Black Box KV9804A, ServSwitch Wizard DP USB manual Configuration

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Chapter 4: Configuration

4.2 General configuration 4.2.1 Changing hotkeys

Wizard DP USB units use and as their standard hotkeys. These can be changed if they clash with other software or hard- ware within the installation.

4.2.1.1 To change the hotkeys

1Enter the Configuration menu.

2Press to enter the Hotkey menu and then press either: to choose Ctrl + Alt

to choose Ctrl + Shift

to choose Alt + Shift

to choose Right Alt

3Press to accept the setting and return to the main menu section.

4Press and then to exit the menu and save changes.

4.2.2 Mouse switching

You can enable or disable mouse switching to suit your installation requirements.

4.2.2.1 To enable/disable mouse switching

1Enter the Configuration menu.

2Press to enter the User Preferences menu and then press either: to Enable mouse switching

to Disable mouse switching

3Press to accept the setting and return to the main menu section.

4Press and then to exit the menu and save changes.

4.2.3 OPTIONS port speed

You can change the speed of the OPTIONS serial port.

4.2.3.1 To change the OPTIONS port speed

1Enter the Configuration menu.

2Press to enter the Baud rate menu and then press either: to choose 1200

to choose 2400

to choose 9600

to choose 19200

3Press to accept the setting and return to the main menu section.

4Press and then to exit the menu and save changes.

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Contents ServSwitch Wizard DP USB Trademarks Used in this Manual ServSwitch Wizard DP USBFCC and IC RFI Statements ServSwitch Wizard DP USB Table of Contents What‘s Included SpecificationsAdditional Items You May Need Overview OverviewComputer button Indicators Wizard DP USB featuresInstallation Mounting the modules desk or rack InstallationRack mount Connections Connecting peripherals to the user consoleUser console Connecting speakers to the audio socket Computer connections Connecting a computer systemConnecting the power adapter Power connectionConnecting the optional remote control Optional remote control12. Connection layout for synchronized operation Synchronizing multiple unitsConnecting a computer or device for remote control Channel switching by external controlOptions port pinout Control by channel select input lines Serial port parameter settingsControl by RS-232 serial Serial port channel selection codesDisplay will show the pressed letter, e.g Configuration Using the configuration menuConfiguration To define the Options port behavior Switching modeTo set the default switching mode Options port channel control behaviorTo show the current firmware version To set a new passwordItems required to perform an upgrade Performing upgradesTo use the KVM Firmware Uploader utility Configuration Commence the upgrade Issues to consider when performing flash upgradesOperation To select a computer using the front panelOperation Selecting a computer What are hotkeys? Selecting a computer using hotkeysChoosing which computers are accessed when Using hot keys + tabAdditional hotkey press combinations To select a computer using the mouse buttons Selecting a computer using the mouse buttonsTo lock the unit Locking access to the computersTo cancel the password If you forget the passwordAutoscanning To select an autoscan modeTo start autoscanning To select an autoscan periodTo stop autoscanning Multi-head synchronization cable 8p8c Serial remote control and flash upgrade cable 8p8cSerial remote control and flash upgrade cable 10p10c Cable pin-outsAppendices Safety InformationServSwitch Wizard DP USB About Black Box Black Box Tech Support FREE! Live /7

ServSwitch Wizard DP USB, KV9804A specifications

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