IOGear Switch 8 port dvi kvmp switch User Manual

User Manual  
8-Port DVI KVMP Switch  
with VGA support  
GCS1108 / GCS1208  
PART NO. Q1207-a  
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Table of Contents  
Introduction  
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Package Contents  
System Requirements  
Overview  
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Foot Pad Set Installation  
Rack Mounting  
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Console Monitor Connection Options  
Single Level Installation  
2-Level Installation (Cascading)  
3-Level Installation (Cascading)  
Multiview installation  
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Port LED Indication  
Port Switching  
Port ID Numbering  
On-screen Display (OSD) Operation  
Hotkey Port Control  
Hotkey Summary Table  
Mac Keyboard Emulation  
Sun Keyboard Emulation  
Factory Default Settings  
Firmware Upgrade  
Upgrade Fail  
Restore Factory Default Settings  
Federal Communications Commission (FCC) Statement  
CE Compliance  
SJ/T 11364-2006  
Limited Warranty  
Contact  
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Introduction  
The IOGEAR 8-port USB DVI KVMP Switch is a control unit that allows access and control  
of up to 8 computers from a single USB keyboard, USB mouse, and dual-monitor (DVI-I and  
VGA) console.  
Major features for GCS1108 are:  
One USB console controls eight DVI or VGA computers  
Supports both digital (DVI), analog (DVI) video and analog (VGA)  
Superior video quality: 1920x1200 (Single Link DVI), 2048x1536 (VGA); DDC2  
Supports widescreen resolutions  
Multiplatform support – Windows, Linux, Mac, Sun  
Computer selection via front panel pushbuttons, hotkeys, and on-screen display (OSD)  
Includes two USB 2.0 peripheral sharing ports  
Independent switching of KVM and USB focus  
Two-level (Administrator / User) password authorization for enhanced security protection  
Cascadable to three levels – control up to 512 computers  
IOGEAR's DynaSync* technology reads and remembers the monitor's parameters  
(EDID) so there is no delay or change of video resolution when switching between, or  
booting computers  
Audio enabled – Full bass response provides a rich experience for 2.1 channel surround  
sound systems  
Complete keyboard emulation for error-free booting  
Console mouse port emulation/bypass feature supports most mouse drivers and  
multifunction mice  
Mac / Sun keyboard support and emulation**  
Auto Scan Mode for monitoring all computers  
Broadcast mode – allows you to send commands from the console to all computers to  
perform operations simultaneously  
Firmware upgradable  
HDCP compatible  
Console audio ports on front panel for easy access  
GCS1208 is a step up from GCS1108, with the support for Dual Link DVI solution, it  
supports 2560 x 1600 (dual link DVI), 1920 x 1200 (single link DVI), and 2048 x 1536 (VGA).  
*IOGEARs DynaSync provides the EDID support for Windows 7  
**Note: PC keyboard combinations emulate Mac / Sun keyboards; Does not emulate Mac /  
Sun keyboard to PC keyboard  
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Package Contents  
1 x 8-port USB DVI KVMP Switch  
2 x Custom USB DVI-D KVM Cable Sets  
1 x Firmware Upgrade Cable  
1 x Power Adapter  
1 x Foot Pad Set (4 pcs)  
1 x User Manual  
1 x Rack Mount Kit  
1 x Warranty Card  
System Requirements  
Recommended Console  
Display Option #1 – A display with both DVI and VGA connection*  
Display Option #2 – A DVI-I Display  
Display Option #3 – One each of DVI and VGA displays  
1 set of USB keyboard and mouse  
Computers  
1 DVI port or 1 VGA port  
1 USB port  
Operating Systems  
Windows XP, Windows Vista (32-bit / 64-bit)  
Windows 7 (32-bit / 64-bit)**  
Mac OS X v10.3.9 or later  
Sun Solaris  
Linux  
*IOGEAR recommends Display Option #1 for the best display configuration  
**IOGEAR's Display Emulation Technology provides the EDID support for Windows 7  
Cable  
Only custom USB DVI or VGA KVM cable sets, which are specifically designed to work with  
this switch, may be used to link to the computers. Two cable sets are provided with this  
package.  
Note: The quality of the display is affected by the quality and length of the cables. If you need  
additional cable sets, please contact your dealer to purchase the appropriate ones for your switch.  
Tyep  
Length  
Part Number  
G2L7D02UD  
Type  
Length  
Part Number  
G2L7D02U  
6ft (1.8m)  
6ft (1.8m)  
10ft (3.0 m) G2L7D03U  
16ft (5.0 m) G2L7D05U  
USB DVI-D Dual Link 10ft (3.0 m) G2L7D03UD  
16ft (5.0 m) G2L7D05UD  
USB DVI-D Single Link  
USB DVI-I Single Link*  
USB VGA Cable  
DVI-A Adapter  
6ft (1.8m) G2L5102U  
GDVIMVGAF  
6ft (1.8 m)  
G2L7D02UI *  
10ft (3.0 m) G2L7D03UI  
*For cascading setup, IOGEAR recommends to use USB DVI-I Single Link cable  
(G2L7D02UI) for GCS1108, and G2L7D02UD for GCS1208.  
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Overview  
Front view  
1. Port 1~8 switch Button  
2. Power LED  
3. Reset Button  
4. USB Sharing Port  
5. Firmware Upgrade Recovery Switch  
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8-Port USB DVI KVM Switch  
AUTO SCAN  
K/M RESET  
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Back view  
1. Powe Jack  
2. CPU 1 - 8 Port  
3. Console Port  
4. Grounding  
5. Firmware upgrade Port  
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Foot Pad Set Installation  
Flip the KVM switch upside down. Peel the protective films off of the foot pads, then stick the  
pads to the four corners, as shown in the diagram below.  
Rack Mounting  
Step 1  
Remove the screws from the left and right sides of the switch (2 screws total) near the front  
of the switch.  
8-Port  
USB DVI KVM Switch  
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SCAN  
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K/M RESET  
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Step 2  
Use the M3 x 8 Phillips hex head screws supplied with the rack mounting kit to screw the  
rack mounting brackets into the sides near the front of the unit.  
8-Port  
USB DVI KVM  
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K/M RESET  
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Final Step  
Place the KVM switch in the rack. Position it so that the holes in the mounting brackets line  
up with the holes in the rack. Secure the mounting brackets to the front of the rack.  
