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OCTOBER 2004KV401AKV402AKV403A

ServSwitch Micro

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1FCC AND IC RFI STATEMENTS

FEDERAL COMMUNICATIONS COMMISSIONAND

INDUSTRY CANADARADIO FREQUENCY INTERFERENCE STATEMENTS

This equipment generates, uses, and can radiate radio-frequency energy, and if not installed and used properly, thatis, in strict accordance with the manufacturers instructions,may cause interference to radio communication. It has beentested and found to comply with the limits for a Class Acomputing device in accordance with the specifications inSubpart B of Part 15 of FCC rules, which are designed toprovide reasonable protection against such interference whenthe equipment is operated in a commercial environment.Operation of this equipment in a residential area is likely tocause interference, in which case the user at his own expensewill be required to take whatever measures may be necessaryto correct the interference.

Changes or modifications not expressly approved by the partyresponsible for compliance could void the users authority tooperate the equipment.

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This digital apparatus does not exceed the Class A limits for radionoise emission from digital apparatus set out in the Radio InterferenceRegulation of Industry Canada.

Le prsent appareil numrique nmet pas de bruits radiolectriquesdpassant les limites applicables aux appareils numriques de classe A prescrites dans le Rglement sur le brouillage radiolectrique publi par Industrie Canada.

TRADEMARKS USED IN THIS MANUAL

ServSwitch is a trademark of Black BoxCorporation.

PS/2 is a registered trademark ofInternational Business MachinesCorporation.

Linux is a registered trademark of LinusTorvalds.

Windows and Windows NT are eitherregistered trademarks or trademarks ofMicrosoft Corporation in the United Statesand/or other countries.Any other trademarks mentioned in this manualare acknowledged to be the property of thetrademark owners.

3CONTENTS

ContentsChapter Page

1. Specifications . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4

2. Overview . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7

3. Installation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8

4. Operation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 114.1 LED Indicators . . . . . . . . . . . . . 114.2 Hotkey Commands . . . . . . . . . . 11

5. Troubleshooting. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13

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1. SpecificationsVideo Resolution: 1920 x 1440 DDC,DDC2, and DDC2B

Scan Interval: 3, 8, 15, and 30 seconds

Cable Length to Computer: 6 ft. (1.8 m)

Software Requirements: Windows

95/98/Me/XP, Windows 2000, WindowsNT, or Linux

Connectors: User end: KV401AKV403A:(1) HD15 for connection to shared monitor, (2) 6-pin mini-DIN for connection to shared keyboard and mouse;

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Connectors (continued): Computer end: KV401A: (2) HD15 and

(4) 6-pin mini-DIN for connection to two PS/2 monitors, keyboards, and mice;

KV402A: (2) HD15 for monitor port, (2) USB Type A for keyboard and mouse ports;

KV403A: (2) HD15 for monitor port,(1) USB Type A for keyboard and mouse ports, (2) 6-pin mini-DIN for keyboard and mouse ports

Indicators: (2) Yellow status LEDs

Temperature Tolerance: 41 to 104F(5 to 40C)

Relative Humidity: Up to 80%

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Power: From the interface

Size: 1.9"H x 2.4"W x 0.8"D(4.8 x 6.1 x 2 cm)

Weight: 0.6 lb. (0.3 kg)

7CHAPTER 2: Overview

2. OverviewUse the ServSwitch Micro to access twocomputers from a single shared monitor,keyboard, and mouse. Two high-quality,6-ft. (1.8-m) integral coaxial cables providethe connections to the two computers.

Three models are available. They vary onlyin the number and type of connectors. Seethe Connectors specification in Chapter 1.

All models are plug and play and can becomputer selected for easy setup andinstallation. They also have two status LEDsand advanced video enhancementtechnology for crisp, clear VGA quality upto 1920 x 1440. Computer switching isflawless, and PC startup is trouble-free.

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3. InstallationFigure 3-1 shows a typical application.Follow the instructions on the next twopages to install the ServSwitch Micro.

Figure 3-1. The ServSwitch Micros cable connections.

ServSwitch Micro(KV401A)

PS/2

Mouse

Monitor

Keyboard

6-ft. (1.8-m)pigtail cable

(1) HD15 and(2) 6-pin mini-DIN

connectors

(1) HD15 and(2) 6-pin mini-DIN

connectors

(1) HD15 and(2) 6-pin mini-DIN

connectors

PS/2

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1. Power off both computers.

2. Connect, in order, the mouseconnector, keyboard connector, andmonitor connector to one compu-ters respective ports. Start byattaching the 6-pin mini-DINconnectors to the computerskeyboard and mouse ports. (Themini-DIN connectors are color-coded; mate the connectors with thesame color. The purple connectorattaches to the keyboard and thegreen connector attaches to themouse.)

Next, attach the adjoining HD15connector to the computers HD15video port.

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3. Repeat step 2, only this time connectthe ServSwitch Micro to the secondcomputer.

4. Connect your keyboard, mouse, andVGA monitor to the two 6-pin mini-DIN connectors and one HD15connector on the ServSwitch Microsuser end.

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CHAPTER 4: Operation

4. Operation 4.1 LED Indicators

Two LEDs indicate the ServSwitch Microsstatus. When the LED is lit, the computerconnected to the associated port is active.In AutoScan mode, the keyboards ScrollLock should be flashing.

4.2 Hotkey Commands

The ServSwitch Micro selects computersusing hotkey commands. These aresummarized in Table 4-1.

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Table 4-1. Hotkey command summary.

Key Sequence Function

left left Selects computer 1

left left Selects computer 2

left left Initiates AutoScan

left left Aborts AutoScan

left left Toggles computer selection

left left Toggles AutoScan intervals. Toselect the AutoScan interval,press and release the Ctrl keytwice, then press the F3 keyrepeatedly to toggle through thesettings: 3, 8, 15, or 30 seconds.

left left Resyncs the mouseF12CTRLCTRL

F3CTRLCTRL

F2CTRLCTRL

CTRLCTRL

F1CTRLCTRL

2CTRLCTRL

1CTRLCTRL

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CHAPTER 5: Troubleshooting

5. TroubleshootingTable 5-1. Problems/Causes/Solutions.

Problem Cause Solution

The mouse does Improper 1. Unplug the not work. initialization. mouse, then plug

it back into theServSwitch Micro.

2. Press the leftCtrl key twice, followed by the F12key to resync the mouse.

The ServSwitch The ServSwitch You can still usekeeps switching is in AutoScan the selectedbetween compu- mode. computer duringters. The Scroll AutoScan mode.Lock LED is To abort Autoflashing. Scan mode,

press the leftCtrl key twice.

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Table 5-1 (continued). Problems/Causes/Solutions.

Problem Cause Solution

Both LEDs are Both computers Turn on at leastoff. are off. one computer.

There is a Make sure that bad connection. both connections

are secure.

One LED is on At least one This is not a while both computer has problem. You can computers are off. keyboard power- still use the compu-

up ability. ters keyboard power-up feature.

AutoScan mode One or both Power on bothdoes not work. computers is (are) computers.

powered off.

The AutoScan AutoScan resets Use a hotkeyinterval has to a default of command (seechanged since its three seconds Table 4-1) to setlast use. when both the interval to

computers are 8, 15, or 30 powered off. seconds.

I need to connect The ServSwitch Replace thea serial mouse. does not work with computer with

serial mice. one that has aPS/2 or USBmouse.