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P73778-A-SOHO-man.qxd 8/10/01 7:14 AM Page 2 Table of Contents Overview Feature Overview . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2-3 Equipment Requirements . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .4 Operating System . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .5 Unit Display Diagrams . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .6-7 Specifications . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
P73778-A-SOHO-man.qxd 8/10/01 7:14 AM Page 2 OVERVIEW OVERVIEW OVERVIEW Flash Upgrade: The Belkin OmniView SOHO Series KVM Switch allows you to control up to four computers, depending on the model, with one keyboard, monitor, and mouse. All SOHO Series KVM Switches support PS/2 input devices (keyboard and mouse) as well as VGA, SVGA, XGA, and XGAII video. Flash upgradeability allows you to obtain the latest firmware upgrades for your KVM Switch.
P73778-A-SOHO-man.qxd 8/10/01 7:14 AM Page 4 OVERVIEW OVERVIEW Equipment Requirements Operating Systems Cables: OmniView SOHO Series KVM Switches are for use on CPUs using: For each PS/2 computer to be connected to the OmniView SOHO Series KVM Switch, one VGA cable, one PS/2 keyboard cable, and one PS/2 mouse cable is necessary. Keyboard and mouse cables must have PS/2 male to PS/2 male connectors. For USB computers, one VGA cable and one USB A-to-B cable is required.
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P73778-A-SOHO-man.qxd 8/10/01 7:14 AM Page 8 OVERVIEW Specifications INSTALLATION Pre-Configuration Part No.: F1DS102P, F1DS104P Part No.
P73778-A-SOHO-man.qxd 8/10/01 7:14 AM Page 10 INSTALLATION PS/2 INSTALLATION Step-by-Step Installation Guide PS/2 Installation: This section provides complete instructions for the hardware setup of a single SOHO Series KVM Switch. (F1DS102P, F1DS104P, F1DS102T, or F1DS104T) Keyboard, Video, and Mouse Connections Important Note: Before attempting to connect anything to the SOHO Series KVM Switch or into your computer(s), make sure that everything is powered off.
P73778-A-SOHO-man.qxd 8/10/01 7:14 AM Page 12 PS/2 INSTALLATION CONNECT THE COMPUTER: 4. PS/2 INSTALLATION 5. Connect the first computer’s VGA cable to the SOHO Series KVM Switch. Using the VGA cable (Belkin Part# F3X1105-XX, F3X1835-XX or F2N209-XX), connect the male end of the cable to the VGA port to the computer, and the female end on the VGA port to the top of the SOHO Series KVM Switch labeled CPU1. See fig. 6.
P73778-A-SOHO-man.qxd 8/10/01 7:14 AM Page 14 PS/2 INSTALLATION Audio and Microphone Connections are not required to use with your KVM Switch (Recommend Belkin PRO Series Audio Cables Part # F8V209-XX). PS/2 INSTALLATION 8. Using the mic cable attached to your microphone, connect the male 3.5mm plug to the MIC IN jack on the CONSOLE section of your SOHO Series KVM Switch. See fig. 8. COMPUTER: CONSOLE: 7. Using the audio cable attached to your speakers, connect the male 3.
P73778-A-SOHO-man.qxd 8/10/01 7:14 AM Page 16 USB INSTALLATION USB Installation: Keyboard, Monitor, and Mouse Connections USB INSTALLATION 2. Connect a PS/2 keyboard to the PURPLE port on the CONSOLE. See fig. 11. Available on F1DS102T and F1DS104T models only Note: On some computers, you must enable USB support on your system BIOS. Please reference your computer manufacturer's manual or motherboard manual to verify that USB support is enabled. CONSOLE: 1.
P73778-A-SOHO-man.qxd 8/10/01 7:14 AM Page 18 USB INSTALLATION COMPUTER: 5. Using a standard USB A-to-B cable (we recommend Belkin Part# F3U134-XX or F3U134-XX-GLD), insert the end with the B-type connector to the SOHO Series KVM Switch. Insert the other end of the cable with the A-type connector to an available port on your USB computer or USB hub that is attached to your computer. See fig. 12. 6.
P73778-A-SOHO-man.qxd 8/10/01 7:14 AM Page 20 USB INSTALLATION USING YOUR SOHO SERIES KVM SWITCH COMPUTER: Powering up the Systems 9. Using the audio cable, connect one end of the male 3.5mm plug to the SPEAKER OUT jack of your sound card or computer and connect the other end to the SPEAKER IN jack of your SOHO Series KVM Switch. See fig. 14. Once all cables have been connected, power up the CPUs that are attached to the SOHO Series KVM Switch. All computers can be powered on simultaneously.
