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2.7 Other useful installation information

PC boot up sequence - When your PCs are powered on they communicate with any attached keyboards and mice and setup parameters required by the particular operating system. It is necessary for the LINDY Dual/Quad PRO to be attached and powered on during this sequence so that it can give the required responses and keep track of all the modes and settings requested by each of the connected PCs.

Mouse characteristics - do not unplug a PS/2 mouse connection from a PC whilst the PC is on. Due to the design of PS/2 mice communications the mouse function on the PC will be lost and you will have to re-boot the PC to regain normal operation. Unplugging the mouse from the LINDY Dual/Quad PRO will also cause it to stop operating when it is plugged back in. RS232 mice can usually be unplugged and plugged back in provided that a mouse was connected when the operating system initially booted. The LINDY Dual/Quad PRO is fitted with a PS/2 mouse recovery system which allows you to disconnect and re-connect the shared mouse without powering down the system (although this is generally not advisable) - see section 2.8 for details.

Keyboard and mouse mode switching - The LINDY Dual/Quad PRO keeps a log of the keyboard and mouse mode and resolution settings requested by each of the connected PCs. These settings are automatically restored to the shared keyboard and mouse when the LINDY Dual/Quad PRO channel is switched thus ensuring maximum software compatibility. The keyboard num, caps and scroll lock states are an obvious example of this process.

2.8 Re-enabling a disconnected PS/2 mouse

If you disconnect the shared PS/2 mouse from the LINDY Dual/Quad PRO by accident during operation then the mouse operation will be lost when the mouse is plugged back in. To avoid having to reboot the entire system in this situation the LINDY Dual/Quad PRO is fitted with an automatic mouse recovery system.

With the PS/2 mouse disconnected, change the channel using the keypad or keyboard hotkeys. The LINDY Dual/Quad PRO detects that the mouse has been disconnected and triggers the automatic recovery system. Plug in the PS/2 mouse and the LINDY Dual/Quad PRO will re-initialise it.

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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 Installation Flexible configurationWhat you will need 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 Configuring the Lindy Dual/Quad PRO Configuration summaryDecide if you are going to use password security Create an Admin administration account passwordEnabling password security Set the required Setup Options and Global PreferencesCreate user accounts 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 TypeUsing the Lindy Dual/Quad PRO Rear panel special function switchesPower supply connections and indicators 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 0’ selects channel ‘HOTKEYs’ and ‘1 then 1’ selects channel‘HOTKEYs’ and ‘1 then 2’ selects channel ‘HOTKEYs’ and ‘1 then 3’ selects channelSelecting computers using the mouse Press ba2 release 2baPress ba v release v pressv release v pressv release vba 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 Using the Functions menu Restore Standard MouseRestore Intellimouse 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 PROPower off the Lindy Dual/Quad PRO Power on the Lindy Dual/Quad PRO with the Upgrade switch onRun the upgrade program LDQP.EXEX16V129.DAT Ldqp Datfilename.DATLdqp 4X16V129.DAT Important Note Lindy Dual/Quad PRO Installation and Use Appendix A. Cable and connector specifications Cable specificationA1. Keyboard, monitor and mouse to Lindy Dual/Quad PRO A2. Lindy to Lindy Dual/Quad PROCable specifications A3. Lindy Dual/Quad PRO to PCs 1 toRecommended cables Appendix B. Problem Solving ProblemAction