Adder Technology AVM216MP Appendix A. Cable and connector specifications, Cable specification

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Appendix A. Cable and connector specifications

IMPORTANT NOTE

The maximum cable lengths supported vary widely between devices and cables. It may be possible to use cables that are longer than those specified below with certain PCs and peripherals but this cannot be guaranteed. If you experience problems try using shorter cables.

A1. Keyboard, monitor and mouse to AdderView MATRIX MP

All of the shared devices plug directly into the relevant ports at the rear of the AdderView MATRIX MP.

Cable specification:

Cables should be no longer than 5 metres.

A2. AdderView MATRIX MP to computers 1 to 16

Cables for connection to PCs:

Cables may be extended up to 20 metres using standard extension cables. Video extension cables should be good quality with a coaxial construction and should support the DDC (Display Data Channel) signals (pins 12 and 15 on the 15-way video connector). Please contact your supplier if you have any questions.

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Contents

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