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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 CPU Switch 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 CPU Switch 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 CPU Switch 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 CPU Switch 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 CPU Switch 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 CPU Switch 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 CPU Switch 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 CPU Switch detects that the mouse has been disconnected and triggers the automatic recovery system. Plug in the PS/2 mouse and the LINDY CPU Switch will re-initialise it.

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Contents Dual Junior About this manual Lindy CPU Switch Dual Junior Installation and UseLanguages please check the Lindy website Safety information WarrantyRadio Frequency Energy European EMC directive 89/336/EECContents Using the Lindy CPU Switch Dual Junior AppendicesLindy explains IntroductionWhat does KVM stand for? Key features and benefits Lindy CPU Switch Dual Junior Installation and Use Lindy CPU Switch Dual Junior package contents Product information Page What you will need InstallationFlexible configuration For the computer connections you will needMounting the Lindy CPU Switch For the user port connections you will needConnecting your devices Configuring your PCs Structuring your Lindy CPU Switch Dual Junior installationLindy CPU Switch Dual Junior Installation and Use Lindy CPU Switch Dual Junior Installation and Use Page Page Maximising the video quality Other useful installation information Re-enabling a disconnected PS/2 mouseLindy CPU Switch Dual Junior Installation and Use Connecting a Lindy extender Lindy extender requirementsDecide if you are going to use password security Configuring the Lindy CPU Switch Dual JuniorConfiguration 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 To create user accounts Creating and editing user accountsCreating and editing computer names Follow a similar process to edit usersTo create computer names Follow a similar process to edit computer namesLindy CPU Switch Dual Junior Installation and Use Page Setting the Setup Options and Global Preferences Possible cascade groups and their associated namesLanguage SecurityHotkeys Keypad Controls Exclusive USEAutomatic Logout Mouse SwitchingScreen Saver Autoscan Mode To define the autoscan listOSD Dwell Time User TimeoutAutoscan Period 13 RS232 Mouse TypeLindy CPU Switch Dual Junior Installation and Use Power supply connections and indicators Using the Lindy CPU Switch Dual JuniorRear 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 CPU Switch Dual Junior 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 ba2 release 2ba Press bavrelease vpress Release vpress vrelease vbaSelecting computers using the mouse Selecting computers using the on-screen menu Press baM release MbaLindy CPU Switch Dual Junior Installation and Use Je or jf Lindy CPU Switch Dual Junior Installation and Use Baw Reminder bannerOSD Colour Setting the User PreferencesReminder Banner Restore Intellimouse Using the Functions menuRestore Standard Mouse Reminder ColourCascading Lindy CPU Switches Querying the routing statusResetting user port keyboards and mice Press ba0release Press 1release Press 4release 4baUsing the Lindy 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 Switching channels by sending RS232 data Baud 19200, bits 8, stopbits 1, paritynoneUpgrading the Lindy CPU Switchs firmware Connect your computer to the Lindy CPU Switch Dual Junior Prepare your computersRun the upgrade program Power off the Lindy CPU Switch Dual JuniorPower on the Lindy CPU Switch with the Upgrade switch on LYDJNR.EXELydjnr Datfilename.DAT 216V129.DATLydjnr 216V129.DAT Important Note Cable specification Appendix A. Cable and connector specificationsA2. Lindy CPU Switch Dual Junior to PCs 1 to Cable specificationsRecommended cables Part Code Description Problem Appendix B. Problem SolvingAction Lindy CPU Switch Dual Junior Installation and Use