IOGear GCS138 User's Manual
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1. iniView ULTRA 8 Port KVM Switch 6058138 Installation Manual WIRE USB 2001 IOGEAR All Rights Reserved IOGEAR the IOGEAR logo MiniView and 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 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 ULTRA series by IOGEAR you can access multiple computers from a single console keyboard mouse and monitor The MiniView ULTRA provides three convenient methods to access connected computers Change ports easily via the push button selection switch located on the front of the KVM or by entering Hot Key combinations from the keyboard or through the OSD On Screen Display Setup is fast and easy plugging cables into their appropriate ports is all that is entaile2. 1 The cable must be plugged back into the same portit was removed from 2 The mouse cable must be plugged in before the keyboard cable 3 After plugging the cable back in you must perform a KVM Reset on the First Stage unit by pressing the Reset switch Hot Plugging Console Ports 1 You may unplug the mouse and plug it back in again to reset the mouse for example as long as you use the same mouse 2 Ifyou plug in a different mouse all the stations and all the computers on the installation must be shut down for 10 seconds then restarted NOTE All MiniView ULTRA units must be plugged in and receiving power prior to turning on the power to the PCs Press Port Selection Buttons 1 and 2 the Level 1 unit simultaneously for 3 seconds perfom a Keyboard and Mouse reset if necessary Port ID Numbering Since each CPU Port on a MiniView installation is assigned a unique Port ID you can directly access any computer on any level Specify the Port ID using the Hotkey port selection method or the OSD Main Menu The Port ID is a one two or three digit number that is determined by the Stage Level and CPU Port number of the MiniView unit that the computer is connected to The first digit represents the CPU Port number of the First Stage unit the second digit represents the CPU Port number of the Second Stage the third digit represents the CPU Port number of the Third Stage For example a computer attached to a First Sa
3. a powerful Quick View Scan feature allows you to auto scan and monitor the activities of all operating PCs on the installation one by one There is no better way to save time and money than with a MiniView ULTRA By allowing the MiniView ULTRA to manage all the attached PCs there is no need to purchase a separate keyboard monitor and mouse for each PC saving an enormous amount of space It also eliminates the inconvenience and wasted effort involved in constantly moving around from one PC to another Introduction Front View MiniView SE Gcsss Port LEDs On Line Lights BLUE to indicate that the PC attached to the corresponding port is up and running If the LED is flashing it indicates that the Port is being used for Cascading to another MiniView ULTRA switch Selected Lights Green to indicate the current selected port The LED is steady under normal conditions but flashes when its port is accessed under Auto Scan mode Port Selection Switches Press a switch to access the PC attached to the corresponding port Pressing Buttons 1 and 2 simultaneously for 3 seconds performs a Keyboard and Mouse reset pressing Buttons 7 and 8 simultaneously starts Auto Scan Mode Introduction 3 MiniView ULTRA Reset To reset the MiniView ULTRA use a thin object such as the end of a paper clip or a ballpoint pen to press this recessed switch in to initiate a warm reset If the switch is kept in for longer t
4. the port ID and press Enter within 1 second for each keypress after pressing the Ctrl Alt Shift combination Number keys must be pressed from the regular keyboard not from the numeric keypad The keys must be pressed and released one key at a time Ifyou submit an incorrect Port ID an error message is displayed and you are returned to the OSD Main Menu OSD Operation Access authorization In order to prevent unauthorized access to the computers the OSD provides a password security feature If a password has been set the OSD will request that the user specify it before allowing entry Setting a password 1 Highlight this item then press Enter You are presented with a screen that allows you to key in your password The password may be up to 8 characters long and can consist of any combination of letters and numbers A Z 0 9 2 Key in the new password then press Enter You are asked to key the password in again in order to confirm that it is correct 3 Key in the new password again then press Enter If the two entries match the new password is accepted and the screen displays the following message SET PASSWORD OK If the entries do not match the scren displays the message PASSWORD NOT MATCH in which case you must start again from the beginning Note To modify or delete a pevious password access the pasword access the Password function as in Step 1 above then use the backspace or delete key to erase t
