User Manual VGA KVM Switch, PS2 and USB GCS1722/GCS1724 PART NO. M1258 / M1259 www.iogear.
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Table of Contents Introduction Features Package Contents System Requirements Overview Hardware Installation Operation Hotkey Operation Port Switching Hotkey Setting Mode (HSM) Keyboard Emulation Mac Keyboard Emulation The Firmware Upgrade Utility Factory Default Hotkeys Settings Specifications Troubleshooting Hotkey Default Settings Federal Communication Commission Statement (FCC) Statement CE Statement Limited Warranty Contact -3- 4 5 6 6 7 9 11 13 17 21 22 23 24 25 29 30 32 33 33 34 35
Introduction IOGEAR’s VGA KVM Switch with Video DynaSync™ technology eliminates boot-up display problems and optimizes resolution while bringing dual console keyboard and mouse ports. Users can now use any combination of PS/2 or USB keyboard and mouse. With no software to configure, setting up GCS1722 / GCS1724 is quick and easy! The setup is simple; just plug cables into their appropriate ports.
Features • One PS/2-USB VGA console controls two (GCS1722) or four (GCS1724) VGA interface computers.
Package Contents –– –– –– –– 1 VGA KVM Switch, PS/2 and USB (GCS1722 or GCS1724) 2 or 4 Custom KVM Cable sets (2 for GCS1722, 4 for GCS1724) 1 User Manual 1 Warranty Card System Requirements Console –– A VGA compatible monitor capable of the highest possible resolution –– A USB or PS/2 mouse –– A USB or PS/2 keyboard Computer The following equipment must be available on each computer: –– A VGA port –– Type A USB ports or 6-pin Mini-DIN PS/2 ports -6-
Overview Front View 1 1 2-Port VGA KVM Switch 4-Port VGA KVM Switch GCS1722 GCS1724 2 1. Port Selection Buttons • Press and release a switch to bring the KVM focus to the computer attached to its corresponding port. The Port LED lights bright orange. • Press and hold switches 1 & 2 for more than 2 seconds to start Auto Scan Mode, see page 14 for details. • Press and release either switch (1 or 2) to stop Auto Scan Mode. The KVM focus will go to the computer attached to the corresponding port.
Back View 1 2 3 1 4 1. Console Keyboard and Mouse Ports The cables from your USB or PS/2 console keyboard and USB or PS/2 console mouse plug in here. Each connector is marked with an appropriate icon to indicate itself. 2. Power Jack If you choose to use an external power, the power adapter cable plugs into this jack. (Power Adapter is optional and not included). 2 3 4 3. Console Monitor Port The cable from your VGA console monitor plugs into this port. 4.
Hardware Installation Before you Begin Make sure that power to all the devices you will be connecting have been turned off. You must unplug the power cords of any computers that have the Keyboard Power On function. Otherwise, the switch will receive power from the computer. and / or To prevent damage to your installation, make sure that all devices on the installation are properly grounded. 1 STEP 1 Plug your keyboard and mouse into the USB or PS/2 console ports located on the unit’s rear panel.
STEP 3 Using the custom KVM cable set (provided with this package), plug the custom SPHD connector into any available socket into the KVM port section of the switch. 4 STEP 4 At the other end of the cable, plug the USB or PS/2 and VGA connectors into their respective ports on the computer. Note: If you are using a combo console – for example, USB mouse and PS/2 keyboard – plug in both the USB and PS/2 connectors.
Operation There are three convenient methods to access the computers: Manual – which involves pressing the port selection switches located on the unit’s front panel; Mouse – which involves clicking the scroll wheel of the USB mouse; and Hotkey – which involves entering combinations from the keyboard. Hotkey port selection is discussed in the next chapter.
Powering off and Restarting If it becomes necessary to power off the GCS1722 / GCS1724 unit, must do the following: 1. Shut down all the computers that are attached to the switch. Note: You must unplug the power cords of any computers that have the Keyboard Power On function that are connected to the shutdown switches. Otherwise, the switches will still receive power from the computers. 2. Unplug the switch’s power adapter cable. 3. Wait 10 seconds, then plug the switch’s power adapter cable back in. 4.
