User manual IOGEAR MINIVIEW GCS12

TM ©1999 ATEN Technology, Inc. All Rights Reserved. Microsoft and Windows 98 are registered trademarks of Microsoft Corporation. IBM is a registered trademark of International Business Machines, Inc. Macintosh, G3/G4 and iMac are registered trademarks of Apple Computer, Inc. ATEN is a registered trademark of ATEN Technology, Inc. IOGEAR is a registered trademark of ATEN Technology, Inc. ATEN Technology makes no warranty of any kind with regards to the information presented in this document. All information furnished here is for informational purposes only and is subject to change without notice. ATEN Technology assumes no responsibility for any inaccuracies or errors that may appear in this document. TM Packing List The complete IOGEAR MiniView package consists of: TM · · · · One MiniView KVM switch Two or four sets of custom cables, depending on the model. G-CS12 comes with two cables while G-CS14 comes with four. One User Manual One Quick-Start Setup Guide TM Note: If your computers use AT keyboard connectors, please contact us for a free set of PS/2-AT adapters. Please check to make sure that all components are included and nothing is damaged. If you discover a problem, please contact your dealer. Before connecting your MiniView , read the manual thoroughly and follow the installation and operation procedures carefully in order to prevent any damage to the unit and/or any devices it connects to. TM Packing List TM Contents Introduction ................................. Features ....................................... Hardware Requirements ............... Installation ................................... Operation ...................................... Manual Port Selection HotKey Port Selection .......................... Auto Scan Mode .................................. Next/Last Mode ................................... 01 02 03 04 06 07 08 09 10 11 Appendix A .................................... Specifications Appendix B .................................... Troubleshooting Appendix C ..................................... Contacting IOGEAR 12 Appendix D ..................................... Radio Interference / Warranty 13 Contents TM Introduction Thank you for purchasing one of the smallest and most feature-rich KVM switches on the market. IOGEAR's KVM switches are first-rate connectivity accessories designed to help reduce the frustration of managing multiple computer systems. With the MiniView series by IOGEAR, you can access multiple computers from a single console (keyboard, mouse and monitor). The MiniView provides two convenient methods to access connected computers. Change ports easily via the push button selection switch located on the unit's side panel, or by entering Hot Key combinations from the keyboard. Setup is fast and easy; plugging cables into their appropriate ports is all that is entailed. There is no software to configure, no installation routines and no incompatibility problems. Since the MiniView intercepts keyboard input directly, it works on any PS/2 compatible hardware platform and with all operating systems. There is no better way to save time and money than with a MiniView . By allowing a single console to manage the attached computers, the MiniView eliminates the expense of purchasing a separate keyboard, monitor and mouse for each PC. Additionally, these switches save all the extra space multiple consoles would take up, and eliminate the inconvenience and wasted effort involved in constantly having to move from one PC to the other. TM TM TM TM TM We hope you enjoy using your MiniView KVM switch, yet another first-rate connectivity solution from IOGEAR. TM Introduction 1 TM Features Supports Microsoft IntelliMouse, Logitech MouseMan+, FirstMouse+, IBM Scroll Point Mouse and many others Keyboard and mouse emulation for error free PC booting Hot pluggable ­ add or remove connected PCs without powering off the MiniView T M Full Plug-n-Play monitor support Caps Lock, Num Lock and Scroll Lock status is saved and restored when switching ports Supports video resolutions up to 1920 x 1440 Easy installation - no software required Built-in Auto Scan Mode Uses standard connectors to connect PC's Easy to operate - PC selection via push button or Hot Keys Compatible with all operating platforms LED display for easy status monitoring Saves time, space, power and equipment costs Power-free design ­ the MiniView draws power from the attached computers TM Features 2 TM Hardware Requirements Console One VGA, SVGA, or Multisync monitor capable of the highest resolution that you will be using on any PC in the installation One PS/2 mouse One PS/2 keyboard or One AT keyboard w/ a PS/2 keyboard adapter PC The following equipment must be installed on each PC that is to be connected to the system: One VGA, SVGA or Multisync video card One PS/2 mouse port One PS/2 or AT keyboard port * See the note under Cables in the next section. Cables Although it's possible to use standard extender cables to connect the PCs to the MiniViewTM, for optimum signal integrity and to simplify the layout we strongly recommend that you use the high quality custom cables that are provided as part of the package. The MiniViewTM supports PS/2 mice only. Please note that PS/2-serial converters will not afford proper functionality with your MiniViewTM KVM switch. Require... Hardware Require... Note: The keyboard and mouse cables have PS/2 connectors at each end. If your PC uses a standard AT style keyboard socket, you will need an AT-PS/2 keyboard adapter in order to plug the cable into the PC's keyboard port. Be aware, however, that because of the wiring and pin assignments, attempting to use standard extender cables with adapters at both ends will not work. You cannot use an AT-PS/2 adapter at the end that plugs into the MiniViewTM. 