5. 1440 DDC DDC2 DDC2B LED Display For Easy Status Monitoring Rack Mountable in 19 System Rack Hot Pluggable Add or Remove PCs for Maintenance Without Powering Down the Switch 1 6 2 compatible mouse support is for three button wheel mice 2 The Logitech Mouse Ware program s change device procedure does not work on Microsoft NT systems Requirements Requirements Console A VGA SVGA or Multisync monitor capable of the highest resolution that you will be using on any PC in the installation APS 2 Style Mouse APS 2 Style Keyboard PC The following equipment must be installed or on board each PC that is to be connected to the system AVGA SVGA or Multisync card 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 Requirements NOTE 1 If your PC uses a standard AT style keyboard socket you will need to purchase a PS 2 to AT keyboard adapter Part No 2A 106 or any standard keyboard adapter in order to plug the cable into the computer s keyboard port 2 If your PC uses standard 9 pin serial port for the mouse you will need to purchase PS 2 to Serial mouse adapter Part No 2A 105 a standard mouse adapter will probably not work In order to plug the cable into the computer s serial port 3 Beca
6. ase does not matter OSD displays the Port Name in all capitals no matter how they were keyed in 4 When you have finished editing press Enter to have the change take effect To abort the change press Esc Function Keys F6 Set When you press F6 an OSD configuration submenu opens To change a setting move the highlight bar to the choice you want then press Enter On the submenu that appears next move the highlight bar to the choice you want and press Enter An icon of a pointing finger indicates which choice is the currently selected one An explanation of the choices is given in the table right Setting Function Channel Display Duration Determines how long a Port ID is displayed for There are two choices seconds which displays the Port ID for 3 seconds after a port change has taken place and Always On which displays the Port ID at all times Channel Display Postition Allows you to position where the Port ID is shown onthe screen After you highlight this item an press Enter the menu disappears and the Port ID is displayed Use the Arrow Keys Pg Up Pg Dn Home to position the Port ID display then press Enter to lock the position and return to the Set submenu Channel Display Mode Select how the Port ID is displayed There are three choices the Number plug the Name PN NAME the Number alone PN or the Name alone Name Scan Duration Determines how long the display pauses on each port when it cy
7. ble that provide instant access to any PC on the chain Manual Quick View Scanning Hotkey and OSD Port Selection Manual Simply press the appropriate port selection switch on the MiniView ULTRA front panel After you press the switch the selected LED lights to indicate that the port is currently selected The On Screen Display automatically switches to highlight the PC that you have selected NOTE On a daisy chained installation you must press the Port Selection switch on the MiniView ULTRA station that connects directly to the PC you want to access Quick View Scanning Press Port Selection buttons 7 and 8 simultaneously for three seconds to start the Quick View mode This will cycle through the ports one at a time Press the Space Bar or a port key to stop it HotKey HotKey navigation allows you to conveniently access connected PCs directly from the keyboard instead of having to manually select them by pressing Port Selection switches To select a port with the HotKey method do the following 1 Press Ctrl Alt Shift individually to invoke the HotKey function 2 Key in the Port ID number then press Enter Note After invoking the HotKey function with the Ctrl Alt Shift combination you must key in the Port ID and press Enter within one second for each keypress Hotkey Summary Table Combination ctr ctr or or scroll lock sc roll lock Open OSD Menu ctr port number Enter To selec
