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PS/2 mice, so ensure that your PC software is configured for a Microsoft mouse of the correct type. Refer to the list of supported drivers in section 2.1.

2.5 Structuring your LINDY Dual/Quad PRO installation

A single LINDY Dual/Quad PRO 16 may be used to manage and control up to 16 computers (see figure 5). For larger numbers of computers, Dual/Quad PRO units may be cascaded in a tree structure to form a video switching network (see figure 6). The LINDY Dual/Quad PRO unit at the top of this tree structure is normally used to control all the cascaded LINDY Dual/Quad PRO’s although other configurations are possible.

The LINDY Dual/Quad PRO is fitted with an intelligent communication system that enables it to detect and communicate with other LINDY Dual/Quad PRO’s so that it is able to positively verify that all the cascaded LINDY Dual/Quad PRO’s have correctly responded to a switching request from the user. The LINDY Dual/Quad PRO’s communicate with each other via the keyboard cables.

LINDY Dual/Quad PRO may be cascaded in a very flexible manner. Either 1, 2, 3 or 4 links may be made between cascaded LINDY Dual/Quad PRO’s. The number of independent users supported by the system is determined by the number of cascade links that have been installed. If only two cascade links are made then only two users have simultaneous access to ports on the cascaded LINDY Dual/Quad PRO’s. The LINDY Dual/Quad PRO intelligently manages the cascade links and allocates them on a first come first served basis rather like a telephone network.

LINDY Dual/Quad PRO may also be cascaded to single user LINDY Dual/Quad PRO products with the restriction that the LINDY Dual/Quad PRO units must be on the last layer of the tree and that no further units are cascaded off these.

When cascading LINDY Dual/Quad PRO keep in mind the following rules

The maximum number of layers in a LINDY Dual/Quad PRO cascade is four.

You may cascade 4 units with 1, 2, 3 or 4 KVM links and 2 units with 1 or 2 KVM links. The number of KVM links that you install defines the number of simultaneous uses that are supported.

Keep all cascade cables as short as possible. The video quality is maximised by using the shortest possible total cable run from computer to KVM.

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Contents Lindy CPU Switch Dual/Quad Pro Safety information Lindy Dual/Quad PRO Installation and UseAbout this manual Warranty Radio Frequency Energy European EMC directive 89/336/EECContents Using the Lindy Dual/Quad PRO AppendicesIntroduction Lindy explainsWhat does KVM stand for? Key features and benefits Lindy Dual/Quad PRO Installation and Use Lindy Dual/Quad PRO package contents Lindy Junior Extender receiver package contents part codeLindy PRO Extender receiver package contents part code Product information Page Page Page What you will need InstallationFlexible configuration For the computer connections you will needFor the integrated Lindy Extender ports you will need Important WarningConnecting your devices Mounting the Lindy Dual/Quad PROConfiguring your PCs Structuring your Lindy Dual/Quad PRO installation Lindy Dual/Quad PRO Installation and Use Page Page Page Maximising the video quality Other useful installation information Re-enabling a disconnected PS/2 mouseLindy Dual/Quad PRO Installation and Use Lindy Dual/Quad PRO Installation and Use Decide if you are going to use password security Configuring the Lindy Dual/Quad PROConfiguration summary Create an Admin administration account passwordCreate user accounts Enabling password securitySet the required Setup Options and Global Preferences Add / edit names to identify your computersSetting an Admin password Creating and editing user accountsTo create user accounts Creating and editing computer names Follow a similar process to edit usersTo create computer names Follow a similar process to edit computer namesLindy Dual/Quad PRO Installation and Use Page Setting the Setup Options and Global Preferences Possible cascade groups and their associated namesSecurity LanguageHotkeys Keypad Controls Exclusive USEMouse Switching Automatic LogoutScreen Saver Autoscan Mode Autoscan TimeOSD Dwell Time User Timeout 13 RS232 Mouse TypePower supply connections and indicators Using the Lindy Dual/Quad PRORear panel special function switches User display and key switchComputer display and key switch Activity indicators Selecting a computer using the front panel controlsLogging on to the Lindy Dual/Quad PRO Keyboard hotkeys ‘HOTKEYs’ and ‘1 then 2’ selects channel ‘HOTKEYs’ and ‘1 then 0’ selects channel‘HOTKEYs’ and ‘1 then 1’ selects channel ‘HOTKEYs’ and ‘1 then 3’ selects channelPress ba v release v pressv release v pressv release vba Selecting computers using the mousePress ba2 release 2ba Press ba1 release Press 2 release 2baSelecting computers using the on-screen menu Press ba M release MbaLindy Dual/Quad PRO Installation and Use Je or jf Lindy Dual/Quad PRO Installation and Use Ba w Reminder bannerSetting the User Preferences OSD ColourReminder Banner Restore Intellimouse Using the Functions menuRestore Standard Mouse Reminder ColourQuerying the routing status Using the dual access ports 1 Cascading Lindy Dual/Quad PRO’sResetting user port keyboards and mice Press ba0 Release Press 4 release 4baUsing the Lindy Junior / Pro Extender What to do if you forget your Admin passwordTo save the menu names and configuration settings To edit the menu names and configuration settings Lindy Dual/Quad PRO Installation and Use Upgrading the Lindy Dual/Quad PROs firmware Prepare your computers Connect your computer to the Lindy Dual/Quad PRORun the upgrade program Power off the Lindy Dual/Quad PROPower on the Lindy Dual/Quad PRO with the Upgrade switch on LDQP.EXEX16V129.DAT Ldqp Datfilename.DATLdqp 4X16V129.DAT Important Note Lindy Dual/Quad PRO Installation and Use A1. Keyboard, monitor and mouse to Lindy Dual/Quad PRO Appendix A. Cable and connector specificationsCable specification A2. Lindy to Lindy Dual/Quad PROCable specifications A3. Lindy Dual/Quad PRO to PCs 1 toRecommended cables Appendix B. Problem Solving ProblemAction