Hotkey Operation The GCS1722 / GCS1724 provides an extensive, easy-to-use, hotkey function that makes it convenient to control and configure your KVM installation from the keyboard. Port Switching All port switches begin with tapping the Scroll Lock key twice. The tables below describe the actions that each combination performs. Note: If using the Scroll Lock key conflicts with other programs running on the computer, the Ctrl key can be used, instead. See Alternate Port Switching Keys, page 16 for details.
Auto Scanning The GCS1722 / GCS1724’s Auto Scan feature automatically cycles the KVM focus through the computer ports at regular intervals. This allows you to monitor the computer activity without having to take the trouble of switching from port to port manually. See the table below for details. Hotkey Action [Scroll Lock] [Scroll Lock] [A] [Enter] Invokes Auto Scan. The KVM focus cycles from port to port at 5 second intervals. Five second intervals are the Default setting.
Hotkey Setting Mode (HSM) Hotkey Setting Mode is used to set up your GCS1722 / GCS1724 switch configuration. All operations begin with invoking Hotkey Setting Mode (HSM). Invoking HSM To invoke HSM do the following: 1. Press and hold down [Num Lock]. 2. Press and release [-]. 3. Release [Num Lock]. Note: 1. There is an alternate key combination to invoke HSM. See page 16 for details. 2. The minus key must be released within one half second, otherwise Hotkey invocation is canceled.
Alternate HSM Invocation Keys An alternate set of HSM invocation keys is provided in case the default set conflicts with programs running on the computers. To switch to the alternate HSM invocation set, do the following: 1. Invoke HSM (see page 15) 2. Press and release [H]. The HSM invocation keys become the Ctrl key (instead of Num Lock) and the F12 key (instead of minus). Note: This procedure is a toggle between the two methods.
Port Switching Keyboard Language To change the keyboard language, do the following: 1. Invoke HSM (see page 15). 2. Press [F6] [nn] [Enter]. Note: nn is a two-digit number that represents the keyboard language code (US English: 33; French: 08; Japanese: 15). Keyboard Operating Platform The GCS1722 / GCS1724’s default port configuration is for a PC compatible keyboard operating platform.
List Switch Settings To see a listing of the current switch settings, do the following: 1. Open a text editor or word processor and place the cursor in the page window. 2. Invoke HSM (see page 15). 3. Press and release [F4] to display the settings. USB Reset If the USB loses focus and needs to be reset, do the following: 1. Invoke HSM (see page 15). 2. Press and release [F5]. Hotkey Buzzer Control The Buzzer can be hotkey toggled on and off. To toggle the Buzzer, do the following: 1.
Firmware Upgrade Mode To set the GCS1722 / GCS1724 to Firmware Upgrade Mode, do the following: 1. Invoke HSM (see page 15). 2. Key in: upgrade 3. Press [Enter]. All front panel LEDs (green and orange) flash to indicate Firmware Upgrade Mode is in effect. Note: To exit Firmware Upgrade Mode, you must power off the switch. Restore Default Settings To reset the GCS1722 / GCS1724 to its default hotkey settings, do the following: 1. Invoke HSM (see page 15). 2. Press [R][Enter].
Mouse Port-switching To enable/disable the Mouse Port-switching function, do the following: 1. Invoke HSM (see page 15). 2. Press [W]. Note: 1. This procedure is a toggle. 2. The default setting is disabled. 3. The feature is only supported when mouse emulation is enabled. Mouse Emulation Control To toggle between mouse emulation enabled and disabled, do the following: 1. Invoke HSM (see page 15). 2. Press [M].