8. cles through the selected ports in Quick View Scan Mode The available options are 3 5 10 15 20 30 40 and 60 seconds Clear the Name List Clears all Port Names from the Name List You are asked to confirm before the procedure goes on Key in Y then press Enter to confirm While the names are being cleared a message appears on the display to indicate so After the names have been cleared another message appears to indicate that the procedure completed successfully o Function Keys Function Clear all settings from memory retums the unit to the fadory defaults you are asked to confirm before the procedure goes on Key in Y then press Enter to compfirm While the settings are being deared a message a appears on the display to indicate so After the settings have been cleared another message appears to indicate that the procedure completed successfully Selects which Hotkey combination will activate the OSD function Ctr Ctrl or Scroll Lock Scroll Lock The default is the Ctrl key combinaion but this may conflict with programs running on the computers in which case the scroll Lock option should be selected Allows you to set a password in order to control access to Locking Unlo cking the Console see the OSD Security Features section below for details Setting Restore Default Values OSD Activating Hotkey Set Password Factory Default Settings The factory default se
9. d We hope you enjoy using your MiniView ULTRA KVM Switch yet another first rate connectivity solution from IOGEAR Table of Contents Table of Contents Package Contents Overview lt 5 Introduction Installation On Screen Display OSD Operation Power Off Port ID Numbering Port Selection Function Keys Appendix Troubleshooting Specification Radio amp TV Interference Statement Limited Warranty gt Package Contents This package contains 1 MiniView ULTRA KVM switch GCS138 1 User Manual 1 Registration Card 1 Power Adapter 1 Quick Start Guide If any items are damaged or missing please contact your dealer Overview The MiniView ULTRA GCS138 KVM Keyboard Video Mouse Switch is a control unity that allows access to eight computers from a single console keyboard mouse and monitor Before the development of the MiniView ULTRA the only way to control multiple computer configurations from a single console was through a complex and costly network system setup is fast and easy plugging cables into their appropriate posts is all that is entailed We have arrange so the 2 PS 2 console ports are on the front of the unit for easy and convenient access There is no software t
10. fthe 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 To recover key in the HotKey sequence see HotKey Selection above for any Port ID that has an active PC attached 2 Asthe OSD cycles through the selected ports an S appears in front of the Port ID display as each computer is accessed to indicate that the computer is being accessed under Quick View Scan Mode F3List This function brings up a submenu that lets you broaden on arrow the scope of which ports the OSD lists The choices and their meanings are given in the following table To make a choice move the Highlight Bar to it then press Enter An icon appears before the choice to indicate that it is the currently selected one Choice Meaning All Lists the Port ID numbers and Names if names have been specified see F5 of all the ports on the installation Qview Lists only the ports that have been selected for Quick View see F4 below Powered On QView Lists only the ports that have been selected for Quick View scanning see F4 below and that have their attached PCs Powered On QView Name Lists only he ports that have been selected for Quick View scanning see F4 below and have been assigned names see F5 below Name Lists only the ports that have been assigned names see F5 below Powered On Lists only the ports that have their attac
11. ge unit has a one digit Port ID Number 1 8 that corresponds to the CPU Port number that the computer is connected to A computer attached to a Second Stage unit has a two digit Port ID number The first digit represents the CPU Port number 1 8 on the First Stage unit that the second Stage unit is cascaded down from the second digit represents the CPU Port number on the second Stage unit that the computer is connected to For example a Port ID of 23 refers to a computer that is connected to CPU Port 3 of a Second Stage unit that in turn is cascaded down form CPU Port 2 of the First Stage unit Port Selection HotKey In Examples 1 To access a computer attached to Port of a Single Stage installation key in 3 for the Port ID as follows Ctrl Alt Shift 3 Enter 2 To access a computer attached to Port 3 of a second Stage unit that is cascaded down from Port 2 of the First Stage unit key in 23 for the Port ID as follows Ctrl Alt Shift 2 3 Enter NOTE You must key in the numbers one at 8 time 3 To access a computer attached to Port 1 of a Third Stage unit that is cascaded down from Port 4 of a Second Stage unit which in turn is cascaded down from CPU Port 2 of the First Stage unit key in 241 for the Port ID as follows Ctrl Alt Shift 2 4 1 Enter Port Selection Controlling all the PCs connected up in your MiniView ULTRA GCS138 installation from a single console could not be easier Four methods are availa
