Black Box ServSwitch Wizard DP USB, KV9804A manual Autoscanning, To select an autoscan mode

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5.2 Autoscanning

When enabled, the autoscan mode switches between the connected computers in sequence. This is useful to allow you to sample activity among the connected computers.

Two scanning modes are available:

•Cycle all ports – This mode visits, in turn, to each connected computer. This mode should be used with care due to the reasons

given in the warning below. To prepare for this autoscan mode, choose within the configuration menu (see right).

•Cycle only active ports – Only computer ports where an active computer is detected will be viewed. This mode avoids blank screens from being displayed and helps to prevent the viewing monitor from entering a power-down state on every scan cycle.

Additionally, when this mode is selected, whenever you use either the mouse buttons or hot keys + tab to change channels,

only computers that are active will be visited. To prepare for this autoscan mode, choose within the configuration menu (see right).

WARNING: Many monitors are fitted with automatic power saving relays that switch off after a few seconds when connected to an inactive computer. If you are using such a monitor, do not use the ‘Cycle all ports’ mode. Continual switching on and off of the monitor’s relay will eventually damage the monitor.

Seven autoscan periods are available (the time spent viewing each computer) ranging from 2 seconds to 5 minutes. To prepare the autoscan period, choose and then to within the configuration menu (see right).

To start autoscanning mode, press on the keyboard.

5.2.1 To select an autoscan mode

1Enter the Configuration menu.

2Press and then press either:

•7 to choose Cycle all ports, or

•8 to choose Cycle only active ports

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

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

Note: The setting of this option also affects which computers are visited when the channel is changed using the mouse buttons or hot key + tab.

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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

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