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1. Ready PC In Scan mode scan through power on and eye mark selected computers Ready PC In Scan mode scan through power on computers Only In Scan mode scan through any selected computer regardless of computer power status The non volatile memory stores the Scan Type setting E Scan Rate Sets the duration of a computer displayed in Auto Scan mode The options are 3 seconds 8 seconds 15 seconds and 30 seconds The non volatile memory stores the Scan Rate setting Keyboard Speed USB KVM offers keyboard typematic setting that overrides the similar settings in BIOS and in Windows Available speed options are Low Middle Fast and Faster as 10 15 20 and 30 characters sec respectively The non volatile memory stores the Keyboard Speed Setting 12 HM Audio Stick An optional multimedia module can be linked to the back of each KVM switch for selecting microphone and stereo speaker signals There are two options for Audio Stick ON and Off When set to On audio selection follows computer selection When set to Off audio selection stops following computer selection It is useful if you want to listen to a particular computer s audio signal while operating other computers The non volatile memory stores the Audio Stick setting Hotkey Menu When you hit the eft Ctrl key twice within two seconds the Hotkey Menu appears displaying a list of hot key commands if the option is On The Hotkey Menu can be tu2. connected to the KVM switch have been turned off Plug a monitor to the Console s VGA port connect a PS 2 mouse and a keyboard to the CONSOLE port marked with a mouse and a keyboard as shown in Figure 2 06 aha EE P9 2 keyboard PS 2 mouse lt Figure 2 Console Connection Computer Connections Use a HDB15 male to female cable to connect from a computer s VGA output to VGA port of PC side as shown in Figure 3 Figure 4 and Figure 5 e For a USB computer Use a USB A B cable to connect from one of the PC ports to the USB port on the corresponding computer A connector flat connector as shown in Figure 3 male to female HDB1D for VGA Figure 3 Computer USB Port Connection e For a PS 2 computer Connect a PS 2 Y adapter that comes with the unit to the PS 2 port at PC side then use two mini DIN6 male to male cables for keyboard and mouse see Figure 4 There are two mini DIN6 female connectors on the PS 2 Y adapter marked with keyboard and mouse be sure not to swap the connections male to female HDB15 for VGA PS 2 Y Adapter Y i comes with unit male to male mini DING ai for Keyboard Male to male mini DING for Mouse Figure 4 Computer PS 2 Port Connection 6 e For a Laptop computer In most cases all
3. press the Esc key Hot key commands A Hot key command is a short keyboard sequence to select a computer to activate computer scan and so forth The USB KVM switch interprets keystrokes for hot keys all the time A hot key sequence starts with two left Ctrl keystrokes followed by one or two more keystrokes A built in buzzer generates a high pitched beep for the correct hot key command one low pitched beep signals for error and the bad key sequence and will not be forwarded to the selected computer L CTRL is the Ctrl key located at the left side of the keyboard 1 8 are the number keys 1 8 at the upper row of the keyboard Do not use the keypad at the right of the keyboard A H represents from Port 9 to Port 16 KM To select a computer by hot key command you must know its port address which is determined by the KVM port connection at the back For example left Ctrl left Ctrl 4 Selects a computer connected to the PC port 4 KM To start Auto Scan automatically scan powered on computers one by one at a fixed interval left Ctrl left Ctrl F1 14 When Auto Scan detects any keyboard or mouse activity it suspends the scanning until activity stops it then resumes with the next computer in sequence The length of the Auto Scan interval Scan Rate is adjustable please see below To abort the Auto Scan mode press the eft Ctrl key twice WB Manual Scan enables you to manually switch back and forth between
4. example with the USB 16 use the A vi 1 B8 or A H to highlight a computer and then press the Enter key to select it Or you may press the Esc key to exit OSD and remove the OSD menu from the display the status window returns to the display and indicates the currently selected computer or operating status A triangle mark to the right of a name indicates the port is cascaded to a Slave the number at the left of the triangle mark shows the number of ports the Slave has i e 8 for an 8 port switch The Enter key brings you one level down and another screen pops up listing the names of the computers on that Slave The name of the Slave will be shown at the upper right corner of the OSD menu It is useful to group computers and still be able to see the group name An eye mark to the right of a name indicating the computer is selected to be monitored in Scan mode In OSD this mark can be switched on or off by the function key Press the Esc key to exit OSD and to return to the selected computer the computer name is also shown on the screen O Function key F1 To edit name entry of a computer or a Slave with up to 14 characters First highlight a port then press F1 followed by name entry Valid characters are A 2 0 9 and the dash character Lowercase letters are converted to uppercase ones Press Backspace to delete a letter one at a time Non volatile memory stores all name en
