MiniViewTM SE 2/4 Port KVM Swtich (GCS82A/GCS84A Installation Manual)
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Thank you for purchasing one of the smallest and most feature-rich KVM switches on the market. IOGEAR’s KVM switches are first-rate connectivity accessories designed to heop reduce the frustration of managing multiple computer systems. Wtih the MiniView TM SE series by IOGEAR, you can access multiple computers from a single console(keyboard, mouse and monitor). The MiniView TM SE provides two convenient methods to access connected computers.
Table of Contents Table of Contents: Package Contents Overview Features Requirements Introduction Installation Operation Appendix Specification Radio & TV Interference Statement 02 03 04 05 06 08 11 16 19 21 Limited Warranty 22
Package Contents This package contains: 1 MiniView TM SE KVM Switch (GCS82A or GCS84A) 1 User Manual 1 Registration Card 4 Premium Bonded KVM Cables (2-4ft & 2-6ft) GCS84A only 2 Premium Bonded KVM Cables (2-4ft) GCS82A only 1 Quick Start Guide If any items are missing or damaged please contact your dealer.
Overview Overview The MiniView TM SE GCS82A & GCS84A KVM (Keyboard, Video, Mouse) Switch is a control unity that allows access to two computers from a single console (keyboard, mouse and monitor). Before the development of the MiniView SE, the only way to control multiple computer configurations from a single console was through a complex and costly network system. Setup is fast and easy, plugging cables into their appropriate posts is all that is entailed.
Features Features - Premium Bonded Cables Included Patented VSE (Video Signal Enhancement) Technology for Superior Video Quality PS/2 Compatible Mouse Support - Microsoft® Intellimouse Pro & Logitech FirstMouse Support Keyboard and Mouse Emulation for Error Free PC Booting Easy to Install - No Software Required Computer Selection Via Push Button Switches or Keyboard Hot Keys Auto Scan Function for Monitoring Computer Operation Support up to 1920 x 1440 LED for Easy Status Monitoring Follows PC 99 Color Spe
Requirements Requirements PS/2 Enabled Computer with/VGA (or compatible) Type Video Port For USB enabled MACs and PCs - Additional USB to PS/2 adapter required (IOGEAR PART NUMBER GUC100KM) For ADB enabled MACs - Additional ADB to PS/2 adapter required (IOGEAR PART NUMBER GCV160) For SUN systems - Additional SUN to PS/2 adapter required (IOGEAR PART NUMBER GCV130) Accessories • USB to PS/2 adapter (GUC100KM) • ADB to PS/2 adapter (GCV160) • SUN to PS/2 adapter (GCV130) • Console Extender (CE220) *Extend you
Introduction Front View 3 1, 2 1. Port Selection Switches Pressing a push button switch shifts access to the computer connected to its corresponding port. 2. Port LEDs (designed into the port selection switches) • The On Line LED lights ORANGE to indicate that the computer connected to the port it corresponds to is up and running. • The Selected LED lights GREEN when the port it corresponds to is the currently selected port.
Introduction Back View 1 2 1. Console Video Connector The cable from your monitor plugs in here 2. Computer Port Connections The extender cables that connect back to the mouse, keyboard, and video ports on the computers you are designating as computer 1 and computer 2 plug in here. Each port is identified by an appropriate icon. Note: 1.
Installation Setup and Installation Your current procedure Step. 1 * Before you begin, please make sure that the power to all devices has been turned off. • Plug your Mouse, Keyboard, and Monitor into the console area on the KVM.
Installation Setup and Installation Your current procedure Step. 2 • Connect the cables that came with the MiniView™ SE KVM Switch to the KVM’s computer ports.
Installation Setup and Installation Your current procedure To keyboard and mouse ports To VGA ports Step. 3 1. Connect the other end of the cables that came with the MiniView™ SE KVM to your computers. 2. Once complete, turn the KVM switch on. 3. Then turn on the power of connected computers. 4.
