IOGear GCS138 installation manual Overview

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Overview

Overview

The MiniView™ ULTRA GCS138 KVM (Keyboard, Video, Mouse) Switch is a control unity that allows access to eight computers from a single console (keyboard, mouse and monitor). Before the development of the MiniView™ ULTRA, the only way to control multiple computer configurations from a single console was through a complex and costly network system.

setup is fast and easy, plugging cables into their appropriate posts is all that is entailed. We have arrange so the 2 PS/2 console ports are on the front of the unit for easy and convenient access. There is no software to configure, so there is no need to get involved in complex installation routines or be concerned with incompat- ibility problems. Since the MiniView™ ULTRA GCS138 intercepts keyboard input directly, it works on any hardware platform and with all operating systems.

The MiniView™ ULTRA GCS138 provides two convenient methods to access the computers connected to the system using push button selection switches located on the units front panel and entering Hotkey combinations from the keyboard.

There is no better way to save time and money than with a MiniView™ ULTRA GCCS138. By allowing a single console to manage the attached computers, the MiniView™ ULTRA GCS138 eliminates the expense of purchasing a separate keyboard, monitor and mouse. Additionally, it saves space taken up by the additional hardware and eliminates the inconvenience of switching from the different computer systems.

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Contents MiniView Ultra IOGEAR. All Rights Reserved Page Page Table of Contents Package Contents Overview OverviewFeatures FeaturesRequirements RequirementsConsole Requirements Introduction on MiniViewTM Ultra IntroductionFront View Port Selection SwitchesPort LEDs Power LED MiniViewTM Ultra ResetSound Opening Back View Power JackConsole Port Section Introduction Setup and Installation Power Adapter InstallationStep Power Adapter Connection Step Console Connection Setup and Installation Console Port Connection on KVM SwitchStep CPU Port Connection Setup and Installation CPU Port Connection on KVM SwitchStep Connecting the PCs Setup and Installation Port Connections on back of ComputerStep Cascading MiniViewTM Ultra Units Setup and Installation Cascading MiniViewTM UltraStep Cascading Congratulations! You have now completed the installationCascading in pyramid format Cascading DiagramStep Cascading In Pyramid format OSD Operation OSD OperationName OSD Main Menu HeadingsHotKey Navigation When you key in the Port ID, note the followingSetting a password Access authorizationPower Off and Restarting Power OffHot Plugging CPU Ports Hot PluggingHot Plugging Console Ports Port ID Numbering HotKey In Examples Port SelectionPort Selection HotKey Hotkey SummaryTableManual Quick View ScanningF2 Scan Function KeysFunction Keys F1 GoToChoice Meaning F3 ListTo select/deselect a port F4 QVF5 Edit Setti ng Functi on F6 SetSetti ng Func ti on MiniView Ultra PC Connection Table PC Connection TableNo response Troubleshooting Model GCS138Appendix Pressing the Hot Keys getsTurn of all MiniViewTM Ultra units and wait five Product Specification Model GCS138 SpecificationHousing ResolutionOperating Temperature Storage TemperatureRadio & TV Interference Statement Radio & TV Interference StatementLimited Warranty Limited WarrantyPage Contact info