MiniView™ Extreme Multimedia KVMP Switch User Manual (GCS1732 / GCS1734) ®
Thank you for purchasing one of the most feature rich KVM and peripheral sharing switch on the market. IOGEAR’s MiniView™ Extreme Multimedia KVMP Switch brings extra value to conventional KVM switches by offering USB peripheral sharing capabilities, audio and microphone support, and multi-platform support for Mac, Sun, USB and PS/2. You can save money and space by eliminating the need for multiple monitors, keyboards, mice, and peripheral devices such as printers, scanners, zip drives, and more.
Table of Contents Package Contents Overview Features Requirements Introduction Installation Operation Keyboard Emulation for Mac and SUN The Firmware Upgrade Utility Appendix Specification Technical Support Radio & TV Interference Statement Limited Warranty ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○
Package Contents This package contains: 1 2 1 1 1 1 1 MiniView™ Extreme Multimedia KVMP Switch (GCS1732 or GCS1734) or 4 bonded KVM Cables (2 for GCS1732, 4 for GCS1734) Power Adapter Firmware Upgrade Cable User Manual Quick Start Guide Warranty/Registration Card If any items are damaged or missing please contact your dealer.
Overview Overview IOGEAR’s new MiniView™ Extreme Multimedia KVMP Switch brings extra value to conventional KVM switches by offering USB peripheral sharing capabilities, audio and microphone support, and multi-platform support for Mac, Sun, USB and PS/2. You can save money and space by eliminating the need for multiple monitors, keyboards, mice, and peripheral devices such as printers, scanners, zip drives, and more. Up to 127 different USB devices can be daisy chained from this KVMP switch.
Features Features • Multi functional switch allows multiple USB or PS/2 (additional cables needed) computers to share one USB console and two USB peripheral devices such as printers and scanners, as well as speakers and a microphone • User can conveniently switch USB peripheral devices from one computer to another using Hot Keys • USB peripheral devices and USB consoles can be switched asynchronously from one computer to another using Hot Keys • Fully compliant with USB 1.
Requirements System Requirements • • • • • Computers with USB or PS/2 connections (additional cables needed for PS/2 computers) Windows 98, 98SE, ME, 2000, XP Mac OS 8.
Introduction Front View 1 1. Port Selection Buttons • • • • Press a switch for less than two (2) seconds to bring only the KVM focus to the computer attached to its corresponding port Press a switch for longer than two (2) seconds to bring the KVM, USB hub, and Audio focus to the computer attached to its corresponding port Press switches 1 and 2 simultaneously for two (2) seconds to start Auto Scan Mode.
Introduction that has the KVM focus (Selected); flashes to indicate that the computer attached to its corresponding port is being accessed under Auto Scan mode. USB Peripheral Selected LEDs: Lights to indicate that the computer attached to its corresponding port is the one that has access to the USB peripherals. 3. USB Console Ports Your USB keyboard and USB mouse plug in here.
Introduction Back View 2 1 3 6 1. Console Audio Jacks The cables from your microphone and speakers plug in here. Each jack is marked with an appropriate icon to indicate itself. 2. USB Peripheral Section USB peripherals (printers, scanners, etc.) plug in here. 3. Firmware Upgrade Section • Firmware Upgrade Recovery Switch: During normal operation and while performing a firmware upgrade, this switch should be in the NORMAL position.
Introduction jack, speaker jack, and KVM data connector. Note: The shape of these 15-pin KVM data connectors has been specifically modified so that only KVM cables designed to work with this switch can plug in (see the Cables section for details). Do NOT attempt to use ordinary 15 pin VGA connector cables to link these ports to the computers Cable The USB KVM Cables are included in the package. DB-15 KVM data cable. If you need some PS/2 KVM cable, please order G2L5302P (not included in this package).
Installation Setup and Installation Before you Begin 1. Make sure that power to all the devices you will be connecting up 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. 2. To prevent damage to your installation make sure that all devices on the installation are properly grounded.
