1. Introduction
Thank you for purchasing the LINDY CPU Switch Smart. Your LINDY CPU Switch Smart is a high performance keyboard, monitor and mouse sharing device which supports a wide range of PC hardware and software platforms.
1.1 Key features
Control multiple PCs from a single keyboard, monitor and mouse.
Continuous keyboard and mouse emulation on all ports ensures problem free computer bootup.
Interface powered operation – LINDY CPU Switch Smart draws its power from the connected computers for maximum convenience.
Intelligent switching feature enables users to switch between all ports or just the active ports.
Supports high bandwidth monitors at resolutions up to 1900 x 1440 with an excellent video transfer characteristic - high bandwidth and low distortion.
Mixed AT/PS2 keyboards and PS2/RS232 mice supported as standard.
Flash upgradeable - LINDY CPU Switch Smart's firmware may be upgraded by connecting a computer's serial port and running a download program.
Can be cascaded to provide a video switching network.
Video channels support Display Data Channel (DDC/DDC1/DDC2) signalling.
Password security prevents unauthorised use.
User options stored in EEPROM memory.
Remote control module for convenient operation.
Channel switching by front panel key, keyboard hotkey, or 3 button mouse.
Automatically restores keyboard and mouse states when channel changed.
Supports keyboard modes 1,2 and 3 and mouse prompt and stream modes for maximum compatibility.
Can be controlled remotely via an RS232 serial port.
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