Chapter 1. Introduction

Features

ŠOne console independently and simultaneously controls four DVI-D computers, and two additional USB devices

Š2-port USB 2.0 hub built in; fully compliant with USB 2.0 specification

ŠMulti-view console controls up to 4 video sources on one screen with Display Modes including Quad View mode, Picture in Picture mode (Dual, Triple or Quad), and Full Screen mode

ŠFunction control via OSD menu – Display Mode, port selection, DCC, etc.

ŠDCC (Daisy Chain Control) port enables users to connect up to four CM1164 units, and use one console keyboard/mouse to manage computers or another CM1164

ŠHardware Cursor – control the OSD menu using the console mouse

ŠChannel Editor – easily manipulate channel display settings, including the size and position of channel windows, and switching their port numbers

ŠComputer selection via front panel push buttons, hotkeys, IR Remote Control and OSD (with mouse* function enabled)

ŠConsole mouse port emulation/bypass feature that supports most mouse drivers and multifunction mice

ŠConsole keyboard emulation/bypass feature that support most multimedia keyboards

ŠIndependent switching of USB peripheral port, audio function, and KVM switch focus

ŠSuperior video quality – up to 1920 x 1200 resolution

ŠVideo DynaSyncTM – exclusive ATEN technology that eliminates boot-up display problems and optimizes resolution when switching between ports

ŠFirmware upgradeable via a computer’s USB port

ŠPower on detection – if one of the computers is powered off, the CM1164 automatically switches to the next powered-on computer

ŠAuto Scan Mode

ŠFull bass response provides a rich experience for 2.1 channel audio

ŠMultiplatform support – Windows, Linux, Sun and Mac

ŠMultilingual keyboard mapping – supports English, Japanese and French keyboards

ŠSun/Mac keyboard support and emulation**

*For 3-key USB wheel mouse only

**PC keyboard combinations emulate Sun/Mac keyboards

**Sun/Mac keyboards only work with their own computers

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