Avocent PS/2 KVM manual Video Settings through the remote console, PC Setting

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Single port PS2 KVM over IP

5.3.4.2 Video Settings through the remote console

PS/2 KVM over IP switch features a panel to setup the following video options (see Figure 5.6), available in the Remote Console Options menu.

 

Figure 5.6: Video Settings Panel

Brightness

Controls the brightness of the picture

Contrast

Controls the contrast of the picture

Clock

Defines the horizontal frequency for a video line and depends on the video

 

mode. Different video card types may require different values here. The

 

default settings in conjunction with the auto adjustment procedure should be

 

adequate for all common configurations. If the picture quality is still bad after

 

auto adjustment you may try to change this setting together with the sampling

 

phase to achieve a better quality. Phase Defines the phase for video

 

sampling, used to control the display quality together with the setting for

 

sampling clock.

Phase

Defines the phase for video sampling, used to control the display quality

 

together with the setting for sampling clock.

Horizontal Position Use the left and right buttons to move the picture in horizontal direction while

 

this option is selected

Vertical Position

Use the left and right buttons to move the picture in vertical direction while this

 

option is selected

Reset this Mode

Resets mode specific settings to their factory defaults

Reset all Modes

Resets all settings to their factory defaults

Save changes

Save changes permanently

Undo changes

Restore last settings

Brightness, Black level and Contrast affect all modes and KVM ports globally; the other settings are changed specifically for each mode on each KVM port.

5.4 PC Setting

The PC settings allow you to customize the Remote Console window prior to its start (see Figure 5.7). Some of the parameters you might still change while the Remote Console is running while others have to be set in the Remote Console settings.

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Contents USER’S Manual RevTable of Contents Troubleshooting PIN Assigments Certificates Quick Installation Guide InstallationPS/2 KVM over IP hardware installation Initial IP configurationWeb interface Remote ConsoleSingle port PS2 KVM over IP When the server is up and running IntroductionWhen the server is dead FeaturesPackage contents Technical specifications Model NoSingle port PS/2 KVM over IP Switch Cable diagrams PS/2 Cable System requirement Model NoVGA Cable AT to PS/2 keyboard adapter OptionalHardware installation Operation OverviewStep Connecting the External Reset/Power Option Configuration Connecting EthernetInitial Configuration Initial configuration via Dhcp serverInitial configuration via serial interface IP autoconfigurationMouse, Keyboard and Video configuration Host system mouse settingsUsage PrerequisitesLogin into PS/2 KVM over IP switch and logout Internet Explorer showing the encryption key lengthMain Screen Single port PS2 KVM over IP Logout from PS/2 KVM over IP switch Remote Console Show Remote ConsoleCtrl Alt Description of Remote Console OptionsSingle port PS2 KVM over IP 3 PS/2 KVM over IP switch Mouse Synchronization Introduction Auto mouse speed and mouse synchronizationSingle and Double Mouse Mode Video settingsVideo Settings through the HTML-Frontend Limitations of the mouse synchronizationVideo Settings through the remote console PC SettingSSL Settings Security settings SSL Certificate ManagementCommon name Organizational unitOrganization Locality/CityChallenge Password Mouse / Keyboard Settings Host InterfaceState/Province CountryMouse Mode -Fixed mouse speed Enable local video portUSB Mouse Type Noise filterUser Specific Settings Video quality and speedUser select box Remote Console TypeNetwork Settings IP auto configuration Gateway IP addressPrimary DNS Server IP address Secondary DNS Server IP addressDisable Enterprise Management Http portTelnet port Bandwidth limitationSingle port PS2 KVM over IP Serial Settings Configuration loginInline power module ModemModem Settings User SettingsSerial line speed Modem Init StringPassword Confirm passwordExisting user User nameMaintenance 1 PS/2 KVM over IP switch Board SummaryMaintenance features 5.8.2.1 Event Log Event Log Settings Internal Log Smtp LogSnmp Log NFS LogLog Event Assignments Date/Time Setting Update FirmwareSingle port PS2 KVM over IP Access via Telnet HelpCls LogoutTroubleshooting TerminalCertificates CE CertificatePin Assignments Single port PS2 KVM over IP Key Codes Table C.1 Key Names

PS/2 KVM specifications

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