iogear GCS82B KVM switch
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1. MiniView SE 2 4 Port Desktop K User Manual GCS82B GCS84B 2002 IOGEAR All Rights Reserved PKG M0013 IOGEAR the IOGEAR logo MiniView MiniView II MiniView SE MasterView 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 technology assumes no responsibility for any inaccuracies or errors that may appear in this document Thank you for purchasing one of the smallest and most feature rich KVM switches on the market IOGEAR s KVM switches are first rate connectivity accessories designed to help reduce the frustration of managing multiple computer systems With the MiniView SE series by IOGEAR you can access multiple computers from a single console keyboard monitor and mouse The MiniView SE provides two conve nient methods to access connected computers Change ports easily using the push button selection switch located on the unit s top panel or by entering Hot Key combinations from the keyboard Setup is fast and easy plugging cables into their appropriate ports is all that is enta2. expressed implied or statutory with respect to the contents or use of this documentation and especially disclaims its quality performance merchantabilitv 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 LI O IOGEAR 23 Hubble Irvine CA 92618 P 9
3. Keyboard Hot Keys Auto Scan Function for Monitoring Computer Operation Support up to 2048 x 1536 LED for Easy Status Monitoring Follows PC 99 Color Specifications Easy to Operate Hot Swappable Unit Can Operate Without Power Adapter Compact Size for Convenient Placement For Use Wtih SUN amp MAC Systems An Additional Adapter is Required GCV130 GCV160 Respectively DC Input for Optional External Power Supply 3 Year Warranty Requirements Requirements PS 2 Enabled Computer with VGA or compatible Type Video Port For USB enabled MACs and PCs Additional USB to PS 2 adapter required IOGEAR PART NUMBER GUC100KM For ADB enabled MACs Additional ADB to PS 2 adapter required OGEAR PART NUMBER GCV160 For SUN systems Additional SUN to PS 2 adapter required IOGEAR PART NUMBER GCV130 Note MiniView SE does not support serial mice Accessories USB to PS 2 adapter GUC100KM ADB to PS 2 adapter GCV160 SUN to PS 2 adapter GCV130 Console Extender CE220 Extend your console up to 500 ft away IOGEAR has a full line of KVM FireWire USB USB 2 0 and ShareView products Please visit our website at www iogear com for further information Introduction Front View 1 1 Port Selection Switches Pressing a push button switch shifts access to the computer connected to its corresponding port 2 Port LEDs designed into the port selection switches The On Line LED light
4. 15 male CPU Ports GCS84B Specifications Specifications Functi Specification Scan Interval 5 Seconds Resolution 2048 x 1536 DDC DDC2 DDC2B Operating Temperature 5 40 C Storage Temperature 20 60 C Humidity 0 80 RH Housing Metal Weight 1 3 lbs GCS82B 1 7lbs GCS84B Dimensions LxWxH 8 25 2 2 95 GOSB4B Radio 8 TV Interference Statement Radio 8 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 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 DISK OR ITS DOCUMENTATION EXCEED THE PRICE PAID FOR THE PRODUCT The direct vendor makes no warranty or representation
5. Combinati Action Model ctr ctr To switch to another computer GCS82B only alt ctr shift 1 or 2 or 3 or 4 Enter To switch to another computer GCS84B only L shift R shift To activate auto scan GCS82B only alt ctr Shift 0 Enter To activate auto scan GCS84B only spacebar To end auto scan both alt ctr shift 9 Enter Last next mode GCS84B only L shift Switch to previous computer GCS84B only spacebar To end last next mode GCS84B only Appendix Appendix LED Display GCS82B amp GCS84B Activity Meaning Off On Steadv Flashing On and Off equal Port is not selected Port is connected to an active PC Port is connected to an active PC and is being accessed in Auto Scan mode Appendix Troubleshooting Model GCS82B 84B Note If you are experiencing problems first make sure that there are no problems with the cables and that they are all properly connected Symptoms Cause Actio Keyboard Not Responding Keyboard needs to be reset Unplug the keyboard from the console keyboard port then plug it back in MiniView SE needs to be reset Turn off the PCs Unplug the extender cables from the MiniView Wait five seconds then plug the cables back in and turn the PCs on MiniView SE is in Auto Scan Mode Press the Spacebar to exit Auto Scan Mode Mouse Not Responding Mouse needs to be reset Unplug the mo
