Iogear GCS1804 Manual de usuario

1 GCS1802 / GCS1804Part No. M1027-aInstallationInstallation GuideUSB 2.0 KVMP Switch with OSD

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1011 No. Component Description 1Firmware Upgrade The connection for the rmware upgrade cable. 2USB Peripheral Port One of the two USB 2.0 per

1213Hardware SetupCable Connection Make sure that power to all the devices you will be connecting has been turned off, and power cords unplugged.T

1213At the other end of the cable5. PS/2 connections: connect the keyboard, mouse, video, microphone and speaker cables to a. their respective ports

1514Installation Diagram

1514PS/2 USB

1716Port NumberingEach CPU port on the KVM is assigned a port number (1, 2 for the GCS1802 and 1,2,3,4 for the GCS1804). The CPU port numbers are mark

17Power Off and RestartIf it becomes necessary to Power Off the KVM, do the following:1. Power off the switch. Unplug the KVM cables from the switc

1819Pushbutton operation (Default method)1. Press a pushbutton once to bring only the KVM focus to the selected port (2 sec delay in switching).2. Pre

1819Hotkey OperationThere are two aspects of Hotkey operation. Each of the following items performs a different function, but both are invoked from t

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2021The following pages describe the invocation and use of these functions. For clarity, default settings will be used in describing Hotkey operation

2021Port SwitchingPort switching begins by tapping the Scroll Lock key twice [Scroll Lock], [Scroll Lock] then entering letters and numbers for preci

2223Summary of default Hotkey switching [Tip: K= KVM (focus), S = sound , U = USB (peripherals)] Hotkey sequence Result [Scroll Lock], [Scrol

2223 Hotkey sequence Result [Scroll Lock], [Scroll Lock], [S], [Enter]Audio increments one port [Scroll Lock] [Scro

2425Auto Scanning:The KVM’s Auto Scan feature automatically cycles the KVM focus through the computer ports at regular intervals. This allows you to m

2425[Scroll Lock] + [Scroll Lock] + [Arrow] Where [Arrow] refers to one of the Arrow keys. After you 1. press [Arrow], you automatically enter Skip,

2627OSD OverviewThe On Screen Display (OSD) is a menu driven method to handle control and switching operations. All procedures start from the OSD Mai

2627The table below explains the abbreviations and Icons found on the Display PN This column lists the Port ID numbers for the CPU ports in the ins

2829 Moves the highlight bar up Moves the highlight bar down

2829To select a port, use the F1, F2, F3, or F7 Keys, or click on the Up and Down Arrow keys to move the Highlight Bar down the list on the screen.

3Table of ContentsPackage Contents 4Requirements 5Cables 6Supported Operating Systems 7Hardware 8Hardware Setup 12Installation Diagram 14Before you be

3031OSD functions are used to congure and control the KVM. For example, you can: rapidly switch to any port; scan ports; or create or edit a port nam

3031F3: AUDIOTo view the screen of the selected Audio port, press [F3] or move the cursor to F3:Audio and click.F4: SCANClicking the F4 eld or pressi

3233F7: PNThis function allows you to switch KVM, USB and Audio focus to one port. When you press [F7], or click on the F7: PN eld, you select the KV

3233To change a setting:Double click, or move the Highlight Bar to your selection, and press [Enter].1. After you select an item, a submenu with furth

3435HOTKEY Selects which key sequence initiates Hotkey operations : [Scroll Lock] [Scroll Lock] (Default) or [Ctrl] [Ctrl] (Alternate).OSD HOTKEY Sele

3435RESTORE DEFAULT VALUES Used to undo all the changes and return to the factory default settings Note: assigned NAMES and passwords are not erased.C

3637Note: Where entries are required, a Dialog box opens at the bottom of the On Screen Display asking for an entry i.e. yes / no, or numbers to set

3637Default and Alternate manual switch settingsMODE 1 (Default Setting) MODE 2 (Alternate)Press a pushbutton once to bring only the KVM focus to the

3839Default settings for the On Screen Display Setting DefaultOSD Hotkey [Num Lock] + [-]Keyboard Port Hotkey [Scroll Lock] [Scroll Lock]Button Settin

3839Keyboard Emulation:The PC (101/104 key) keyboard can emulate a Mac or Sun keyboard. The mappings are listed in the table PC Keyboard Mac Keyboar

45Package Contents1 x 2/4-Port USB KVMP Switch2/4 x USB KVM Cable (2 for GCS1802 / 4 for GCS1804)1 x PS/2 to USB Adapter1 x Firmware Upgrade Cable1 x

4041PC Keyboard Sun Keyboard[Ctrl] [T] Stop[Ctrl] [F2] Again[Ctrl] [F3] Props[Ctrl] [F4] Undo[Ctrl] [F5] Front[Ctrl] [F6] Copy[Ctrl] [F7] Open[Ctrl] [

4041The Windows-based Firmware Upgrade Utility (FWUpgrade.exe) provides an automated process for upgrading the KVM switch’s rmware. New rmware upgra

4243Computer with new rmwareGCS1802 / GCS1804Using the Firmware Upgrade Cable provided 3. with this unit, connect a COM port (on the computer to whic

4243Enter OSD select F6, key down to “Firmware Upgrade” then [Enter] or Click. Or Key in Y (Yes) 4. on the bottom of the display window and press

4445Run the downloaded Firmware Upgrade Package le – either by double clicking the le icon, or by 1. opening a command line and entering the full p

4445Note: If you enabled Check Firmware Version, the Utility compares the device’s rmware level with that of the upgrade les. If it nds that the

4647If the “Upgrade Succeeded” screen does not appear, the upgrade failed to complete successfully, in which case you should do the following:Power of

4647Turn the power on the KVM. It is now set to the factory default rmware level.3. Leaving the jumper in place: Perform the rmware upgrade procedu

4849TroubleshootingSymptom Possible Cause ActionMouse and/or Keyboard not responding. Improper mouse and/or keyboard reset.Unplug the cable(s) from t

4849 Symptom Possible Cause Action Device not recognized (Windows).If the OS does not support USB 2. 2.0, change to the PS/2 interface

45RequirementsConsole- VGA, SVGA, Multisync monitor or LCD display- USB or PS/2 Mouse- USB or PS/2 KeyboardNote: Due to the keyboard emulation used by

5051Technical SupportIf you need technical support, please check out our IOGEAR Tech Info Library (T.I.L.) at www.iogear.com/support for the latest ti

5051WE’RE HERE TO HELP YOU!NEED ASSISTANCE SETTING UP THIS PRODUCT?Make sure you:1. Use the live chat at www.iogear.com to try and solve any issues yo

5253This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B digital device, pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC Rules. These limit

5253This device has been tested and found to comply with the following European Union directives: Electro-magnetic Capability (89/336/EMC), Low Voltag

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67CablesOnly cable sets specically designed to work with this switch may be used to link the computers. Two USB cables sets are provided with the GCS

67Supported Operating SystemsOS Distribution VersionWindows2000 and higherLinux (Kernel 2.6 and higher)RedHat 7.1 and higher; FedoraCore 2 and higher

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89No. Component Description1Port Selection PushbuttonsPressing a front panel pushbutton focuses the switch on the computer attached to that port. 2