Apex Digital model 140DX manual Updating the Firmware

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C O N T E N T S Apex OutLook 140DX/180DX Switch User Guide	7
CONTENTS (CONTINUED)
Command Summary	29
OSCAR Advanced Menus Screen	30
Selecting Computers	31
Switching Tiered Systems	32
Assigning Unique Names to Computers	33
Changing Menu Attributes	35
Changing Status Flag Attributes	37
Values and Effects of
Settings on Flag Appearance	38
Scanning the Computers	39
Broadcasting Commands	42
Securing Server Access	46
Displaying Version Information	50
Saving the Hardware Settings	51
Resetting the Mouse and Keyboard	52
Assigning Specific Device Types	53
Capturing the Screen	54

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UPDATING THE FIRMWARE	55
TROUBLESHOOTING	57
APPENDICES	63
A Specifications	63
B Regulatory Compliance Notices	65
C Power Cord Set Requirements	66

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Contents OutLook Switch User Guide USA Safety Safety IBM Personal Computing Web sites Getting HELP, SERVICE, and InformationContents Updating the Firmware Product Overview OverviewFeatures FeaturesHYDR-002.EPS QUICK2START To Setup an 8-Port Switch Connect consoles to switch Power UP Your Switch System Rack Installation InstallationCable Lengths Using Locking Cable ConnectorsDisconnecting Cables Disconnecting CablesTo properly disconnect the keyboard or mouse cable Connecting Cables Connecting CablesConnecting the Keyboard Cable in the Proper Sequence Statement Connecting the Cables To power up the system Starting the Switch BOXStarting the Switch BOX Powering UP the SystemStarting the Computers Configuring the Switch BOXStarting the Computers Unattended Reboot Unattended RebootResetting the Unit Making Connections Under Power Making Connections Under PowerPrimary Secondary Alternative ConfigurationsAlternative Configurations Tiered Switch ConfigurationConnecting Tiers while the System is Powered Up Oscar Selection Screen Launching OscarOscar Selection Screen Oscar Status Port Symbols Oscar Status Port SymbolsCommand Summary Command SummaryOpening Oscar Advanced Menus Oscar Advanced Menu ScreenExiting Oscar Selecting Computers Selecting ComputersSwitching Tiered Systems Switching Tiered SystemsAssigning Unique Names to Computers Assigning Unique Names to ComputersTo assign unique names to computers I N G O S C a R Apex OutLook 140DX/180DX Switch User Guide Changing Menu Attributes Changing Menu AttributesTo change menu attributes Screen Appearance Settings Changing Status Flag Attributes Changing Status Flag AttributesTo change status flag attributes Flag Appearance Settings Values and Effects of Settings on Flag AppearanceScanning the Computers Canceling scan modeScanning the Computers Setting a custom scan pattern To set a custom scan pattern Scanning the Computers Broadcasting Commands Broadcasting CommandsTo broadcast to selected computers Broadcasting to Tiered Configurations To turn off the broadcast modeTo broadcast to tiered configurations To turn off broadcast mode for a tiered configura- tion Securing Server Access Securing Server AccessSecurity Configuration Settings Turning off the Screen Saver To turn off the screen saver Securing Server Access Displaying Version Information To display version information and device settingsDisplaying Version Information Saving the Hardware Settings Saving the Hardware SettingsTo save the hardware settings Resetting the Mouse and Keyboard Resetting the Mouse and KeyboardTo reset the mouse and keyboard values Assigning Specific Device Types Assigning Specific Device TypesTo assign a device type Capturing the Screen To capture the screen using the Print Screen keyUpdating the Firmware Updating FirmwareTo update firmware Troubleshooting Replace the console keyboard EffectCaps LOCK+SHIFT+CONTROL+ALT Mouse cable Check for loose mouse cable Switch selects Firmware Appendix SpecificationsEuropean Union EMC Directive conformance statement Regulatory Compliance NoticesP e n d i General Requirements Power Cord SET RequirementsCountry-Specific Requirements Apex OutLook 140DX/180DX Switch User Guide