Adder Technology AV4OSD manual Configuring your PCs, Configuring the AdderView

Page 12

by the computers when they are switched on.

2.4‘Interface powered’ operation without the optional power adapter

The AdderView draws its power from the connected computers via the keyboard cables. A single keyboard connection is normally sufficient to power the AdderView provided that the cable is no longer than 3 metres. If more than one computer is connected then the power will be intelligently drawn from all computers. Cables longer than 3 metres may be used provided that the AdderView is already powered by another connected computer or the optional power adapter. If you are cascading the AdderView to another AdderView then a power adapter must be connected to all AdderViews.

2.5 Configuring your PCs

Configure your PC in the same way that you would if your keyboard, mouse and monitor were all connected directly to your PC, but bearing in mind the following points:

AdderView emulates Microsoft compatible serial, IntelliMouse and 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.

AdderView supports VGA/SVGA/XGA/XGA2 type monitors, but does not support the automatic detection features available with some ‘plug and play’ monitors and video cards. If you have this type of video card and monitor, you should select the video mode manually instead of relying upon the automatic detection feature.

2.6 Configuring the AdderView

The AdderView is supplied pre-configured with factory defaults which are suitable for most applications. There are a number of more advanced options which can be set by the user. These are stored in the AdderView's EEPROM memory and are retained when the power is disconnected.

AdderView

Installation and Use

Page 11

Image 12
Contents ADDERView OSD Safety information WarrantyAbout this manual Radio Frequency Energy European EMC directive 89/336/EECContents AdderView configuration options AppendicesKey features IntroductionRack mount kit contents part code AVrmk Remote controller contents part code AVremoteProduct information AdderView OSD model AV8osd AdderView OSD model AV4osd Installation What you will needConnecting your devices Mounting the AdderViewConfiguring your PCs Configuring the AdderViewSummary of AdderView configuration options To enter configure mode at power onOr IntelliMouse Other useful installation information Re-enabling a disconnected PS/2 mouse AdderView Installation and Use AdderView Installation and Use Using the AdderView Power on statusFront panel key and remote controller Status displayKeyboard hotkey control AdderView Installation and Use On-screen menu control Adding a computer to the menu list Mouse control RS232 controlCascading AdderViews AdderView Installation and Use AdderView configuration options Screen saver time delayAutoscan ‘lock on’ mode and delay time Mouse mode and mouse switching of channels Keyboard hotkey combination Firmware functions version query, mouse restore and reset Display appearance optionsSetting a security password OFREDgExit configure mode Cascade query codeAppendix A. Cable and connector specifications A1. Keyboard, monitor and mouse to AdderViewA2. AdderView to PCs 1 to A3. Expansion port pin assignments Appendix B. Problem Solving Problem AdderView Installation and Use AdderView Installation and Use S TA L L AT I O N & U S E