12. han three seconds a cold reset takes place 4 Sound Opening System sounds beeps etc are emitted from this opening 5 Power LED Lights to indicate that the MiniView ULTRA is receiving power Introduction Back View 1 Power Jack The power adapter plugs in here 2 Console Port Section If this is a first station unit Your monitor keyboard and mouse plug in here If this is a daisy chained unit The cables that link back to a port on a higher MiniView ULTRA unit plug in here 3 Console Port Section The cables that link to the PCs plug in here Introduction Installation Setup and Installation Power Adapter 9 9 9 9 9 9 O 9 0000000000 8D ee Step 1 Power Adapter Connection Before you begin please make sure that the power to all devices has been turned off Connecting your console to the MiniView ULTRA You will need your VGA monitor PS 2 mouse PS 2 keyboard and the MiniView ULTRA power adapter NOTE To prevent damage to your installation due to ground potential difference make sure that all devices on the installation are properly grounded Consult your dealer for technical details if necessary The Unit is designed to be non powered no external power required Generally speaking the only time that external power is required is when you daisy chain it or if operation becomes erratic because the unit isn t obain
13. he indivisual letter or numbers Power Off Power Off and Restarting If it becomes necessary to power off one of the MiniView ULTRA units before starting it back up you must do the following 1 Shut down all the computers that are attached to it as well as all the stations and all the computers that are daisy chained down from it all the child stations and the computers attached to them Ifthe unitis operating under Non powered mode without the optional power adapter you must unplug the power cords of any PCs that are connected to it that have the Keyboard Power on function other wise the switch will still be receiving power from the computer If the unit is operating under external power unplug the power adapter cable 2 Wait 10 seconds then power on the MiniView ULTRA GCS138 stations back in starting with the last station in the chain and working back to the station you originally shut down 3 After the MiniViews are up power on the PCs starting with the ones attached to the last station in the chain and working back to the station you originally shut down Power Off Hot Plugging The MiniView GCS138 supports hot plugging which means that components can be removed and added back into the installation by unplugging their cables from the CPU ports without shutting the unit down There are certain procedures that must be followed in order for hot plugging to work properly Hot Plugging CPU Ports
14. hed PCs Powered On Function Keys NOTE 1 You can access any port on any list by using the Navigation Keys or Mouse to move the Highlight Bar to it then pressing Enter 2 If you select a port that does not have a PC attached to it or if the attached PC is powered Off the OSD will still switch to it and will not show an error F4 QV You can broaden or narrow the number of ports that get automatically scanned by selecting only the ones you want F4 is toggle switch that selects or deselects ports for Quick View Scanning see F2 above To select deselect a port 1 Use the Up and Down Arrow Keys to move the highlight bar to the port 2 Press FA When a port has been selected for Quick View Scanning an arrowhead displays in the QV column When a port is deselected the arrowhead disappears Function Keys F5 Edit For convenience in remembering which PC is attached to a particular port every port can be named The Edit function allows you to name the currently highlighted CPU Port if it doesn t already have a name or to modify delete the Port Name if it does To edit a Port Name 1 Use the Navigation Keys to move the highlight bar to the port you want you can use the F3 List function to broaden or narrow the port selection list 2 Press F5 3 Add modify or delete the Port Name Legal characters include All alpha characters a z A Z All numeric characters 0 9 1 and Space C
