Belkin F1DS102L, F1DS104L Firmware-Upgrade Guide, Prepare your KVM Switch and the Host PC Step

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Firmware-Upgrade Guide

This firmware-upgradeable KVM Switch allows you to upgrade firmware contents whenever it is needed to enhance its compatibility to other devices or its functionality and performance. We offer both Windows and Mac versions of the upgrade utility. You can choose either one depending on the computer platform on which you are going to perform the KVM Switch firmware uploading. The correct firmware-upgrade procedures using the Windows and Mac upgrade utilities

are described below. Please follow the instructions to complete your firmware upgrade.

The firmware upgrade is performed through port 1 of the KVM Switch. The computer that is connected to port 1 of the Switch is called the “host PC” for this process.

All but one of the cables connected to the KVM ports will be removed from the Switch. The cable connected to port 1 will remain connected. The USB connector at the other end of the port 1 cable will be plugged into a USB port on the host PC. The monitor connector will remain unplugged. The KVM console keyboard, mouse, and monitor are disconnected from the KVM Switch and then plugged in directly to the host PC.

Upgrade Using the Windows Version Utility

Prepare your KVM Switch and the Host PC

Note: The host PC must be running Windows 2000 or above in order to complete the firmware upgrade.

Step 1.

Ensure that the power adapter is connected to the KVM Switch. Check to make sure that the KVM cables for port 1 remain connected to the KVM Switch and the USB connector at the other end is plugged into a USB port on the host PC. The monitor connector is not used. The console monitor, mouse, and keyboard are disconnected from the console ports of the KVM Switch and plugged in directly to the host PC.

Note: The power supply should also remain connected to the KVM Switch.

Step 2.

The cables that are connected to port 1 of the KVM Switch also need to be connected to the host PC. Connect the VGA cable and also the USB cable to the host PC.

Important: Some host computers may not have enough USB ports to support the use of a USB keyboard, USB mouse, and the USB cable needed to perform the upgrade. (An example of this is a Mac mini, which only has two USB ports.) If this occurs, the keyboard does not have to be connected to the

14host PC since the mouse is used to perform the upgrade.

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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 DimensionsInstalling the KVM Switch Pre-ConfigurationConnecting the KVM Switch StepAudio and Microphone Connections Installing the KVM SwitchConnect the Audio Powering Up the Systems Using the KVM Switch Selecting a Computer Using Direct-Access Port SelectorsHot-Key Preceding Sequence Configuration Using the KVM Switch Select Audio & Mic Channel ScrLk + ScrLk + FySwitching the Audio/Mic Prepare your KVM Switch and the Host PC Step Firmware-Upgrade GuideHost PC since the mouse is used to perform the upgrade Step Activate the Firmware-Upgrade Utility Program Firmware-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 Firmware-Upgrade Guide FAQs Which operating systems does the KVM Switch support?What does flash-upgrade capability mean? Do I have to install any software to use the KVM Switch?Can I use the KVM Switch to switch video signals only? Does the Soho KVM Switch support Linux?Does the KVM Switch support Microsoft keyboards? How long is the warranty for the KVM Switch?Troubleshooting Am getting a black screen on my monitorMouse is lost when I switch to a different channel KeyboardMouse is not detected at boot up TroubleshootingComputer boots up fine, but the mouse does not work Audio and Microphone Firmware-Upgrade Troubleshooting Progress bar stops for a long time without any advancementFCC Statement InformationCE Declaration of Conformity What will we do to correct problems? What is not covered by this warranty?How to get service InformationHow state law relates to the warranty Belkin B.V Belkin Tech SupportBelkin International, Inc