5. models or both from a single PS 2 console With the Sync Emu Technology the advanced USB 8 and USB 16 are designed to meet the special requirements from USB ready HP Unit systems and Sun servers Engineered for servers of the highest level the USB 8 and USB 16 guarantee flawless switching with zero tolerance Installation is as easy as connecting USB A B cables or PS 2 cables in between computers and the USB switch Selecting a computer is as easy as pressing a front panel button or by entering hotkey commands The innovative KVM technology ensures smooth switching from one computer to the other and signal conversion from PS 2 to USB No more tangled cables and a messy working environment let the USB switches do the computer switching for you Package Content e KVM switch x 1 e Power Adapter x 1 e Rubber feet x 1 set e Bracket x 2 optional e User s Manual x 1 e PS 2 Y Adapter x 8 12 for 8 16 port model Tr Ou A oo OU 1 Pc2 Pcs KEYPORT MILLENNIA Master Qr lth 16 port KVM Switch configuration Features Manage from 8 to 16 USB enabled PCs iMacs from one PS 2 keyboard one mouse and one monitor For computers with USB or PS 2 interface Front panel push buttons for easy computer selection Supports keyboard and mouse Plug and
6. Cs are off or only Turn computers on oz 84 66 130 5 not switch PC one PC is turned on HxWxD mm 44 x 436 x 180 88 x 436 x 220 automatically Scan mode works for and the switch power on computers in 1 75x 17 25 x 7 0 3 5x 17 25 x 8 7 beeps only 1U 2U Unable to The server does not The Sync Emu technology of OSD models solves this problem Make sure each Sun server is tagged with a Sun mark in the OSD menu by Function key ESI SUN KEYBOARD MAPPING PS 2 keyboard Sun keyboard l right Ctrl 1 cD right Ctrl 2 Q l right Ctrl 3 O right Ctrl 4 cre right Ctrl FA Stop right Ctrl F2 Again right Ctrl F3 Props right Ctrl FA Undo right Ctrl F5 Front right Ctrl F6 Copy right Ctrl F7 Open l fright Ctrl F8 Paste i right Ctrl F9 Find right Ctrl F10 Cut right Ctrl H Help right left i Compose l light Alt Alt Graph l left Alt Alt Technical Support FOR TECHNICAL SUPPORT OF ANY KIND PLEASE CONTACT A FACTORY REPRESENTATIVE BY CALLING 718 729 3700 PHONE SUPPORT HOURS ARE 9 00 5 00 EST EMAIL TO sales connect tek com 20 22 WARRANTY Connect Tek Inc hereby warrants that this product shall be free from defects in materials and workmanship for a period of one 1 year from the date of delivery to the original purchaser Connect Tek s sole resp
7. LES DOMESTIC address 2 SALES US To a 16 port 3 SALES EURO Slave 4 SALES ASIA Highlighted 5 FINANCIAL 1F To an 8 port by arrow keys 6 FINANCIAL 2F Slave 7 RD HARDWARE Eye mark 8A RD SOFTWARE enabled Security enabled port 4 Edit 4 More 2 SSwitch 5 Sun select Secur ity sc Quit Press Enter to the slave FINANCIAL 1F KVM MENU 5 Master port name FINANCIAL 1F group name US WEST White US EAST F as power off US NORTH User input US SOUTH port names EUROPE ASIA N ASIA S PACIFIC Green S as power on Eye mark enabled onon on Ses OROROORO Sun computer Edit F4 More selection 2 S8Switch F5 Sun select 4 Security Esc Quit Figure 6 OSD screen illustration By hitting the eft Ctrl key twice within two seconds you may see the Hotkey Menu if it is enabled an OSD option Or by hitting the eft Ctrl key three times within two seconds you will see a KVM MENU screen showing a list of the computers with corresponding port numbers names and status see Figure 6 The port number of the currently selected computer is displayed in red same as the front indicator at the right corner of the OSD menu The color of a device name is green if it has power and is ready for operation or the color is white if it has no power OSD menu updates the color when it is activated The PageUp and PageDown keys can be used to view 8 other computers at a time with USB 8 for example For