15. ing enough power from the computer connections If you choose to use external power plug the adapter into a standard surge protector then plug the cable into the MiniView ULTRA Power Jack Installation Setup and Installation Console Port Connection on KVM Switch Step 2 Console Connection 1 Connect the end of your monitor cable into the console side of the MiniView ULTRA video port 2 Plug in your PS 2 mouse and PS 2 keyboard into their designated ports on the console side of the MiniView ULTRA Installation Setup and Installation CPU Port Connection on KVM Switch Step 3 CPU Port Connection 1 Connect the female end of your IOGEAR video cable into the male video port on the MiniView ULTRA labeled with a CPU port number 2 Plug in the PS 2 mouse and PS 2 keyboard connectors located on the same end as the female video connector The cables have images on them indicating that they are for the keyboard or mouse Installation Setup and Installation Port Connections on back of Computer Step 4 Connecting the PCs 3 Plug in the remaining PS 2 mouse and PS 2 keyboard connectors into your PC s keyboard and mouse ports 4 Repeat steps 1 3 for any additional computers you wish to connect to the MiniView ULTRA NOTE You may need to attach a PS 2 to AT adapter on the keyboard cable if your computer has an AT keyboard connection Also if you do not have a PS 2 mouse po
16. ion 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 Limited Warranty IN NO EVENT SHALL THE DIRECT VENDOR S LIABILITY FOR DIRECT INDIRECT SPECIAL INCIDEN TAL OR CONSEQUENTIAL DAMAGES RESULTING FROM THE USE OF THE PRODUCT DIST ORITS 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 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 Q KVM gt tai Are 23 Hubble Drive Irvine CA 92618 94
17. n indicate level 3 512 computers OSD Operation OSD Operation On Screen Display OSD provides a menu driven interface to handle the PC switching procedure Although Hotkey Switching still works using OSD is a great deal more convenient especially in large daisy chained installations where a great number of PCs are connected to a several MiniView ULTRA GCS138 units and it is difficult to keep track of which port a particular PC is attached to All operations start from the OSD Main Menu To pop up the Main Menu press the control key twice Ctrl Ctrl Note You can use either the left or right Ctrl keys but they must both be on the same side both left or both right OSD always starts in List view with the highlight bar at the same position it was in the last time it was closed Note You can optionally change the OSD HotKey to the scroll Lock key in which case you would press Scrol Lock Scroll Lock Usethe Up and Down Arrow Keys to move up or down through the list one line at a time Use Pg Up and Pg Dn to move up or down through the list one screen at a time Click on the Up and Down Triangle symbols to move up or down through the list one line at a time Click on the Up and Down Arrow symbols to move up or down through the list one screen at a time To activate a port move the Highlight Bar to it then press Enter Esc cancels the current selection or dismisse
18. o configure so there is no need to get involved in complex installation routines or be concerned with incompat ibility problems Since the MiniView ULTRA GCS138 intercepts keyboard input directly it works on hardware platform and with all operating systems The MiniView ULTRA GCS138 provides two convenient methods to access the computers connected to the system using push button selection switches located on the units front panel and entering Hotkey combinations from the keyboard There is no better way to save time and money than with a MiniView ULTRA GCCS138 By allowing a single console to manage the attached computers the MiniView ULTRA GCS138 eliminates the expense of purchasing a separate keyboard monitor and mouse Additionally it saves space taken up by the additional hardware and eliminates the inconvenience of switching from the different computer systems Features Features Cascadable To Three Levels Control Up to 512 PCs From a Single Console No Software Required PC Selection Via Front Panel Switches HotKeys or OSD On Screen Display Quick View Scan Feature for Monitoring Selected PCs PS 2 and Serial Mouse Emulation Provided For System Bootup Console s PS 2 Mouse Controls All Connnected PCs Even Those With Serial Mice PS 2 Compatible Mouse Support Microsoft Intellimouse Pro Logitech FirstMouse Support SVGA VGA and Multisync Monitor Support Superior Video Quality 1920 x
