User manual LINKSYS KVM100SK

[. . . ] IN NO EVENT SHALL LINKSYS LIABILITY EXCEED THE PRICE PAID FOR THE PRODUCT FROM DIRECT, INDIRECT, SPECIAL, INCIDENTAL, OR CONSEQUENTIAL DAMAGES RESULTING FROM THE USE OF THE PRODUCT, ITS ACCOMPANYING SOFTWARE, OR ITS DOCUMENTATION. Linksys makes no warranty or representation, expressed, implied, or statutory, with respect to its products or the contents or use of this documentation and all accompanying software, and specifically disclaims its quality, performance, merchantability, or fitness for any particular purpose. Linksys reserves the right to revise or update its products, software, or documentation without obligation to notify any individual or entity. Please direct all inquiries to: Linksys P. O. [. . . ] Either a 6-pin mini-DIN (PS/2 style), or DB-9 (standard serial) mouse port. Either a 6-pin mini-DIN (PS/2 Style) keyboard port with +5V DC on pin 4 and ground on pin 3, or a 5-pin DIN (AT Style) keyboard port with +5V DC on pin 5 and ground on pin 4. * * See step 5 on page 8 in the next section. 6 Hardware Cables For your convenience, you can use any standard extender cables to connect your PCs to the switch. However, we recommend that you use the provided custom-built cables that were provided with the switch. Not only will this simplify the installation procedure and help keep your work area free of excess cable clutter, but it will also help to protect the integrity of your data. It is not recommended that you use cables longer than 6 feet, (1. 8 meters). Please note that the keyboard and mouse connectors at the ends of the custom-built cables are PS/2-style. If your PC uses a standard AT style keyboard socket, we have provided a PS/2-to-AT keyboard adapter so that you can plug the cable into the PC' s keyboard port. If your PC uses standard serial connectors for the mouse ports, we have included a PS/2-to-Serial adapter so that you can plug the custom cable into the PC' s mouse port. These adapters must be used on the PC side of the connection. DO NOT connect the adapters to the KVM Switch. If you are using the standard extender cables, you cannot use a Serial-to-PS/2 converter at the end of the cable to connect your mouse port to the switch. Wiring and pin assignments on the two different interfaces make this translation impossible. If you need more cables, they can be purchased at any authorized Linksys dealer. 7 Hardware Installing the Hardware Before you begin, make sure that the KVM Switch and both PCs you will be connecting are turned OFF. Find the set of connectors marked Console on the right face of the KVM Switch. Plug in your mouse, keyboard, and monitor here. Connect the ends of the custom extender cable (included with the KVM Switch Kit) to the keyboard, monitor, and mouse ports of your first PC. If you need to use the adapters in order to connect the cable, use them on the PC end of the cable, not the switch end. See page 7 for more information about using the adapters. Connect the other ends of the cable to the set of connectors marked PC 1 on the KVM switch. Now connect your second PC (PC 2) using the other extender cable. This step is optional: If you are using a DC power adapter, plug it into the KVM switch now. A power adapter is not required, and the KVM switch is not provided with one. [. . . ] Solution: The cable quality is not good enough. Be sure to use the cables included in this kit. Some monitors may require specially shielded high-definition coaxial VGA cables in order to work properly. Try using the cable that came with the monitor. 13 Appendix LEDs The KVM switch has two LEDs. [. . . ]