6. de is in effect none of the keyboard keys will function until you press the spacebar to end the Auto Scan Operation Last Next Mode GCS84B only This feature allows you to switch between computers in order to monitor them manually You can dwell on a particular post for as long or as little as you like as opposed to Auto Scan Mode which switches after a fixed interval To invoke Last Next Mode key in the following Hot Key combination 1 Press and release Alt Ctrl Shift 2 Press and release 9 3 Press Enter Enter Once Last Next Mode is active pressing the left Shift key LShift switches to the previous computer from the currently active one and pressing RShift switches to the next computer in the installation Press spacebar to end the Last Next mode Note 1 There is another shorter HotKey combination to produce Last Next Mode switching Simply press the left Ctrl key twice in succession LCtrl LCtrl to switch to the previous computer or press the right Ctrl key twice in succession RCtrl RCtrl to swich to the next computer This method is available all the time It does not have to be invoked first as in the case of the Alt Ctrl Shift method 2 While Last Next Mode is in effect none of the other keyboard keys will function You must exit Last Next Mode by pressing the spacebar in order to use the console for anything else Operation Hot Key Summary Table GCS82B 84B
7. iled We hope you enjoy using your MiniView SE KVM switch yet another first rate connectivity solution from IOGEAR Table of Contents Table of Contents Package Contents 1 ee FFI 02 OVEIVIEW S sk eag ra alos the grapes ee ates 03 I GALUIOS ag dn ta shot ms tem fe cas ek UN I da dk Bo Al ch Bk fe 04 Requirements o 05 Introduction sos s s s eai I I GG GI I I I I I y 06 Inistallation s 3 3a aj ie ba A NE oko l ko le i i aa E A 08 Operation cou uea lto leel poo me as di lk a a e mol a il a 11 Appendix I a a a 16 Specification yg 19 Radio amp TV Interference Statement oo 21 Limited Warranty SG FI I I I I I I os oso 22 Package Contents This package contains 1 MiniView SE KVM Switch GCS82B or GCS84B 1 User Manual 1 Warranty Registration Card 4 6 Premium Bonded KVM Cables GCS84B 2 6 Premium Bonded KVM Cables GCS82B 1 Quick Start Guide If anv items are missing or damaged please contact vour dealer Overview The MiniView SE GCS82B 8 GCS84B KVM Keyboard Video Mouse Switch is a control unit that allows access to 2 4 computers from a single console keyboard monitor and mouse Before development of the MiniView SE 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 the
8. ion Selecting the Active Port GCS82B only You can toggle between the two PCs by pressing and releasing the left or right control key twice ctrl ctrl GCS84B only Each CPU port is assigned a numeric ID 1 4 You can directly access any computer connected to the KVM with a hot key combination that specifies the ID of the CPU port Press each of the following keys in order holding them down until all three are depressed Alt Ctrl Shift Key in the appropriate port number 1 2 3 4 Press ENTER to complete your selection Note The combination must be on the same side of the keyboard i e Left ctrl left Alt left shift Operation Auto Scan Mode The MiniView SE KVM s auto scan feature automatically switches between the connected CPUs at regular 5 second intervals so that you can monitor their activity without having to switch the ports yourself GCS82B To invoke the Auto Switch feature press and release the left shift key then do the same with the right shift key in succession of each other GCS84B To invoke the Auto Switch feature perfom the following key sequence Press each of the following keys in order holding them down until all three are depressed Alt Ctrl Shift Key in the port number 0 Press Enter to complete your selection Once scanning begins it will continue until you press the spacebar The port last seen during the scan will become the active port Note While Auto Scan Mo
9. ir appropriate ports is all that is entailed We have arranged the PS 2 console ports on the front of the unit for easy and convenient access There is no software to configure so there is no need to get involved in complex installation routines or be concerned with incompat ibility problems Since the MiniView SE GCS82B 8 GCS84B intercepts keyboard input directly it works on any hardware platform and with all operating systems The MiniView SE GCS82B 8 GCS84B 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 SE GCS82B or GCS84B By allowing a single console to manage the attached computers the MiniView SE GCS82B 8 GCS84B 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 Premium Bonded Cables Included Patented VSE Video Signal Enhancement Technology for Superior Video Quality PS 2 Compatible Mouse Support Microsoft Intellimouse Pro amp Logitech FirstMouse Support Keyboard and Mouse Emulation for Error Free PC Booting Easy to Install No Software Required Computer Selection Via Push Button Switches or
