Belkin Corporation 501 West Walnut Street Compton • CA • 90220 • USA Tel: 310.898.1100 Fax: 310.898.1111 Belkin Components, Ltd. Express Business Park • Shipton Way • Rushden NN10 6GL • United Kingdom Tel: +44 (0) 1933 35 2000 Fax: +44 (0) 1933 31 2000 2-Port KVM Switch Control two computers using one video monitor and a PS/2 keyboard and mouse Belkin Components B.V.
TABLE OF CONTENTS INTRODUCTION Introduction Package Contents . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1 Congratulations on your purchase of this Belkin 2-Port KVM Switch (the Switch). The diverse line of market-leading KVM solutions from Belkin exemplifies our commitment to delivering high-quality, durable products at a competitive price.
OVERVIEW The Belkin 2-Port KVM Switch allows you to control multiple computers with one keyboard, monitor, and mouse. The Switch supports PS/2 input devices (keyboard and mouse), VGA, SVGA, XGA, and PS/2 computers. Feature Overview Hot Keys Hot keys allow you to select ports using designated key commands. Control multiple computers using a simple hot key sequence on your keyboard.
OVERVIEW Operating Systems Your Switch is for use on CPUs using: Platforms • Windows® 95, 98, 2000, Me, NT®, XP • DOS • Linux® • Novell® NetWare® 4.x/5.x Keyboards • Supports 101-, 102-, and 104-key keyboards Mice • Microsoft® system-compatible PS/2 mice with 2, 3, 4, or 5 buttons Monitors • VGA • SVGA • MultiSync® Optional Power Supply An optional 9V, 600mA power supply is available. Visit belkin.com for ordering information.
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INSTALLATION INSTALLATION Pre-Configuration Step-by-Step Installation Guide Where to Place the Switch The Switch is designed for positioning on the desktop. The exact placement will be based on the location of your CPUs and length of your cables. This section provides complete instructions for the hardware setup of a single Switch. Cable Distance Requirements For PS/2 computers: VGA signals are best retained when transmitted up to 25 feet (7.6m).
INSTALLATION 2. Take the video cable that is attached to your monitor and connect it to the VGA OUT port located on the side of the Switch. 10 INSTALLATION Connecting the Computer: 3. Using an OmniView KVM Cable kit, take the VGA cable and connect the male end of the cable to the VGA port on the first computer. Connect the female end to the VGA 1 port on the side of the Switch.
INSTALLATION 4. Connect one end of the PS/2 keyboard KVM cable to the keyboard port on the computer and the other end to the KEYBOARD 1 port on the side of the Switch. INSTALLATION 5. Connect one end of the PS/2 mouse KVM cable to the mouse port on your computer and the other end to the MOUSE 1 port on the side of the Switch. Repeat Steps 3 through 5 for each additional computer to be connected to the Switch, connecting them to the corresponding CPU ports on the side.
USING YOUR SWITCH Powering Up the Systems Once all cables have been connected, power up your CPUs that are attached to the Switch. All computers can be powered on simultaneously. The Switch emulates a mouse and keyboard on each port and will allow your computer to boot normally. Your Switch should now be ready for use. You can select which computer to operate by either the front-panel push button located on the top of the Switch or through hot key commands.
FAQs FAQs Q: What operating system does the Switch support? Q: What is the maximum video resolution the Switch supports? A: The Switch will support any operating system that runs on a PS/2 platform. It will also work with Sun and Mac operating systems using the appropriate adapters (Belkin OmniView Sun Adapter F1D082, OmniView Mac Adapter F1D080). Operating systems include, but are not limited to, DOS, Windows 3.x, 95, 98, 2000, Me, NT, XP, Linux, and Novell NetWare 4.x/5.x.
TROUBLESHOOTING FAQs Q: Do I have to install any software to use the Switch? Video A: No, the Switch does not require any drivers or software to be installed on your computers. Simply connect all your computers to the PC ports on the Switch, then attach one monitor, mouse, and keyboard to the corresponding console ports and your Switch is ready for use. I am getting ghosting, shadowing, or fuzzy images on my monitor.
TROUBLESHOOTING Keyboard Computer does not detect your keyboard and you get a keyboard error reported at boot up. TROUBLESHOOTING • Deactivate power management schemes on the PC with which you are experiencing problems. • Try swapping the mouse with a different one. • Check that the keyboard cable between the Switch and the computer is connected properly. Tighten any loose connections. The mouse is not detected at boot up. • Try swapping your keyboard with a different one.
TROUBLESHOOTING INFORMATION FCC Statement General My computer does not boot up when connected to the Switch, but works fine when I connect the keyboard, video, and mouse directly to it. • Make sure that the keyboard and mouse cables are connected tightly between the Switch and the computer. • Check that the keyboard and mouse cables are not crossed, i.e., make sure the connectors are plugged into the correct ports.
INFORMATION Belkin Corporation Limited Three-Year Product Warranty Belkin Corporation warrants this product against defects in materials and workmanship for its warranty period. If a defect is discovered, Belkin will, at its option, repair or replace the product at no charge provided it is returned during the warranty period, with transportation charges prepaid, to the authorized Belkin dealer from whom you purchased the product. Proof of purchase may be required.