3 TM Installation Before you begin, make sure that the computers you're going to connect to the MiniViewTM are turned off. 1 2 Plug the monitor, keyboard, and mouse into the console port connectors of the MiniViewTM unit. Use the extender cables (as described in the Hardware Requirements and Unpacking sections) to connect the monitor, keyboard and mouse ports of the PCs to the MiniViewTM CPU ports, as shown in the diagram to the right. If your PC uses an AT style connector for the keyboard port, connect a PS/2-AT adapter to the end of the cable that will connect to the PC. If you don't have a PS/2-AT adapter available, please contact us and we'll be happy to provide one at no extra charge. Turn on the power to the connected PCs. 3 Installation 4 TM Installation... Installation... Installation 5 TM Operation Controlling the PCs in your MiniViewTM configuration from a single console couldn't be easier. Two port selection methods provide instant access to any attached PC: Manual Port Selection Hot Key Port Selection Note: When powering-on, the MiniViewTM switches to port 1 by default. If the PC attached to port 1 is inactive, the monitor will be blank so it may appear as if the unit is not functioning. This is not the case. Simply use one of the port selection methods described below to switch to the active PC on a different port. Manual Port Selection With manual port selection, you simply press the Port Selection button on the side panel of the MiniViewTM to switch between computers. The selected LED on the top panel will light up to indicate which port is active. Operation 6 TM Operation... Operation... Hot Key Port Selection Hot Key navigation allows you to select the active PC directly from the keyboard, instead of having to manually select it by pressing the Port Selection button. The MiniView provides several Hot Key navigation features: TM Active port selection Auto Scan Mode Last/Next Mode Note: For Hot Key operations that begin by pressing and releasing the Ctrl + Alt + Shift combination, please remember that the keys must all be on the same side of the keyboard (i.e. Left Ctrl + Left Alt + Left Shift or Right Ctrl + Right Alt + Right Shift). Selecting the Active Port: Each CPU port is assigned a numeric ID (CPU1, CPU2, etc.). You access the PCattached to a port by specifying the Port ID as part of the Hot Key combination as follows: 2-Port MiniViewTM Press and release the Left Ctrl or Right Ctrl key twice. Note: The combination must be on the same side of the keyboard (Left Ctrl + Left Ctrl or Right Ctrl + Right Ctrl) 4-Port MiniViewTM 1. Press and release Ctrl + Alt + Shift 2. Key in the appropriate Port ID (1, 2, etc.) 3. Press [Enter] Operation 7 TM Operation... Auto Scan Mode: The Auto Scan feature automatically switches between the connected PCs at regular intervals so that you can monitor their activity without having to take the trouble of switching yourself. To invoke Auto Scan Mode, key in the following Hot Key combination: 2-Port MiniViewTM: Press and release the Left Shift key, then press and release the Right Shift key (Left Shift + Right Shift). Once scanning begins, it continues until you press the [Spacebar] to exit Auto Scan Mode. The port that was active at the time scanning stopped remains active. 4-Port MiniViewTM: 1 Press and release Ctrl + Alt + Shift 2 Press and release 0 (zero) 3 Press [Enter] Once scanning begins, it continues until you press the [Spacebar] to exit Auto Scan Mode. The port that was currently active at the time scanning stopped remains active. Note: While Auto Scan Mode is in effect, none of the other keyboard keys will function. You must exit Auto Scan Mode by pressing the [Spacebar] in order to use the console for anything else. Operation 8 TM Operation... Operation... Next/Last Mode: The Last/Next feature is provided to enable you to quickly switch back and forth between computers in order to monitor them manually, instead of using Auto Scan Mode. This method lets you monitor a particular computer for as long or as little as you like - as opposed to Auto Scan Mode, which switches after a fixed interval. To invoke Last/Next Mode, key in the following Hot Key combination: 1. Press and release Ctrl + Alt + Shift 2. Press and release 9 3. Press [Enter] Once Last/Next Mode is active, pressing the Left Shift key (LShift) switches to the previous computer (from the currently active one) while pressing RShift