Minicom Advanced Systems Smart CAT5 Navigating the OSD, Selecting a computer, OSD settings F2

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SMART CAT5 SWITCH – 108/116

Port number appears here

Instruction keys

Figure 13 OSD Main window

C=Computer

4.2.1 Navigating the OSD

To navigate up and down use the Up and Down arrow keys.

To jump from one column to the next (when relevant) use the Tab key. To exit the OSD or return to a previous window within the OSD press Esc.

4.2.2Selecting a computer

To select a computer:

1.Navigate to the desired computer line.

Or, type the port number of the desired computer.

2.Press Enter. The selected computer is accessed. A confirmation label appears showing which computer is accessed.

Note! When the OSD is displayed you cannot select computers using the front panel Select buttons or the keyboard hotkeys.

4.2.3 The OSD settings (F2)

Press F2. The OSD Settings window appears see Figure 14.

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Contents Smart CAT5 Switch 108 User Guide Table of Contents Using the Control software Setting default values for the OSD Technical precautions WelcomeIntroduction FeaturesSystem components Smart CAT5 system configuration CompatibilityPre-installation guidelines Smart CAT5 modelsConnecting the Smart CAT5 system Connecting a RoC/RICC PS/2Connecting a RoC/RICC USB Ricc PS/2Connecting a Ricc SUN Connecting the CAT5 cablesConnecting the KVM console Connecting the power supplyAvoiding general rack mounting problems Rack mounting the Smart CAT5Cascading Smart CAT5 switches Rack mounting the RICCsCascading Smart CAT5 switches Keyboard hotkeys Operating the Smart CAT5 systemDisplaying the OSD Navigating the OSD OSD settings F2Selecting a computer General settings Settings windowAdministrator Status a Displaying the OSD of cascaded switches 5 F7 Defaults Ports settingsTime settings Time settings window UsersUsers settings window SecuritySecurity settings window OSD Help window F1Tuning F5 Scanning computers- F4Moving the label F6 Sending monitor emulation information to RoC/RICCs F10Updating the DDC information Connecting the RS232 Serial cable Using the Control softwareControl software system requirements Installing and running the Control software Selecting a Com portComputer icons Icon Meaning Communication ErrorView menu Read Configuration Write ConfigurationToolbar buttons Get StatusSettings Logo and PasswordsEdit menu Factory default settings Loading a saved configurationReminder Password protection Administrator Status aSupervisor Status S User Status USystem requirements for the Smart CAT5 Update software Connecting the Smart CAT5 systemInstalling the software Starting and configuring the Smart CAT5 UpdateButton or Box Function Switch Unit box, check the Smart CAT5 Manager option Verifying the version numbersObtaining new firmware Updating the firmware Open boxSmart CAT5 Switch 108/116 Troubleshooting Resetting the unitsSetting default values for the OSD Getting the current statusCommunication Error message Electricity failureRicc SUN keyboard emulation USB / SUN Combo keys SUN key Combo keyTechnical specifications VGAUser guide feedback SafetyWeee Compliance Regional Offices