Black Box ServSwitch Wizard DP USB, KV9804A manual Configuration Using the configuration menu

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4. Configuration

4.1 Using the configuration menu

The configuration mode allows you to determine numerous aspects of the Wizard DP USB unit capabilities.

4.1.1 Using 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:

2On the keyboard, press the letter key for the required menu section, e.g.

The display will show the pressed letter, e.g.

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

4Press to accept the setting and return to the main menu section.

The display will show:

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 and then press to exit and save changes. To exit the configuration menu without saving

Press either of the front panel buttons.

Enter the OPTIONS port Baud rate menu

1200 (default)

38400

2400

57600

9600

115200

19200

 

Enter the Functions menu

Show current firmware version

Reset configuration to factory defaults ( is displayed momentarily)

Enter the Hotkey menu

 

Ctrl + Alt (default)

Alt

Ctrl + Shift

Left Ctrl + Alt

Alt + Shift

Right Ctrl + Alt

Right Alt

Hotkeys disabled

Enter the Options port behavior menu

Channel switching via RS-232 serial control (using the baud rate set by the ‘B’ option). Contact switching via the Options port disabled. (d)

Channel switching via RC4 remote. Contact switching disabled.

As per but with contact switching enabled. Set a new password for use with the lock mode Enter the Switch Mode menu

All (default)

KVM + Speaker

KVM only

Speaker only

USB1 only

USB2 only

Enter the Autoscan Time Delay menu

Autoscan disabled

15 seconds

2 seconds

30 seconds

5 seconds (default)

1 minute

7 seconds

5 minutes

Enter the User Preferences menu

Enable mouse switching (default) Disable mouse switching

Cycle all ports (when using ‘Hotkey + Tab’ or ‘Autoscan’) (default)

Cycle only active ports (when using ‘Hotkey + Tab’ or ‘Autoscan’)

You can press

 

at any point to exit

(default) or (d) denote

from an option and

the default settings

return to the main

for each group of

menu ( ) section.

options.

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Contents ServSwitch Wizard DP USB ServSwitch Wizard DP USB Trademarks Used in this ManualFCC and IC RFI Statements ServSwitch Wizard DP USB Table of Contents Specifications What‘s IncludedAdditional Items You May Need Overview OverviewWizard DP USB features Computer button IndicatorsInstallation Installation Mounting the modules desk or rackRack mount Connecting peripherals to the user console ConnectionsUser console Connecting speakers to the audio socket Connecting a computer system Computer connectionsPower connection Connecting the power adapterOptional remote control Connecting the optional remote controlSynchronizing multiple units 12. Connection layout for synchronized operationChannel switching by external control Connecting a computer or device for remote controlOptions port pinout Serial port channel selection codes Serial port parameter settingsControl by RS-232 serial Control by channel select input linesConfiguration Using the configuration menu Display will show the pressed letter, e.gConfiguration Options port channel control behavior Switching modeTo set the default switching mode To define the Options port behaviorTo set a new password To show the current firmware versionPerforming upgrades Items required to perform an upgradeTo use the KVM Firmware Uploader utility Configuration Issues to consider when performing flash upgrades Commence the upgradeTo select a computer using the front panel OperationOperation Selecting a computer Using hot keys + tab Selecting a computer using hotkeysChoosing which computers are accessed when What are hotkeys?Additional hotkey press combinations Selecting a computer using the mouse buttons To select a computer using the mouse buttonsIf you forget the password Locking access to the computersTo cancel the password To lock the unitTo select an autoscan mode AutoscanningTo select an autoscan period To start autoscanningTo stop autoscanning Cable pin-outs Serial remote control and flash upgrade cable 8p8cSerial remote control and flash upgrade cable 10p10c Multi-head synchronization cable 8p8cSafety Information AppendicesServSwitch Wizard DP USB Black Box Tech Support FREE! Live /7 About Black Box

ServSwitch Wizard DP USB, KV9804A specifications

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