IOGear GCS1758 user manual Operation

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Operation

Station that connects directly to the computer you want to access.

2.Simultaneously pressing Port Selection buttons 7 and 8 on the First Stage unit initiates the Auto Scan feature (see F7 SCAN, p. 20), in which all the ports currently selected for Quick View scanning (see Set Quick View Ports, p. 30), are cycled through. The length of time spent on each port is determined with the Scan Duration setting under the OSD’s F3 SET function (see p. 31).

Hotkeys - allow you to conveniently provide KVM focus to a particular computer from the keyboard, instead of having to manually select them by pressing Port Selection switches. Hotkey operation is discussed in detail beginning on p. 19.

OSD - OSD (On Screen Display), provides a menu driven interface to handle the computer switching procedure to provide instant access to any computer

on the installation. OSD operation is discussed in detail beginning on p.27.

Manual - Simply press the appropriate Port Selection Switch on the GCS1758’s front panel. After you press the switch, the Selected LED lights to indicate that the port has the KVM focus. The OSD (see p. 27) automatically switches to highlight the computer that you have selected.

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Contents MiniView Ultra+ Port Multi Platform KVM Switch Page Welcome Table of Contents Package Contents Overview Features Console System RequirementsComputers CablesFront View IntroductionIntroduciton Rear View Introduction Installation Single Stage InstallationBefore you Begin Installation Two Stage Installation Three Stage Installation Installation Operation Hot Plugging CPU PortsHot Plugging Console Ports Powering Off Port Selection Operation Hot Key Mode HKM Auto Scan Mode Hotkey Port AccessHotkey Port Control Selecting the Active PortAlternate Hotkey Invocation Keys Alternate OSD Invocation Keys Miscellaneous Hotkey SummaryTable Alternate Hotkey Invocation KeysSun Keyboard Keyboard EmulationMac Keyboard OSD Overview OSD OperationOSD Navigation OSD Main Screen Headings OSD Functions F2 List F1 GotoF3 SET Rights see p , for detailsOSD Operation OSD Operation F4 ADM OSD Operation F7 Scan F8 Lout BeforeYou Begin Firmware Upgrade UtilityStarting the Upgrade Firmware Upgrade Utility Firmware Upgrade Utility Upgrade Succeeded Upgrade Failed Firmware Upgrade Recovery Miniview Ultra+ ConnectionTables AppendixTroubleshooting Specifications Technical Support Radio & TV Interference Statement Limited Warranty Contact info