Adder Technology AVM216MP, AVM208MP manual Other useful installation information

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2.7 Other useful installation information

Intelligent cables – The USB and Sun cables contain miniature active circuits that are moulded into the ends of the cable assembly. These circuits intelligently provide signals to your computers that make them think that a keyboard and mouse are continuously attached, even if the AdderView is not connected or powered on. This increases the reliability and robustness of the installation.

PC boot up sequence - When your PCs are powered on they communicate with any attached keyboards and mice and setup parameters required by the particular operating system. It is necessary for the AdderView to be attached and powered on during this sequence so that it can give the required responses and keep track of all the modes and settings requested by each of the connected PCs.

Mouse characteristics - do not unplug a PS/2 mouse connection from a PC whilst the PC is on. Due to the design of PS/2 mice communications the mouse function on the PC will be lost and you will have to re-boot the PC to regain normal operation. RS232 mice can usually be unplugged and plugged back in provided that a mouse was connected when the operating system initially booted.

Keyboard and mouse mode switching - The AdderView keeps a log of the keyboard and mouse mode and resolution settings requested by each of the connected PCs. These settings are automatically restored to the shared keyboard and mouse when the AdderView channel is switched thus ensuring maximum software compatibility. The keyboard num, caps and scroll lock states are an obvious example of this process.

2.8Hot plugging the AdderView into running systems and re- enabling disconnected CPU PS/2 mouse connections

It is adviseable to switch off the systems that are going to be connected to the AdderView before installation. However if this is not possible then most systems can be hot plugged by using the AdderView’s mouse restoration functions. The keyboard connection will normally restore itself automatically.

On many PCs, mouse movement will be lost if the PS/2 mouse is unplugged and plugged back in whilst the PC is running. Mouse movement can then only be restored by rebooting the PC. This is because the mouse drivers only setup and

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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 does KVM stand for? What is a multi-platform KVM switch?Adder explains 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 PreferencesHotkeys SecurityLanguage Exclusive USE Keypad ControlsAutomatic Logout Keyboard Country and Default CountryScreen Saver Mouse SwitchingKeyboard Country Codes To define the autoscan list Autoscan ModeOSD Dwell Time User TimeoutAutoscan Period 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 BawReminder Banner Setting the User PreferencesOSD Colour 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 programXpromp M216V129.DAT Important Note M216V129.DATXpromp Datfilename.DAT AdderView Matrix MP Installation and Use Special features of the Matrix MP AdderView Matrix MP Installation and Use Logging access activity More information Xplog datalog.txtXplog Print 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 Action Appendix B. Problem SolvingProblem AdderView Matrix MP Installation and Use AdderView Matrix MP Installation and Use Installation & Use AdderView Matrix MP
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