MiniView ™ Micro USB Plus 2-Port KVM Switch with Built-in KVM Cables and Audio Support Installation Manual (GCS632U) ®
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Thank you for purchasing one of the most feature-rich keyboard, video, and mouse switches on the market. IOGEAR®’s MiniView™ Micro USB PLUS switches are first-rate connectivity accessories designed to help reduce the frustration of managing multiple computer systems. With the MiniView™ Micro USB PLUS by IOGEAR®, you can access two USB computers from a single USB console (USB keyboard, USB mouse and monitor).
Table of Contents Package Contents Overview Features Requirements Introduction Installation Operation Basic Hotkeys to Switch Ports Advanced Hotkey Operations Appendix (HotKey) Specification Tech Support Radio & TV Interference Statement Limited Warranty ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○
Package Contents This package contains: 1 MiniView™ Micro USB PLUS 2 Port KVM Switch (cables built-in) 1 User Manual 1 Quick Start Guide 1 Warranty Registration Card If any items are damaged or missing, please contact your dealer.
Overview Introducing the two port MiniView™ Micro USB PLUS KVM switch from IOGEAR® – A simple solution for those with more PCs than hands. Use one USB keyboard, one monitor and one USB mouse to control two USB computers. This self-powered KVM switch features the unique USB sniffing technology for USB mouse & keyboard emulation to ensure smooth operation, as well as support for Plug-n-Play monitors and most wheel mice.
Overview the Mac or Sun keyboard as the console keyboard, or with a standard PC keyboard. When use a PC keyboard, a special set of hot keys are designated to emulate the Mac and Sun special keys. With KVM cables (6' long) molded into the unit, all you need to do is to plug it into your computers, and you’ve got a complete KVM solution from IOGEAR®.
Features • Use one USB keyboard, monitor and USB mouse to control two USB computers. • 6' long molded-in cables to simplify setup. • Share your multimedia speakers among the two connected computers. • Full support for Mac and Sun systems. • Supports special keys on Mac and Sun keyboards. • Port selection through convenient Hot Keys. • USB sniffing technology allows complete USB mouse and keyboard emulation for error-free boot-up. • Plug-n-Play monitor support.
Requirements Console • A VGA, SVGA, or Multisync monitor capable of the highest resolution that you will be using on any computer in the installation • A USB Keyboard • A USB Mouse Computers The following equipment must be installed on each computer that is to be connected to the system: • A VGA, SVGA or Multisync card.
Introduction 1 2 4 3 1. Port LEDs (Refer to Appendix for LED indications) 2. KVM Cables 3. Console Ports 4.
Installation Step. 1 Before you begin, make sure that the 2. Plug your speakers into the speaker power to all the devices you will be conjack on the GCS632U. necting up have been turned off. NOTE: To prevent damage to your installation due to ground potential difference, make sure that all devices on the installation are properly grounded. 1. Plug your keyboard, monitor, mouse, into their respective ports on the GCS632U.
Installation Step. 2 3. Plug the USB, video, and speaker connectors of the attached KVM cables into their respective ports on the computers you are installing. Note: The computer attached to the cable with one dot at its base is the Port 1 computer; the computer attached to the cable with two dots at its base is the Port 2 computer (see p. 10 for hotkey port selection). 4. Repeat the above step for your sec- ond computer. 5. Turn on the power to the computers and refer to Operations Instructions.
3 4 Operation MiniView™ Micro USB PLUS allows you switch ports, such as using [Ctrl] [Ctrl]. to access the computers through Hot Key The following section will discuss how combinations from the keyboard. to use these choices. Basic Hotkeys to switch ports Advanced Hotkey Operations The most basic hotkey operation for this Invoking Hotkey Mode unit is to switch ports between the two connected computers. To invoke Hotkey Mode, do the following: Press [Scroll Lock] [Scroll Lock] will allow 1.
Operation When Hotkey Mode is active, the Caps Lock, and Scroll Lock LEDs flash in succession to indicate that Hotkey Mode is in effect. They stop flashing and revert to normal status when you exit Hotkey Mode. Selecting the Active Port: You can bring the KVM focus to either computer with the following hotkey combination: 1. Invoke Hotkey Mode (see p. 10). When Hotkey Mode is active, ordinary keyboard and mouse functions are suspended - only Hotkey compliant keystrokes can be input.
