Black Box KV3304A Operation Selecting a computer, Selecting a computer using the front panel

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ServSwitch Wizard VGA (USB)

5. Operation

5.1 Selecting a computer

There are four main ways to switch the common peripherals to specific computer channels:

•Using the front panel controls (see below)

•Using hotkeys

•Using mouse button presses

•Using external switching control (RS-232 or input lines)

5.1.1 Selecting a computer using the front panel

The front panel allows you to determine how the various peripherals are switched to one or more computer channels.

Use this button to choose the next required computer

Indicates the number

The KVM, SPK, USB1, and USB2 indicators show which

of the currently

peripherals are switched to the current computer

selected computer

channel OR (as you begin pressing the MODE button)

 

the peripherals that will be switched during the next

 

press(es) of the COMPUTER button.

 

COMPUTER

KVM SPK USB1 USB2

MODE

Use this button

 

 

 

 

 

 

to choose which

 

 

 

peripherals will

 

 

 

be switched

V1

V2

V3

V4

Multiscreen models only - The V1 to V4 indicators show which video monitors are switched to the current computer channel.

Figure 5-1. Front panel buttons and indicators.

To select a computer using the front panel

1 Optional: If you need to selectively switch some of your peripherals, press the MODE button repeatedly to change the switch- ing mode:

KVM SPK

USB1 USB2

MODE

Will switch all peripherals together

MODE

Will switch keyboard, video, mouse and speakers

MODE

Will switch only the keyboard, video and mouse

MODE

Will switch only the speakers

MODE

Will switch only USB peripheral 1

 

Will switch only USB peripheral 2

Figure 5-2. Changing the switching mode using the MODE button.

Note: If an indicator flashes, it signifies that the respective peripheral is currently switched to another computer channel.

2 Press the COMPUTER button repeatedly to select the required computer channel.

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Contents ServSwitch Wizard VGA USB ServSwitch Wizard VGA USB Trademarks Used in this ManualFCC and IC RFI Statements ServSwitch Wizard VGA USB Table of Contents Specifications Overview Overview IntroductionFeatures What‘s IncludedAdditional Items You May Need Number Component Description Rear Panel Front panel Front panel components Computer to be switched to up to four video monitors Installation Installation MountingRack brackets KV3004A model only Connections User consoleTo connect peripherals to the user console Connecting speakers to the user console Computer systems To connect a computer systemConsole User Power in connection To connect the power supplyChannel switching by external control To connect a computer or device for remote controlOptions port pinout Control by channel select input lines Serial port parameter settingsControl by RS-232 serial Serial port channel selection codesSynchronizing multiple units 15. Connections for synchronizing two unitsUsing stored Edid information only Managing Edid video display informationRefreshing Edid information during use To use the configuration menu ConfigurationConfiguration Using the Configuration Menu To exit the configuration menu and save changesDisable mouse switching Enter the Switch Mode menuEnable mouse switching default Enter the User Preferences menuGeneral configuration 4.2.1 Changing hotkeys Mouse switchingOptions port speed Options port channel control behavior Switching modeTo set the default switching mode To define the Options port behaviorMiscellaneous functions To reset configuration to factory defaultsTo set a new password To refresh Edid information from the monitorPerforming upgrades Items required to perform an upgradeTo use the KVM Firmware Uploader utility Issues to consider when performing flash upgrades Selecting a computer using the front panel To select a computer using the front panelOperation Selecting a computer To use standard hotkey press combinations Selecting a computer using hotkeysOperation Selects channelSelecting a computer using the mouse buttons To select a computer using the mouse buttonsTo use additional hotkey press combinations If you forget the password Locking access to the computersTo cancel the password To lock the unitTo select an autoscan period To select an autoscan modeAutoscanning To choose 5 minutesTo start autoscanning To stop autoscanningEmulated USB switching Appendix A. What is True Emulation?Enumerated USB switching True EmulationAppendices Appendix B. Default Edid video modes Appendix C. Cable pin-outs Serial remote control and flash upgrade cable 8p8cSerial remote control and flash upgrade cable 10p10c Multi-head synchronization cable 8p8cAppendix D. Safety information Black Box Tech Support FREE! Live /7 About Black Box

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