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FCC and IC RFI Statements FEDERAL COMMUNICATIONS COMMISSION AND INDUSTRY CANADA RADIO FREQUENCY INTERFERENCE STATEMENT Class B Digital Device. This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B computing device pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC Rules. These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference in a residential installation. However, there is no guarantee that interference will not occur in a particular installation.
NOM Statement Normas Oficiales Mexicanas (NOM) Electrical Safety Statement INSTRUCCIONES DE SEGURIDAD 1. Todas las instrucciones de seguridad y operación deberán ser leídas antes de que el aparato eléctrico sea operado. 2. Las instrucciones de seguridad y operación deberán ser guardadas para referencia futura. 3. Todas las advertencias en el aparato eléctrico y en sus instrucciones de operación deben ser respetadas. 4.Todas las instrucciones de operación y uso deben ser seguidas. 5.
NOM Statement 13. Los cables de la fuente de poder deben ser guiados de tal manera que no sean pisados ni pellizcados por objetos colocados sobre o contra ellos, poniendo particular atención a los contactos y receptáculos donde salen del aparato. 14. El equipo eléctrico debe ser limpiado únicamente de acuerdo a las recomendaciones del fabricante. 15. En caso de existir, una antena externa deberá ser localizada lejos de las lineas de energia. 16.
Trademarks Used in this Manual Trademarks Used in this Manual Black Box, the Double Diamond logo, and ServSwitch are trademarks or registered trademarks of BB Technologies, Inc. Linux is a registered trademark of Linus Torvalds. IntelliMouse, Microsoft, Windows, and Windows Vista are either registered trademarks or trademarks of Microsoft Corporation in the United States and/or other countries. Mac is a registered trademark of Apple Computer, Inc.
Table of Contents Table of Contents Chapter 1. Page Specifications .............................................................................................7 2. Overview .............................................................................................8 2.1 Introduction.......................................................................................8 2.2 Features .............................................................................................8 2.3 Components............
Chapter 1: Specifications 1. Specifications Hotkeys — Yes Resolution — 1920 x 1200 @ 60 Hz per head Supported Operating Systems — Windows® 98 SE/Me/2000/XP, and Windows Vista™, Mac OS X, Linux® User Controls — KV9622A: (1) Port Selection button; KV9624A: (4) Port Selection buttons, (2) FUNC buttons NOTE: Early models of KV9624A only have (1) FUNC button. Connectors — (1) Power; Console end: KV9622A, KV9624A: (2) DVI-I, (4) USB Type A, (2) 3.
Chapter 2: Overview 2. Overview 2.1 Introduction The 2- or 4-Port ServSwitch USB/DVI/Audio KVM Switch (KV9622A or KV9624A) enables you to control up to four PCs, G3/G4 Mac®, or Mac Pro computers from one USB keyboard, one USB mouse, and two DVI [Digital Visual Interface] monitors, plus audio. You can also share two peripherals—plus a keyboard and mouse—among the two or four computers. A built-in USB hub ensures smooth switching from one computer to the other.
Chapter 2: Overview • No software required. • Hotkey functions allow easy computer access. • Supports Windows, Mac, and Linux® host systems. 2.3 Components 2.3.1 Front Panel Figure 2-1 shows the 2-Port ServSwitch DT Series (KV9622A) front view. Figure 2-2 shows the 4-Port ServSwitch DT Series (KV9624A) front view. Table 2-1 describes the components numbered in the illustrations. 1 2 1 2 3 Figure 2-1. The 2-Port ServSwitch (KV9622A) front-panel view. 1 3 4 4 5 6 2 Figure 2-2.
Chapter 2: Overview Table 2-1. Front-panel components (KV9622A and KV9624A). Number Component Description 1 CPU Status LEDs LEDs light when the connected computer is powered on. 2 Port selection buttons Press buttons 1–4 individually to select a computer. 2 Scan time buttons Press buttons 1 and 2 together to change the Scan time interval. The unit beeps 1,2, 3, or 4 times for scan times of 3, 8, 15, or 30 seconds, respectively.
Chapter 2: Overview 14 7 9 13 8 10 12 12 11 12 12 Figure 2-4. The 4-Port ServSwitch back-panel view. Table 2-2. Rear-panel components (KV9622A and KV9624A). Number Component Description 7 Power connector Connects to a 9–12-VDC, 1.5-A power supply 8 Console USB Type A ports Keyboard and mouse ports for console. 9 Console DVI ports Attaches to the user monitor. 10 Computer DVI ports Connect to a computer’s video cards.
