Adder Technology AVM208MP, AVM216MP manual Contents

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Contents

1. Introduction		5
1.1	Key features and benefits	7
1.2	AdderView MATRIX MP package contents	9
1.3	AdderView MATRIX MP rackmount kit for model 208	9
1.4	AdderView MATRIX MP rackmount kit for model 216	9
1.5	Product information	10

2. Installation		12
2.1	What you will need	12
2.2	Mounting the AdderView	14
2.3	Connecting your devices	14
2.4	Configuring your PCs	16
2.5	Structuring your AdderView MATRIX MP installation	17
2.6	Maximising the video quality	21
2.7	Other useful installation information	22
2.8	Hot plugging the AdderView into running systems and re-enabling
disconnected PS/2 CPU mouse connections		22

3. Configuring the AdderView MATRIX MP		24
3.1	Configuration summary	24
3.2	Enabling password security	25
3.3	Setting an ADMIN password	26
3.4	Creating and editing user accounts	27
3.5	Creating and editing computer names	27
3.6 Setting the SETUP OPTIONS and GLOBAL PREFERENCES		31

AdderView MATRIX MP

Installation and Use

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Matrix MP Intelligent Server ManagementSafety information WarrantyAdderView Matrix Installation and Use About this manualRadio Frequency Energy European EMC directive 89/336/EECContents Using the AdderView Matrix MP AppendicesIntroduction Adder explains What is a multi-platform KVM switch?What does KVM stand for? Key features and benefits AdderView Matrix MP Installation and Use AdderView Matrix MP package contents Product information Page Installation Flexible configurationWhat you will need For the computer connections you will needMouse adapter 9 pin D-type female to 6 pin mini-DIN female For the user port connections you will needConnecting your devices Mounting the AdderViewAdderView 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 Configuring the AdderView Matrix MP Configuration summaryDecide if you are going to use password security Create an Admin administration account passwordEnabling password security Set the required Setup Options and Global PreferencesCreate user accounts Add / edit names to identify your computersSetting an Admin password Creating and editing user accounts Creating and editing computer namesTo create user accounts Follow a similar process to edit usersTo create computer names Follow a similar process to edit computer namesAdderView Matrix MP Installation and Use Page Setting the Setup Options and Global Preferences Possible cascade groups and their associated namesLanguage SecurityHotkeys Keypad Controls Exclusive USEKeyboard Country and Default Country Automatic LogoutKeyboard Country Codes Mouse SwitchingScreen Saver Autoscan Mode To define the autoscan listAutoscan Period User TimeoutOSD Dwell Time 14 RS232 Mouse Type Mouse TypeUsing the AdderView Matrix MP Rear panel special function switchesPower supply connections and indicators User display and key switchComputer display and key switch Activity indicators Selecting a computer using the front panel controlsLogging on to the AdderView Matrix MP Keyboard hotkeys ‘HOTKEYs’ and ‘1 then 0’ selects channel ‘HOTKEYs’ and ‘1 then 1’ selects channel‘HOTKEYs’ and ‘1 then 2’ selects channel ‘HOTKEYs’ and ‘1 then 3’ selects channelPress ba2 release 2ba Press bavrelease vpress Release vpress vrelease vbaSelecting computers using the mouse Selecting computers using the on-screen menu Press baM release MbaAdderView Matrix MP Installation and Use Je or jf AdderView Matrix MP Installation and Use Baw Reminder bannerOSD Colour Setting the User PreferencesReminder Banner Using the Functions menu Restore Standard MouseRestore Intellimouse Reminder ColourQuerying the routing status Cascading AdderViewsResetting user port keyboards and mice Press ba0release Press 1release Press 4release 4baUsing the AdderLink extender What to do if you forget your Admin passwordTo save the menu names and configuration settings To edit the menu names and configuration settingsSwitching channels by sending RS232 data Keyboard equivalent key mappings Sun keyboard IBM 104/105-key Apple keyboard Keyboard IBM 104/105-key Sun keyboard Apple keyboard KeyboardUpgrading the AdderViews firmware Prepare your computers Connect your computer to the AdderView Matrix MPPower off the AdderView Matrix MP Power on the AdderView with the Upgrade switch onRun the upgrade program XPROMP.EXEXpromp Datfilename.DAT M216V129.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 Print Xplog datalog.txtMore information Appendix A. Cable and connector specifications Cable specificationA1. Keyboard, monitor and mouse to AdderView Matrix MP A2. AdderView Matrix MP to computers 1 toPart code Description LengthPart code Description Length CCUSB-2M Adapters AdderView Matrix MP Installation and Use Problem Appendix B. Problem SolvingAction AdderView Matrix MP Installation and Use AdderView Matrix MP Installation and Use Installation & Use AdderView Matrix MP