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Console Monitor Connection Options  
(a) One DVI monitor (DVI-I connector)  
One DVI monitor (DVI-I) – plug your DVI  
console monitor into the DVI console port  
located on the units rear panel;  
DVI-I  
(b) One DVI monitor (DVI-D + VGA connectors)  
One DVI (DVI-D + VGA) monitor – plug your  
dual-interface console monitor into both the  
DVI and VGA console ports  
DVI-D + VGA  
(c) Two Monitors (1 x DVI-D; 1 x VGA)  
Two Monitors (1 x DVI-D; 1 x VGA) – plug  
your DVI monitor into the DVI console port,  
and plug your VGA monitor into the VGA  
console port.  
DVI-D  
VGA  
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Single Level Installation  
1. Plug your USB keyboard and USB mouse into the USB console ports located on the  
units rear panel.  
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2. Depending on your console monitors interface, connect your monitor using one of the  
following methods (see Console Monitor Connection Options, page 9), and power  
on:  
a. One DVI monitor (DVI-I) – plug your DVI console monitor into thhe DVI console  
port located on the units rear panel;  
b. One DVI (DVI-D + VGA) monitor – plug your dual-interface console monitor into  
both the DVI and VGA console ports;  
c. Two Monitors (1 x DVI; 1 x VGA) – plug your DVI monitor into the DVI console  
port, and plug your VGA monitor into the VGA console port.  
Note: Both GCS1108 and GCS1208 support DVI, VGA, and dual interface monitors, but  
only one video signal (DVI or VGA) can be displayed at a time – the signal will display on  
either the DVI monitor or the VGA monitor, depending on the OSD settings.  
See Set Computer Viedo Input, page 28 for details about setting the correct video  
input and output for your video requirements.  
3. Plug your main microphone and speakers into the console microphone and speaker jacks  
located on the units front panel. The microphone and speakers plugged into this panel  
have priority over those in the rear panel.  
8-Port USB DVI KVM Switch  
AUTO SCAN  
K/M RESET  
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4. Plug your secondary microphone and speakers into the console audio ports located on  
the units rear panel.  
5. Using the custom USB DVI KVM cable set provided with this package, plug the DVI  
connector into any available DVI socket in the KVM port section of the switch, then plug  
the accompanying USB and audio connectors into their corresponding USB, microphone,  
and speaker sockets.  
6. At the other end of the cable, plug the USB, video, microphone, and speaker cables into  
their respective ports on the computer.  
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Note: Verify that all the plugs  
are in the same KVM Port  
sockets (all in Port 1, all in  
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Port 2, etc.).  
7. Plug your USB peripherals into the type A sockets in the USB hub section.  
8. Plug the power adapter that came with your switch into an AC power source, then plug  
power adapter cable into the switchs Power Jack.  
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9. Turn on the power to the computers.  
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2-Level Installation (Cascading)  
To control even more computers, additional 8-port DVI KVMs can be cascaded from the  
KVM ports of the First Stage unit. The cascaded DVI KMVs that connect back to the First  
Stage unit are considered Second Stage units. As many as 64 computers can be controlled  
in a complete two stage installation.  
To set up a two stage installation, refer to the Two Stage Installation diagram on the next  
page as you do the following:  
1. Make sure that power to all the devices you will be connecting up, including all preexisting  
devices on the installation, have been turned off.  
2. Use a custom USB DVI-I (G2L7D02UI) KVM cable set (see Cables, page 5), to connect any  
available KVM Port on the First Stage unit to the Console ports of the Second Stage unit.  
Note: Plug the USB Type A connector into the upper USB port in the Console section  
(they are both marked with a similar icon to remind you of the correct USB port).  
3. Using another custom USB DVI KVM cable set (provided with this package), plug the  
DVI connector into any available DVI socket in the KVM port section of the switch, then  
plug the accompanying USB Type A, microphone and speaker connectors into their  
corresponding USB, microphone, and speaker sockets.  
Note: Verify that all the plugs are in the same KVM Port sockets (all in Port 1, all in Port 2,  
etc.), and that each socket is marked with an appropriate icon to indicate itself.  
4. At the other end of the cable, plug the USB Type B, video, microphone, and speaker  
cables into their respective ports on the computer.  
5. Repeat steps 3 and 4 for any other computers you are connecting up.  
6. For each Second Stage unit, plug the power adapter cable into its Power Jack, then plug  
the power adapter into an AC source.  
7. Plug the First Stage unit's power adapter cable into its Power Jack, then plug the power  
adapter into an AC source.  
8. Turn on the power to all the computers.  
Note: The Power On sequence requires that all Second Stage units be powered on first.  
After all the Second Stage units have been powered on, then the First Stage unit must  
be powered on next. After the Second and First stage units have been powered on, the  
computers can be powered on.  
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3-Level Installation (Cascading)  
The procedures for setting up a three stage installation are essentially the same as for a two  
stage installation. With a three stage setup, as many as 512 computers can be controlled in  
a complete installation.  
Note: Switches cannot be cascaded beyond the third level.  
Once you have finished cabling up, power up according to the following sequence:  
1. For each Third Stage unit, plug the power adapter cable into the switch's Power Jack;  
plug the power adapter into an AC source  
2. For each Second Stage unit, plug the power adapter cable into the switch's Power Jack;  
plug the power adapter into an AC source.  
3. Plug the First Stage unit's power adapter cable into its Power Jack, then plug the power  
adapter into an AC source.  
4. Turn on the power to all the computers.  
Note: The Power On sequence requires that all Third Stage units be powered on first.  
After they are all on, the Second Stage units must be powered on next. After all the  
Second Stage units are on, the First Stage unit must be powered on. Only after all the  
switches have been powered on in this sequence, can the computers be powered on.  
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Multiview installation  
GCS1108 and GCS1208 have a very unique feature which is to support multiple video out  
installations, up to 4 video out, recommended only for the DVI installations.  
The multiview installation is achieved by stacking multiple GCS1108s or GCS1208s together  
with different cabling (different from the usual cascading), at the same time cascading is  
disabled. Because the unique cabling requires using port #8 on the KVM, the multiview  
installation is limited to support maximum 7 computers.  