Installation Setup and Installation 1. Plug your USB keyboard and USB mouse into the USB Ports located on the unit’s front panel. Plug your monitor into the Console monitor port located on the unit’s rear panel. Note: For computers with older operating systems, such as Windows ME or prior, you may have to load the USB driver. Keep your OS CD ROM handy during installation.
Installation 4. Repeat steps 3 and 4 for any other computers you are connecting up. 5. Plug the power adapter cable into the switch’s Power Jack, then plug the power adapter into an AC power source. 6. Turn on the power to the computers.
Operation Hot Plugging The MiniView™ Extreme supports USB hot plugging – components can be removed and added back into the installation by unplugging their cables from the CPU ports without the need to shut the unit down. Powering Off and Restarting If it becomes necessary to power off the MiniView™ Extreme unit, before starting it back up you must do the following: 1. Shut down all the computers that are attached to the switch.
Operation Hotkey Operation The GCS1732/GCS1734 provides an extensive, easy-to-use, hotkey function that makes it convenient to control and configure your KVM installation from the keyboard. The table below assumes the use of a PC-compatible keyboard with the Scroll Lock key.
Operation Port Switching All port switches begin with tapping the Scroll Lock key twice: [Scroll Lock], [Scroll Lock] + any of the actions on the table below Cycling Through the Ports 15
Operation Going Directly to a Port Note: The n stands for the computer’s Port ID number (1, 2, 3, or 4). Replace the n with the appropriate Port ID when entering hotkey combinations.
Operation Auto Scanning: The GCS1732 / GCS1734’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. Note: The n stands for the number of seconds that the GCS1732 / GCS1734 should dwell on a port before moving on to the next.
Operation Hotkey Setting Mode (HSM) OSD Operation For all Hotkey operations, you must use the number keypad on the right side of your keyboard. To 1. 2. 3. Invoke Hotkey Mode (PC-Compatible Keyboard): Press and hold Num Lock key for two seconds Press and hold Minus key [ – ] for one second Release Minus key [ – ] and within one second also release Num Lock key The KVM will now enter Hotkey mode, and the Caps Lock and Scroll Lock LEDs flash in succession to indicate this.
Operation To 1. 2. 3. Invoke Hotkey Mode (MAC Keyboard): Press and hold Clear key for two seconds Press and hold Minus key [ – ] key for one second Release Minus key [ – ] and within one second also release Clear key The KVM will now enter Hotkey mode; indicated by blinking of the Caps Locks LED. On some MAC keyboards, this LED is on the Caps Lock key itself. If the KVM did not enter Hotkey mode, repeat the above procedure keeping in mind that this entire procedure must be done within five seconds.
Operation Ordinary keyboard and mouse functions are suspended - only Hotkey compliant keystrokes and mouse clicks (described in the sections that follow), can be input. At the conclusion of some hotkey operations, you automatically exit hotkey mode. With some operations, you must exit manually. To exit HSM manually, press the Esc key, or the Spacebar. 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.
Operation Alternate Port Switching Keys The hotkey activation keys can be changed from tapping Scroll Lock key twice, to tapping Ctrl key twice. If you have a MAC keyboard (or a keyboard that does not have Scroll Lock key), change the port switching keys by doing the following: 1. Invoke Hotkey Mode (See Page 18-19) 2. Press and release T The hotkey function will now be activated when you tap Ctrl key twice. Please note that any reference to Scroll Lock hotkey, will now function with Ctrl hotkey.
Operation Keyboard Operating Platform The GCS1732 / GCS1734’s default port configuration is for a PC Compatible keyboard operating platform. If your requirements call for different port settings (you have a Mac or Sun attached to a port, e.g.), you can change a port’s keyboard operating platform configuration as follows: 1. Bring the KVM focus to the port you want to set. 2. Invoke Hotkey mode 3. Press and release the appropriate Function key (see table).
