IOGear GCS632U Network Card User Manual
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1. TN NAiniview Mi 2 Port KVM Switch with Built in Installation Manual GCS632U 2003 IOGEAR All Rights Reserved PKG M0089 IOGEAR the IOGEAR logo MiniView VSE are trademarks or registered trademarks of IOGEAR Inc Microsoft and Windows 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 IOGEAR 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 IOGEAR Inc assumes no responsibility for any inaccuracies or errors that may appear in this document Thank you for purchasing one of the most feature rich keyboard video and mouse switches on the market IOGEAR s MiniView Micro USB PLUS switches are first rate connectivity accessories designed to help reduce the frustration of managing multiple computer systems With the MiniView Micro USB PLUS by IOGEAR you can access two USB computers from a single USB console USB keyboard USB mouse and monitor MiniView Micro USB PLUS allows you to change ports easily by entering Hot Key combina tions from the keyboard or push buttons at the front of the switch Setup is fast and easy plugging cables into their appropriate ports is all that is entailed We hope you enjoy2. SPECIAL INCIDENTAL OR CONSEQUENTIAL DAMAGES RESULTING FROM THE USE OF THE PRODUCT DISK OR ITS DOCUMEN TATION 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 its 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 inquires please contact your direct vendor 1 Q 23 Hubble Irvine 92618
3. US English French f After completing a setting you automati cally exit Hotkey Mode Windows Keyboard SUN keyboard Using a PC keyboard to emulate a Sun Props Ctrl 4 Undo After you set up the appropriate Key Front board Platform refer to Page16 you will Copy be able to use a PC 101 104 key key es board to emulate the functions of the Sun Herir 257 keyboard when the Control key Ctrl is Cut used in conjunction with other keys The emm oat corresponding functions are shown in the 2 3 table below lt Ctrl H Note When using Ctrl combinations press lease the Ctrl key then press and release the activa tion key Using a PC keyboard to emulate a Mac Keyboard Shift After you set up the appropriate Key board Platform refer to Page16 you will be able to use a PC 101 104 key key board to emulate the functions of the 3 Mac keyboard The corresponding func 4 e tions are shown in the table below 89 Note When using key combinations press and re Desktop Menu lease the first key Ctrl or Alt then press and re Enter lease the activation key tm O Ctrl Win Other Useful Hotkeys There are two other hotkeys designed for troubleshooting purpose 1 USB Console rec
4. case the default set conflicts with programs running on the computers To switch to the alternate Hotkey Invo cation set do the following 1 Invoke Hotkey Mode see p 10 2 Press and release the H key The Hotkey Invocation keys become the Ctrl F12 instead of Num Lock and minus Note This procedure is a toggle between the two methods To revert back to the original Hotkey In vocation keys Invoke Hotkey Mode then press and release the H key again Alternate Basic Hotkeys to switch ports The Basic Hotkeys to switch ports can Alternate Basic Hotkeys to switch ports The Basic Hotkeys to switch ports can be changed from tapping the Scroll Lock key twice to tapping the Ctrl key twice Ctrl Ctrl To make the change do the following 1 Invoke Hotkey Mode see p 10 3 Press Enter The GCS632U s default settings are the following Note This procedure is a toggle between the two Hotkey Invocation methods To revert back to the original Scroll Lock Scroll Lock method invoke the Hotkey Mode then Skip Mode Activation Scroll Lock press and release the T key again Scroll Lock 2 Press and release the T key Keyboard Platform Restore Defaults Keyboard Language English To restore the GCS632U s settings to their default values 1 Invoke Hotkey Mode see p 10 2 Press and release the R key Multi Platform Mac Sun Win and Multi La
5. support for Plug n Play monitors and most wheel mice Our patented VSE Video Signal Enhancement technology provides rich 32 bit color at resolutions up to 2048 x 1536 Another big plus of this switch is the capability to provide audio support it allows you to share your multimedia speakers among the two connected computers This switch also offers multi platform support it is compatible with Macs and Sun Solaris workstations made a huge breakthrough in supporting Mac and Sun by allowing Mac and Sun special keys to be functional either with the Mac or Sun keyboard as the console keyboard or with a standard PC key board When use a PC keyboard a special set of hot keys are designated to emulate the Mac and Sun special keys With KVM cables 6 long molded into the unit all you need to do is to plug it into your computers and you ve got a complete KVM solution from IOGEAR Use one USB keyboard monitor and USB mouse to control two USB computers 6 long molded in cables to simplify setup Share your multimedia speakers among the two connected computers Full support for Mac and Sun systems Supports special keys on and Sun keyboards Port selection through convenient Hot Keys USB sniffing technology allows complete USB mouse and keyboard emulation for error free boot up Plug n Play monitor support Support video resolutions up to 2048 1536 No softwar