19. perly connected If you are operating under nonpowered mode use the external power adapter Action Check the Online LED for the selected port If itis not lit 1 Manually press one of the Select switches to connect to a PC that is powered ON 2 Check the cables to make sure they are all properly connected 1 Reset the keyboard and mouse by simultaneously pressing Buttons 1 and 2 on the First Stage unit for 3 seconds 2 Unplug the keybaord connector from the Console Keyboard Port then plug it back in sible Cause The connection from the selectexd port to the target PC has been broken or the PC is turned OFF Improper Keyboard reset Pressing the Hot Keys gets no response Ac Turn of all MiniView V ULTRA units and wait five seconds before turning them back on Note If the unit is operating under Bus Power without the optional Power Adapter you must unplug the power cords of any PCs that are connected to it that have the Keyboard Power On function otherwise the switch will still receive power from the PC After involking the hotkey function with Ctri Alt Shift combination be sure to key in the port ID and press Enter within 1 second for each key 1 Reset the mouse and keyboard by simultaneously pressing Buttons 1 and 2 on the First Stage unit for 3 seconds 2 Unplug the mouse connector from the Console Mouse Port then plug it back in sible Cause Im
20. proper MiniView ULTRA reset Incorrectly Keying inthe Port ID Improper mouse reset Appendix Pressing the Hot Keys gets no response Specification Product Specification MODEL Gcs138 Fu Specification Power Consumption DC 9V 1 08W max Computer Connections Up to 8 PS 2 enabled computers Up to 512 daisy chained Port Selection Pushbutton Switches HotKeys OSD Keyboard Ports 9 PS 2 Keyboard Ports 8 computer 1 console Mouse Ports 9 PS 2 Mouse Ports 8 computer 1 console Connectors 1 VGA HD15F Port Console Video Ports 1 VGA HD15M Port Computer Specification Function Specification Scan Interval OSD Select 3 5 10 15 20 30 40 60 secs Resolution 1920 x 1440 DDC DDC2 DDC2B Operating Temperature 5 40 C Storage Temperature 20 60 C Humidity 0 80 RH Noncondensing Housing Metal Weight 2850 g Dimension LxWxH 483 x 150 x 44 5 mm 19 1U Radio 8 TV Interference Statement 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 protect
21. rt you will need to use our PS 2 to Serial adapter to connect the mouse cable You can use any manufacturer s PS 2 to AT adapter but you must use our PS 2 to Serial adapters for the mouse Installation Setup and Installation Cascading MiniView ULTRA Step 5 Cascading MiniView Ultra Units Use standard IOGEAR PS 2 cables to cascade units 1 Connect the female end of your IOGEAR video cable into the male video port on an available CPU section of the MiniView ULTRA 2 Plug in the PS 2 keyboard connectors located on the same end as the female video connector The cables have images on them indicating that they are for the keyboard or mouse Installation Setup and Installation Cascading MiniView ULTRA Step 6 Cascading Cont 3 Now plug the male end of the video cable into the female video port on the secondary MiniView ULTRA console section 4 Plug in the remaining PS 2 mouse and PS 2 keyboard connectors into the keyboard and mouse ports on the secondary MiniView ULTRA console section 5 Plug the power adapter into a standard surge protector then plug the adapter cable into each MiniView ULTRA Power Jack Congratulations You have now completed the installation Cascading in pyramid format Cascading Diagram Step 7 Cascading In Pyramid format Red connection indicate level 1 8 computers Green connection indicate level 2 64 computers Orange connectio
22. s the current menu and moves back to the menu one level above if you are atthe highest menu level it deactivates OSD After executing any action by pressing Enter you automatically go back to the menu one level above OSD Operation OSD Main Menu Headings PN This column lists the Port ID numbers Station Number Port Number for all the CPU Ports on the installation The simplest method to access a particular PC assuming you know which port it is attached to is to use the Navigation keys to move the Highlight Bar to the desired location then pres Enter QV Ports that have been selected for Quick View scanning See F2 and F4 below have an arrowhead displayed in this column to indicate so PC Lists all the PCs that are Powered On and are On Line Name If a port has been given a name see F5 below its name appears in this column OSD Operation HotKey Navigation HotKey navigation can be used under OSD mode To do this 1 Activate the OSD by pressing the Ctrl key twice Ctrl 2 From the Main Menu you can go directly to any port by keying in Ctrl Alt Shift then the Port ID Nubmer and then pressing Enter Note With this method although access switches to the port you just specified the highlight bar on the OSD screen doesn t move The Console now controls the PC that you have selected and the OSD automatically closes When you key in the Port ID note the following You must key in