Operation List Hotkey Settings: To see a listing of the current hotkey settings, do the following: 1. Open a text editor or word processor 2. Invoke HSM (see p. 18-19) 3. Press and release the F4 function key USB Reset If the USB loses focus and needs to be reset, do the following: 1. Invoke HSM (see p. 18-19). 2. Press and release the F5 function key. Hotkey Beeper Control The Beeper can be hotkey toggled On and Off. To toggle the Beeper, do the following: 1. Invoke HSM (see p. 18-19). 2.
Operation Disable Port Switching Keys To disable the Port Switching Keys ([Scroll Lock] [Scroll Lock] / [Ctrl] [Ctrl]), do the following: 1. Invoke HSM (see p. 17). 2. Press [X] [Enter]. Note: This procedure is a toggle. To enable the Port Switching keys repeat steps 1 and 2. Restore Default Settings To reset the GCS1732 / GCS1734 to its default hotkey settings, do the following: 1. Invoke HSM (see p. 17). 2. Press [R] [Enter]. All hotkey settings return to the factory default settings.
Operation HSM Summary Table: After invoking HSM (see p.
Operation Keyboard Emulation: Sun Keyboard The PC compatible (101/104 key) keyboard can emulate the functions of the Sun keyboard when the Control key [Ctrl] is used in conjunction with other keys. The corresponding functions are shown in the table below. Note: When using [Ctrl] combinatons, press and release the Ctrl key, then press and release the activation key.
Operation 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. Note: When using key combinatons, press and release the first key, then press and release the second one.
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 web site as new firmware revisions become available. Check the web site regularly to find the latest packages and information relating to them: http://www.iogear.
Operation 4. Shut down the computers on your MiniView™ Extreme installation and make sure the firmware upgrade switch is set to “Upgrade”. 5. Make sure the power is plugged into the KVM. 6. Once the power is plugged in and the switch is set to upgrade, all of the amber lights on the KVM will flash once per second. Now you are ready to run the firmware upgrade utility.
The Firmware Upgrade Utility 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 and entering 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).
The Firmware Upgrade Utility 3. Click Next to continue. 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.
The Firmware Upgrade Utility 4. As you select a device in the list, its description appears in the Device Description panel.
The Firmware Upgrade Utility 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.
The Firmware Upgrade Utility As the Upgrade proceeds status messages appear in the Status Messages panel, and the progress toward completion is shown on the Progress bar. After the upgrade has completed, a screen appears to inform you that the procedure was successful: Click Finish to close the Firmware Upgrade Utility.
The Firmware Upgrade Utility Firmware Upgrade Recovery If the upgrade failed to complete successfully a dialog box appears asking if you want to retry. Click Yes to retry. If you click No, the Upgrade Failed screen appears: There are basically three conditions that call for firmware upgrade recovery: • When you begin a firmware upgrade, but decide not to proceed with it. • When the Mainboard firmware upgrade fails. • When the I/O firmware upgrade fails.
Appendix Troubleshooting Symptom Erratic behavior Keyboard and/or Mouse not responding Action Possible Cause Unit not receiving enough power Keyboard and/or mouse need to be reset No connection to the computer Use a DC 5V power adapter if you are not already using one. If you are already using a power adapter, check that it matches the system specification (DC 5V), and that it is plugged in and functioning properly. Press and hold port selection switches 1 and 2 for two seconds. (GCS1734 only.
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Technical Support If you need technical support, please check out our IOGEAR Tech Info Library (T.I.L.) at www.iogear.com/support for the latest tips, tricks, and troubleshooting. The IOGEAR T.I.L. was designed to provide you with the latest technical information about our products. Most of the answers to your questions can be found here, so please try it out before contacting technical support.
Radio & TV Interference Statement WARNING!!! This equipment generates, uses and can radiate radio frequency energy and, if not installed and used in accordance with the instruction manual, may cause interference to radio communications. This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B computing device pursuant to Subpart J of Part 15 of FCC Rules, which are designed to provide reasonable protection against such interference when operated in a commercial environment.
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