Instruction manual

Installation

Connecting to the Host Computers and Network

1. Power down the computer to which the KVM Remote Control will be

connected (Host computer).

2. If present, disconnect the existing monitor and keyboard/mouse from

the Host computer.

3. Using a StarTech.com integrated KVM cable (sold separately),

locate the male VGA (monitor) connector and connect it to the VGA-

out connector on the back of the Host computer’s video card.

4. If using a SVECONxx KVM cable, connect the PS/2 keyboard and

mouse connectors on the host computer end of the KVM cable.

If using a SVECONUSxx KVM cable, connect the single USB

connector into the Host computer.

5. Insert the DE-15 connector on the opposite end of the integrated

KVM cable into one of the PC connectors on the rear panel of the

KVM switch.

6. Using a Category 5 Ethernet patch cable, connect the LAN

connector on the rear panel of SVxx41HDIE to a network data jack

(usually on a hub, switch, router, or pre-wired wall jack).

IMPORTANT: If you want to continue to use the host computer locally,

skip step 7 and go directly to “Connecting a Local Keyboard, Mouse,

and Monitor” after completing step 8. Otherwise, complete steps 7 and

8 now and continue to Conﬁguration Methods Explained.

7. Connect the power cord (provided) to an available electrical outlet,

PC connectors

(Host)

Local connectors

(Console)

*SV1641HDIE shown