Black Box KV3204A Configuration Using the Configuration Menu, To use the configuration menu

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Chapter 4: Configuration

4. Configuration

4.1 Using the Configuration Menu

The configuration mode allows you to determine numerous aspects of the ServSwitch Wizard VGA (USB) unit capabilities.

To use the configuration menu

During normal use, the seven segment display on the front panel shows the number of the currently selected computer channel. From this condition, enter configuration mode as follows:

1Press and hold the front panel COMPUTER button for roughly five seconds. The display will show: C

2On the keyboard, press the letter key for the required menu section, e.g. S (see Table 4-1 for full list of options) The display will show the pressed letter.

3Press the number of the required setting, e.g. 4 The display will show the pressed number.

4Press Enter to accept the setting and return to the main menu section. The display will show: C

5You can now continue with your next configuration change (go to step 2), or exit from the configuration menu (see below).

To exit the configuration menu and save changes

• Press E and then press Enter to exit and save changes.

To exit the configuration menu without saving

• Press either of the front panel buttons.

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Contents ServSwitch Wizard VGA USB Trademarks Used in this Manual ServSwitch Wizard VGA USBFCC and IC RFI Statements ServSwitch Wizard VGA USB Table of Contents Specifications Overview Introduction OverviewAdditional Items You May Need FeaturesWhat‘s Included Number Component Description Rear Panel Front panel Front panel components Computer to be switched to up to four video monitors Rack brackets KV3004A model only InstallationInstallation Mounting To connect peripherals to the user console ConnectionsUser console Connecting speakers to the user console To connect a computer system Computer systemsConsole User To connect the power supply Power in connectionOptions port pinout Channel switching by external controlTo connect a computer or device for remote control Serial port channel selection codes Serial port parameter settingsControl by RS-232 serial Control by channel select input lines15. Connections for synchronizing two units Synchronizing multiple unitsRefreshing Edid information during use Using stored Edid information onlyManaging Edid video display information To exit the configuration menu and save changes ConfigurationConfiguration Using the Configuration Menu To use the configuration menuEnter the User Preferences menu Enter the Switch Mode menuEnable mouse switching default Disable mouse switchingOptions port speed General configuration 4.2.1 Changing hotkeysMouse switching To define the Options port behavior Switching modeTo set the default switching mode Options port channel control behaviorTo refresh Edid information from the monitor To reset configuration to factory defaultsTo set a new password Miscellaneous functionsTo use the KVM Firmware Uploader utility Performing upgradesItems required to perform an upgrade Issues to consider when performing flash upgrades Operation Selecting a computer Selecting a computer using the front panelTo select a computer using the front panel Selects channel Selecting a computer using hotkeysOperation To use standard hotkey press combinationsTo use additional hotkey press combinations Selecting a computer using the mouse buttonsTo select a computer using the mouse buttons To lock the unit Locking access to the computersTo cancel the password If you forget the passwordTo choose 5 minutes To select an autoscan modeAutoscanning To select an autoscan periodTo stop autoscanning To start autoscanningTrue Emulation Appendix A. What is True Emulation?Enumerated USB switching Emulated USB switchingAppendices Appendix B. Default Edid video modes Multi-head synchronization cable 8p8c Serial remote control and flash upgrade cable 8p8cSerial remote control and flash upgrade cable 10p10c Appendix C. Cable pin-outsAppendix D. Safety information About Black Box Black Box Tech Support FREE! Live /7

Black Box ServSwitch Wizard VGA (USB), KV3004A, KV3204A, KV3404A, KV3304A specifications

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