Lindy P16-IP user manual On Screen Display Menu OSD Port Selection, ROM Reflash

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Section 3

KVM Switch Operation

 

 

 

3.3 On Screen Display Menu (OSD) Port Selection

The On Screen Display menu provides a lot of information about the P16-IP and the attached computers, and offers advanced administration features and full KVM Switch control to the user.

To invoke the On Screen Display Menu press the following hotkeys:

Scroll

+

Lock

 

Scroll

+

Lock

 

Space Bar

= On Screen Display Menu

The OSD menu closes down automatically after a specified time period, which can be set in the OSD settings menu. The time selected can be between 5 and 99 seconds

The OSD menu can be invoked even when the P16-IP is currently switched to a port with no connected or a non-powered on PC. In this case the resolution of OSD menu is fixed to a 1024 X 768 virtual frame.

If you wish to, you can restore the factory default values of the OSD. Please note this does not include resetting the password! The bank LED display on the front panel will flash during the memory refresh process.

Scroll

Lock

+

Scroll

Lock

+

R

=OSD setting back to factory default value (Note: Not including password)

ROM REFLASH

An OSD overlay window will be displayed on the screen during the memory refresh process

When the OSD values have been reset back to factory default, the bank LED on the front panel will stop flashing.

The OSD also allows you to give each attached computer its own name. A name search function is also available from the OSD:

Scroll

Lock

+

Scroll

Lock

+

F

=Search the same PC name

(Note: Search PC name starting from 1st PC port)

 

 

You can type in one character up to a complete name. The

 

 

upper part of the window will display all computer names

 

 

 

 

that match one by one. You can use the UP/DOWN cursor

 

 

keys to toggle through this name list.

F I N D : ￿

 

 

 

Press ENTER to switch to the computer displayed in the

 

 

 

 

upper window.

 

 

ESC closes the window

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Contents P16-IP KVM Switch About this manual Contents Introducing P16-IP Remote & local control of multiple computers About the P16-IPSection Introducing the P16-IP Product Features Cables and Accessories not included Package ContentsHardware Installation Product Information & Connection Guide Section Hardware InstallationMake your connections to the switch as detailed below Connecting an External Power Switch option Rackmount InstallationResetting the Switches Cascading / Daisy Chaining of multiple KVM SwitchesConnect the local console StepKVM Switch Operation Password Security KVM Switch OperationSection KVM Switch Operation Hot Plug SupportFront panel push button selection Computer / Port SelectionPort LED Display Important Note Keyboard Hotkey SelectionBeeper Function Enables and Disables beep during Auto Scan Auto Scan modeROM Reflash On Screen Display Menu OSD Port SelectionSystem ESC Quit Enter IP Access Configuration Operation Initial Configuration via a Dhcp Server ConfigurationInitial Configuration via a Serial Console Section IP Access Configuration & OperationMAC Address Detection P16-IP Setup ToolIP Auto Configuration AuthenticationP16-IP Keyboard Settings Keyboard, Mouse and Video ConfigurationRemote Mouse Settings Auto mouse speedSingle and Double Mouse Mode Host System Mouse SettingsWindows XP Mouse Settings Special Mouse DriverVideo Modes Recommended Mouse SettingsMS Windows 2000/2003 Professional and Server, XP SUN SolarisTelnet UsagePrerequisites Logging Login to the P16-IPHttp//IP address of P16-IP Https//IP address of P16-IPNavigation Access the Remote ConsoleWindow Remote Console Main WindowSingle/Double mouse mode Auto Adjust buttonRemote Console Control Bar Ctrl+Alt+DeleteIntelligent Sync Video Settings in the KVM section in the front end menuFast Sync Reset this Mode PhaseReset all Modes ContrastShow Section IP Access Configuration & Operation Undo ChangesMapping Local KeyboardStatus line Remote Console Status LineKVM Console For the Remote Power settings see .3 onMenu Options Telnet Console Cls HelpQuit VersionCreate a Floppy Image Floppy DiskUnix and UNIX-like OS Dd if=/dev/fd0 of=/tmp/floppy.imageUploading a Floppy Image Section IP Access Configuration & Operation WindowsDd if=/dev/cdrom of=/tmp/cdrom.image Create a CD-ROM/ISO ImageShare name Share hostPath to image UserSamba Drive Redirection Section IP Access Configuration & Operation Options User Management Change PasswordUsers And Groups Confirm passwordExisting users New User nameUser Console Pre-configuredUser select box Transmission EncodingRemote Console Type Default Java-VMManually Sun Microsystems Java Browser Plugin Miscellaneous Remote Console SettingsMouse hotkey Remote Console Button KeysPS/2 Keyboard Model Keyboard/MouseHost Interface Video Miscellaneous Video SettingsUSB Mouse Type Mouse SpeedForce Composite Sync Required for Sun Computers NetworkEnable Telnet access IP auto configurationCalled Telnet Console on Disable Setup Protocol Subnet MaskDynamic DNS Dynamic DNS server Enable Dynamic DNSHostname UsernameSection called Certificate on KVM encryption SecurityForce Https Certificate Common name Challenge PasswordOrganizational unit OrganizationKey length Confirm Challenge PasswordSerial Port Configuration or console loginModem Serial line speedModem client IP address Passthrough access to serial port via TelnetModem server IP address Date And Time Event Log List logging enabledNFS Logging enabled Snmp Logging enabled Smtp Logging enabledConnected Users Device InformationView the data file for support Update Firmware Tools Internet Options General Delete Files Unit Reset KVM Switch Troubleshooting TroubleshootingTroubleshooting IP Access Troubleshooting Key Codes Technical InformationTechnical Information Video Modes Resolution x, y Refresh Rates HzUnited Kingdom Certifications, Recycling InformationCE Statement