MiniView™DVI 2/4 PORT USB KVMP SwitchUser Manual (GCS1762 / GCS1764)®

USB LED• Lights GREEN to indicate that the computerattached to its corresponding port is the onethat has access to the USB Peripherals.3. USB Console

Back View1. Firmware Upgrade portThe included Firmware Upgrade cable thattransfers the firmware upgrade data from theadministrator’s computer to the G

USB KVM Cable9IntroductionCableThe USB KVM Cables are included in the package.

Before you Begin1. Make sure that power to all the devices you will be connecting up has been turned off. You must unplugthe power cords of any compu

1. Plug your USB keyboard and USB mouse into their corresponding USB ports located on the KVM’sfront panel.2. Plug your DVI monitor, microphone, and s

6. Repeat steps 3 and 4 for any other computersyou are connecting7. Plug the power adapter cable into the switch’spower jack, then plug the power adap

Hot PluggingThe GCS1762/GCS1764 supports USB hot plugging – components can be removed and added back intothe installation by unplugging their cables f

Port ID NumberingEach CPU port on the GCS1762/GCS1764 switch is assigned a port number (1 or 2 for GCS1762; 1 to 4 forGCS1764). The port numbers are

Manual Switching1. Press and release a port selection switch to bring the KVM focus to the computer attached to itscorresponding port. The USB and Au

Hotkey OperationThe GCS1762/GCS1764 provides an extensive, easy-to-use, hotkey function that makes it convenient tocontrol and configure your KVM inst

Port Switchingt17 Hotkey OperationNote: The n stands for the computer’s Port ID number (1, 2, 3, or 4). Replace the n with the appropriatePort ID whe

18OSD OperationAuto ScanningHotkey OperationNote:• While Auto Scan is active, ordinary keyboard and mouse functions are suspended – only Auto Scanmode

19Hotkey OperationHotkey Setting ModeInvoking HSMFor all Hotkey operations, you must use the number keypad on the right side of your keyboard.To Invok

20To invoke HSM (MAC keyboards):1. Press and hold the Clear key2. Press and release the Minus key3. Release the Clear key within one half second after

21Hotkey OperationNote:• If using the Num Lock and Minus key to invoke Hotkey function is not optimal for your setup, refer to thenext page to change

Alternate HSM Invocation KeysIn case the default HSM invocation keys (Num Lock and Minus) are not optimal in your setup, you maychange them to Ctrl an

23Hotkey OperationAlternate Port Switching KeysThe port switching activation keys can be changed from tapping Scroll Lock key twice ([Scroll Lock] [Sc

24Hotkey OperationKeyboard Operating PlatformThe GCS1762/GCS1764 default port configuration is for a PC Compatible keyboard operating platform. Ifyou

25Hotkey OperationList Hotkey SettingsTo see a list of the current hotkey settings, do the following:1. Invoke HSM2. Open a text editor (such as Notep

26Hotkey OperationNote: This procedure is a toggle. To re-enable the keys, repeat the procedure above.Firmware Upgrade ModeTo set the GCS1762/GCS176

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27Hotkey OperationMAC Keyboard EmulationMake sure to first set the KVM to Macoperating platform as instructed onsection “Hotkey Operation →→→→→ keyboa

28Hotkey OperationHotkey Default Settings

29The Windows-based Firmware Upgrade Utility (FWUpgrade.exe) provides a smooth, automated process forupgrading the KVM switch’s firmware. To run the

30Shut down the computers on your MiniView™Extreme installation and make sure you have setthe KVM in firmware upgrade mode as instructedunder section

31To upgrade your firmware: Run the downloaded Firmware UpgradePackage file - either by double-clicking the fileicon, or by opening a command line

3. Click Next to continue. The Firmware UpgradeUtility main screen appears:The Utility inspects your installation. All the devicescapable of being upg

4. As you select a device in the list, its descrip-tion appears in the Device Description panel.33The Firmware Upgrade Utility

After you have made your device selection(s),Click Next to perform the upgrade.If you enabled Check Firmware Version, theUtility compares the device’

As the Upgrade proceeds status messagesappear in the Status Messages panel, and theprogress toward completion is shown on theProgress bar.After the up

If the upgrade failed to complete successfully adialog box appears asking if you want to retry. ClickYes to retry. If you click No, the Upgrade Failed

Table of Contents0203040506101315293738404142Package ContentsOverviewFeaturesSystem RequirementsIntroductionInstallationBasic OperationHotkey Operatio

AppendixTroubleshooting37

38Specification

Specification39

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2Package ContentsThis package contains:1 x GCS1762 or GCS1764 KVMP Switch2 x Custom 6’ KVM Cables (GCS1762)4 x Custom 6’ KVM Cables (GCS1764)1 x Firmw

3OverviewThe GCS1762/GCS1764 DVI KVM Switch charts a revolutionary new direction in KVM switch functionality bycombining a switch with a 2 port USB hu

4Features• Independent switching of KVM video, audio and USB hub• Fully compliant with USB 1.1 specs for data transfer rates of up to 12 Mbps• DVI dig

5System RequirementsConsoleDVI monitor compliant with DVI-I specs that can support resolution of KVM switchUSB style mouseUSB style keyboardMicrophone

Front View1. Port selection buttons• Press selection button for less than two (2)seconds to bring only the KVM focus to thecomputer attached to its co