Installation Guide 4 Port Dual-Link DVI KVMP Pro GCS1204G 1 Part No.
Table of Contents Conventions 4 Troubleshooting 36 Package Contents 5 Specifications 37 Requirements 6 39 Operating Systems 7 Federal Communications Commission (FCC) Statement CE Statement 40 Contact 41 Warranty 42 Hardware Setup 12 Basic Operation 14 Port ID Numbering 17 Advanced Configuration 21 Summary of Hotkey Settings 23 Comparison of Default and Alternate Manual Port Selection Settings 26 Keyboard Operating Platform 27 The Firmware Upgrade Utility 32 3
Conventions This manual uses the following conventions: Monospaced Indicates text that you should key in. [ ] Indicates keys you should press. For example, [Enter] means to press the Enter key. If keys need to be chorded, they appear together in the same bracket with a plus sign between them: [Ctrl+Alt]. 1. Numbered lists represent procedures with sequential steps. • Bullet lists provide information, but do not involve sequential steps.
Package Contents 1- USB 2.0 DVI KVMP Switch 4- Custom KVM Cable Sets (6 ft) 1- USB-to-PS/2 Converter 1- Power Adapter 1- User Manual 1- Warranty Card Verify all the components are present and that nothing was damaged in shipping. If you encounter a problem, contact your dealer, or IOGEAR. Read this manual thoroughly and follow the installation and operation procedures carefully to prevent any damage to the unit, and / or any of the devices connected to it.
Requirements USB mouse USB keyboard Microphone and speakers (optional) Monitor with a DVI input.
Operating Systems OS Flavor Windows Linux Unix Novell Version 2000 and higher RedHat 9.0 and higher SuSE 10.0 / 11.1 and higher Ubutu 7.04 / 7.10 AIX 4.3 and higher FreeBSD 5.5 and higher Sun Solaris 9 and higher Netware 6.0 and higher MAC OS 9.0 and higher Note: Supports Linux Kernel 2.6 and higher.
Components 1 4-Port Dual-Link DVI KVMP Switch 2 8 3 4
No. Component Description 1 Port Select Pushbuttons Press a port button for longer than two seconds to bring the KVM, USB, and audio focus to the computer attached to its corresponding port. 2 Port LEDs The Port LEDs are located below the Port selection buttons The upper ones are the KVM port LEDs and the lower are the USB LEDs KVM: Lights Dim Orange to indicate the computer attached to the port is on line.
4-Port Dual-Link DVI KVMP Switch Rear View 1 4 3 2 5 10
No. Component Description 1 USB Console Ports USB Keyboard and mouse connections 2 Console Port Section Monitor, mic, and speaker connections 3 CPU Port Section Connections for the cables that link the switch to your computers. Each CPU port is comprised of a microphone jack, speaker jack, USB type B socket and a DVI connector 4 Power Jack Power adapter connection 5 USB Peripheral Port Connection for USB 2.
Hardware Setup Make sure that power to all the devices you will be installing has been turned off. You must unplug the power cords of any computers that have the Keyboard Power On function. Cable Connection To install your GCS1204, refer to the diagram on the following page. The numbers in the diagrams correspond to the steps below. 1. Connect your USB keyboard and mouse into the USB Console Ports located on the unit’s rear panel. 2.
7. Verify your connections: ports are correct and icons match the connection type i.e. mouse and mouse icon 4-Port Dual-Link DVI KVMP Switch 8. Power on the computers.
Basic Operation There are three convenient methods to access the computers: Manual – which involves pressing the port selection buttons located on the unit’s front panel; Mouse – which involves double clicking the scroll wheel of the mouse; and Hotkey – which involves entering key combinations from the keyboard. Manual port selection Press and release a port selection button to focus the computer on the corresponding port. The USB and Audio focus do not change (expect a 2 sec delay).
Mouse Port Switching The KVM supports the very latest in mouse port-switching – simply double-click the scroll wheel of your USB mouse to cycle through the ports. Note: 1. This featured is only supported by USB 3-key scroll wheel mice. 2. The default setting is disabled. 3. This feature is only supported when Mouse Emulation is enabled. See Mouse Emulation Control for details Hotkey switching All port switching begins by tapping the Scroll Lock key twice.