6. using your MiniView Micro USB PLUS yet another first rate connectivity solution from IOGEAR Table of Contents Package 5 02 Overview 03 lt 05 06 Introduction 2 a 2 07 installations 745 42 55 543 ea ce 4 08 acne ae aoe Gee A 10 Basic Hotkeys to Switch 10 Advanced Hotkey Operations 10 Appendix HotKey a 8 22 23 Support ele ma Oe ok Bw a Sw 24 Radio amp TV Interference 25 Limited 26 Package Contents This package contains 1 MiniView Micro USB PLUS 2 Port KVM Switch cables built in 1 User Manual 1 Quick Start Guide 1 Warranty Registration Card If any items are damaged or missing please contact your dealer Introducing the two port MiniView Micro USB PLUS KVM switch from IOGEAR A simple solution for those with more PCs than hands Use one USB keyboard one monitor and one USB mouse to control two USB computers This self powered KVM switch features the unique USB sniffing technology for USB mouse amp keyboard emulation to ensure smooth operation as well as
7. e required Built in AutoScan mode LEDs allow for easy status monitoring Year Limited Warranty Console A VGA SVGA or Multisync monitor capable of the highest resolution that you will be using on any computer in the installation A USB Keyboard A USB Mouse Computers The following equipment must be installed on each computer that is to be con nected to the system A VGA SVGA or Multisyne card A USB type A port Introduction 1 Port LEDs Refer to Appendix for LED indications 2 KVM Cables 3 Console Ports 4 Speaker Jack Installation Step 1 Before you begin make sure that the 2 Plug your speakers into the speaker power to all the devices you will be con jack on the GCS632U necting up have been turned off NOTE To prevent damage to your installation due to ground potential difference make sure that all de vices on the installation are properly grounded 1 Plug your keyboard monitor mouse into their respective ports on the GCS632U The keyboard and mouse ports are labeled with an icon located at the bottom of the switch to indicate which is which Installation Step 2 3 Plug the USB video and speaker connectors of the attached KVM cables into their respective ports on the computers you are installing Note The computer attached to the cable with one dot at its base is the Port 1 computer the com puter attached to the cable w
8. ith two dots at its base is the Port 2 computer see p 10 for hotkey port selection Repeat the above step for your sec ond computer Turn on the power to the computers and refer to Operations Instructions Note The GCS632U s Power On default is to link to the first computer you turn on MiniView Micro USB PLUS allows you to access the computers through Hot Key combinations from the keyboard Basic Hotkeys to switch ports The most basic hotkey operation for this unit is to switch ports between the two connected computers Press Scroll Lock Scroll Lock will allow you to toggle between the two computers For some people such as Mac users pressing Scroll Lock is either not feasible or not convenient There are other ways to switch ports such as using Ctrl Ctrl The following section will discuss how to use these choices Advanced Hotkey Operations Invoking Hotkey Mode To invoke Hotkey Mode do the following 1 Press and hold down the Num Lock key 2 Press and release the minus key 3 Release the Num Lock key When Hotkey Mode is active the Caps Lock and Scroll Lock LEDs flash in suc cession to indicate that Hotkey Mode is in effect They stop flashing and re vert to normal status when you exit Hotkey Mode When Hotkey Mode is active ordinary keyboard and mouse functions are sus pended only Hotkey compliant key strokes can be input At the conclusio
