ServSwitch™ Wizard DP USB

5.1.3 Selecting a computer using the mouse buttons

Using the mouse buttons, you can quickly switch the keyboard, mouse, video monitor(s), speakers and/or USB peripherals to any computer channel.

Note: These procedures work only with three-button or IntelliMouse devices and only if the ‘Mouse Switching’ option has been enabled.

5.1.3.1 To select a computer using the mouse buttons

1Hold down the middle button (or scroll wheel) of the mouse.

2Click the left mouse button to increment the channel number or click the right mouse button to decrement the channel. When the correct channel is reached, release the middle button.

When using this method of switching:

The computer channels that are visited depend upon the configuration menu setting (see 5.1.3.2).

The ports (KVM, audio and/or USB) that are switched using this method depend upon the switching mode that is currently set using the front panel buttons.

5.1.3.2 Choosing which computers are accessed when using mouse buttons

The computer channels that are visited when you use the mouse buttons (or hotkeys + tab/autoscan) are determined by a setting within the Configuration menu:

1Enter the Configuration menu.

2Press and then press either: to choose Cycle all ports, or

to choose Cycle only active ports

3Press to accept the setting and return to the main menu section.

4 Press and then to exit the menu and save changes.

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ServSwitch Wizard DP USB, KV9804A specifications

The Black Box KV9804A, known as the ServSwitch Wizard DP USB, is a versatile and advanced KVM switch designed for seamless control of multiple computers from a single workstation. Ideal for businesses and data centers that require efficient management of multiple devices, this switch supports a variety of configurations and offers several key features that enhance productivity and streamline operations.

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