ATEN CS1734B Service Manual

CS1732B / CS1734B User Manual

FCC Information

FEDERAL COMMUNICATIONS COMMISSION INTERFERENCE STATEMENT: This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B digital service, pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC rules. These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference in a residential installation. Any changes or modifications made to this equipment may void the user’s authority to operate this equipment. This equipment generates, uses, and can radiate radio frequency energy. If not installed and used in accordance with the instructions, may cause harmful interference to radio communications. However, there is no guarantee that interference will not occur in a particular installation. If this equipment does cause harmful interference to radio or television reception, which can be determined by turning the equipment off and on, the user is encouraged to try to correct the interference by one or more of the following measures:
Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna.
Increase the separation between the equipment and receiver.
Connect the equipment into an outlet on a circuit different from that to
which the receiver is connected.
Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/TV technician for help.
FCC Caution: Any changes or modifications not expressly approved by the party responsible for compliance could void the user's authority to operate this equipment.
KCC Statement
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RoHS

This product is RoHS compliant.
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User Information

Online Registration

Be sure to register your product at our online support center:
International http://eservice.aten.com

Telephone Support

For telephone support, call this number:
International 886-2-8692-6959
China 86-400-810-0-810
Japan 81-3-5615-5811
Korea 82-2-467-6789
North America 1-888-999-ATEN ext 4988
1-949-428-1111

User Notice

All information, documentation, and specifications contained in this manual are subject to change without prior notification by the manufacturer. The manufacturer makes no representations or warranties, either expressed or implied, with respect to the contents hereof and specifically disclaims any warranties as to merchantability or fitness for any particular purpose. Any of the manufacturer's software described in this manual is sold or licensed as is . Should the programs prove defective following their purchase, the buyer (and not the manufacturer, its distributor, or its dealer), assumes the entire cost of all necessary servicing, repair and any incidental or consequential damages resulting from any defect in the software.
The manufacturer of this system is not responsible for any radio and/or TV interference caused by unauthorized modifications to this device. It is the responsibility of the user to correct such interference.
The manufacturer is not responsible for any damage incurred in the operation of this system if the correct operational voltage setting was not selected prior to operation. PLEASE VERIFY THAT THE VOLTAGE SETTING IS CORRECT BEFORE USE.
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Package Contents

The CS1732
B /
CS1734B USB 2.0 KVMP Switch with OSD package
consists of:
1 CS1732
2 Custom USB KVM Cable Sets (CS1732
4 Custom USB KVM Cable Sets (CS1734
B /
CS1734B KVMP Switch
B
)
B
)
1 Firmware Upgrade Cable
1 Power Adapter
1 User Instructions*
Check to make sure that all the components are present and that nothing got damaged in shipping. If you encounter a problem, contact your dealer.
Read this manual thoroughly and follow the installation and operation procedures carefully to prevent any damage to the unit, and/or any of the devices connected to it.
* Features may have been added to the CS1732
B /
CS1734B since this manual was published. Please visit our website to download the most up-to-date version of the manual.
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Contents

FCC Information . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ii
RoHS. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ii
User Information . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .iii
Online Registration . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .iii
Telephone Support . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .iii
User Notice . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .iii
Package Contents . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . iv
About this Manual . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . vii
Conventions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .viii
Product Information. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .viii
1. Introduction
Overview . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1
Features . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3
Requirements . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .4
Console . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .4
Computer. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4
Cables . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4
Operating System Support . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5
CS1732B / CS1734B Front View . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .6
CS1732B / CS1734B Rear View . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .8
2. Hardware Setup
Cable Connection . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11
3. Basic Operation
Port Switching . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15
Manual Port Selection . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .15
Mouse Port Selection . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16
Hot Plugging . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16
Powering Off and Restarting. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .16
Port ID Numbering . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .17
Alternative Manual Port Selection Settings. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .17
4. Keyboard Port Operation
Hotkey Port Control. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .19
Invoking Hotkey Setting Mode (HSM) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 19
Alternate HSM Invocation Keys . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .20
Selecting the Active Port . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .20
Going Directly to a Port . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .21
Auto Scanning . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 22
Setting the Scan Interval . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 22
Invoking Auto Scan . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 22
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Skip Mode . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 23
Video DynaSync . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 24
List Hotkey Settings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 24
USB Reset . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 24
Invoking the OSD / Alternate OSD Invocation Keys . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 25
Hotkey Summary Table . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 26
5. OSD Operation
OSD Overview . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 27
OSD Main Screen . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 27
OSD Navigation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 28
OSD Main Screen Headings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 29
OSD Functions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 30
F3: SCAN . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 30
F4: SET . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 31
6. Keyboard Emulation
Mac Keyboard. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 35
Sun Keyboard . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 36
7. The Firmware Upgrade Utility
Before you Begin . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 37
Starting the Upgrade. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 38
Upgrade Succeeded. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 39
Upgrade Failed . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 40
Shorting the Mainboard Jumper . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 40
CS1732B . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 40
CS1734B . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 40
Appendix
Safety Instructions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 41
Technical Support . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 43
International . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 43
North America . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 43
Factory Default Settings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 44
Pushbuttons and Hotkeys . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 44
OSD . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 44
Specifications . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 45
Troubleshooting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 46
About SPHD Connectors . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 47
Limited Warranty. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 47
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About this Manual