P73778-A-SOHO-man.qxd 8/10/01 7:14 AM Page 22 USING YOUR SOHO SERIES KVM SWITCH You can switch directly to any port by entering the PORT number of the port you wish to use. For example, if you press [SCROLL LOCK], [SCROLL LOCK], [2], the computer on port 2 will be selected. Switch to port 4—#4 key Switch to port 2—#2 key AutoScan Mode In AutoScan mode the SOHO Series KVM Switch remains on one port for 10 seconds before switching to the next. This time interval cannot be changed.
P73778-A-SOHO-man.qxd 8/10/01 7:14 AM Page 24 BELKIN KVM SWITCHES AND ACCESSORIES less cables to hassle with. Other standard features found on this unit include: hot key functionality; keyboard and PS/2 emulations for error-free boot up; and a Belkin Five-Year Warranty. F1DS102P F1DS104P F1DS102T F1DS104T SOHO SOHO SOHO SOHO Series Series Series Series 2-Port 4-Port 2-Port 4-Port PS/2 PS/2 PS/2 PS/2 KVM Switch KVM Switch & USB KVM Switch & USB KVM Switch OmniView PRO Series.
P73778-A-SOHO-man.qxd 8/10/01 7:14 AM Page 26 BELKIN KVM SWITCHES AND ACCESSORIES BELKIN KVM SWITCHES AND ACCESSORIES PRO Series Plus cables are modestly priced yet built to exacting standards. They receive and transmit data through nickel-plated connectors. The industry-standard 14-pin coaxial VGA cabling was designed to support image clarity for high-resolution applications. The gray jacket bends into the tightest crawl spaces. The PRO Series Plus is available in PS/2- and USB-style cable kits.
P73778-A-SOHO-man.qxd 8/10/01 7:14 AM Page 28 FAQ SOHO SERIES FAQ SOHO SERIES FAQ SOHO Series Q: How far can the second user be from the SOHO Series KVM Switch? Q: What operating systems does the SOHO Series KVM Switch support? A: When using PS/2 connections, the SOHO Series KVM Switch can be up to 25 feet (7.5m) away from your computer. If your computer needs to be more than 25 feet (7.
P73778-A-SOHO-man.qxd 8/10/01 7:14 AM Page 30 FAQ SOHO SERIES FAQ SOHO SERIES port (available on the F1DS102T and F1DS104T only). Q: Can PS/2 and USB connections be used simultaneously on the same port? A: No. You must use one or the other per CPU’s dedicated port on the KVM Switch. Q: What are the benefits of the SOHO Series KVM Switch's supporting audio and microphone inputs and outputs? A: The SOHO Series KVM Switch is perfect for the home- and smalloffice user who commonly uses multimedia.
P73778-A-SOHO-man.qxd 8/10/01 7:14 AM Page 32 TROUBLESHOOTING A: The SOHO Series KVM Switch comes with a five-year limited warranty. TROUBLESHOOTING VIDEO I am getting ghosting, shadowing, or fuzzy images on my monitor. TROUBLESHOOTING (F1D065-PWR for your appropriate country). • Connect your monitor directly to the computer to verify that your monitor is functioning properly. KEYBOARD Computer does not detect keyboard and I get a keyboard error reported at boot up.
P73778-A-SOHO-man.qxd 8/10/01 7:14 AM Page 34 TROUBLESHOOTING • Deactivate power-management schemes on the PC that you are experiencing problems with. • Try swapping the mouse with a different one. The mouse is not detected at boot up. • Check the cables and make sure that they are inserted properly. The computer boots up fine, but the mouse does not work. • Make sure it is plugged in properly. • Make sure the mouse works when directly plugged into the computer.
P73778-A-SOHO-man.qxd 8/10/01 7:14 AM Page 36 TROUBLESHOOTING USB – (F1DS102T, F1DS104T) only I am connecting my computer to the USB SOHO Series KVM Switch via USB and my keyboard and mouse do not work. • Prior to connecting the USB SOHO Series KVM Switch, make sure that the HID USB driver is installed on each computer. (To install the HID USB driver, connect a USB mouse and USB keyboard to the computer. Windows should automatically install the drivers.
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