9. mp Mouse HOGS male 1 Stereo earphone plug 5 Seconds Default i 0 50 C wes Technical Support If you need technical support please check out our IOGEAR Tech Info Library T LL at www iogear com support for the latest tips tricks and troubleshoot ing The IOGEAR T I L 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 Monday through Friday from 8 00 am to 5 00 pm PST and can be reached at 949 453 8782 or by email support iogear com Radio amp TV Interference Statement WARNING This equipment generates uses and can radiate radio frequency energy and if not installed and used in accordance with the instruction manual may cause interference to radio communications This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B computing device pursuant to Subpart J of Part 15 of FCC Rules which are designed to provide reasonable protection against such interference when operated in a commercial environment Operation of this equipment in a residential area is likely to cause interference in which case the user at his own expense will be required to take whatever measures may be required to correct the interference Limited Warranty EVENT SHALL THE DIRECT VENDOR S LIABILITY FOR DIRECT INDIRECT
10. n of some hotkey operations you auto matically exit hotkey mode With some operations you must exit manually To exit Hotkey Mode manually press the Esc key or the Spacebar Selecting the Active Port You can bring the KVM focus to either computer with the following hotkey combination 1 Invoke Hotkey Mode see p 10 2 Press and release the computer s port number 1 or 2 3 Press Enter The KVM focus switches to the com puter connected to the port you just specified and you automatically exit Hotkey Mode Auto Scan Mode The GCS632U Auto Scan feature au tomatically switches the KVM focus be tween the two computers at regular 5 second intervals so that you can moni tor their activity without having to take the trouble of constantly switching your self To start auto scanning 1 Invoke Hotkey Mode see p 10 2 Press and release the A key Once scanning begins it continues until you press Esc or Spacebar to exit Auto Scan Mode The Port that is active at the time scanning stops remains active Note 1 While Auto Scan Mode is in effect ordinary keyboard and mouse functions are suspended You must exit Auto Scan Mode by pressing Esc or Spacebar in order to regain normal control of their use 2 Pressing Esc or Spacebar exits both Auto Scan Mode and Hotkey Mode Alternate Hotkey Invocation Keys An alternate set of Hotkey Invocation keys is provided in
11. nguage Setup The default port settings are for a Win dows Compatible operating platform and US English keyboard language code Refer to the previous section Some multi platform operations require you to change the Keyboard platform in order to fully support all the func tions under that particular platform Once the appropriate Keyboard Plat form is set such as Mac or Sun you will be able to use all the special keys on these special platform keyboards Mac and Sun Following is a matrix table showing the required Keyboard Platform under vari ous multi platform operations Using a PC keyboard to control a Window based PC Using a Mac keyboard to control a Mac Using a Sun keyboard to control a Solaris based Sun Using a PC keyboard to control a Mac Using a PC keyboard to control a Solaris based Sun You can change the Keyboard Platform by bringing the KVM focus to the port you want to change and then do the follow ing 1 Invoke Hotkey Mode see p 10 2 Press and release the appropriate Function key F2 to change to Mac keyboard platform F3 to change to Sun keyboard platform F10 to go back to Auto mode After completing a setting you automati cally exit Hotkey Mode setup language other than English do the following 1 Invoke Hotkey Mode see p 10 2 Press F6 then the language nn and then Enter The table below is the reference for the language code nn
12. onnect This hotkey combination does an au tomatic console reconnect which is equivalent to unplug and replug USB keyboard and mouse It is useful when USB console is not responding To perform this hotkey you need to invoke the Hotkey Mode first see page 10 and then press F5 2 Current KVM setting statement This hotkey allows you to see the cur rent KVM setting on any opened text file it can be used as a troubleshoot ing tool For example if you think you already change the keyboard platform to Mac but you just can not get the special Mac keys to go through you will be able to use this hotkey to see if this port is actually on Mac keyboard platform or not To perform this hotkey you need open a text document and invoke Hotkey Mode see Page 10 then press F4 Following is an example for what you might see HK NUM LOCK AND SCROLL LOCK SCROLL LOCK OS PC1 MAC PC2 AUTO KB PC1 ENGLISH PC2 ENGLISH You can tell from this statement that computer 1 is in Mac keyboard plat form computer 2 is in Auto mode and both are in English language code Appendix LED Display Table On Steady Port is connected to an active computer Flashing On and Off Equal Port is connected to an active computer and is being accessed in Auto Scan Mode Specification 2 Hot Keys 1 x Type A USB port 1x HDB 15 female 1 x Stereo earphone jack Keyboard 1 x Type A USB plug a
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