Hotkey Setting Mode (HSM) HSM Summary Table After invoking HSM (see page 15), key in one of the following keys to perform the corresponding function: Key [H] [T] Function Toggles between the default ([Num Lock] [-]) and alternate ([Ctrl] [F12]) HSM invocation keys. Toggles between the default ([Scroll Lock] [Scroll Lock]) and alternate ([Ctrl] [Ctrl]) Port Switching keys.
Keyboard Emulation Mac Keyboard The PC compatible (101/104 key) keyboard can emulate the functions of the Mac keyboard. The emulation mappings are listed in the table below.
Mac Keyboard Emulation Sun Keyboard The PC compatible (101/104 key) keyboard can emulate the functions of the Sun keyboard.
The Firmware Upgrade Utility The Windows-based Firmware Upgrade Utility (FWUpgrade.exe) 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. New firmware upgrade packages are posted on our website as new firmware revisions become available. Check the website regularly to find the latest packages and information relating to them: http://www.iogear.
Factory Default Hotkeys Settings 4-Port VGA KVM Switch GCS1724 AUTO SCAN K/M RESET 3 5 5 4 - 25 -
Starting the Upgrade To upgrade your firmware: 1. Run the downloaded Firmware Upgrade Package file – either by double-clicking the file icon, or by opening a command line to enter the full path to it. The Firmware Upgrade Utility Welcome screen appears: 2. Read and Agree to the License Agreement (enable the I Agree radio button). 3. Click Next to continue. The Firmware Upgrade Utility main screen appears: The Utility inspects your installation.
4. As you select a device in the list, its description appears in the Device Description panel. 5. After you have made your device selection(s), Click Next to perform the upgrade. If you enabled Check Firmware Version, the Utility compares the device’s firmware level with that of the upgrade files. If it finds that the device’s version is higher than the upgrade version, it brings up a dialog box informing you of the situation and gives you the option to continue or cancel.
Upgrade Succeeded As the Upgrade proceeds status messages will appear in the Status Messages panel, and the progress toward completion is shown on the Progress bar. 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: After the upgrade has completed, a screen appears to inform you that the procedure was successful: 1. Press and hold the Port 1 selection switch.
Specifications Function Computer Connections Port Selection Keyboard Console Ports Connectors Video Mouse KVM Ports LEDs Emulation Video 4 1 x DC Jack 1 x DC Jack Selected 2 x Pushbutton 4 x Pushbutton On Line 2 (Orange) 4 (Orange) Selected 2 (Green) 4 (Green) Keyboard / Mouse USB 2048 x 1536 @ 60Hz; DDC 2B Scan Interval Power Consumption 3, 5, 10, 20 secs. (5 secs. default) DC 5V, 1.1W DC 5V, 1.2W 0 ~ 50°C Operating Temp.
Troubleshooting Operation problems can be due to a variety of causes. The first step in solving them is to make sure that all cables are securely attached and seated completely in their sockets. In addition, updating the product’s firmware may solve problems that have been discovered and resolved since the prior version was released. If your product is not running the latest firmware version, we strongly recommend that you upgrade. See The Firmware upgrade Utility for details. Symptom Erratic behavior.
Symptom Possible Cause Action Cannot switch ports by pressing [Scroll Lock] twice Keyboard is incompatible with Scroll Lock invocation. Power off all devices on the installation; power off the switch; confirm all KVM cables are properly connected; power on the switch; power on the computers Monitor does not display after KVM cable set is hot plugged. Some graphics cards are incompatible with cable set hot plugging.
Hotkey Default Settings The hotkey factory default settings are as follows: Setting Hotkey Default Port switching [T] [Scroll Lock] [Scroll Lock] Invoking HSM [H] [Number Lock] [-] Auto Scan Interval [Scroll Lock] [Scroll Lock] [A] [Enter] 5 seconds Keyboard Operating Platform [F10] PC Compatible Mouse Emulation [M] Enabled Keyboard Emulation [N] Enabled Mouse Port-switching [W] Disabled Video DynaSync™ [D] Enabled Port Switching Keys (On/Off) [X] [Enter] Enabled Buzzer [B] E
Federal Communication Commission Statement (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.
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