Minicom Advanced Systems Smart CAT5 manual Troubleshooting, Resetting the units

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USER GUIDE

7. Troubleshooting

This section covers:

Resetting the units

Returning the OSD to the factory default settings

Getting the current status

Communication Error message

Electricity failure

7.1.1 Resetting the units

Resetting can be done from the Update software or from the Smart CAT5 switch.

Resetting through the Update software

Reset the software for the Smart CAT5 Manager or RoC/RICCs when for example the unit hangs or when the mouse fails to work properly. Resetting is done via the Serial port, and avoids the need to shut down the computer.

NOTE! The Reset function does not affect the parameters of the unit settings. To reset the Switch or RICC units:

1.For the Switch, check the Smart CAT5 Switch option. For the RoC/RICCs, check one or more RoC/RICCs.

2.From the Options menu choose Advanced / Reset. The units reset. The system should now be operational.

Resetting from the Smart CAT5 switch

To reset from the Switch press the 2 front panel Select buttons simultaneously. The RoC/RICCs are unaffected by this reset.

7.1.2Setting default values for the OSD

To return the OSD to the factory default settings:

Select Options/Advanced/Set Default. A warning appears, click OK. The OSD returns to the factory default settings.

7.1.3 Getting the current status

If there is a break in communication between the Update software and the system, select Options/Get Status to get the current status of the computers in system.

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Contents Smart CAT5 Switch 108 User Guide Table of Contents Using the Control software Setting default values for the OSD Welcome Technical precautionsFeatures IntroductionSystem components Compatibility Smart CAT5 system configurationSmart CAT5 models Pre-installation guidelinesConnecting a RoC/RICC PS/2 Connecting the Smart CAT5 systemRicc PS/2 Connecting a RoC/RICC USBConnecting the power supply Connecting a Ricc SUNConnecting the CAT5 cables Connecting the KVM consoleRack mounting the Smart CAT5 Avoiding general rack mounting problemsRack mounting the RICCs Cascading Smart CAT5 switchesCascading Smart CAT5 switches Operating the Smart CAT5 system Keyboard hotkeysDisplaying the OSD OSD settings F2 Navigating the OSDSelecting a computer Settings window General settingsAdministrator Status a Displaying the OSD of cascaded switches Ports settings 5 F7 DefaultsTime settings Users Time settings windowSecurity Users settings windowOSD Help window F1 Security settings windowSending monitor emulation information to RoC/RICCs F10 Tuning F5Scanning computers- F4 Moving the label F6Updating the DDC information Using the Control software Connecting the RS232 Serial cableControl software system requirements Selecting a Com port Installing and running the Control softwareCommunication Error Computer icons Icon MeaningView menu Get Status Read ConfigurationWrite Configuration Toolbar buttonsLogo and Passwords SettingsEdit menu Loading a saved configuration Factory default settingsReminder User Status U Password protectionAdministrator Status a Supervisor Status SStarting and configuring the Smart CAT5 Update System requirements for the Smart CAT5 Update softwareConnecting the Smart CAT5 system Installing the softwareButton or Box Function Verifying the version numbers Switch Unit box, check the Smart CAT5 Manager optionOpen box Obtaining new firmware Updating the firmwareSmart CAT5 Switch 108/116 Getting the current status TroubleshootingResetting the units Setting default values for the OSDElectricity failure Communication Error messageRicc SUN keyboard emulation SUN key Combo key USB / SUN Combo keysVGA Technical specificationsSafety User guide feedbackWeee Compliance Regional Offices