. NOTE: This procedure is a toggle between the two methods. To revert back to the original port switching keys, repeat the above procedure. 21 Operation Keyboard Operating Platform The GCS1732 / GCS1734's default port configuration is for a PC Compatible keyboard operating platform. If your requirements call for different port settings (you have a Mac or Sun attached to a port, e. g. ), you can change a port's keyboard operating platform configuration as follows: 1. Bring the KVM focus to the port you want to set. Press and release the appropriate Function key (see table). * The first time that the Sun system runs from a port, you must configure its port for the Sun keyboard operating platform before you turn the system on, or else the Sun system will not start. 22 Operation List Hotkey Settings: To see a listing of the current hotkey settings, do the following: 1. Press and release the F4 function key USB Reset If the USB loses focus and needs to be reset, do the following: 1. Press and release the F5 function key. Hotkey Beeper Control The Beeper can be hotkey toggled On and Off. [. . . ] · When the Mainboard firmware upgrade fails. · When the I/O firmware upgrade fails. To perform a firmware upgrade recovery, do the following: 1. Slide the Firmware Upgrade Recovery Switch (see p. [. . . ]