Specifications

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TABLE OF CONTENTS
Contents
Chapter Page
1. Specifications ............................................................................................. 9
2. Introduction ............................................................................................. 12
2.1 Features and Benefits ....................................................................... 12
2.2 The Complete Package ..................................................................... 13
2.3 The Multi-Head ServSwitch Illustrated ............................................ 14
2.4 Safety Concerns ................................................................................. 15
3. Installation ................................................................................................ 16
3.1 What You Will Need .......................................................................... 16
3.2 Placement .......................................................................................... 17
3.3 Connecting Your Equipment ........................................................... 17
3.3.1 Basic Systems with a Single Switch ......................................... 18
3.3.2 Synchronized Switch Systems for
CPUs with up to Eight Video Outputs .............................. 19
3.3.2 Cables and Adapters ............................................................... 21
3.4 Powering the Switch .......................................................................... 23
4. Configuration ........................................................................................... 24
4.1 Configuring Your PCs ....................................................................... 24
4.2 Configuring the Multi-Head ServSwitch .......................................... 25
4.2.1 Entering Configuration Mode ............................................. 25
4.2.2 Setting the Screen-Saver Timeout ....................................... 26
4.2.3 Autoscanning: Setting the Scan Mode and Pause Time ..... 27
4.2.4 Enforcing Mouse Speed ....................................................... 28
4.2.5 Setting Mouse-Mode Reporting and
Enabling/Disabling Mouse Switching ............................ 29
4.2.6 Choosing Active Ports or All Ports for
Keyboard-Tab and Mouse Switching .............................. 30
4.2.7 Setting the Hotkey Sequence ............................................... 31
4.2.8 Viewing the Firmware Revision, Restoring Mouse
Function, or Resetting to Factory Defaults ..................... 32
4.2.9 Setting the Password ............................................................. 33
4.2.10 Exiting Configuration Mode ................................................ 33