Lindy CPU SWITCH warranty Introduction, Key Features, Package contents

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1. Introduction

Thank you for purchasing the LINDY CPU Switch. Your LINDY CPU Switch 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

 

Key Features of LINDY CPU Switch

 

 

CPU

 

 

CPU

 

 

CPU

 

 

CPU

 

 

CPU

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

2

 

 

4

 

 

4

 

 

8

 

 

16

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

OSD

 

 

OSD

 

 

OSD

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Control multiple PCs from a single keyboard, monitor and mouse.

 

Yes

 

Yes

 

Yes

 

Yes

 

Yes

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Control multiple PCs from a local and remote keyboard, monitor and mouse.

 

No

 

No

 

Yes

 

Yes

 

Yes

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

On-screen menu allows computers to be selected by name.

 

No

 

No

 

Yes

 

Yes

 

Yes

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

SmartBoot feature automatically boots all machines during power up.

 

Yes

 

Yes

 

Yes

 

Yes

 

Yes

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Duplicate control ports allow local and remote keyboard / monitor / mouse access.

 

No

 

No

 

Yes

 

Yes

 

Yes

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Mixed AT/PS2 keyboards and PS2/RS232 mice supported as standard.

 

Yes

 

Yes

 

Yes

 

Yes

 

Yes

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Can be cascaded to provide a video switching network.

 

Yes

 

Yes

 

Yes

 

Yes

 

Yes

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

OVQ circuit ensures Optimum Video Quality even over extended distances.

 

Yes

 

Yes

 

Yes

 

Yes

 

Yes

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Password security prevents unauthorised use.

 

Yes

 

Yes

 

Yes

 

Yes

 

Yes

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Remote control module for convenient operation.

 

No

 

Yes

 

Yes

 

Yes

 

No

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Channel switching by on-screen display

 

No

 

No

 

Yes

 

Yes

 

Yes

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Channel switching by front panel key, keyboard hotkey, or button mouse.

 

Yes

 

Yes

 

Yes

 

Yes

 

Yes

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Automatically restores keyboard and mouse states when channel changed.

 

Yes

 

Yes

 

Yes

 

Yes

 

Yes

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Can be controlled remotely via an RS232 serial port.

 

No

 

Yes

 

Yes

 

Yes

 

Yes

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Supports high bandwidth monitors at resolutions up to 1600 x 1200.

 

Yes

 

Yes

 

Yes

 

Yes

 

Yes

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Includes screen saver, auto-scan and variable hotkey options.

 

No

 

No

 

Yes

 

Yes

 

Yes

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Confirmation of selected ports on local and cascaded LINDY CPU Switches.

 

No

 

No

 

Yes

 

Yes

 

Yes

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Supports keyboard modes 1,2 and 3 and mouse prompt and stream modes for

 

No

 

No

 

Yes

 

Yes

 

Yes

 

maximum compatibility.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

1.2Package contents

 

LINDY CPU 16

 

 

LINDY CPU 8

 

 

LINDY CPU 4

 

 

LINDY CPU 4

 

 

LINDY CPU 2

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

OSD Switch

 

 

OSD Switch

 

 

OSD Switch

 

 

Switch

 

 

Switch

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

LINDY CPU Switch.

 

LINDY CPU Switch.

 

LINDY CPU Switch.

LINDY CPU Switch.

 

LINDY CPU Switch.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Power supply suitable

 

Power supply suitable

 

Power supply suitable

 

Power supply suitable

 

Power supply suitable

 

for your country.

 

for your country.

 

for your country.

 

for your country.

 

for your country.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

This installation guide.

 

This installation guide.

 

This installation guide.

 

This installation guide.

This installation guide.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

6 x stick on self-

 

6 x stick on self-

 

6 x stick on self-

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

adhesive rubber feet.

 

adhesive rubber feet.

 

adhesive rubber feet.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

2 x mounting brackets

 

2 x mounting brackets

 

2 x mounting brackets

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

for fixing the unit into a

 

for fixing the unit into a

 

for fixing the unit into a

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

19 inch rack.

 

19 inch rack.

 

19 inch rack.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

6 x screws for fixing

 

4 x screws for fixing

 

4 x screws for fixing

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

mounting brackets to

 

mounting brackets to

 

mounting brackets to

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

the LINDY CPU Switch.

 

the LINDY CPU Switch.

 

the LINDY CPU Switch.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

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Installation & Use – English Guide

LINDY ELECTRONICS LTD

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Contents Warranty Safety informationAbout this manual Radio Frequency Energy European EMC directive 89/336/EECContents Package contents Key FeaturesIntroduction Lindy CPU Switch 2 port version supporting 2 PCs Product informationInstallation & Use English Guide Installation & Use English Guide Installation & Use English Guide Installation What you will needMounting the Lindy CPU Switch Connecting your devicesConfiguring your PCs Other useful installation informationRe-enabling a disconnected PS/2 mouse Important NoteType of mouse / system Driver type Likely expected Enter Power on status Using the Lindy CPU SwitchStatus lights 4 OSD, 8 OSD & 16 OSD Versions only Front panel keys and remote controller CPUUsing the dual control ports a and B OSD versions only Status displayKeyboard hotkey control CPU 16 OSD CPU 8 OSD CPU 4 OSDCPU 4 OSD, 8 OSD and 16 OSD Only On Screen Menu control Important NoteESC Lindy CPU Switch Remote control Cascading Lindy CPU SwitchesMouse control RS232 controlInstallation & Use English Guide Typical cascade of two Lindy CPU Switches CPU 4 versions Lindy CPU Switch configuration options Screen saver time delayDisplay options Display appearance optionsAutoscan ‘lock on’ mode and delay time Mouse mode and mouse switching of channels Keyboard hotkey combination Firmware functions version query, mouse restore and reset Setting a security password Exit configure modeAppendix a Lindy CPU Switch Configuration SummaryMode Appendix B. Cable and connector specifications Important NoteExpansion port pin Appendix C Problem Solving Problem ActionProblem Action Installation & Use English Guide