This User Manual is provided to help you get the most from your system. It covers all aspects of installation, configuration and operation. An overview of the information found in the manual is provided below.
Chapter 1, Introduction, introduces you to the CS1732
B /
CS1734B sy stem. Its purpose, features and benefits are presented, and its front and back panel components are described.
Chapter 2, Hardware Setup, describes how to set up your installation. Diagrams showing the necessary steps are provided.
Chapter 3, Basic Operation, explains the fundamental concepts involved in operating the CS1732
B /
CS1734B.
Chapter 4, Keyboard Port Operation, details all of the concepts and procedures involved in the keyboard port Hotkey operation of your CS1732
B /
CS1734B installation.
Chapter 5, OSD Operation, provides a complete description of the CS1732
B /
CS1734B's OSD (On Screen Display), and how to work with it.
Chapter 6, Keyboard Emulation, provides tables that list the PC to Mac and PC to Sun keyboard emulation mappings.
Chapter 7, The Firmware Upgrade Utility, explains how to use this utility to upgrade the CS1732
B /
CS1734B's firmware with the latest available
versions.
An Appendix, provides specifications and other technical information regarding the CS1732
B /
CS1734B.
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Conventions

This manual uses the following conventions:
Monospaced Indicates text that you should key in.
[ ] Indicates keys you should press. For example, [Enter] means to
press the Enter key. If keys need to be chorded, they appear together in the same bracket with a plus sign between them: [Ctrl+Alt].
1. Numbered lists represent procedures with sequential steps.
Bullet lists provide information, but do not involve sequential steps.
Indicates selecting the option (on a menu or dialog box, for
example), that comes next. For example, Start open the Start menu, and then select Run.
Indicates critical information.

Product Information

Run means to
For information about all ATEN products and how they can help you connect without limits, visit ATEN on the Web or contact an ATEN Authorized Reseller. Visit ATEN on the Web for a list of locations and telephone numbers:
International http://www.aten.com
North America http://www.aten-usa.com
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Introduction

Overview

The CS1732B / CS1734B are two- and four-port KVMP Switches combined with a two-port USB 2.0 hub. As KVM switches, they allow users to access two and four computers from a single keyboard, monitor, and mouse console.
The CS1732 choice of either transferring keyboard and mouse data to the computers via a USB connection, or with the traditional PS/2 connection. If a USB connection is used, the CS1732 each computer to access any peripherals connected to the hub on a one-at-a­time basis.
The CS1732B / CS1734B's asynchronous switching feature allows independent switching of the KVM, USB hub, and audio focus. If you wish, you can give one computer the KVM console focus, another the USB hub focus, while a third has the audio focus. You can work on a spreadsheet on one computer, for example, while you print from a second computer at the same time, thus eliminating the need to purchase separate USB hubs or peripheral sharers.
Recognizing the importance of sound, the CS1732 surround sound audio enabled. A single microphone can provide audio input to each of the computers, and you can listen to the audio output of each computer on a single set of speakers (on a one-at-a-time basis).
Setup is fast and easy; simply plug cables into their appropriate ports. There is no software to configure, no installation routines, and no incompatibility problems. Since the CS1732 works on multiple operating platforms (PC compatible, Mac*, Sun*, etc.).
There are four convenient methods to access the computers: pushbutton port selection switches located on the unit's front panel; an OSD (On Screen Display) selection panel; an innovative new mouse port-switching feature that allows you cycle through the ports using the mouse alone.
B
/ CS1734B improves on previous designs by giving the user a
B
/ CS1734B's integrated two-port USB hub is available for
B
/ CS1734B is 2.1 channel
B
/ CS1734B intercepts keyboard input directly, it
Hotkey combinations entered from the keyboard; and
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Since a single console manages all of the computers, the CS1732B / CS1734B installation: 1) eliminates the expense of having to purchase separate console components for each computer; 2) saves all the space those extra components would take up; 3) saves on energy costs; and 4) eliminates the inconvenience and wasted effort involved in constantly moving from one computer to another.
* For PC compatible computers. Mac and Sun computers must use the USB
cable connection (see Cables, page 4).
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Features

2/4-port KVMP switch with USB 2.0 support and 2.1 channel surround
sound audio
B
One console controls 2 (CS1732
additional USB devices
2-port USB 2.0 hub built in
Dual interface – supports computers with PS/2 or USB keyboard and
mouse configurations
Audio-enabled – full bass response provides a rich experience for 2.1
channel surround sounds systems
Console audio ports on front panel for easy access – ideal for IP phone use
Independent switching of KVM, USB, and Audio focus
Superior video quality; 2048 x 1536; DDC2B
Supports widescreen resolutions
Computer selection via front panel pushbuttons, OSD (On Screen
Display), hotkeys, and mouse
Multiplatform support – Windows 2000/XP/Vista, Linux, Mac, and Sun
Console mouse port emulation / bypass feature supports full mouse driver
and multifunction mice
Video DynaSync – stores the console monitor’s EDID (Extended Display
Identification Data) to optimize display resolution
Complete keyboard emulation for error free booting
Sun/Mac keyboard support and emulation*
Auto Scan Mode for monitoring all computers
LED display for easy status monitoring
Easy installation – no software required
) or 4 (CS1734B ) computers and two
* 1. PC keyboard combinations emulate Sun/Mac keyboards
2. Sun/Mac keyboards only work with their own computers
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Requirements

