Belkin F1DC108B user manual Using Your Switch, Options Page

USING YOUR SWITCH

Options Page

The controls on this page affect several of the Switch’s miscellaneous features.

Display Banner

This check box enables a banner to be displayed for system events: hot key switching, powering on the Switch, etc. The banner is either always displayed, or displayed for a configured time (1–99 seconds). If the timed selection is enabled, the time input determines how long the banner will remain on-screen after the system event occurs.

Display Inactive Ports

Enabling this feature will cause ports that do not have an active computer attached to appear in the computer list box (on the main page of IntelliView). By default, inactive ports are displayed.

Display Restricted Ports

Enabling this feature will cause ports that the current user is restricted from accessing to appear in the computer list box (on the main page of IntelliView). By default, restricted ports are displayed.

Daisy-Chain this KVM

Checking this box allows Switches set to BANK 00 to communicate with other BANKs in a daisy-chain configuration. This affects front-panel operations and a few other miscellaneous operational parameters. Whenever the state of this check box is changed, a message will be displayed requiring the user to reboot the Switch. The Switch will continue to operate correctly without rebooting, but the setting of this check box will not take effect until the Switch is rebooted. By default, Switches set to BANK 00 are configured as standalone (the check box is cleared). This is only required for BANK 00.

Display Version Numbers

This screen displays product information, including the model number and the firmware revisions.

Restore Factory Defaults

Clicking on this button will restore all user-configurable settings to their default values. The user is presented with a confirmation screen before this action is applied.

USING YOUR SWITCH

Error Messages and Dialogs

From time to time, it will be necessary to display messages to the user indicating errors or requesting simple answers to questions. These pop-up screens will have the familiar format of title bar and window body, which will contain the text of the message. There will also be appropriate response controls such as “OK” and “Cancel” buttons, based on the nature of the message.

Login Dialog

The “Login Dialog” box is a simple window with radio buttons to select the user, and an edit box for users to enter their password. If users are already logged in, pressing “Cancel” will return them to their current login (or “Guest” if the account is enabled). If the user is not logged in, and “Guest” is disabled, pressing “Cancel” will close IntelliView.

Help Screens

Extensive help is available within IntelliView; simply press the F1 key, or click on the “?” button on the right side of the title bar.

Banner

The banner is a small window that is displayed to inform the user of the console’s focus. The banner looks like a line of text surrounded by a gray frame with the typical 3D look. The banner will display the following:

•Group Name

•Host Name

•BANK and port in focus

Splash Screen

When the Switch powers on, it will display a splash screen with the product name and copyright information. This screen will remain for several seconds before it disappears. Calling up IntelliView will dispel this screen immediately.

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