Below is an example of a dual view DVI installation because each computer has 2 DVI  
outputs. This installation requires one additional USB A-B cable, a DVI cable, and two  
pieces of either GCS1108 or GCS1208 depending on the resolution of the video outs from  
the computers. This allows you to view both video outs when you switch from computer to  
computer. The installation procedure is as follows:  
1. Use the USB A-B cable to connect the USB port of the #8 CPU port of the 1st level  
KVM to the console USB port of the 2nd level KVM;  
2. Use the recommended DVI KVM cable to connect the computers primary DVI port,  
USB and audio ports, to the corresponding CPU port on the 1st level KVM (the drawing  
is using port #5 as an example);  
3. Use the DVI cable to connect the secondary DVI port on the computer to the  
corresponding DVI port of the 2nd level KVM (Note: only DVI port is connected on the  
2nd level KVM). In the example below, the DVI cable connects #5 computers secondary  
DVI port, to the #5 DVI port on the 2nd level KVM;  
4. Connect the first DVI monitor and the rest of the console devices such as keyboard and  
mouse to the console ports of the 1st level KVM;  
5. Connect the 2nd DVI monitor to the DVI console port of the 2nd level KVM;  
6. Power on all KVMs then power on all computers.  
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Computer with 2  
video output  
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First Switch  
CPU  
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CPU  
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CPU  
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CPU  
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DVI Cables  
USB Type A to  
Type B cable  
Second Switch  
CPU  
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CPU  
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CPU  
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CPU  
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CPU  
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CPU  
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CPU  
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CPU  
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Third / Fourth Stage Units  
If your computers have 3 or 4 DVI video outs, repeat the procedure above by adding one or  
two more KVMs.  
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Port LED Indication  
LED  
Description  
No LED  
No computer is connected to the specific port or the computer  
is connected to the specific port but it is not powered on  
Orange  
Green  
The specific port has a computer connected and it is powered  
on, but does not focus on the KVM  
The specific port has focus on the KVM  
Port Switching  
There are 3 ways to switch ports on GCS1108 and GCS1208:  
1. Port Switching via Front Panel Switch Button - simply press the specific push button  
to switch the focus to the specific port  
2. Port Switching via On-Screen Display (OSD) - please refer to OSD Operation sectio  
3. Port Switching via Hotkey - please refer to Hotkey Setting Mode (HSM) section.  
Port ID Numbering  
Each port on this KVM installation is assigned with a unique Port ID. You can directly  
access any computer on any level of installation by specifying the Port ID that the  
computer is connected to, either with the OSD or Hotkey method.  
A computer attached to the first level KVM has a two digit Port ID. For example 03 would  
refer to the computer connected to the port #3 on the KVM.  
A computer attached to the 2nd level cascaded KVM has a four digit Port ID. For  
example, 03-08 would refer to the computer connected to the port #8 on the 2nd level  
KVM which is connected to the port #3 of the 1st level KVM.  
A computer attached to the 3rd level cascaded KVM has a six digit PORT ID. For  
example, 03-02-07 would refer to the computer connected to the port #7 on 3rd level  
KVM which is connected to the port #2 of the 2nd level KVM, which connected to the port  
#3 of the 1st level KVM.  
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On-screen Display (OSD) Operation  
Trigger OSD  
Simply press [Scroll Lock] [Scroll Lock] rapidly.  
Note: This hotkey sequence can be changed to [Ctrl] [Ctrl] for Mac users. Please refer to  
Hotkey Setting Mode (HSM) section.  
The OSD of GCS1108 / GCS1208 incorporates a two level (administrator and user) password  
system. Before the OSD main screen displays, a login screen appears requiring a password. If  
this is the first time that the OSD is used, or if the password function has not been set, simply  
press [Enter]. The OSD main screen displays in administrator mode. In this mode, you have  
administrator privileges, with access to all administrator and user functions, and can set up  
operations (including password authorization) as you like. If the password function has been set,  
you must provide an appropriate administrator/user password in order to access the OSD.  
OSD Login  
By default, the Login and Password are  
blanks, so simply press [Enter] [Enter] to  
login. If you have set a user name and  
password on the KVM, simply enter them  
and press enter to login.  
OSD Main Screen  
After the log in, a screen similar to the one  
at right appears:  
One Level Main OSD Screen  
1. The diagram depicts the administrators  
main screen. The user main screen  
does not show the F4 and F6 functions  
because these are reserved for the  
administrator and can’t be accessed by  
users.  
2. The OSD always starts in list view, with  
the highlight bar at the same position it  
was in the last time it was closed.  
3. Only the ports that have been set  
accessible by the administrator for the  
current logged in user are visible.  
Cascading 2nd level screen  
Cascading 2nd Main OSD Screen  
4. If there is a next to the monitor icon,  
which means that port is attached to  
another KVM (Cascading). Click on a  
switch number, or move the highlight  
bar to it then press the right arrow key  
to expand the list. Similarly, to collapse  
a switchs port list, click on the switch  
number, or move the highlight bar to it  
then press the left arrow key to collapse  
the list.  
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OSD Main Screen Headings  
Heading  
PN  
Description  
This column lists the port ID numbers for all the KVM ports on the  
installation. The simplest method to access a particular computer is  
move the highlight bar to it then press Enter.  
QV  
QV If a port is selected for quick view scanning an arrowhead shows in  
this column.  
The computers that are powered on and are online will a sun symbol in  
this column to indicate so  
Name  
If a port has been given a name, its name appears in this column.  
OSD Navigation  
To dismiss the menu, and deactivate OSD, click the X in the upper right corner of the OSD  
window; or press [Esc].  
To log out, click F8 at the top of the main screen, or press [F8].  
To move up or down through the list one line at a time, click the up and down triangle  
symbols () or use the up and down arrow keys on the keyboard. If there are more list  
entries than what appears on the main screen, the screen will scroll down.  
To move up or down through the list one screen at a time, click the up and down arrow  
symbols (), or use the [PgUp] and [PgDn] keys. If there are more list entries than what  
appears on the main screen, the screen will scroll.  
To activate a port, double-click it, or move the highlight bar to it then press [Enter].  
After executing any action, you wiill be brought back to the menu one level above.  
OSD Function  
OSD functions are used to configure and control the OSD. For example, you can switch to  
any port, scan selected ports, limit the list you wish to view, designate a port as a Quick View  
port, create or edit a port name, or make OSD setting adjustments.  
To access an OSD function:  
1. Either click a function key field at the top of the main screen, or press a function key on  
the keyboard.  
2. In the submenus that appear make your choice either by double-clicking it, or moving  
the highlight bar to it, then pressing [Enter].  
3. Press [Esc] to return to the previous menu level.  
There are eight options showing on top of the OSD screen:  
F1: GOTO  
F2: LIST  
F3: SET  
F4: ADM  
F5: SKP  
F6: BRC  
F7: SCAN  
F8: LOUT  
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F1: GOTO  
F1: GOTO  
Clicking the F1 field or pressing [F1] activates the GOTO function. GOTO allows you to  
switch directly to a port either by keying in the port's Name, or its Port ID.  