switches to the next computer in the configuration. Operation 9 TM Appendix A Specifications: Port Selection Emulation Mouse: LEDs Keyboard: Console Connectors Mouse: Monitor: Keyboard: PC Connectors Mouse: Monitor: Video Resolution AutoScan Interval L E D A c tiv ity Power Consumption O ff Housing O n ( s t Temperature Operating e a d y ) Storage Temperature PS/2 Port-Selected 6-pin mini-DIN (F) 6-pin mini-DIN (F) HDB-15 VGA (F) 6-pin mini-DIN (F) 6-pin mini-DIN (F) HDB-15 VGA (F) Hot Keys /Port Selection Button Keyboard: PS/2 & AT Max: 1920 x 1440, DDC2B 3 seconds M e a n in g DC 5V 20mA Port is not selected Plastic Port is not connected to an 5°C ~ 40°C a c t i v e P C P -20°C ~ 60°C o r t i s c o n n e c t e d t o a n active PC and is being o f f , e q 0 ~ l l y ) RH, Noncondensing u a 80% accessed in Auto Scan M ode G-CS12: 4.9 ounces Weight Port is connected to an F l a s h i n g ( l o n g o n ; s h o rG-CS14: 8.1aounces e P C a n d i s b e i n g t off) ctiv accesed in Next/Last M ode G-CS12: 4.0" x 3.4" x 1.1" Dimensions (L x W x H) G-CS14: 6.7" x 3.4" x 1.1" Flashi Humidity n g ( o n & Appendix A LED Display LED Activity Off On (steady) Flashing (on & off, equally) Flashing (long on; short off) Meaning Port is not selected Port is selected Port is connected to an active PC and is being accessed in Auto Scan Mode Port is connected to an active PC and is being accesed in Next/Last Mode 10 TM Appendix B Troubleshooting: Note: If you are experiencing any erratic behavior from your MiniViewTM, first make sure there are no problems with the cables and that they are all properly connecetd. Problem Possible Cause The keyboard needs to be reset. Action Disconnect the keyboard from the MiniViewTM, wait a few seconds and plug it back in. Shut down the computers and disconnect the keyboard from the MiniViewTM. Power off the MiniViewTM, wait a few seconds, reconnect the keyboard and power The keyboard is not responding. The MiniViewTM needs to be reset. MiniView TM is in Auto Press the [spacebar] key to exit Auto Scan or Next/Last Mode. Scan or Next/Last Mode The mouse needs to be reset. The MiniViewTM needs to be reset. Disconnect the mouse from the MiniViewTM then reconnect it. Shut down the computers and the MiniViewTM. Wait a few seconds then power everything on. The MiniViewTM does not support some combo mice (with extra buttons and wheels), which can be used as either a PS/2 or serial mouse. If the mouse is in serial mode, switch the mouse to PS/2 mode if you wish to use the extra buttons or wheel. If the problem persists, try using a different mouse or a different mouse driver. The MiniViewTM G-CS12 and G-CS14 were designed to operate only with PS/2 mice and PS/2 computers. PS/2-to-serial adapters will not afford proper functionality when used with the MiniViewTM. Please make sure all computers and mice connected in your configuration are using 6-pin mini-Din (PS/2) connectors. We strongly recommend that you use highquality KVM cables, such as the ones included in your IOGEAR MiniViewTM package. Using inadequate cables can result in video distortion. The mouse is not responding. The mouse is in an unsupported mode. A serial mouse or serial mouse port is included in the system configuration Video is distorted or non-existant. Cable quality is not adequate. Appendix B 11 TM Appendix C Contacting IOGEAR In the event that your MiniViewTM fails to function properly, or you wish to contact us for any other reason, here are a few ways to contact us. IOGEAR 16560 Aston Street Irvine, CA 92606 Phone: (949) 250-1260 Toll Free: (888) 999-2836 Fax: (949) 250-1262 www.iogear.com info@iogear.com Appendix C TM 12 TM Appendix D Radio & TV Interference Statement This equipment has been tested and found to comply within the limits for a Class B digital device, pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC Rules. These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference in a residential installation. This equipment generates, uses and can radiate radio frequency energy and if not installed and used in accordance with the instructions, may cause harmful interference to radio communications. There is no guarantee, however, that interference will not occur in a particular installation. Limited Warranty IN NO EVENT SHALL THE DIRECT VENDOR'S LIABILITY FOR DIRECT, INDIRECT, SPECIAL, INCIDENTAL OR CONSEQUENTIAL DAMAGES RESULTING FROM THE USE OF THE PRODUCT, DISK OR IT'S DOCUMENTATION EXCEED THE PRICE PAID FOR THE PRODUCT. The direct vendor makes no warranty or representation, expressed, implied, or statutory with respect to the contents or use of this documentation, and especially disclaims it's quality, performance, merchantability, or fitness for any particular purpose. The direct vendor also reserves the right to revise or update the device or documentation without obligation to notify any individual or entity of such revisions, or updates. For further inquiries please contact your direct vendor. Appendix D 13 TM IOGEAR 16560 Aston Street Irvine, CA 92606 Phone: (949) 250-1260 Toll Free: (888) 999-2836 Fax: (949) 250-1262 www.iogear.com info@iogear.com