23. t desired port 9 Function Keys Function Keys Pressing a Function Key brings up a related submenu that is used to configure and control the OSD to make it convenient for you to work with For example you can rapidly switch to any port scan selected ports only limit the list you wish to view designate a port tobe included in the Quick View scan group create or edit a port name or make OSD setting adjustments F1 GoTo GoTo allows you to switch directly to a port by the following methods a Move the Highlight Bar to the port you want then press Enter or Double Click with the left mouse button b Key in the Port ID or Name then press Enter NOTE GoTo has a special feature that narrows the list of available choices as you type the name For example if the first letter you type is a the list only displays those ports whose names begin with a If the next letter you type is b the list is further narrowed down to only those ports whose names begin with ab etc Return to the OSD Main Menu without making a choice press Esc F2 Scan Pressing F2 initiates Quick View Scanning in which the OSD cycles through all the ports that are currently selected in the List view see F3 below and displays each one for the amount of time set with the Set Scan Duration function see F6 below When you want to stop at a particular location press the spacebar to stop scanning Function Keys NOTE 1 I
24. ttings are as follows Default Always On The Port Number plus the port Name 5 Seconds Setting Display Duration Display Mode Scan Duration PC Connection Table MiniView ULTRA PC Connection Table The following table indicates the relationship between the number of MiniView ULTRA units and the number of PCs that they control PCs 365 372 372 379 379 386 386 393 393 400 400 407 407 414 414 421 421 428 428 435 505 512 M 53 54 55 56 57 58 59 60 61 62 73 o PCs 274 281 281 288 288 295 295 302 302 309 309 316 316 323 323 330 330 337 337 344 344 351 351 358 358 365 MV 40 41 42 48 44 45 46 47 48 49 50 51 52 Cs 183 190 190 197 197 204 204 211 211 218 218 225 225 232 232 239 239 246 246 253 253 260 260 267 267 274 MVs 27 28 29 30 31 32 33 34 35 36 37 38 39 PCs 92 99 99 106 106 113 113 120 120 127 127 134 134 141 141 148 148 155 155 162 162 169 169 176 176 183 M 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 26 PCs 00 08 08 15 15 22 22 29 29 36 36 43 43 50 50 57 57 64 64 71 71 78 78 85 85 92 MVs 01 02 03 04 05 06 07 08 09 10 11 12 13 Appendix Troubleshooting Model GCS138 Note If the unit appears to be operating erratically check all cables for damage and to be sure that they are pro
25. use ofthe wiring and pin assignments you cannot use a Serial to PS 2 adapter at the end that plugs into the GCS138 Introduction Introduction on MiniView ULTRA The MiniView ULTRA GCS138 is a KVM switch that controls access to multiple computers from a single console keyboard monitor and mouse Before the development of the MiniView ULTRA the only way to control multiple computer configura tions from a single console was through a complex and costly network system Now with the MiniView ULTRA you can easily access multiple computers in a simple and cost effectively manner One MiniView ULTRA can control up to eight PCs Units can be cascaded to three levels which means that as many as 73 MiniView ULTRA units can control up to 512 PCs all from a single console Setup is fast and easy just plug the cables into their appropriate ports There is no software to configure so there is no need to get involved in complex installation routines or be concerned with incompatibility problems Since the MiniView ULTRA accepts keyboard input directly it works virtually any hardware platform with all operating systems The MiniView ULTRA provides three convenient methods to access any PC connected to the system 1 using the port selection buttons on the front panel of each unit 2 entering Hotkey combinations from the keyboard and 3 selecting from on screen menus through the On Screen Display OSD feature In addition
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