Avocent DSR800 manual Configuring Oscar, Changing the display behavior, To access the Setup menu

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Configuring OSCAR

You can configure your DSR system from the Setup menu. Below Configure, select the Names button when initially setting up your DSR system to identify servers by unique names. Select the other setup features to manage routine tasks for your servers from the OSCAR menu.

To access the Setup menu

1.Press Print Screen to launch OSCAR. The Main dialog box appears.

2.Click Setup. The Setup dialog box appears.

Figure 3.2: Setup Dialog Box

Setup Features to Manage Routine Tasks for your Servers

Feature	Purpose

Menu	Change the server listing between numerical by port and alphabetical by name.

	Change the Delay Time before OSCAR displays after pressing Print Screen.

Flag	Change display, timing, color, or location of the status flag.

Security	Set passwords to protect or restrict server access.

	Enable the screen saver.

Names	Identify servers by unique names.

Changing the display behavior

Use the Menu dialog box to change the display order of servers, set a time to delay display of the OSCAR GUI after pressing Print Screen and change the switch connection mode.

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Contents DSR Power on DSR USA Notification Canadian Notification Table of Contents Page Product Overview Page DSView provides simple point and click access to any server Features and BenefitsAccess the DSR via network connection Reduce cable bulkTCP/IP Safety Precautions DSR Model ComparisonRack mount safety considerations Installation Page Additional items needed Getting StartedSupplied with the DSR Verification of Ethernet/computer connectionsSetting up your network DSR in a Network ConfigurationInstalling the DSR Unit Basic DSR ConfigurationTo install the DSR hardware To configure the DSR hardwareTo adjust the mouse acceleration To connect a Dsriq module to each serverTo connect and power up your DSR To install your DS softwareLocal Port Operation Page Controlling your System at the Local Port To access the Main dialog boxOscar Status Symbols Viewing and Selecting Ports and ServersSoft switching Selecting serversOscar navigation basics Oscar GUISetup Features to Manage Routine Tasks for your Servers Configuring OscarTo access the Setup menu Changing the display behaviorTo set the Switch Mode To access the Menu dialog boxTo set a delay time for Oscar GUI Oscar Status Flags To access the Flag dialog boxControlling the status flag To determine how the status flag is displayedTo set or change the password Setting console securityTo access the Security dialog box To enable the screen saver mode with no password protection To password protect your consoleTo remove password protection from your console To log in to your consoleAssigning server names To exit the screen saver modeTo access the Names dialog box To turn off the screen saverTo assign names to servers Resetting your Keyboard and MouseTo reset the mouse and keyboard values To list servers alphabetically by nameDisplaying Version Information To display version informationDSR Installer/User Guide Terminal Operations Page Network Configuration menu Accessing the Terminal MenuTerminal applications menu commands Security Configuration menuFirmware Management menu Enable Debug Messages menuSet/Change Password menu To activate securityTo change the password Exit menuDSR Installer/User Guide Appendices Page Appendix a Flash Upgrades To upload a new Flash fileAppendix B Technical Specifications Server PortsAppendix C Technical Support DSR Installer/User Guide Limited Warranty For Technical Support