Cycling though the ports Hotkey Action [Scroll Lock] [Scroll Lock] [Enter] Increments the KVM, USB, and Audio focus to the next higher port ( port 4 wraps to 1) [Scroll Lock] [Scroll Lock] [K] [Enter] Increments only KVM focus to the next port [Scroll Lock] [Scroll Lock] [U] [Enter] Increments only the USB hub to the next port [Scroll Lock] [Scroll Lock] [S] [Enter] Increments only Audio to the next port * The USB ports cannot be switched independently of each other.
Port ID Numbering Each CPU port on the GCS1204 is assigned a port number (1, 2, 3, or 4). The port numbers are marked on the rear panel of the switch and each switch LED has a corresponding number for easy identification The Port ID of a computer is derived from the CPU port number to which it is connected. For example, a computer connected to CPU port 2 has a Port ID of 2.
Hotkey Action [Scroll Lock] [Scroll Lock][n][Enter] Brings the KVM, USB hub, and audio focus to the computer attached to the specified port. [Scroll Lock] [Scroll Lock][n] [K] Enter] Brings only the KVM focus to the computer attached to the specified port. [Scroll Lock] [Scroll Lock] [n] [U] [Enter] Brings only the USB hub focus to the computer attached to the specified port. [Scroll Lock] [Scroll Lock] [n] [S] [Enter] Brings only the audio focus to the computer attached to the specified port.
Auto Scanning The GCS1204’s Auto Scan feature automatically cycles KVM focus through the computer ports at regular intervals. This allows you to monitor computer activity without having to switch from port to port manually. Note: 1. n stands for the number of seconds the GCS1204 will dwell on a port before moving on to the next. Replace n with a number between 1 and 99 when entering the hotkey combination. 2.
Hotkey Action [Scroll Lock] [Scroll Lock] [A] Enter] Invokes Auto Scan.
Advanced Configuration Advanced Switching Hotkey Setting Mode In some instances the default hotkey settings conflict with programs running on your computer, and in some instances the default hotkeys either do not exist on your keyboard (MAC keyboards for instance do not have a Scroll Lock key), or are inconvenient to use, so The Hotkey Setting Mode allows you to select alternate configurations for the KVM’s hotkeys.
Invoking Hotkey Setting Mode (Default) 1. Press and hold down [Num Lock] (the Clear key on MAC keyboards). 2. Press and release [-]. 3. Release [Num Lock] (the Clear key on MAC keyboards). To Toggle to the alternate Hotkey Setting Mode (HSM): 1. Press and hold down [Num Lock] (the Clear key on MAC keyboards) 2. Press and release [-]. 3. Release [Num Lock] (the Clear key on MAC keyboards) 4. Press and release [H]. Invoking Hotkey Setting Mode (Alternate) 1. Press and hold down [Ctrl]. 2.
Summary of Hotkey Settings NOTE: The term “invoke HSM” in the following table refers to the default or alternate method chosen above Action Key sequence result Port Switching Invoke HSM Press Changes the [Scroll Lock] key to [Ctrl] and release [T] USB reset Resets the USB peripheral ports 1. Invoke HSM. 2. Press and release [F5] Restore Default Settings Reset the KVM to its default hotkey settings 1. Invoke HSM. 2. Press [R] [Enter]. Hotkey Beeper Control 1. Invoke HSM.
Other OS Mode 1. Invoke HSM 2. Press [F1] Reset keyboards and mice under some special OS’s that do not support USB 2.0 Mouse Emulation Control 1. Invoke HSM 2. Press [M] Allows the special programming of multifunction mice to operate through the KVM List Hotkey Settings 1. Open a word processor 2. Invoke HSM. 3. Press and release [F4] Prints a list of the current hotkey settings in your text editor or word processor Display Emulation Technology 1. Invoke HSM 2.
Mouse Portswitching 1. Invoke HSM 2. Press [W] The Mouse Port-switching function can be enabled or disabled. The default setting is disabled. Note: This feature only supports the USB 3-key scroll wheel mice. The default setting is OFF. This feature is only supported when mouse emulation is also enabled. See Mouse Emulation Control, above. Keyboard Emulation Control 1. Invoke HSM 2. Press [N] Console keyboard port emulation/bypass feature supports most gaming/multimedia keyboards.