8. Play Buzzer sound for computer switching confirmation High VGA resolution up to 1920x1440 Activate Auto Scan by pressing front buttons USB specification compliant Supports the latest DDC2B VGA monitor OSD menu for server naming and selection Supports USB ready HP Unix and Sun servers GS on SE ean S DA a oi Ins talla tion PC BIOS Notice The following BIOS setup changes are necessary for PC users using USB and not necessary for Mac users 1 In STANDARD CMOS set HALT ON ERROR to ALL BUT KEYBOARD 2 In PNP AND PCI SETUP set PNP OS INSTALLED to YES and set USB IRQ to ENABLED 3 For newer computers in INTEGRATED PERIPHERALS set USB CONTROLLER and KEYBOARD SUPPORT to ENABLED Also make sure USB is properly selected in Device Manager under Control Panel as shown in Figure 1 a Ports COMA LPT E ERN Sound video and game controllers Figure 1 PC BIOS Notice Note Certain computers accept neither plug and play nor USB hub the OSD models deal with it by the advanced Sync Emu Technology emulating USB devices at all ports individually Adhesive Rubber Feet For the desktop operation you may stick the four round rubber feet supplied with the unit to the bottom of the USB KVM NOTE Give the rubber feet a firm press to the enclosure when applying them Do not use the rubber feet for rack mount operation Console Connection Before installation make sure all devices and computers to be
9. UCTION MANUAL Connect Tek Inc makes no representation or warranties with respect to the contents of this manual and disclaims any implied warranties for fitness for any particular application Connect Tek Inc reserves the right to revise this manual without obligation to notify any person or organization of such revision All rights reserved Reproduction of any part of this manual in any form whatsoever without Connect Tek s expressed written permission is prohibited Copyright 2004 by Connect Tek Inc The computer and product names mentioned in this manual are trademarks of the manufacturers and publishers and are used only for the purpose of identification IBM and PS 2 are registered trademarks of the International Business Machines Corp HP is a registered trademark of Hewlett Packard Company Sun is a registered trademark of Sun Microsystems PP5 G0400 009
10. isplaying more functions as described below Most of them are marked with a triangle gt indicating there are options to choose from Using the UP and DOWN arrow keys select the functions and press Enter Available options will be shown in the middle of the screen Again using the UP and DOWN arrow keys to view options then press Enter to select it You can press Esc to exit at any time E Auto Scan In this mode the USB KVM automatically switches from one powered on computer to the next sequentially in a fixed interval During Auto Scan mode the OSD displays the name of the selected computer When Auto Scan detects any keyboard or mouse activity it suspends the scanning until activity stops it then resumes with the next computer in sequence To abort the Auto Scan mode press the left Ctrl twice or press any front button Scan Type and Scan Rate set the scan pattern Scan Type F4 11 More Scan Type determines if scanned computers must also be eye mark selected Scan Rate F4 More Scan Rate sets the display interval when a computer is selected before selecting the next one Manual Scan Scan through powered on computers one by one by keyboard control Type F4 More Scan Type determines if scanned computers must also be eye mark selected Press the up arrow key to select the previous computer and the down arrow key to select the next computer Press any other key to abort the Manual Scan mode Scan Type
11. onnect lek KEYPORT MILLENNIA USB Series Models USB 8 USB 16 User Manual Connect Tek Inc 39 20 24th Street Long Island City N Y 11101 Phone 718 729 3700 Fax 718 729 3972 www connect tek com Table of Contents Introduction OVEIVICW AO 1 Package Content i cc davieneaie nied cna 1 FRANCS airada 3 Installation PC BIOS Notice ici daa 4 Adhesive Rubber Feet ccecceeeeeeeeeesecaeeeeeeeeees 5 Console Connection ccccceceeeeeeseececeeeeeeeeeeeeenaees 5 Computers Connection cccccceeeeecceceeeeeeeeeeseenees 6 Operation Front Panel Operation c ceccseceeeeeeeeeeeeeneteeees 8 OSD On Screen Display Operation 000 9 Hot Key Commands ceeeceeeeeeeeeeeeeteeeeeeenteeeeeeaes 14 Cascade Configuration CONNECTION PASE 16 Computer Selection c ccceceeeeeeseceeeeeeeeeeeeeneees 16 Sun Keyboard Mapping oooooocccconnnccconnnoccccnnncoccccnnnnnccnnns 17 Appendix SPECHICATIONS noia 18 Troubleshooting siii 19 Please read this manual thoroughly and follow the Installation procedures to prevent any damage to the KVM or any connecting device This device is tested and complies with Part 15 of FCC class B CE and VCCI rules FE CE ke troduction Overview The hybrid USB and PS 2 KVM switches Millennia USB 8 and USB 16 extend your computer management to either PS 2 and or USB
