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connect. This will avoid the need to use key combinations to create any missing keys (e.g. the Stop, Again, Props and Undo keys for Sun systems). Sun keyboards have more keys than standard PC keyboards which have more keys than Mac keyboards and so if you are controlling a mixture of computers that include any Suns you are recommended to use a Sun keyboard.

A USB mouse.

The AdderView supports most ‘Internet / scroll mice’ that are compatible with the Microsoft IntelliMouse and Sun and Mac mice.

2.2 Mounting the AdderView

The AdderView MATRIX MP has been designed to be used either on a desktop or mounted in a 19 inch rack. If the AdderView is to be used on a desktop then you will need to stick the supplied self-adhesive rubber feet to the underside of the AdderView. If the AdderView is to be mounted in a 19 inch rack then you will need to fit the rack mounting brackets to the side of the AdderView.

2.3 Connecting your devices

Ensure that the power is disconnected from the AdderView and all devices which are to be attached. Connect any keyboards, monitors and mice to the user port connectors at the rear of the AdderView (see figure 2). The individual connectors are colour coded for your convenience. If you are connecting several KVM (Keyboard, Video monitor, Mouse) sets then you do not need to use the same brands or mix of devices on each user port.

Next, connect each computer system unit in turn using the Adder interface cables that you have purchased for use with the AdderView MATRIX MP (see Appendix A for cable specifications and part codes). These are colour coded and should connect directly to the various ports on your computers. Remember that the video quality is maximised if the cables are kept as short as possible. Where possible, 2 metre cables are recommended as these will give very high video quality. Any unused computer connections can be left unconnected. The three main cables type are shown in figure 3.

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Intelligent Server Management Matrix MPAbout this manual Safety informationWarranty AdderView Matrix Installation and UseEuropean EMC directive 89/336/EEC Radio Frequency EnergyContents Appendices Using the AdderView Matrix MPIntroduction What is a multi-platform KVM switch? Adder explainsWhat does KVM stand for? Key features and benefits AdderView Matrix MP Installation and Use AdderView Matrix MP package contents Product information Page For the computer connections you will need InstallationFlexible configuration What you will needFor the user port connections you will need Mouse adapter 9 pin D-type female to 6 pin mini-DIN femaleMounting the AdderView Connecting your devicesAdderView Matrix MP Installation and Use Configuring your computers Structuring your AdderView Matrix MP installation AdderView Matrix MP Installation and Use Page Page Maximising the video quality Other useful installation information AdderView Matrix MP Installation and Use Create an Admin administration account password Configuring the AdderView Matrix MPConfiguration summary Decide if you are going to use password securityAdd / edit names to identify your computers Enabling password securitySet the required Setup Options and Global Preferences Create user accountsSetting an Admin password Follow a similar process to edit users Creating and editing user accountsCreating and editing computer names To create user accountsFollow a similar process to edit computer names To create computer namesAdderView Matrix MP Installation and Use Page Possible cascade groups and their associated names Setting the Setup Options and Global PreferencesSecurity LanguageHotkeys Exclusive USE Keypad ControlsAutomatic Logout Keyboard Country and Default CountryMouse Switching Keyboard Country CodesScreen Saver To define the autoscan list Autoscan ModeUser Timeout Autoscan PeriodOSD Dwell Time Mouse Type 14 RS232 Mouse TypeUser display and key switch Using the AdderView Matrix MPRear panel special function switches Power supply connections and indicatorsComputer display and key switch Selecting a computer using the front panel controls Activity indicatorsLogging on to the AdderView Matrix MP Keyboard hotkeys ‘HOTKEYs’ and ‘1 then 3’ selects channel ‘HOTKEYs’ and ‘1 then 0’ selects channel‘HOTKEYs’ and ‘1 then 1’ selects channel ‘HOTKEYs’ and ‘1 then 2’ selects channelPress bavrelease vpress Release vpress vrelease vba Press ba2 release 2baSelecting computers using the mouse Press baM release Mba Selecting computers using the on-screen menuAdderView Matrix MP Installation and Use Je or jf AdderView Matrix MP Installation and Use Reminder banner BawSetting the User Preferences OSD ColourReminder Banner Reminder Colour Using the Functions menuRestore Standard Mouse Restore IntellimouseCascading AdderViews Querying the routing statusPress ba0release Press 1release Press 4release 4ba Resetting user port keyboards and miceWhat to do if you forget your Admin password Using the AdderLink extenderTo edit the menu names and configuration settings To save the menu names and configuration settingsSwitching channels by sending RS232 data Keyboard equivalent key mappings IBM 104/105-key Sun keyboard Apple keyboard Keyboard Sun keyboard IBM 104/105-key Apple keyboard KeyboardUpgrading the AdderViews firmware Connect your computer to the AdderView Matrix MP Prepare your computersXPROMP.EXE Power off the AdderView Matrix MPPower on the AdderView with the Upgrade switch on Run the upgrade programM216V129.DAT Xpromp Datfilename.DATXpromp M216V129.DAT Important Note AdderView Matrix MP Installation and Use Special features of the Matrix MP AdderView Matrix MP Installation and Use Logging access activity Xplog datalog.txt Xplog PrintMore information A2. AdderView Matrix MP to computers 1 to Appendix A. Cable and connector specificationsCable specification A1. Keyboard, monitor and mouse to AdderView Matrix MPDescription Length Part codePart code Description Length CCUSB-2M Adapters AdderView Matrix MP Installation and Use Appendix B. Problem Solving ProblemAction AdderView Matrix MP Installation and Use AdderView Matrix MP Installation and Use Installation & Use AdderView Matrix MP