10. ouse Keyboard and Monitor into the console area on the KVM Then plug the power adapter port optional Installation Setup and Installation Step 2 Connect the cables that came with the MiniView SE KVM Switch to the KVM s computer ports Installation Setup and Installation To keyboard and mouse ports To VGA ports Step 3 1 Connect the other end of the cables that came with the MiniViewTM SE KVM to your computers 2 Once complete turn the KVM switch on 3 Then turn on the power of connected computers 4 You are now ready to take full advantage of your new KVM Operation Operation Controlling the computers on your MiniView SE KVM GCS82B 8 GCS84B from a single console could not be easier The switch has two port selection methods providing you with instant access to your computers Manual Port Selection Hot Key Port Selection Manual Port Selection With manual port selection you simply press the appropriate button to select your desired CPU The front LED lights indicate which computers are in use and which ones are selected This makes for easy port navigation Hot Key Port Selection Hot Key Navigation allows you to select the active computer directly from the keyboard instead of having to manually select the ports from the KVM itself The MiniView SE KVM provides three Hot Key navigation features Active Port Selection Auto Scan Mode Last Next Mode GCS84B only Operat
11. s ORANGE to indicate that the computer connected to the port it corresponds to is up and running The Selected LED lights GREEN when the port it corresponds to is the currently selected port Depending on the port s status the LED mav flash according to a specific pattern see the table in the Appendix for details 3 Console kevboard and mouse ports The cables from vour kevboard and mouse plug in here Each port is identified bv an appropriate icon Introduction Back View 1 Console Video Connector The cable from your monitor plugs in here 2 Computer Port Connections The extender cables that connect back to the mouse keyboard and video ports on the computers plug in here Each port is identified by an appropriate icon 3 Power Port Note 1 In order to have the console s keyboard and mouse control notebook computers that only have one PS 2 port you can use a two PS 2 port to USB adapter such as the IOGEAR GUC100KM where you would plug the extender cable s keyboard and mouse connectors into the adapter s PS 2 ports then plug the adapter s USB cable into the computer s USB port 2 Ordinary PS 2 to USB changers commonly sold in computer shops will not work with this KVM switch Installation Setup and Installation Front ional yrn option la Back LI F Ger i E Lo Step 1 Before you begin please make sure that the power to all devices has been turned off Plug your M
12. sly To avoid this problem only connect the mouse port or the keyboard port to the MiniView SE unit If you connect the mouse port you will need to use the notebook s keyboard when the notebook is the active computer If you need further assistance please check out our IOGEAR Tech Info Library T 1 L 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 00am to 5 00pm PST and can be reached at 949 453 8782 o Specification Specifications Function Specification Power Consumption 180mW GCS82B 360mW GCS84B Computer Connections 2 GCS82B 4 GCS84B Port Selection Pushbutton Switches Hot Keys LEDs On 2 Orange GCS82B 4 Orange GCS84B 2 Green GCS82B 4 Green GCS84B 1 x 6 pin mini DIN female PS 2 style Console Keyboard 2 x 6 pin mini DIN female PS 2 style CPU ports GCS82B 4 x 4 pin mini DIN female PS 2 style CPU ports GCS84B 1 x 6 pin mini DIN female PS 2 style Console Connectors Mouse 2 x 6 pin mini DIN female PS 2 style CPU ports GCS82B 4 x 6 pin mini DIN female PS 2 style CPU ports GCS84B 1 x HDB 15 female Console Video 2 x HDB 15 male CPU Ports GCS82B 4 x HDB
13. use from the Console Keyboard Port then plug it back in MiniView SE needs to be reset Turn off the PCs Unplug the extender cables from the MiniView Wait fiveseconds then plug the cables back in and turn the PCs on Mouse in unsupported mode Some mice can be set for PS 2 or serial mode The MiniView GCS82B GCS84B does not support serial mice Make sure the mouse is set to PS 2 mode Some of the newer mice with extra buttons and wheels that come with their own drivers are not supported Try using a regular mouse and a generic mouse driver like the ones that come with the operating system Appendix Symptoms Video Problems Resolution and or Bandwidth set too high The MiniView SE GCS82B 84B supports VGA SVGA Multisync and XGA interlaced with resolutions of up to 2048x 1536 We strongly recommend that you use the high quality IOGEAR cables provided with the GCS82B and GCS84B package Using our high quality cables should eliminate possible video problems Cable quality not good enough Troubleshooting Cont 1 The MiniView SE GCS82B 84B is designed to work with AT and PS 2 keyboards Older XT 84 key and some older AT keyboards those with the function keys on the side will not work 2 Some Notebook computers noteably the IBM Thinkpad and Toshiba Tecra have trouble working with the MiniView SE GCS82B 84B when their mouse and keyboard ports are used simultaneou
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