Operation specified, and you automatically exit Hotkey Mode. 2. Press and release the [A] key Once scanning begins, it continues until you press [Esc] or [Spacebar] to exit Auto Scan Mode: The GCS632U Auto Scan feature automatically switches the KVM focus between the two computers at regular 5 Auto Scan Mode. The Port that is active at second intervals so that you can moni- the time scanning stops remains active. tor their activity without having to take 1.
Operation Alternate Hotkey Invocation Keys An alternate set of Hotkey Invocation keys is provided in case the default set conflicts with programs running on the computers. To switch to the alternate Hotkey Invocation set, do the following: 1. Invoke Hotkey Mode (see p. 10) 2. Press and release the [H] key The Hotkey Invocation keys become the [Ctrl], [F12] (instead of [Num Lock] and minus [-]). 13 Note: This procedure is a toggle between the two methods.
Operation 1. Invoke Hotkey Mode (see p. 10) 3. Press [Enter] 2. Press and release the [T] key The GCS632U’s default settings are the following: Note: This procedure is a toggle between the two methods. To revert back to the original [Scroll Lock] [Scroll Lock] method, invoke the Hotkey Mode, then press and release the [T] key again.
Operation Multi Platform (Mac, Sun, Win) and Multi Language Setup The default port settings are for a Windows Compatible operating platform, and US English keyboard language code (Refer to the previous section). will be able to use all the special keys on these special platform keyboards (Mac and Sun).
Operation Operation Keyboard Platform Using a PC keyboard to control a Window based PC Auto Using a Mac keyboard to control a Mac Auto Using a Sun keyboard to control a Solaris based Sun Auto Using a PC keyboard to control a Mac Mac Using a PC keyboard to control a Solaris based Sun Sun 16
Operation To setup language other than English, do the following: 1. Invoke Hotkey Mode (see p. 10) 2. Press [F6], then the language [nn], and then [Enter]. The table below is the reference for the language code [nn]: ○ ○ ○ ○ 1. Invoke Hotkey Mode (see p. 10) ○ ○ ○ ○ You can change the Keyboard Platform by bringing the KVM focus to the port you want to change and then do the following: After completing a setting, you automatically exit Hotkey Mode.
Operation After completing a setting, you automatically exit Hotkey Mode. Using a PC keyboard to emulate a Sun Keyboard After you set up the appropriate Keyboard Platform (refer to Page16), you will be able to use a PC (101/104) key keyboard to emulate the functions of the Sun keyboard when the Control key [Ctrl] is used in conjunction with other keys. The corresponding functions are shown in the table below.
Operation Using a PC keyboard to emulate a Mac Keyboard After you set up the appropriate Keyboard Platform (refer to Page16), you will be able to use a PC (101/104) key keyboard to emulate the functions of the Mac keyboard. The corresponding functions are shown in the table below. Note: When using key combinations, press and release the first key [Ctrl] or [Alt]), then press and release the activation key.
Operation Other Useful Hotkeys There are two other hotkeys designed for troubleshooting purpose: 1. USB Console reconnect This hotkey combination does an automatic console reconnect, which is equivalent to unplug and replug USB keyboard and mouse. It is useful when USB console is not responding. To perform this hotkey, you need to invoke the Hotkey Mode first (see page, 10), and then press [F5]. 2.
Operation might see: “HK NUM LOCK AND SCROLL LOCK SCROLL LOCK OS PC1-MAC PC2-AUTOKB PC1-ENGLISH PC2-ENGLISH” You can tell from this statement that computer 1 is in Mac keyboard platform, computer 2 is in Auto mode, and both are in English language code.
Appendix LED Display Table Activity Indication Off Port is not selective On (Steady) Port is connected to an active computer Flashing (On and Off Equal) Port is connected to an active computer and is being accessed in Auto Scan Mode 22
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Technical Support If you need technical support, please check out our IOGEAR Tech Info Library (T.I.L.) at www.iogear.com/support for the latest tips, tricks, and troubleshooting. The IOGEAR T.I.L. was designed to provide you with the latest technical information about our products. Most of the answers to your questions can be found here, so please try it out before contacting technical support.
Radio & TV Interference Statement WARNING!!! This equipment generates, uses and can radiate radio frequency energy and, if not installed and used in accordance with the instruction manual, may cause interference to radio communications. This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B computing device pursuant to Subpart J of Part 15 of FCC Rules, which are designed to provide reasonable protection against such interference when operated in a commercial environment.
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