12. onsibility with respect to this warranty shall be to repair or to replace at Connect Tek s option any product or part thereof determined by Connect Tek to be defective Connect Tek expressly states that this warranty does not include this product s compatibility with any specific computer make or model operating system or application This warranty is not extended to include accessories To enforce this warranty contact your place of purchase and your representative will provide the required authorization CONNECT TEK EXPRESSLY DISCLAIMS ALL WARRANTIES EXPRESSED OR IMPLIED INCLUDING BUT NOT LIMITED TO MERCHANTABILITY AND FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE EXCEPT AS THOSE SPECIFIED HEREIN LIMITATION OF LIABILITY CONNECT TEK S LIABILITY IF ANY FOR DAMAGES RELATING TO THIS PRODUCT REGARDLESS OF THE NATURE OF THE ACTION BROUGHT IS LIMITED TO THE ACTUAL PRICE PAID BY THE PURCHASER FOR THIS PRODUCT AND WILL IN NO EVENT INCLUDE ANY CONSEQUENTIAL INCIDENTAL INDIRECT SPECIAL OR OTHER DAMAGES OF ANY KIND EVEN IF CONNECT TEK HAS BEEN APPRISED OF THE LIKELIHOOD OF SUCH OCCURRING OR IF SUCH DAMAGES WERE REASONABLY FORESEEABLE EXCLUSION OF WARRANTY THIS WARRANTY DOES NOT COVER ACCIDENT MISUSE FIRE FLOOD AND ANY OTHER ACT OF GOD INCORRECT LINE VOLTAGE DAMAGE CAUSED BY IMPROPER INSTALLATION IMPROPER OR UNAUTHORIZED REPAIR OR MARRED CABINET MISSING OR ALTERED SERIAL NUMBERS AND CUSTOMER ADJUSTMENTS THAT ARE NOT COVERED IN THE INSTR
13. power on computers left Ctrl left Ctrl F2 Press or W to select the previous or the next computer in sequence And press any other key to abort the Manual Scan i To adjust Scan Rate which sets the duration before switching to the next computer in Auto Scan left Ctrl left Ctrl F3 The USB KVM sends one to four beeps indicating scan interval of 3 8 15 and 30 seconds respectively HB To adjust keyboard typematic rate characters sec this setting over rides that of BIOS and any operating system left Ctrl left Ctrl F4 The USB KVM generates 1 to 4 beeps corresponding to 10 15 20 and 30 characters sec respectively 15 mm Cascade Configuration Connection Before connecting a device a computer or another USB product to the master under power you must turn off the device Only PS 2 port is operable for cascade operation see Figure 7 for details male to female HDB15 for VGA PS 2 KVM Switch Figure 7 Cascade Connection Note The Master must have equal or more PC x ports than that of the slave i e if an 8 port switch is the Master an 8 port or 4 port switch can be a Slave but not a 16 port one PS 2 only models can be cascaded with USB PS 2 universal models Computer Selection by Hot Key Command The first digit is the port address of the Master unit 1 8 and the second digit is the port address of the Slave 1 8 A H Please note that only Master s PS 2 ports can be connected
14. pport USB plug and play or USB hub Sun mark is not tagged in OSD menu 19 No of computers supported 8 16 Front panel push button 8 16 Symptom Causes Solutions Keyboard or In Auto Scan Press any front button Hot plug and play Yes mouse does not computers using USB to select a computer Hot key Control Yes work keyboard and mouse then use the keyboard are not operable and mouse On screen display OSD Yes Too many keyboard or Sync Emu Technology Yes mouse drivers installed Remove ALL Automatic scan interval 3 8 15 30 seconds in one computer ee keyboard and mouse drivers Cable Length Max SOM OO for VGA Keyboard or The USB computer Update that computer s 5M 15ft for USB mouse does not does not support USB driver Device hot 30M 90ft for PS 2 work after plug and play as plug and play is one of E switching to a specified by USB the basic USB Computer ONLINE LED e 16 different USB standard specifications OSD Computer selected LED 8 16 computer models is better suited VGA 1920 X 1440 DDC2B for this environment 7 Computer hangs USB computer Wait at least 5 seconds Computer peripheral connector USB Type B x8 PS 2 x8 USB Type Bx16 PS 2 x 16 up while initialization takes too before switching from monitor HDB 15 male x 8 HDB 15 male x 16 switching much time one USB computer to Console peripheral connector PS 2 x 2 computer aiat proper monitor HDB 15 female x 1 communication Weight g 2400 3700 Auto Scan does e All P