Chapter 2: Overview 2.5 What You’ll Need to Supply • (2) DVI monitors • USB keyboard • USB mouse • 2- and 4-Port ServSwitch DT Series USB/DVI KVM Switch Cable (EHN900024U -0006, -0009, -0015): These cables connect to PCs that have USB and DVI connectors. The cables are available in 6-, 9-, and 15-foot (1.8-, 2.7-, and 4.5-m) versions. • Audio cable (EJ110-0002, -0005, -0010, -0015): These cables connect to audio and are available in 2-, 5-, 10-, and 15-foot (0.6-, 1.5-, 3-, and 4.5-m) versions.
Chapter 3: Installation 3. Installation PC BIOS NOTE: The following BIOS setup changes are required for PC users and not required for Mac users. 1. In STANDARD CMOS, set HALT ON ERROR to ALL BUT KEYBOARD. 2. In PNP and PCI SETUP, set PNP OS INSTALLED to YES and set USB IRQ to ENABLED. NOTE: The KV9622A or KV9624A is set to switch USB keyboard and mouse signals from one computer to another.
Chapter 3: Installation 3.2.1 Connecting the Console Keyboard, Mouse, and Monitor 1. Power off all computers. 2. Connect your USB keyboard and USB mouse directly to the USB keyboard and mouse ports (labeled with keyboard and mouse symbols) on the back of the ServSwitch as shown in Figure 3-1 and Figure 3-2. Attach your DVI cables from your monitors directly to the DVI ports. Then connect the speakers and microphone to the console’s audio ports.
Chapter 3: Installation Monitor Speakers Monitor EHN90024U cable Microphone Keyboard Mouse Figure 3-2. KV9624A Console keyboard, mouse, monitor, and audio connection. NOTES: The monitor connected to the DVI-I port must be capable of synchronizing with the computer’s video signal. If you are uncertain about the monitor type, consult the monitor user’s manual. 3.2.2 Connecting the Computers Using the all-in-one DVI cable (EHN900024U-0006 or -0010), connect a computer to the ServSwitch.
Chapter 3: Installation USB computer Figure 3-3. Computer connection to the KV9622A. Page 16 724-746-5500 | blackbox.
Chapter 3: Installation USB computer Figure 3-4. Computer connection to the KV9624A. 3.2.3 Initial Power On After connecting the ServSwitch, power on the computers. KV9622A 724-746-5500 | blackbox.
Chapter 4: Operation 4. Operation 4.1 Powering Up the System Once all cables have been connected and all computers have been powered on, the ServSwitch emulates mouse and keyboard signals on each port, allowing your computer to boot normally. The ServSwitch is now ready for use. 4.2 Selecting Computers Using Front-Panel Buttons You can instantly select any computer by pressing the port selector buttons on the front panel. The corresponding LED will light when the port is selected. 4.
Chapter 4: Operation Table 4-1 (continued). Hotkey commands. Key Sequence Function Left-Ctrl + Left-Ctrl + F3 To adjust Scan Rate, this command sets the duration between switching to the next computer in AutoScan. The 4-Port ServSwitch DT Series switch generates 1 to 4 beeps, indicating a scan interval if 3, 8, 15, and 30 seconds, respectively. Audio Stick: You can link an optional multimedia module to the back of each KVM switch to select microphone and stereo speaker signals.
Chapter 4: Operation Hold Left-Shift + Num-Lock + Num-Lock then release Shift and type 2. This selects the computer at port 2. 4.5 Function Button NOTE: The Function (FUNC) button is only for the 4-port model (KV9624A). Use the Function button on the rear of the unit (#5 in Figure 2-2) to adjust the video signal strength according to the length or quality of DVI cable. It also selects the audio signal from any of the connected computers’ four ports.
Chapter 4: Operation 3. Release the Function button to exit the setting. KV9622A 724-746-5500 | blackbox.
Appendix: Troubleshooting Appendix. Troubleshooting A.1 Problems/Causes/Solutions Problem: The keyboard or mouse does not work. Cause #1: In AutoScan, the keyboard and mouse do not function. Solution #1: Press any front-panel button to select a computer, then use the keyboard and mouse. Cause #2: Too many keyboard or mouse drivers are installed. Solution #2: Remove all unnecessary keyboards and mouse drivers. Problem: A newly installed USB device does not work. Cause #1: Improper device driver.
Appendix: Troubleshooting Solution #2: Turn off the device driver (not keyboard or mouse) before switching the computer. Problem: AutoScan does not switch a PC automatically and the ServSwitch beeps. Cause: All PCs are off or only one PC is powered on. The scan mode works for powered-on computers only. Solution: Power on the computers. Problem: The resolution is not good or the video is not working. Cause: Improper ServSwitch video settings.
Appendix: Troubleshooting • when the problem occurs. • the components involved in the problem. • any particular application that, when used, appears to create the problem or make it worse. A.3 Shipping and Packaging If you need to transport or ship your 2- or 4-Port ServSwitch DT USB/Dual DVI/ Audio KVM Switch: • Package it carefully. We recommend that you use the original container.
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