Using the KVM Switch

Instruction Manual

3.Using a USB Type A to Type B cable, connect the “A” (flat) end to an available USB port on the computer. Connect the opposite end to the “B” (D-shaped) USB connector on the KVM switch that corresponds to the computer number you wish to use for that system (directly under the monitor connection in step 2). This will provide both keyboard and mouse access to that system.

4.Optional: You can use 3.5mm male-to-male phono speaker cable to connect the speaker and/or microphone outputs on the computer to the corresponding connectors on the KVM switch, located under the monitor connector that corresponds to that computer on the KVM. Most computers have sound and microphone connectors that are color-coded to the standard used on the KVM switch: green for speakers, pink for microphone. See the documentation for the computer for assistance, if needed.

Green LED (solid) = Active Computer

Green LED (flashing) = No Powered Computer on that Port

Red LED (solid) = Active Control of USB Hub

Button = Switch control to that port

The KVM switch offers two convenient ways to switch console control of the attached computers. The first is by using the buttons on the front panel to select which computer is active. The second is using keyboard hotkey combinations, which also allow you to adjust several configuration options on the KVM. The reference chart on the next page describes the hotkey commands and their options in detail.

Note: If your computer is configured to use power-saving features (i.e. auto-standby after inactivity), you may experience intermittent difficulty using the KVM switch. For optimal performance we recommend configuring your computer’s BIOS setup software to enable or disable (as applicable) the following options:

•Enable “USB Legacy Support”

•Enable “USB Keyboard and Mouse to bring computer out of standby”

•Disable “Power Saving Mode” for the USB hub

The names and location of these and similar options may vary from computer to computer. Consult your manufacturer’s documentation for information on accessing and modifying the BIOS setup if necessary.