15. rned Off if you prefer not to see it when the eft Ctrl key is hit twice The non volatile memory stores the Hotkey Menu setting CH Display Auto Off After you select a computer the port number and name of the computer will appear on the screen for 3 seconds then disappear automatically Always On The port number and name of a selected computer and or OSD status displayed on the screen all the time The non volatile memory stores the CH Display setting Position The position of the selected computer name and or OSD status displayed on screen during operation The actual display position shifts due to different VGA resolution the higher the resolution the higher the display position The non volatile memory stores the Position setting Upper Left Upper Right Middle Lower Left Lower Right Country Code for Sun Sun keyboards of different languages have different layouts The KVM switch is able to emulate a Sun keyboard for a 13 specific language type or country such as Arabic Belgian US Yugoslavia and so forth Select the proper country code that matches ALL of your Sun computers O Function key F5 To switch the Sun mark of a port on or off indicating the computer is a Sun server Sun servers have more keys on the keyboard than a PC When a Sun marked port is selected the KVM switch starts to translate the keys from a PS 2 keyboard to a Sun keyboard See Sun Keyboard Mapping for details O Esc To exit the OSD
16. to a Slave s CONSOLE port left Ctrl left Ctrl 1 3 Selects a computer connected to PS 2 or USB port 3 of a Slave connected to PS 2 port 1 of the Master 16 SUN Keyboard Mapping The OSD models emulate a Sun s keyboard and mouse when a computer is marked with a Sun in OSD menu by Function key F5 A Sun keyboard has more keys than a standard PS 2 one These extra keys are simulated by tapping the lower right Ctrl followed by one of the function keys on a PS 2 keyboard i e combo key For instance tap the lower right Ctrl key then tap the function key F7 to activate Open for a Sun computer right Ctrl 1 CD right Ctrl 2 Q right Ctrl 3 O right Ctrl 4 cre right Ctrl F1 Stop right Ctrl F2 Again right Ctrl F3 Props right Ctrl F4 Undo right Ctrl F5 Front right Ctrl F6 Copy right Ctrl F7 Open right Ctrl F8 Paste right Ctrl F9 Find right Ctrl F10 Cut right Ctrl H Help right left Compose right Alt Alt Graph left Alt Alt 17 ammm Appendix Specifications Specification USB 8 mmm Troubleshooting Ensure that all cables are well seated Label the cable for each computer to avoid confusion when connected to the USB 8 and USB 16 control a Sun server or a HP Unix system Unable to control a Sun server while using OSD models su
17. tries until you change even if the unit is powered down O Function key F2 To switch the eye mark of a computer on or off First use the UP and DOWN arrow keys to highlight it then press F2 to switch its eye mark on or off If Scan Type is Ready PC 0 only the power on and eye mark selected computers will be displayed sequentially in Scan mode 10 O Function key F3 To lock a computer from unauthorized access To lock a device highlight it then press F3 Now enter up to 4 characters A Z 0 9 followed by Enter as new password A Security enabled device is marked with a lock following its port number To permanently disable the security function from a locked device highlight it press F3 then enter the password If you want to access the locked device temporarily simply highlight it and press Enter the OSD will ask you for the password After entering the correct password you are allowed to use the device This device is automatically re locked once you switch to another port During Scan mode OSD skips the password protected ports If you forget the password the only way to permanently erase all the passwords is to For USB 8 and USB 16 press and hold the front panel buttons 1 and 2 then hold 7 and 8 Release 7 and 8 then release 1 and 2 O Function key F4 More functions are available by hitting F4 A new screen pops up d
18. you need is one PS 2 male to male cable connected between the KVM switch and your Notebook the Y adapter is not necessary However some Laptop computers do not follow industry standard please check your Laptop user s manual for details male to female HDBI15 for VGA male to male mini DING for Keyboard Mouse lt lt Figure 5 Laptop PS 2 Port Connection Now you can turn on all devices and computers Note Do not connect both PS 2 and USB ports of one PC port on the KVM to a computer this will cause only the PS 2 port to be effective O SS A A E a E Opera tion Front Panel m On line LED amp Selected LED When the LED turns green the connected computer is powered on When a computer is selected its corresponding red LED illuminates m Push buttons Each computer has a button associated with it on the front panel for selection m K M RESET K M RESET solves most problems developed by keyboard mouse device replacement or change of configuration Press down both the front panel number 1 and 2 push buttons for 2 seconds to re configure the whole system without turning either the USB KVM switch or any computer off m AUTO SCAN Auto Scan automatically scans through computers one by one in a fixed interval see Scan Time below To initiate Auto Scanning for USB 8 and USB 16 press 7 and 8 OSD On Screen Display Operation Port channel KVM MENU a Ti E pe selecte address a sca 1 SA
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