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OVERVIEW

On-Screen Display (OSD):

The OSD feature simplifies server management by allowing you to assign
individual names to each connected server throughout the system. It
provides a visual means of switching between computers and setting the
time interval for the AutoScan function.

Direct-Access Port Selector:

Direct-access port selectors, located conveniently on the front face of the
MATRIX2, allow for simple, manual port-selection. Each button controls
a port.

LED Display:

An LED display on the face of the MATRIX2 serves as a status monitor. An
LED next to each direct-access port selector illuminates to indicate that
the console currently controls the corresponding computer. As a port is
selected, the LED next to it lights up. A flashing LED light indicates that
there is no computer connected to that port.

Seven-Segment LED Display:

When daisy-chaining multiple MATRIX2s together, the seven-segment LED
display serves as a quick indicator of the selected BANK.
OVERVIEW
The MATRIX2 allows two users to control up to a maximum of 256
computers from two keyboards, monitors, and mice. They support PS/2
input devices (keyboard and mouse) as well as VGA, SVGA, XGA, and
XGA-2 video.
It supports both PS/2 and USB output. This enables cross-platform control
over PCs and USB-based computers, including USB Sun™workstations
and Mac®computers.
FEATURE OVERVIEW

Hot Keys:

Hot key functionality allows you to select a desired port using designated
key commands. By using a simple hot key sequence on your keyboard,
selecting one computer from as many as 256 computers is instantaneous.
For a listing of complete hot key instructions and commands, see page 19.

AutoScan:

The AutoScan feature allows you to set your MATRIX2 to scan and
monitor the activities of all operating computers connected to the switch,
one by one. The time interval allotted for each computer can be defined
or adjusted through the On-Screen Display (OSD) menu. For complete
instructions on AutoScan usage, please refer to page 21.

Video Resolution:

Through a 400MHz bandwidth, MATRIX2s support video resolutions of
up to 2048x1536@85Hz. To preserve signal integrity at these higher
resolutions, your MATRIX2 requires 75-Ohm, coaxial VGA cabling.

Flash Upgrade:

Flash upgradeable firmware allows you to obtain the latest firmware
upgrades for your MATRIX2. This enables your MATRIX2 to maintain
consistent compatibility with the latest devices and computers. Firmware
upgrades are free for the life of your MATRIX2. Refer to the enclosed flash
upgrade instruction document or visit us at belkin.com for complete
upgrade information and support.
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