Belkin F1DA116Z, F1DA104Z, F1DA108Z user manual Am getting a black screen on my monitor

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Troubleshooting

My server does not boot up when connected to the PRO3 KVM Switch, but works fine when I connect the keyboard, video, and mouse directly to the server.

Make sure that the keyboard and mouse cables are connected tightly between the Server Interface Module and the server.

Check that the keyboard and mouse cables are not crossed.

Check the cable connections.

I am getting ghosting, shadowing, or fuzzy images on my monitor.

Check that all video cables are inserted properly to the Cable Kit.

Check that the monitor you are using supports the resolution and refresh-rate setting on your server.

Lower the video resolution of your monitor.

Check that the cable length does not exceed 25 feet.

Check that the graphics card you are using supports the resolution and refresh-rate setting on your server.

Connect the monitor directly into the server you are having trouble with to see if the problem still appears.

I am getting a black screen on my monitor.

Check that all video cables are inserted properly.

Check that the keyboard cable is connected and inserted properly between the server the appropriate port on the KVM Switch.

Move the mouse and see if it is necessary to log in as a user.

Connect your monitor directly to the server to verify that your monitor is functioning properly.

The server does not detect a keyboard and I get a keyboard error reported at boot up.

Check that the keyboard cable on the PRO3 KVM Switch is completely connected to your server. Tighten any loose connections.

Check whether USB-keyboard legacy support is enabled in the system BIOS.

If you are using the keyboard software that was included with your keyboard, uninstall it and then reinstall the standard Microsoft keyboard driver.

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Contents OmniView PRO3 KVM Switch Table of Contents Package Contents Hot Keys Feature OverviewFlash Upgrade Cables Equipment RequirementsSection OS Platforms System RequirementsKeyboards MiceFront View of the PRO3 KVM Switch Unit Display DiagramsBack View of the PRO3 KVM Switch Specifications Where to Place the PRO3 KVM Switch Pre-ConfigurationCable-Distance Requirements For PS/2 Servers For USB ServersBracket Installation F1DA108Z and F1DA116Z Mounting the PRO3 KVM SwitchStep Optional Bracket Installation F1DA104ZSection Connecting the Console to the PRO3 KVM Switch Section Connecting Servers to the PRO3 KVM Switch PS/2 Connection Power up your server Connecting Servers to the PRO3 KVM Switch USB Connection Section Connecting Multiple PRO3 KVM Switches Daisy-Chaining How to Assign a Bank Address BANK-DIP-Switch Configuration ChartGetting Started Example of Daisy-Chain ConfigurationConnecting the Primary and Secondary KVM Switches Step Connecting the Servers Step Powering Up the Systems Selecting a Server or Bank Using Hot-Key Commands Section Selecting a Bank Using Scroll Buttons Selecting a Server Using Direct-Access Port SelectorsAutoScan Mode Main OSD OSD Keyboard CommandsOn-Screen Display OSD Main Menu User Setting Main-Menu-Page Keyboard CommandsUsername admin Password belkin LanguageAutoScan Time Access ListHot Key Command Function Keyboard Hot-Key-Command ShortcutsWindows Sun Micro Mac USB Keyboard Sun Combo and Mac Key MappingUpdating Firmware To update the firmware, you will need the following itemsCan I mix PS/2 and USB servers on the host side? How far can the server be from the PRO3 KVM Switch?Can I mix PS/2 and USB devices on the KVM console? Can I use the PRO3 KVM Switch to switch video signals only? Does the PRO3 KVM Switch require an AC adapter?Does the PRO3 KVM Switch support Linux? How long is the warranty for the PRO3 KVM Switch?Am getting a black screen on my monitor Server boots up, but the mouse does not work Mouse is not detected at boot upUSB TroubleshootingGlossary FCC Statement How state law relates to the warranty How to get serviceSection Belkin Tech Support Belkin B.V