Manual Port Selection
Press the Port Selection button on the front of the KVM Switch to switch between computers. The Selected
LED on the front panel lights to indicate which port is active.
Hot Key Port Selection
Hot Key navigation lets you select the active PC or initiate an Auto Scan procedure directly from the
keyboard
1. Selecting the Active Port:
Toggle between PCs by pressing and releasing the left or right [Ctrl] key twice.
Note: The same key must be pressed twice (Left [Ctrl]+[Ctrl], or Right [Ctrl]+[Ctrl]).
2. Auto Scan Mode:
Auto Scan automatically switches between PCs at regular 5 seconds intervals. To invoke the Auto
Scan Mode, press and release the left Shift key, then press and release the right Shift key (Left
[Shift]+Right [Shift]). Scanning continues until the [Spacebar] is pressed to exit the Auto Scan
Mode. The port that was active at the time remains active.
Note: While Auto Scan Mode is in effect, none of the other keyboard keys will function. The Auto
Scan Mode must be exited in order to use the console for anything else.
LED Display
A lit LED identifies which PC is currently selected. A continually lit LED indicates that the switch is in the
Manual Mode. A flashing LED indicates that the switch is in the Auto Scan Mode.
Appendix
Troubleshooting
If you are experiencing problems, first make sure that there aren’t any problems with the cables, and that
they are all connected properly.
Problem Cause Solution
Keyboard needs to be reset Unplug the keyboard from the Switch, then plug it back
in.
Switch needs to be reset Turn off the PCs. Wait 5 seconds; then turn the PCs on.
Keyboard Not
Responding*
Switch in Auto Scan Mode Press the [Spacebar] to exit Auto Scan Mode.
Mouse needs to be reset Unplug the mouse from the Switch, then plug it back in.
Switch needs to be reset Turn off the PCs. Wait 5 seconds; then turn the PCs on.
Wrong type of mouse or
adapter
The switch will only work with a PS/2 mouse. A serial
mouse cannot be converted to a PS/2 mouse by using a
serial to PS/2 adapter. One exception is a combo-mouse
which is specifically designed for both applications. In
this case, ensure that the mouse is set up for PS/2 mode
and is being used with the adapter originally provided.
Mouse Not
Responding**
Unsupported or incorrect
mouse driver
Each PC needs to be using the mouse driver correlating
to the mouse connected to the console port.