This function is to let you switch to a specific port via port ID or ports name. Keying 1 to  
choose from Port Name and 2 to choose from Port Number in the yellow box locating in the  
bottom of the pink bar.  
If 1 was chosen, then type in the ports  
name that you want to go to and then press  
[Enter]. You can also move the red highlight  
bar to the specific port that you want to go  
to and press [Enter].  
If 2 was chosen then you can go to a  
specific port by entering the port ID. You  
can also move the red highlight bar to the  
specific port that you want to go to and  
press [Enter].  
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F2: LIST  
F2: LIST  
Clicking the F2 field or pressing [F2] activates the LIST function. This function allows you to  
choose a way that you wish to list the ports in the OSD display on the main screen. Simply  
move the red highlight bar to the option that you wish to choose and press [Enter]. You will  
see the hand symbol will be pointing at the option that you chose, then simply press [Esc] to  
exit the function.  
Function  
All  
Description  
List out all ports that the administrator has set as accessible for the  
current logged in user  
Quick View  
List out only the ports that have been set as quick view ports  
List out only the ports that have been powered on  
Powered ON  
Quick View +  
Powered ON  
List out only the ports that have been set as quick view ports and they  
have been powered on  
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F3: SET  
F3: SET  
OSD Hotkey  
Clicking the F3 field or pressing [F3] to  
activate the SET function. There are 10  
different settings within the SET section.  
They are shown as follow:  
This function allows you to switch the way  
to trigger the hotkey between [Scroll Lock]  
[Scroll Lock] and [Ctrl] [Ctrl]. Simply move the  
red highlight bar to the hotkey setting that  
you would like to choose and press [Enter].  
Then press [Esc] to exit from this function.  
OSD Hotkey  
Port ID Display Position  
Port ID Display Duration  
Port ID Display Mode  
Scan Duration  
Scan-Skip Mode  
Screen Blanker  
Hotkey Command Mode  
Hotkey  
OSD Language  
Port ID Display Duration  
Port ID Display Position  
This function allows you to change the port  
ID display duration between 3 Seconds and  
OFF. Simply move the red highlight bar to  
the option that you would like to choose  
and press [Enter]. Then, press [Esc] to exit  
this function.  
This function allows you to change the  
position of the port ID thats showing on the  
screen as the image below. Simply change  
the position by using the up, down, left and  
right arrows to adjust to the place that you  
want the port ID to show in the future and  
press [Enter]. Then press [Esc] to exit from  
this function.  
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Scan Duration  
Port ID Display Mode  
This function allows you to set the autoscan  
time interval between 0 second to 255  
seconds (5 second is set by default). Simply  
enter the number between 0-225 and press  
[Enter]. Then press [Esc] to exit from this  
function.  
This function allow you to choose the way  
you want to show the ports in the OSD  
main screen – port number only, port name  
only or both. Simply move the red highlight  
bar to the option that you like to use and  
press [Enter]. Then, press [Esc] to exit from  
this function.  
Scan-Skip Mode  
This function allows you to set the behavior in autoscan mode. Simply move the red highlight  
bar to the behavior you want and press [Enter]. Then, press [Esc] to exit from this function.  
Function  
All  
Description  
Scan all ports that the  
administrator has set as  
accessible for the current  
logged in user  
Quick  
View  
Scan only the ports that  
have been set as quick view  
ports (This option will only  
show up for administrator  
account)  
Powered  
ON  
Scan only the ports that  
have been powered on  
Quick  
View +  
Powered  
ON  
Scan only the ports that  
have been set as quick view  
ports and they have been  
powered on  
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Screen Blanker  
Hotkey Command Mode  
If there is no input from the console for the  
amount of time set with this function, the  
screen is blanked. Key in a value from 1–30  
minutes, then press [Enter]. The default set-  
ting of 0 disables this function  
This function allows you to enable or  
disable the hotkey commands. Simply  
press Y for yes and N for no. Then, press  
[Esc] to exit from this function.  
Hotkey  
OSD Language  
This function allows you to set the hotkey  
sequence that you wish to use to trigger  
hotkeys commands. Simply move the red  
high light bar to choose the sequence that  
you wish to use and press [Enter]. Then,  
press [Esc] to exit from this function.  
This function allows you to choose the  
OSD language between English, Deutsch,  
Japanese, Simplified Chinese and Traditional  
Chinese. Simply move the red high light bar  
to the language that youwish to choose and  
press [Enter]. Then, press [Esc] to exit from  
this function.  
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F4: ADM  
F4: ADM  
This function will only be shown if you have logged in as an Administrator. There are 11  
different functions within the ADM section, which they are as follow:  
Set User Login  
Set Accessible Ports  
Set Logout Timeout  
Edit Port Names  
Restore Default Values  
Clear The Name List  
Activate Beeper  
Set Quick View Ports  
Set Operating System  
Firmware Upgrade  
Keyboard Language  
Set Computer Video Input  
Set Console Video Output  
Mouse Emuplation (ON)  
Set User Login  
This function allows the administrator to  
setup the login name and password for the  
users accounts. There are 5 user accounts  
in the system – Administrator, User1, User2,  
User3 and User4. Move the red high light  
bar to the user account that you wish to  
setup and press [Enter].  
Then simply type in the user name and  
password. Then, enter the password again  
for confirmation then press [Enter]. Below is  
the example of the administrator log in.  
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Once the user name and password are set correctly, you will see the message in the bottom  
of the screen indicating the setup is OK. Then simply press [Esc] to exit from the function.  
Set Accessible Ports  
This function allows the administrator to setup the access on each port for each user. Use  
[Spacebar] to cycle through all the entries and press [Enter] to complete the setup. Then,  
press [Esc] to exit from the function.  
Function Description  
F (Full)  
User has full access on the  
specific port  
V (View)  
User can only view the  
port with no access for the  
specific port  
(Blank)  
User cannot view nor access  
for the specific port  
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Set Logout Timeout  
This function allows you to set a time that the KVM will automatically logout after being idle  
for a certain period of time. Move the red highlight bar to this function and press [Enter].  
Then enter a number from 0-180 (in terms of minutes) as the time interval and press [Enter].  
Then, press [Esc] to exit from the function.  
Edit Port Names  
This function allows you to customize a  
name on each port of the KVM. Simply  
move the red highlight bar to the port that  
you wish to customize a name and press  
[Enter]. Then, press [Esc] to exit from the  
function.  
