Belkin F1DD104LEA, F1DD102LEA manual Installing the KVM Switch, Pre-Configuration

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Installing the KVM Switch

Pre-Configuration

Where to Place the KVM Switch

The compact size of the KVM Switch makes it perfect for desktop placement. Consider the following when deciding where to place the KVM Switch: whether or not you intend to use the direct-access port selectors; the length of the cables attached to your keyboard, mouse, and monitor; the location of your CPUs from your console; and the length of the cables you use to connect your computers to the KVM Switch.

Cautions and Warnings

Avoid having cables near fluorescent lights, air-conditioning equipment, or machines that create electrical noise (e.g., vacuum cleaners).

Single-Switch Installation

This section provides complete instructions for the hardware setup of a single KVM Switch. F1DD102Lea or F1DD104Lea)

Cable/model types:

DVI models use: DVI/USB combo cable connected to the USB connector of the host PC

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Contents OmniView Soho KVM Switch with Audio Table of Contents Package Contents IntroductionFeature Overview OverviewEquipment Requirements Unit Display Diagrams OverviewFront View Back ViewSpecifications Installing the KVM Switch Pre-ConfigurationConnecting the KVM Switch StepConnect the Audio Installing the KVM SwitchAudio and Microphone Connections Powering Up the Systems Using the KVM Switch Selecting a Computer Using Direct-Access Port SelectorsHot-Key Preceding Sequence Configuration Scroll LOCK, CAPS, F12, NUM LOCK, LEFTCTRL, RightctrlUsing the KVM Switch Command HotkeysSwitching the Audio/Mic You can switch the audio/mic in two waysPrepare your KVM Switch and the Host PC Step Firmware-Upgrade GuideUpgrade Using the Windows Version Utility Activate the Firmware-Upgrade Utility Program Step SectionFirmware-Upgrade Guide Connect your KVM Switch to the Host PC StepBegin the File Upload Step Upgrade Using the Mac Version Utility Prepare your KVM Switch and the Mac Host StepFirmware-Upgrade Guide Firmware-Upgrade Guide Connect your KVM Switch to the Mac Host Step Begin the File Upload Step Section FAQs Which operating systems does the KVM Switch support?Does the Soho KVM Switch support Linux? Troubleshooting VideoKeyboard Troubleshooting GeneralAudio and Microphone Firmware-Upgrade Troubleshooting Information FCC StatementWhat is not covered by this warranty? InformationHow state law relates to the warranty Free Tech SupportBelkin B.V Belkin GmbH