Comparison of Default and Alternate Manual Port Selection Settings Action Default Alternate Press and release a port selection button Switches only the KVM focus to the selected port KVM, Audio and USB focus switch to the selected port Press a port selection button twice Audio focus switches to the selected port Audio focus switches to the selected port Press and hold a port selection button for more than 2 seconds KVM focus, USB, and Audio focus switch to the selected port Switches only the KVM
Keyboard Operating Platform Keyboard Operating Platform The KVM’s default port configuration is for a PC compatible keyboard. If you are using a PC compatible keyboard and you have a Mac or Sun attached to a port, you can change the port’s keyboard operating platform configuration to emulate a Mac or Sun keyboard. 1. Bring the KVM focus to the port you want to set. 2. Invoke HSM. 3. Press and release the appropriate Function key (see table below).
PC Keyboard Mac Keyboard [Shift] Shift [Ctrl] Ctrl [Ctrl] [1] [Ctrl] [2] [Ctrl] [3] [Ctrl] [4] [Alt] Alt 28
PC Keyboard Mac Keyboard [Print Screen] F13 [Scroll Lock] F14 = [Enter] Return [Backspace] Delete [Insert] Help [Ctrl] F15 29
PC Keyboard Sun Keyboard [Ctrl] [T] Stop [Ctrl] [F2] Again [Ctrl] [F3] Props [Ctrl] [F4] Undo [Ctrl] [F5] Front [Ctrl] [F6] Copy [Ctrl] [F7] Open [Ctrl] [F8] Paste [Ctrl] [F9] Find 30
PC Keyboard Sun Keyboard [Ctrl] [F10] Cut [Ctrl] [1] [Ctrl] [2] [Ctrl] [3] [Ctrl] [4] [Ctrl] [H] Help Compose Note: Press and release the first key [Ctrl], then press and release the activation key.
The Firmware Upgrade Utility The Windows-based Firmware Upgrade Utility provides a smooth, automated process for upgrading the KVM switch’s firmware. The Utility comes as part of a Firmware Upgrade Package that is specific for each device. Check the web site regularly to find the latest packages and information relating to them: http:// www.iogear.com Before you Begin 1.
5. Invoke Firmware Upgrade Mode (see Firmware Upgrade Mode, page 25). The front panel orange LEDs flash to indicate that Firmware Upgrade Mode is in effect.
Starting the Upgrade 1. Run the downloaded Firmware Upgrade Package file – either by double clicking the file icon, or using a command line to enter the full path. The Firmware Upgrade Utility Welcome screen appears: 2. Read the License Agreement (click the I Agree button). 3. Click Next. The Firmware Upgrade Utility main screen appears. The Utility inspects your installation. All the devices capable of being upgraded by the package are listed in the Device List panel. 4.
Upgrade Succeeded After the upgrade has completed, a screen appears to inform you that the procedure was successful: Click Finish to close the Firmware Upgrade Utility. After a successful completion, the KVM exits Firmware Upgrade Mode, and resets itself. Upgrade Failed If the Upgrade Succeeded screen doesn’t appear, it means that the upgrade failed to complete successfully, in which case you should do the following: 1. Power off the KVM by removing the power jack. 2.
Troubleshooting Symptom Possible Cause Action Mouse / Keyboard not responding. Improper mouse Unplug the cable(s) from the console port(s), and/or keyboard reset. then plug it/them back in. KVM switch Power off all devices on the installation. needs to be reset. Power off the KVM switch; wait five seconds; then power up USB devices USB ports not responding. need to reset. Unplug the device’s USB cable from the USB port on the switch’s rear panel, then plug it back in.
Specifications Function GCS1204G Computer Connections 4 CPU Port Selection Front Panel Pushbuttons; Hotkey Console Connectors Keyboard 1 x USB Type A F (black, rear panel) Mouse 1 x USB Type A F (black, rear panel) Video 1 x DVI-I F (white) Audio* Line in Port 2x Mini Stereo Jack (green; 1 x front panel, 1 x rear panel) Microphone Port 2x Mini Stereo Jack (pink; 1 x front panel, 1 x rear panel) Power Consumption DC 5.3V, 4.
Mouse Switches LEDs Video Dual Link DVI Power 1 USB Hub 2 4 ea Port Selection 4 Green 4 Orange 38
Federal Communications Commission (FCC) Statement This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B digital device, pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC Rules. These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference in a residential setting. This product generates, uses, and can radiate radio frequency energy and, if not installed and used as directed, it may cause harmful interference to radio communications.
CE Statement This device has been tested and found to comply with the following European Union directives: Electromagnetic Capability (89/336/EMC), Low Voltage (73/23/EEC) and R&TTED (1999/5/EC).
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