TruLink™ 2-Port VGA USB 2.0/PS2 KVM Switch Model: 35554 Operation Manual Version 1.
Operation Manual TruLink™2-Port VGA USB 2.0/PS2 KVM Switch Connects two computers to one USB or PS2 keyboard, mouse, and VGA monitor Model: 35554 Thank you for purchasing the TruLink 2-Port VGA USB 2.0/PS2 KVM Switch. We recommend that you read this manual thoroughly and retain for future reference. Function: This KVM Switch offers a quick and easy way to eliminate clutter from your desktop. It can control two computers with just one keyboard, mouse, and VGA monitor.
Table of Contents Function...…………………………………………………………………………...ii Package Contents……………………………………………………………….....ii Features……………………………………………………………………………..1 Connecting the (product name here)……………………………………………..1 Windows 98/SE Installation...................................................................1 LED Indicators.......................................................................................3 Operating the (product name here).....…………………………………………....4 Driver/Software Installation...................
Features • • • • • • • Controls two PCs with one PS2 or USB keyboard, one PS2 or USB mouse, and one monitor Supports Windows 98/98SE/2000/Me/XP/VISTA, Linux Kernel 2.3 or later, Mac OS9/OSX, Sun Micro Solaris 8 ( SUN BLADE 100) Built-in three port USB 2.
Diagram of connections: PC 1 USB Reset Button PC 1 Monitor IN PC 2 Monitor IN Side View 2 PC 2 USB DC-5V Power Jack
LED Indicators Host Indicators (RED) ON: Host PC is available and active. Flash: Indicates which Host PC is selected but not powered on HUB Switch with PC1/PC2 Indicators (GREEN) Hub Switch with PC1 ON (Green): All USB 2.0 downstream ports are connected to PC1 Hub Switch with PC2 ON (Green): All USB 2.0 downstream ports are connected to PC2 Auto-Switch/Auto-Scan Indicator (GREEN) ON: Auto-Switch mode is active. The USB hub will switch with PC switching. OFF: Auto-Switch mode is inactive.
Operating the TruLink KVM: Driver/Software installation: No driver is needed for the following operating systems: a. Windows ME/2000/XP b. MAC OS9/OSX c. Linux Kernel 2.3 or above d. Sun Micro Solaris 8 or above Windows 98/98SE: After you connect the TruLink KVM Switch to your PC, Win 98 will automatically detect the device and prompt for the driver installation. Please proceed with the installation of the driver by following the instructions from Step A-H. Please have your Windows 98 CD ready. Step A A.
Step C C. Click “Next” to start and search. Step D D.
Step E E. Click “Next” to continue Step F F. Please specify the location of the Windows source disk and Click “OK” to continue. You may use “Browse” to locate the driver. (Ref Figure F) *Note: Your hidclass.sys file might be located in a different directory from the figure above.
Step G G. Click “OK” to continue Step H H. Click “Finish”, Windows has finished installing the USB Human Interface Device driver for the keyboard & mouse.
On-Screen-Display (OSD) utility software installation for windows Place the enclosed CD into your CD-ROM drive. The AutoManual screen will automatically pop up on your monitor. Click the “Install OSD utility” button to proceed. If the AutoManual screen does not present, use the file explorer to choose the CDROM driver, and execute the AutoManual.exe. Step A Click “Next” to continue the installation Step B B.
Step C C. Click “Yes” to continue Step D D. Click “Start” to continue Step E E.
Using the OSD Program Activating the OSD program z Click: Start Menu \Program \KVM-OSD\KVM-OSD z OSD will start 10
Interpreting the OSD window The OSD indicates the status of the connections, host PC and the USB device. Port connection status and active host status buttons Close Button Hide Button Host PC status There are four different statuses: A. “No PC Found” indicates no PCs are connected to the TruLink KVM or that connected PCs are off. B. “PC 1 On” indicates the first port has a PC connected to it, the PC is on and the active host.
C. “PC 2 On” indicates the second port has a PC connected to it, the PC is on and the active host. The first port either has NO PC connected to it, or the PC is connected, but not on. D. Both ports have PCs connected and on. The red letter and larger numeral indicates the second port is the active host. The green letter and smaller numeral indicates that the first port is NOT the active host, but is available for connection.
Hiding and closing the OSD program z When you click the “Hide” button, OSD program window will hide in the Taskbar. z When you click the “Close” button, OSD program will exit. z If OSD program is hidden in Taskbar, you can right click on the taskbar icon to show or close the program. Manual Switch by push button 1.
Hot Key Switch (PS/2 keyboards only, not available for USB keyboards) [Scroll], [Scroll], [1] or [Scroll], [Scroll], [2] Switch to PC1: Scroll Lock + Scroll Lock + [ 1 ] Switch to PC2: Scroll Lock + Scroll Lock + [ 2 ] Switch to upper host: Scroll Lock + Scroll Lock + ↑ Switch to next host: Scroll Lock + Scroll Lock + ↓ Auto Switch: Scroll Lock + Scroll Lock + [ H ] Note: When using the two-step Hot Key sequences, the keys must be pressed within 3 seconds; otherwise the Hot Key action will be canceled.
Auto-Scan Interval [n] *(Available only when Auto-Scan function is ON) You can change the Auto-Scan interval by pressing the appropriate number key or the number pad keys. n [1] [2] [3] [4] Scan Interval 5 sec. 10 sec. 15 sec. 20sec. Sun Micro System Function Key Emulation: There are 16 special functions on the Sun Micro system keyboard, the TruLink KVM can emulate these function keys via the PS/2 keyboard (it won’t work on USB keyboards). Below is the mapping table for these functions.
Mute L_Win & 1 Volume Down L_Win & 2 Volume UP L_Win & 3 Hot key definition table Step 1 Step2 Action USB hub Auto-Switch mode Switches access to the computer connected to PC1 Switches access to the computer connected to PC2 Switches to the next connected PC Switches to the upper PC Switches to the next PC Switches the USB Hub to PC1 Switches the USB Hub to PC2 Starts Autoscan Mode * No Scroll Key Need * * * Sets AutoScan time interval to 5 seconds (Available only when Auto-Scan function is ON) S
Application Notes 1. IMPORTANT: Please select “Safely Remove Hardware” or “Eject” for USB devices connected to any of the 3 downstream USB ports on the TruLink KVM Switch before switching between the hosts. Switching hosts is equivalent of removing the USB devices, which may damage your USB devices or data if not removed properly by the OS. 2. The TruLink KVM normally derives its own power from host computer.
Troubleshooting: Problem Possible Solution Devices don’t work 1. Refer to number 3. in the Application Notes section of this operation manual One or more of my PCs aren’t responsive 1. Make sure that your VGA cables are screwed securely to the KVM terminal Distorted Picture 1. Check your resolution on your computer and be certain it doesn’t exceed the maximum resolution of the KVM. Specifications: Interface Inputs 1. VGA Male-2 2. USB B Female-2 3. PS2 Female- 2 Outputs 1. VGA Female- 1 2.
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