Enter the port name that you wish to show  
in OSD for that specific port and press  
[Enter] to complete the editing. Then, press  
[Esc] to exit from this function.  
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Clear The Name List  
Restore Default Values  
This function allows you to clear up all the  
port names to blanks. Move the red highlight  
bar to Clear The Name List and press  
[Enter]. Then type Y to proceed clearing or  
N to keep the name list. Then, press [Esc] to  
exit from the function.  
This function allows you to restore all  
settings into factory default settings. Move  
the red highlight bar to Restore Default  
Values and press [Enter]. Then type Y to  
proceed restoring or N to cancel the restore.  
Then, press [Esc] to exit from the function.  
Activate Beeper  
Set Quick View Ports  
This function allows you to enable or  
disable the beeper sound while switching  
port. Move the red highlight bar to Activate  
Beeper and press [Enter]. Then type Y to  
activate or N to deactivate.  
This function allows you to set the desired  
ports as Quick View Ports. The default  
has no ports selected for the Quick View  
If a port is selected as a Quick View Port,  
an icon will show in the QV column of the  
OSD main screen. Simply more the red  
highlight bar to the desired port and press  
[Spacebar] to select the port as a Quick  
View Port.  
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Set Operating System  
This function allows you to define what kind of operating system is being used in each port.  
Simply move the red highlight bar to the desire port and press [Spacebar] to cycle through  
the options between WIN, MAC, SUN or OTHER.  
Note: The keyboard Operating platform will change accordingly depending what you have  
chosen in this function. For example, if you have chosen Mac in Port 1 as the image is  
shown, the keyboard will change Mac keyboard emulation mode. Please see Hotkey Setting  
Mode (HSM) and Mac/Sun Keyboard Emulation sections to see the details.  
Firmware Upgrade  
After you type Y, you will see the below  
screen. The KVM is now in firmware  
upgrade mode. Please see Firmware  
Upgrade section for details about how to  
perform a firmware upgrade.  
This function allows you to have the KVM  
activates the firmware upgrade mode so  
that you can perform a firmware upgrade to  
the KVM. If you would like to do a firmware  
upgrade, connect the firmware cable  
between the computer and KVM, then type  
Y to proceed with the firmware upgrade;  
otherwise, type N to cancel.  
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Keyboard Language  
This function allows you to choose the keyboard language of your console keyboard. Auto is  
chosen by default; if you want to change the language, simply move the red highlight bar to  
the desire keyboard language that you wish to change to and then press [Enter].  
Set Computer Video Input  
This allows you to set the video signal for each KVM port for the computers attached to the  
KVM, you can skip this if all computers connected are DVI based. The default setting is all  
DVI.  
Options are:  
DVI-A  
DVI-D  
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Set Console Video Output  
This allows you to set the console video output. If any of the computer attached to the KVM  
has the VGA output.  
Options are:  
DVI-A to VGA – select this option  
if you have one DVI monitor with  
a DVI-D plus VGA connector, or if  
you have two monitors (1 x DVI, 1  
x VGA)  
DVI-A to DVI-I – select this option if  
you have a DVI monitor with a DVI-I  
connector  
Note: In a cascade installation  
or if you are using a VGA-to-DVI  
adapter in your installation, select  
DVI-A to DVI-I  
Mouse Emulation  
Enables / disable mouse emulation function.  
Note: Supported in the first level of an installation only.  
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F5: SKP  
F5: SKP  
Clicking the F5 field or pressing [F5] invokes Skip (SKP) mode. This function enables you to  
easily switch the console focus from the currently active computer port to the previous or  
next accessible one. The selection of computers available for skip mode switching is made  
with the Scan–Skip mode setting under the F3: SET function (see page 20). After you have  
invoked the Skip mode, press [ ] to skip to the previous accessible port on the list.  
Function Description  
[]  
[]  
[]  
Switch to the last accessible port  
Switch to the next accessible port  
Switch to the last accessible port*  
Note: If you have cascaded your KVM, it will switch to the last accessible  
port from level 2 of the last port from level 1.  
[]  
Switch to the next accessible port*  
Note: If you have cascaded your KVM, it will switch to the next accessible  
port from level 2 of the next port from level 1.  
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F6: BRC  
F6: BRC  
This function will only be shown if you have logged in as an Administrator. Simply press [F6]  
to trigger the Broadcast (BRC) Mode, then you will see a speaker symbol next to the port  
number. When BRC is activated, your command that you send from the console will be sent  
to all available computers – the computers that are listed in the OSD main screen, please go  
to F2 – LIST section for details. During BRC Mode, console mouse will not function normally.  
When BRC mode is in effect, the Scroll Lock LED flashes, it stops flashing when you exit  
BRC. To exit BRC, simply press [F6].  
F7: SCAN  
F7: SCAN  
Clicking the F7 field or pressing [F7] invokes Auto Scan mode. This function allows you to  
automatically switch among the available computers at regular intervals so that you can  
monitor their activity without having to take the trouble of switching yourself.  
The selection of computers to be included for auto-scanning is made with the Scan–  
Skip mode setting under the F3: SET function (see page 20).  
The amount of time that each port displays for is set with the Scan Duration setting un-  
der the F3: SET function (see page 20). When you want to stop at a particular location,  
press the [Spacebar] to stop scanning.  
If the scanning stops on an empty port, or one where the computer is attached but is  
powered Off, the monitor screen will be blank, and the mouse and keyboard will have  
no effect. After the Scan Duration time is up, the scan function will move on to the next  
port.  
As each computer is accessed, an S appears in front of the port ID display to indicate  
that it is being accessed under Auto Scan mode. When the port ID with the symbol  
displays, the background screen is blank.  
While Auto Scan mode is in effect, the console will not function normally. You must exit  
Auto Scan mode in order to regain control of the console.  
While you are in Auto Scan mode, you can pause the scanning in order to keep the  
focus on a particular computer either by pressing P, or with a leftclick of the mouse.  
To exit Auto Scan mode, press the [Spacebar] or [Esc].  
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F8: LOUT  
F8: LOUT  
This function allows you to logout of the OSD. So, when another person is trying to access  
this from the console, he would have to login again. Simply Press Y to proceed the logout  
and N to cancel.  
