USB Virtual Desktop Kit (Model U170) with vSpaceTM User Guide This guide applies to all Microsoft® Windows versions of our product. Specific information about our Linux versions may be found at http://ncomputing.com/support.aspx ncomputing.com R6.17.
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USB virtual desktop (model U170) user guide Contents Important notices ............................................................................................................2 Contents .........................................................................................................................3 Safety information ...........................................................................................................4 Regulatory compliance.................................................
USB virtual desktop (model U170) user guide Safety information Refer to the following to prevent any physical injury or loss of assets caused by damage to the product. A user must read this User Guide carefully before use and properly follow the instructions. • Make sure that the place of installation is not too hot (above 35˚C), too cold (below 0˚C), or too wet (above 85% relative humidity).
USB virtual desktop (model U170) user guide Regulatory compliance FCC information 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 installation.
USB virtual desktop (model U170) user guide Product overview The NComputing U170 kit enables users to dramatically cut computing costs by sharing the untapped power of existing computers. The U170 access device and NComputing vSpace software work together to efficiently harness excess computing capacity and enable multiple users to share a single computer. And each user gets the full performance and capability of a PC, including multimedia and video.
USB virtual desktop (model U170) user guide Minimum system requirements Host computer For multiuser applications the host computer operating system can be Windows Server 2003 R2 SP2 (Standard or Enterprise Edition, 32-bit), Windows Server 2008 SP2 (Standard or Enterprise, 32-bit. For more information Microsoft licensing please see the Important Notices section at the beginning of this document. Almost any modern PC may be used to host NComputing vSpace software.
USB virtual desktop (model U170) user guide Access devices For each U170 station you will need: • USB keyboard and mouse • Monitor (resolution support below) • Optional: speakers, headphones, and/or microphone with mini stereo connector • Optional: USB devices and USB cables (connect directly to host PC and can be assigned to each station via the vSpace software) Install the hardware Connect peripheral devices The U170 has two USB 2.0 connectors to support USB devices.
USB virtual desktop (model U170) user guide Note: USB devices (ex. Flash memory stick) connected downstream of a U170 will be assigned to the session logged in to that U170 device. Note: The U170 device is powered by the USB bus and a single USB port can provide power for only one U170 device with a mouse and keyboard. Adding additional USB devices immediately downstream of the U170 that draw too much power is likely to cause errors.
USB virtual desktop (model U170) user guide Note: Performance may be impacted by poor quality cables or hubs. We recommend USB 2.0 certified cables with minimum wires sizes of AWG 24 (power) and 28 AWG (signal). (Note, the higher the number the smaller the wire.) Mounting and security Using two screws (provided) you can attach the XD2 to the back of an LCD monitor that has VESA compliant mounting holes as shown below.
USB virtual desktop (model U170) user guide NComputing vSpace software installation Installation of the vSpace software is straightforward and simple. 1. Insert the CD. It will autostart and present a menu of options. Choose “Install vSpace Software.” 2. Follow the directions in the install wizard to complete the software installation. 3. Reboot the system 4. Connect U170 devices to the PC 5.
USB virtual desktop (model U170) user guide 7. The next screen of the hardware installation wizard is a warning.
USB virtual desktop (model U170) user guide 8. You have now completed the hardware installation wizard, press finish to continue. 9. You will repeat these steps for each U170 device connected to the system. Note: The Display on the host system will flash on and off during the video driver installation. It will repeat this for each new U170 being installed. User setup There are two options for setting up users on a multiuser system: 1.
USB virtual desktop (model U170) user guide To add new users go to Start Settings Control Panel User Accounts. You can also search on “To add a new user to the computer” in the Windows Help and Support Center for more information. Windows Server 2008 user account management screen Windows Server 2003 user account management screen Product registration The U170 USB virtual desktop and vSpace software that you install on a computer must be registered with NComputing.
USB virtual desktop (model U170) user guide 1. Online Registration 2. Offline Registration The Registration Wizard may be found on both the System Tray and in the start menu under “NComputing vSpace Software” Online registration If the PC where you have installed vSpace software has a connection to the internet for http and https, simply follow the registration wizard to: 1. Fill out your registration information. 2. Automatically discover the device serial numbers connected. 3.
USB virtual desktop (model U170) user guide 3. Place this file in a location where you can access it with an email client. This may be on a flash disk if required. 4. Then send the file to registration@ncomputing.com where the request will be processed and a registration file will be sent back to you in email. 5. Once you have the returned file, restart the Registration Wizard and select “Complete Offline Registration”.
USB virtual desktop (model U170) user guide vSpace software updates Once you have successfully completed the registration process, you can update the software directly over the Internet by selecting “Update vSpace” from the “Start” menu or from the System Tray menu. (Provided those updates for which you may be entitled to are available). Additional features Auto login NComputing vSpace software has a convenient Auto-login feature popular in schools, kiosks, or digital signage applications.
USB virtual desktop (model U170) user guide 3. Click the checkbox to “enable” The “Running Program” fields can be used to designate a single application to be displayed without the underlying windowing system. This may be used for kiosk or digital signage applications. Troubleshooting guide No graphics are displayed of a U170 station If there is nothing being displayed on a U170 station check the following: 1. Is the blue light on the U170 on? If not, the device has not yet been enumerated to the PC.
USB virtual desktop (model U170) user guide Glossary Administrator: a person who is responsible for managing a multi-user computing environment, such as a local area network (LAN). Administrator responsibilities typically include: installing and configuring system hardware and software; establishing and managing user accounts; upgrading software; and backup and recovery tasks. Download: the network transmission of a file from one computer system to another.
