Black Box Black Box ServSwitch Wizard Extenders, ACU5116A manual Locking and unlocking the system

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Locking and unlocking the system

In situations where the computer system (and the LOCAL module) can be locked away, the Wizard extender modules offer a viable security system to deter unauthorised use. Once a password has been set, a simple key sequence allows the system to be quickly and securely detached from its peripherals. Only the correct password will reconnect the remote and local modules.

To lock the system

1First set a password. For further details, please refer to the ‘Password setting’ section in the ‘Special configuration’ chapter.

2Simultaneously press the currently configured hotkeys (by default, and ) along with .

The screen will go blank and the three keyboard

Scroll

 

k

indicators will begin alternately flashing between the

Loc

s

‘Num Lock’ and ‘Scroll Lock’, and ‘Caps Lock’. This

Cap k

Loc

sequence indicates that a password is required.

Num

Loc

 

k

To unlock the system

1 Enter the correct password and press .

Note: Passwords are NOT case sensitive.

Note: If an invalid password has been entered and the keyboard indicators are not flashing as described above, press to clear the incorrect attempt.

2If the correct password is entered, the screen will be restored and normal operation can continue.

To enable the video

Simultaneously press the currently configured hotkeys (by default, and )

along with . This command will be required to restore the video if and along with is used when no password has been set.

To disable the video

Simultaneously, press the currently configured hotkeys (by default, and ) along with .

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Contents ServSwitch Wizard Extenders Contents Extender IntroductionWizard Supplied items ACU5114A variant Serial cable for RS232 connectionSupplied items ACU5116A variant Local ACU5116A moduleLocal module switches InstallationStage a Configuration switch settings Local SwitchRemote Switches 2 Remote module switchesRemote Switch Desk mount Installation AdviceStage B Mounting a module desk or rack Rack mountStage C Connections Connections at the Local moduleLocal speaker connection Optional power connectionLocal keyboard, video and mouse connections Connections at the Remote module Twisted pair, power and serial connectionsPower supply connection Keyboard, video and mouse connectionsAudio connections ACU5116A only To the socket labelledOperation Power and activity indicatorsUser arbitration and keyboard indicators General useLocking and unlocking the system To enable the videoTo disable the video To lock the systemTo enter and use configuration mode ConfigurationEntering, using and exiting configuration mode To exit from configuration modeTo set a password Password settingPassword override To override the Remote passwordHot plugging and mouse restoration Microsoft and Logitech -specific mouse settingsWhich restore setting do I use? To use the image controls Image controls sharpness and brightnessTo display a suitable high contrast image If the image controls cannot provide a crisp imageSkew adjustment To use skew adjustmentReport firmware version Miscellaneous settingsReset all configuration options to default states Stage B Create a startup diskette Flash upgradeStage a Download the upgrade files Copy the downloaded files to the diskStage D Reconfigure the Remote connections and begin Stage E Return all connections to their usual statesNo video image is received at the Remote module TroubleshootingGetting assistance On-screen mouse pointer does not respond to mouse movementsSafety information Other products in the Wizard rangeFCC Compliance Statement United States Radio Frequency EnergyEuropean EMC directive 89/336/EEC Certification notice for equipment used in Canada Normas Oficiales Mexicanas NOM electrical safety statement Instrucciones de seguridadBlackBox subsidiary contact details Country Web Site/Email Phone FaxPage Copyright 2006. Black Box Corporation. All rights reserved