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Hotkey Port Control  
Hotkey port control allows you to provide KVM focus to a particular computer directly from  
the keyboard. GCS1108 and GCS1208 provide the following hotkey port control features:  
Selecting the Active Port  
Auto Scan Mode Switching  
Skip Mode Switching  
Computer Keyboard / Mouse Reset  
Enable / Disable Mouse Emulation  
Setting the Beeper  
Setting the Quick Hotkey  
Setting the OSD Hotkey  
Setting the Port Operating System  
Restoring the OSD Default Values  
Invoke Hotkey Mode  
All hotkey operations begin by invoking Hotkey mode. There are two possible keystroke  
sequences used to invoke Hotkey mode, though only one can be operational at any given time:  
For most PC users, Number Lock and Minus keys are all they need:  
1. Hold down the Num Lock key;  
2. Press and release the minus key;  
3. Release the Num Lock key: [Num Lock] + [-]  
For Mac users, Control and F12 keys are more convenient:  
1. Hold down the Ctrl key;  
2. Press and release the F12 key;  
3. Release the Ctrl key: [Ctrl] + [F12]  
When Hotkey mode is active:  
A command line appears on the monitor screen. The command line prompt is the  
word Hotkey: in white text on a blue background, and displays the subsequent hotkey  
information that you key in.  
Ordinary keyboard and mouse functions are suspended – only hotkey compliant  
keystrokes (described in the sections that follow), can be input. Pressing [Esc] exits  
Hotkey mode.  
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Selecting the Active Port  
Use Hotkeys to select the active port  
Each KVM port is assigned a port ID (see Port ID Numbering, page 15). You can directly  
access any computer on the installation with a hotkey combination that specifies the port ID  
of the KVM port that a computer is connected to. To access a computer using hotkeys:  
1. Invoke hotkey mode with the [Num Lock] + [-] or [Ctrl] + [F12] combination.  
2. Key in the port ID.  
The port ID numbers display on the command line as you key them in. If you make a  
mistake, use [Backspace] to erase the wrong number  
3. Press [Enter].  
After you press [Enter], the KVM focus switches to the designated computer and you  
automatically exit hotkey mode.  
Note: In hotkey mode, KVM focus will not switch to a port if an invalid port ID is entered. The  
hotkey command line will continue to display on the screen until you enter a valid switch and  
port number combination, or exit hotkey mode.  
Auto Scan Mode Switching  
Hotkeys for Auto Scan  
Auto Scan automatically switches, at regular intervals, among all the KVM ports that have  
been set as accessible under Scan–Skip Mode, so that their activity can be monitored  
automatically. See Scan–Skip Mode on page 21 for more information.  
To start Auto Scan, key in the following Hotkey combination:  
1. Invoke hotkey mode with the [Num Lock] + [-] or [Ctrl] + [F12] combination.  
2. Press [A]. After you press A, then [Enter], you automatically exit hotkey mode, and enter  
Auto Scan mode.  
While you are in Auto Scan mode, you can pause the scanning in order to keep the  
focus on a particular computer either by pressing P or with a left click of the mouse.  
During the time that auto-scanning is paused, the command line displays: Auto  
Scan: Paused. Pausing when you want to keep the focus on a particular com-  
puter is more convenient than exiting Auto Scan mode because when you resume  
scanning, you start from where you left off. If, on the other hand, you exited and  
restarted, scanning would start over from the very first computer on the installation.  
To resume Auto Scanning, press any key or left-click. Scanning continues from  
where it left off  
While Auto Scan mode is in effect, ordinary keyboard and mouse functions are  
suspended – only Auto Scan mode compliant keystrokes and mouse clicks can  
be input. You must exit Auto Scan mode in order to regain normal control of the  
console.  
3. To exit Auto Scan mode press [Esc] or [Spacebar]. Auto-scanning stops when you exit  
Auto Scan mode  
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Skip Mode Switching  
Hotkeys for Skip Mode  
This feature allows you to switch between computers in order to monitor them manually. You  
can dwell on a particular port for as long as you like – as opposed to auto-scanning, which  
automatically switches after a fixed interval. To invoke Skip mode, key in the following hotkey  
combination:  
1. Invoke hotkey mode with the [Num Lock] + [-] or [Ctrl] + [F12] combination.  
2. Key in [Arrow]  
Where [Arrow] refers to one of the arrow keys. After you press an arrow, you  
automatically exit hotkey mode and enter Skip mode where you can switch ports  
as follows:  
Once you are in Skip mode, you can keep on skipping by pressing the arrow keys.  
You don't have to use the [Num Lock] + [-] combination again.  
While Skip mode is in effect, ordinary keyboard and mouse functions are  
suspended – only Skip mode compliant keystrokes can be input. You must exit  
Skip mode in order to regain normal control of the console.  
3. To exit Skip mode, press [Esc] or [Spacebar].  
• ← Skips to the previous accessible port. (See Scan/Skip Mode, page 21, for  
information regarding accessible ports.)  
• → Skips to the next accessible port  
• ↑ Skips to the next accessible port. If the next accessible port has cascaded a  
switch, then it skips to the first accessible port of that switch.  
• ↓ Skips to the previous accessible port. If the previous accessible port has  
cascaded a switch, then it skips to the last accessible port of that switch.  
Computer Keyboard / Mouse Reset  
If the keyboard or mouse cease to function on the computer connected to the currently  
selected port, you can perform a keyboard / mouse reset on the computer. This function is  
essentially the same as unplugging and replugging the keyboard and mouse on the target  
computer. To perform a computer keyboard / mouse reset, key in the following hotkey  
combination:  
1. Invoke hotkey mode with the [Num Lock] + [-] or [Ctrl] + [F12] combination.  
2. Press [F5].  
After you press [F5] you automatically exit Hotkey mode and regain keyboard and  
mouse control on the computer connected to the KVM port. If you fail to regain  
keyboard / mouse control on the computer after pressing [F5], perform a console  
keyboard and mouse reset. For more information see Port LEDs, page 15.  
Enable / Disable Mouse Emulation  
Mouse Emulation Control Hotkeys  
The default setting for mouse emulation is enabled. To disable, do the following:  
1. Invoke hotkey mode with the [Num Lock] + [-] or [Ctrl] + [F12] combination.  
2. Press [M].  
This is a Toggle procedure. Repeat the above procedure will enable the mouse emulation again.  
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Hotkey Beeper Control  
The beeper (see Activate Beeper, page 26) can be hotkey toggled on and off. To toggle the  
beeper, key in the following hotkey combination:  
1. Invoke hotkey mode with the [Num Lock] + [-] or [Ctrl] + [F12] combination.  
2. Press [B].  
After you press [B], the beeper toggles on or off. The command line displays Beeper On or  
Beeper Off for one second; then the message disappears and you automatically exit hotkey  
mode.  