Operation Operation Controlling the computers on your MiniView™ SE KVM (GCS82A & GCS84A) from a single console could not be easier. The switch has two port selection methods providing you with instant access to your computers. • Manual Port Selection • HotKey Port Selection Manual Port Selection With manual port selection you simply press the appropriate button to select your desired CPU. The front LED lights indicate which computers are in use and which ones are selected.
Operation Selecting the Active Port (GCS82A only) You can toggle between the two PCs by pressing and releasing the left or right control key twice [ctrl]+[ctrl] (GCS84A only) Each CPU port is assigned a numeric ID (1-4). You can directly access any computer connected to the KVM with a hotkey combination that specifies the ID of the CPU port. • Press each of the following keys, in order, holding them down until all three are depressed.
Operation Auto Scan Mode The MiniView™ SE KVM’s auto scan feature automatically switches between the connected CPUs at regular 5-second intervals so that you can monitor their activity without having to switch the ports yourself. (GCS82A) To invoke the Auto Switch feature press and release the left shift key then do the same with the right shift key in succession of each other.
Operation Last/Next Mode (GCS84A only) This feature allows you to switch between computers in order to monitor them manually. You can dwell on a particular post for as long or as little as you like as opposed to Auto Scan Mode, which switches after a fixed interval. To invoke Last/Next Mode Key in the following HotKey combination. 1. Press and release [Alt+Ctrl+Shift] 2. Press and release [9] 3.
Operation HotKey Summary Table (GCS82A/84A) Combination Action Model [ctr]+[ctr] Opens OSD Menu GCS82A only [alt]+[ctr]+[shift]+[1 or 2 or 3 or 4]+[Enter] Opens OSD Menu GCS84A only [L-shift]+[R-shift] To activate auto scan GCS82A only [alt]+[ctr]+[Shift]+[0]+[Enter] To activate auto scan GCS84A only [shift] To end auto scan both [alt]+[ctr]+[shift]+[9]+[Enter] Last/Next Mode GCS84A only [L-shift] Switch to Previous Computer GCS84A only 15
Appendix Appendix LED Display (GCS82A & GCS84A) Activity Meaning Off Port is not selected. On (Steady) Port is connected to an active PC. Flashing (On and Off equal) Port is connected to an active PC and is being accessed in Auto SCan mode.
Appendix Troubleshooting (Model: GCS82A/84A) Note: If you are experiencing problems, first make sure that there are no problems with the cables, and that they are all properly connected. Symptoms Cause Action Keyboard Not Responding Keyboard needs to be reset Unplug the keyboard from the console keyboard port, then plug it back in. Mouse Not Responding MiniView™ SE needs to be reset Turn off the PCs. Unplug the extender cables from the MiniView™.
Appendix Symptoms Cause Action Video Problems Resolution and/or Bandwidth set too high The MiniView™ SE GCS82A/84A supports VGA, SVGA, Multisync, and XGA (interlaced), with resolutions of up to 1920 x 1440. The maximum banwidth is 150 Mhz. We strongly recommend that you use the high quality IOGEAR cables provided with the GCS82A and GCS84A package. Using our high quality cables should eliminate possible video problems. Cable quality not good enough Troubleshooting Cont. 1.
Specification Specifications Function Specification Power Consumption 360 mW Computer Connections 2(GCS82A) 4(GCS84A) Port Selection Pushbutton Switches; Hotkeys LEDs Connectors On 2 (Orange) GCS82A; 4 (Orange) GCS84A 2 (Green) GCS82A; 4 (Green) GCS84A Keyboard 1 x 6 pin mini-DIN female (PS/2 style) - Console 4 x 6 pin mini-DIN female (PS/2 style) - CPU ports Mouse 1 x 6 pin mini-DIN female (PS/2 style) - Console 4 x 6 pin mini-DIN female (PS/2 style) - CPU ports Video 1 x HDB-15 female - C
Specifications Specifications Function Specification Scan Interval 5 Seconds Resolution 1920 x 1440, DDC, DDC2, DDC2B Operating Temperature 5 ~ 40° C Storage Temperature -20 ~ 60° C Humidy 0 - 80% RH Housing Metal Weight 640 g Dimensions (LxWxH) 200 x 75 x42 mm 20
Radio & TV Interference Statement 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.
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