Adder Technology CATX-PS2 Power switching via configuration menu, User preferences and functions

Power switching (via configuration menu)

When used in conjunction with optional power switch boxes, the AdderView CATx allows you complete remote control over the connected computers. The primary function of the power switching option is to remotely power down and reset computers that are failing to respond.

To switch a computer on or off

1Select the on-screen menu in one of three ways:

•By simultaneously pressing and then releasing .

Note: The and hotkeys may have been changed. If the combination fails to work, then please contact the system administrator for details.

•By pressing the middle and right buttons of a three button mouse, or

•By selecting port using the front panel buttons

If you are not already logged in, do so now.

2Switch to the computer port that needs to be switched on or off.

Note: If the computer is still responding, try to shut it down normally before attempting a power switch operation.

3Display again the on screen menu and press to select ‘More menus’.

4The ‘Functions’ option should be highlighted, press .

5Highlight ‘Power Control’ and press .

6Highlight either ‘Switch Computer ON’ or ‘Switch Computer OFF’ as

necessary and press . A warning message with two options will be displayed:

7Press to confirm or to confirm and exit. The latter option clears the menu so that, if required, you can be ready to enter any escape sequences that are needed by the computer (to access its BIOS setup area), during the bootup sequence.

User preferences and functions

In addition to customising the reminder banner as described earlier, you can also:

•Change the colour of the on screen menu,

•Select the screen saver style,

•Restore mouse operation, or

•Perform power control functions.

All of these options are discussed within Appendix 1.

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