Setting the Quick Hotkey  
The Quick Hotkey (see HOTKEY, page 22) can be toggled between [Num Lock] + [-], and  
[Ctrl] + [F12]. To toggle the Quick Hotkey:  
1. Invoke hotkey mode with the [Num Lock] + [-] or [Ctrl] + [F12] combination.  
2. Press [H].  
After you press [H], the command line displays HOTKEY HAS BEEN CHANGED for one  
second; then the message disappears and you automatically exit Hotkey mode.  
Setting the OSD Hotkey  
The OSD Hotkey (see OSD HOTKEY, page 20) can be toggled between [Scroll Lock], [Scroll  
Lock] and [Ctrl], [Ctrl]. To toggle the OSD Hotkey, key in the following hotkey combination:  
1. Invoke hotkey mode with the [Num Lock] + [-] or [Ctrl] + [F12] combination.  
2. Press [T].  
After you press [T], the command line displays HOTKEY HAS BEEN CHANGED for one  
second; then the message disappears and you automatically exit Hotkey mode.  
Setting the Port Operating System  
A ports operating system can be changed to match that of the computer attached to the  
port. To change a ports operating system, key in the following hotkey combination:  
1. Invoke hotkey mode with the [Num Lock] + [-] or [Ctrl] + [F12] combination.  
2. Key in [Function], which refers to one of the following keys: [F1] for Windows; [F2] for  
Mac; [F3] for Sun. After pressing a function key you automatically exit Hotkey mode.  
Restore the OSD Default Values  
This administrator only hotkey restores the GCS1108/GCS1208 default values. See “Factory  
Default Hotkeys and Settings” on page 40. To restore the default values, key in the following  
hotkey combination:  
1. Invoke hotkey mode with the [Num Lock] + [-] or [Ctrl] + [F12] combination.  
2. Press [R].  
3. Press [Enter].  
After you press [Enter], the command line displays RESET TO DEFAULT SETTING for three  
seconds; then the message disappears and you automatically exit Hotkey mode.  
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USB Reset  
If the USB loses focus and needs to be reset, do the following:  
1. Invoke hotkey mode with the [Num Lock] + [-] or [Ctrl] + [F12] combination.  
2. Press and release [F5].  
Video DynaSync  
Video DynaSync is the unique IOGEAR technology that eliminates boot-up display problems  
and optimizes resolution when switching between ports. To invoke Video DynaSync, do the  
following:  
1. Invoke hotkey mode with the [Num Lock] + [-] or [Ctrl] + [F12] combination.  
2. Press [D].  
Note: If the monitor is disconnected and reconnected, the KVM re-executes Video Dy-  
naSync.  
Hotkey Summary Table  
After invoking hotkey mode with the [Num Lock] + [-] or [Ctrl] + [F12] combination, key in one  
of the keys summarized in the table below to perform the corresponding function:  
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Hotkey Summary Table  
After invoking Hotkey mode (see page 33), key in one of the following keys to perform the  
corresponding function:  
Key  
[PN] [Enter]  
Function  
Switches KVM, Audio, and USB focus directly to the computer that cor-  
responds to that port ID. (PN = port number)  
[PN] [K] [Enter]  
[PN] [U] [Enter]  
Switches KVM focus only directly to the computer that corresponds to that  
port ID. (PN = port number)  
Switches USB focus only directly to the computer that corresponds to that  
port ID. (PN = port number)  
Note: This hotkey functions on the first level of an installation only.  
[A] [Enter]  
Starts Auto Scan. The KVM focus cycles from port to port at the default  
5-second intervals  
[A] [n] [Enter]  
[H]  
Starts Auto Scan at n-second intervals (n = 1–255 seconds)  
Toggles between the default ([Num Lock] [-]) and alternate ([Ctrl] [F12]) HSM  
invocation keys.  
[T]  
Toggles between the default ([Scroll Lock] [Scroll Lock]) and alternate ([Ctrl]  
[Ctrl]) Port Switching keys.  
[F1]  
Sets the port OS to Windows.  
[F2]  
Sets the port OS to Mac.  
[F3]  
Sets the port OS to Sun.  
[F5]  
Performs a keyboard / mouse reset on the target computer.  
Enables/Disables the buzzer.  
[B]  
[R] [Enter]  
Resets the hotkey settings to their default status. See Factory Default  
Hotkeys and Settings, page 66.  
[D]  
Invokes Video DynaSync, ATENs exclusive technology that elimi-  
nates boot-up display problems and optimizes resolution when  
switching between ports.  
[M]  
Enables/Disables mouse emulation.  
[ ]  
Skips to the previous computer on the list, in skip mode.  
[ ]  
[ ]  
Skips to the next computer on the list, in skip mode.  
Skips to the next accessible port. If the next accessible port has  
cascaded a switch, then it skips to the first accessible port of that  
switch, in skip mode.  
[ ]  
Skips to the previous accessible port. If the previous accessible  
port has cascaded a switch, then it skips to the last accessible  
port of that switch, in skip mode.  
[ESC] or [Spacebar]  
Exits hotkey setting mode.  
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Mac Keyboard Emulation  
The PC compatible (101/104 key) keyboard can emulate the functions of the Mac keyboard.  
The emulation mappings are listed in the table below.  
PC Keyboard  
[Shift]  
Mac Keyboard  
[Alt]  
Alt  
Shift  
Ctrl  
[Print Screen]  
[Scroll Lock]  
F13  
F14  
=
[Crtl]  
[Ctrl] [1]  
[Ctrl] [2]  
[Ctrl] [3]  
[Ctrl] [4]  
[Enter]  
Return  
Delete  
Help  
F15  
[Backspace]  
[Insert]  
[Ctrl]  
*Note: When using key combinations, press and release the first key (Ctrl), then press and  
release the second key.  
Sun Keyboard Emulation  
The PC compatible (101/104 key) keyboard can emulate the functions of the Sun keyboard.  
The emulation mappings are listed in the table below.  
PC Keyboard  
[Crtl] [t]  
Sun Keyboard  
Stop  
[Ctrl] [F9]  
[Crtl] [F10]  
[Crtl] [1]  
[Crtl] [2]  
[Crtl] [3]  
[Crtl] [4]  
[Crtl] [h]  
Find  
Cut  
[Crtl] [F2]  
Again  
[Crtl] [F3]  
[Crtl] [F4]  
[Crtl] [F5]  
[Crtl] [F6]  
[Crtl] [F7]  
[Crtl] [F8]  
Props  
Undo  
Front  
Copy  
Open  
Paste  
Help  
Compose  
*Note: When using key combinations, press and release the first key (Ctrl), then press and  
release the second key.  
