Adder Technology 2XPRO manual Other useful installation information

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2.7 Other useful installation information

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 SmartView 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. Unplugging the mouse from the SmartView will also cause it to stop operating when it is plugged back in. RS232 mice can usually be unplugged and plugged back in provided that a mouse was connected when the operating system initially booted. The SmartView is fitted with a PS/2 mouse recovery system which allows you to disconnect and re-connect the shared mouse without powering down the system (although this is generally not advisable) - see section 2.8 for details.

Keyboard and mouse mode switching - The SmartView 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 SmartView channel is switched thus ensuring maximum software compatibility. The keyboard num, caps and scroll lock states are an obvious example of this process.

2.8 Re-enabling a disconnected PS/2 mouse

If you disconnect the shared PS/2 mouse from the SmartView by accident during operation then the mouse operation will be lost when the mouse is plugged back in. To avoid having to reboot the entire system in this situation the SmartView is fitted with an automatic mouse recovery system.

With the PS/2 mouse disconnected, change the channel using the keypad or keyboard hotkeys. The SmartView detects that the mouse has been disconnected and triggers the automatic recovery system. Plug in the PS/2 mouse and the SmartView will re-initialise it.

Alternatively you can reset the keyboard and mouse for a given user port by using

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Contents SMARTView Xpro Warranty Safety informationSmartView XPro Installation and Use About this manualEuropean EMC directive 89/336/EEC Radio Frequency EnergyContents Appendices Using the SmartView XProAdder explains IntroductionWhat does KVM stand for? Key features and benefits SmartView XPro Installation and Use AdderLink XR receiver package contents part code Alrx SmartView XPro package contentsAdderLink Gold XR receiver package contents part code Algrx Product information Page Page Page Flexible configuration InstallationWhat you will need For the computer connections you will needFor the integrated AdderLink extender ports you will need For the local user port connections you will needMounting the SmartView Connecting your devicesImportant Warning SmartView XPro Installation and Use Structuring your SmartView XPro installation Configuring your PCsSmartView XPro Installation and Use SmartView XPro Installation and Use Page Page Page Maximising the video quality Re-enabling a disconnected PS/2 mouse Other useful installation informationSmartView XPro Installation and Use Connecting an external AdderLink extender Connecting the AdderLink ExtenderAdderLink requirements Configuration summary Configuring the SmartView XProDecide if you are going to use password security Create an Admin administration account passwordSet the required Setup Options and Global Preferences Enabling password securityCreate user accounts Add / edit names to identify your computersSetting an Admin password Creating and editing computer names Creating and editing user accountsTo create user accounts Follow a similar process to edit usersFollow a similar process to edit computer names To create computer namesSmartView XPro Installation and Use Page Possible cascade groups and their associated names Setting the Setup Options and Global PreferencesLanguage SecurityHotkeys Exclusive USE Keypad ControlsAutomatic Logout Mouse SwitchingScreen Saver To define the autoscan list Autoscan ModeAutoscan Time User TimeoutOSD Dwell Time 13 RS232 Mouse TypeRear panel special function switches Using the SmartView XProPower supply connections and indicators User display and key switchComputer display and key switch Selecting a computer using the front panel controls Activity indicatorsLogging on to the SmartView XPro Keyboard hotkeys ‘HOTKEYs’ and ‘1 then 1’ selects channel ‘HOTKEYs’ and ‘1 then 0’ selects channel‘HOTKEYs’ and ‘1 then 2’ selects channel ‘HOTKEYs’ and ‘1 then 3’ 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 menuSmartView XPro Installation and Use Je or jf SmartView XPro Installation and Use Reminder banner BawOSD Colour Setting the User PreferencesReminder Banner Restore Standard Mouse Using the Functions menuRestore Intellimouse Reminder ColourQuerying the routing status Using the dual access ports 1Cascading SmartViews Press ba0release Press 1release Press 4release 4ba Resetting user port keyboards and miceWhat to do if you forget your Admin password Using the AdderLink extenderTo save the menu names and configuration settings To edit the menu names and configuration settings Baud 19200, bits 8, stopbits 1, paritynone Switching channels by sending RS232 dataSpecial features of the SmartView XPro SmartView XPro Installation and Use Logging access activity requires firmware v1.12 or above Xplog Print Xplog datalog.txtMore information Upgrading the SmartViews firmware Connect your computer to the SmartView XPro Prepare your computersPower on the SmartView with the Upgrade switch on Power off the SmartView XProRun the upgrade program SVXPRO.EXESvxpro Datfilename.DAT 4X16V129.DATSvxpro 4X16V129.DAT Important Note SmartView XPro Installation and Use Cable specification Appendix A. Cable and connector specificationsA1. Keyboard, monitor and mouse to SmartView XPro A2. AdderLink to SmartView XProA3. SmartView XPro to PCs 1 to Cable specificationsPart Code Description Recommended cablesProblem Appendix B. Problem SolvingAction SmartView XPro Installation and Use SmartView XPro Installation and Use S TA L L AT I O N & U S E