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Factory Default Settings  
Function  
Default Settings  
[Scroll Lock] [Scroll Lock]  
[Num Lock] [-]  
5 seconds  
OSD Hotkey  
Invoking HSM  
Auto Scan Duration  
Scan-Skip Mode  
Screen Blanker  
All  
Off  
Beeper  
On  
Keyboard Operating Platform  
Port ID Display Position  
Port ID Display Duration  
Port ID Display Mode  
Accessible Ports  
Auto-Logout Time  
PC Compatible  
Upper left corner  
3 seconds  
Port Number + Port Name  
F (Full) For all Users on all ports  
Disabled  
Firmware Upgrade  
Note: In order to perform a firmware upgrade, you need to use a computer thats not  
connected to the KVM.  
Step 1  
Connect the provided firmware upgrade cable to the firmware upgrade port of the KVM and  
the serial port of your computer. Connect power adapter to your power outlet and the KVM.  
Step 2  
you wish to upgrade to.  
Step 3  
Please make sure all the computers that are connected to the KVM are completely  
shutdown. Then Invoke Firmware Upgrade Mode. (Please refer to OSD Operation section,  
page 27). Please note that only an administrator can perform the firmware upgrade.  
Step 4  
Extract the file with WinRAR or compatible software. Then double click on the execute file to  
begin with the Firmware Upgrade Utility.  
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Step 5  
Read the License Agreement and click “I Agree” then click “Next” if you wish to continue with  
the firmware upgrade. Otherwise, click “Cancel” to exit.  
Step 6  
Choose the correct KVM* that you wish to perform firmware upgrade from the “Device List”  
and then click “Next” to continue. Then the Firmware Upgrade Utility will verify if there is a  
KVM connected to the computer by the firmware upgrade cable. (Check Firmware Version  
checkbox is optional)  
Step 7  
If you have checked the “Check Firmware Version” checkbox, then the utility will check the  
current firmware that is on your KVM. If the current firmware is newer than the firmware that  
you wish to upgrade to, a window will popup and prompt you to ask if you wish to proceed.  
Simply click “Yes” to start the upgrade and “No” to cancel the upgrade.  
Note: If you did not check the “Check  
Firmware Version” checkbox, utility will  
perform the upgrade automatically no  
matter what version of firmware you have in  
the KVM.  
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Step 8  
When the firmware upgrade is done, you will see “Firmware upgrade OK” in the “Status  
Messages” window. Then simply click “Finish” to complete the whole firmware upgrade  
process.  
Final Step  
Now the KVM will reset by itself and it will be ready for usage after the rest.  
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Upgrade Fail  
If you don’t see “Firmware upgrade OK” in the “Status Messages” window, it means the  
utility has failed to complete the firmware successfully. If that occurs, please do the following:  
Step 1  
Unplug the power from the KVM. Then, connect the provided firmware upgrade cable to the  
firmware upgrade port of the KVM and the serial port of your computer.  
Step 2  
Slide the Firmware Upgrade Recovery Switch to the Recover position (slide to the right).  
Then, connect power adapter back to the KVM.  
Step 3  
Repeat the firmware upgrade process. (Please refer to Firmware Upgrade section)  
Step 4  
After the firmware upgrade has completed, the KVM will reset itself. Unplug the power from  
the KVM after the KVM is reset.  
Step 5  
Slide the Firmware Upgrade Recovery Switch back to the Normal position (slide to the left).  
Then, connect power adapter back to the KVM.  
Final Step  
Now the KVM is ready to function again, so you simply reconnect all your computers and  
console back to the KVM and begin using the KVM.  
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Restore Factory Default Settings  
This restore will change all settings back to default. This will also have administrator and all  
user accounts removed from the KVM. All port names and setting will also be removed. In  
other words, everything will be changed as if it is a brand new unit.  
Step 1  
Unplug the DC  
connector from the  
KVM, then remove the  
housing of the KVM.  
Step 2  
Using a jumper cap,  
short the jumper on the  
main board labeled J30.  
Step 3  
Now plug the DC connector back into the DC jack from the KVM. This will restore the KVM  
with factory default firmware.  
Step 4  
A message will appear on the monitor as below.  
Step 5  
Unplug DC connector from the KVM, then remove the jumper and screw the housing back  
on the KVM.  
Final Step  
Plug DC connector back into the KVM, then the KVM will be ready for usage again.  
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Federal Communications Commission (FCC) Statement  
This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class A digital  
device, pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC Rules. These limits are designed to provide  
reasonable protection against harmful interference in a residential setting. This product  
generates, uses, and can radiate radio frequency energy and, if not installed and used as  
directed, it may cause harmful interference to radio communications. Although this product  
complies with the limits for a Class A digital device, there is no guarantee that interference  
will not occur in a particular installation.  
CE Compliance  
This device has been tested and found to comply with the following European Union  
directives: Electromagnetic Capability (2004/108/EC), Low Voltage (2006/95/EC) and  
R&TTED (1999/5/EC).  
SJ/T 11364-2006  
The following contains information that relates to China.  
有毒有害物质或元素  
部件名称  
多溴联苯  
(PBB)  
多溴二苯醚  
(PBDE)  
铅 (Pb)  
汞 (Hg)  
镉(Cd)  
六价 (Cr(VI))  
电器部件  
机构部件  
○:表示该有毒有害物质在该部件所有均质材料中的含量均在SJ/T 11363-2006规定的限量要求之下。  
●:表示符合欧盟的豁免条款,但该有毒有害物质至少在该部件的某一均质材料中的含量超出  
SJ/T 11363-2006的限量要求。  
×:表示该有毒有害物质至少在该部件的某一均质材料中的含量超出SJ/T 11363-2006的限量要求。  
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Limited Warranty  
WE’RE HERE TO HELP YOU!  
NEED ASSISTANCE SETTING UP THIS PRODUCT?  
Make sure you:  
1. Visit www.iogear.com for more product information  
2. Visit www.iogear.com/support for live help and product support  
Warranty Information  
This product carries a 3 Year Limited Warranty. For the terms and conditions of this warranty,  
Important Product Information  
Product Model  
Serial Number  
Contact  
IOGEAR  
Toll Free 866-9-IOGEAR (USA)  
Phone: 949-453-8782  
19641 Da Vinci, Foothill Ranch, CA92610  
support@iogear.com  
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