Console

A VGA, SVGA, or Multisync monitor capable of the highest resolution
that you will be using on any computer in the installation.
A USB mouse
A USB keyboard

Computer

The following equipment must be installed on each computer:
A VGA, SVGA or Multisync card.
USB Type A port, or PS/2 keyboard and mouse ports.

Cables

Only cable sets specifically designed to work with this switch may be used to link to the computers. Two 1.2 m cables sets are provided with the CS1732 package. Four (two 1.2 m and two 1.8 m) cable sets are provided with the CS1734
B
package. They use the USB to transfer the keyboard and mouse input
from your console to the computer.
B
Both switches also support computers that use PS/2 connectors to transfer keyboard and mouse data. Cable sets with PS/2 connectors, as well as longer cable sets are available from your dealer. See the following table for details:
Connector Cable Length Part Number
USB 1.2 m 2L-5301U
USB 1.8 m 2L-5302U
USB 3 m 2L-5303U
USB 5 m 2L-5305U
PS/2 1.2 m 2L-5301P
PS/2 1.8 m 2L-5302P
Note: The CS1732B / CS1734B's USB hub function only works with USB
cable set connections. It will not work with PS/2 cable set connections.
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Operating System Support

Supported operating systems are shown in the table, below:
OS Versi on
Windows 2000 and higher
Linux* RedHat 7.1 and higher; Fedora Core 2 and higher
SuSE 9.0 and higher
Mandriva (Mandrake) 9.0 and higher
UNIX AIX 4.3 and higher
FreeBSD 4.2 and higher
Sun Solaris 9 and higher
Novell Netware 5.0 and higher
Mac OS 9.0 and higher
DOS 6.22 and higher
Note: Supports Linux Kernel 2.6 and higher.
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1&2
USB 2.0
3
4
USB 2.0 / OSD
1&2
USB 2.0
USB 2.0 / OSD
3
4
K/M RESET

CS1732B / CS1734B Front View

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No. Component Description
1Port
Selection Pushbuttons
2 Port LEDs The Port LEDs are built into the Port Selection Switches. The
3 Console
Connectors (Audio)
4USB 2.0
Peripheral Port
Pressing a front panel pushbutton brings the focus to the computer attached to its corresponding port.
There are two settings for Front Panel Pushbutton Switching Operation: MODE 1 (Default Setting) and MODE 2 (Alternative Setting). The F4:SET function in the OSD allows you choose between these two settings. See F4: SET, page 31.
For full details of the MODE 1 (Default) and MODE 2 (Alternative) Front Panel Pushbutton Switching Operation settings, see BUTTON SETTINGS, page 32.
upper ones are the KVM Port LEDs; the lower ones are the USB LEDs:
KVM:
USB:
Your main console microphone and speakers plus in here. These audio ports have priority over the ports in the rear panel.
USB peripherals (printers, scanners, etc.) can plug into either port.
Lights DIM ORANGE to indicate that the computer attached to its corresponding port is up and running (On Line).
Changes to BRIGHT ORANGE to indicate that the computer attached to its corresponding port is the one that has the KVM focus (Selected).
Flashes to indicate that the computer attached to its corresponding port is being accessed under Auto Scan mode.
Lights DIM GREEN to indicate that there is a USB cable connection to the computer attached to its corresponding port. Does not light if there is no USB connection to the computer.
Changes to BRIGHT GREEN to indicate that the computer attached to its corresponding port is the one that has access to the USB peripherals.
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USB 2.0
3
4
5
CPU 4
CPU 1
CPU 2
CPU 3
1
2
.

CS1732B / CS1734B Rear View

12
USB 2.0
.
3
4
5
8
No. Component Description
1 Firmware
Upgrade Port
The Firmware Upgrade Cable that transfers the firmware upgrade data to the CS1732 The Firmware Upgrade Utility, page 37 for details.
B
/ CS1734B plugs in here. See
1. Introduction
2USB 2.0
Peripheral Port
3 Power Jack The power adapter cable plugs into this jack.
4 Console Port
Section
5 KVM Port
Section
USB 2.0 peripherals (printers, scanners, etc.) can plug into this port.
The cables from your USB keyboard and mouse, monitor, microphone and speakers plug in here. Each connector is marked with an appropriate icon to indicate itself.
The cables that link the switch to your computers plug in here. Each KVM port is comprised of a microphone jack, speaker jack, and KVM data connector.
Note: The shape of these connectors has been specifically modified so that
only KVM cables designed to work with this switch can plug in (see Cables, page 4 for details). Do NOT attempt to use ordinary 15-pin VGA connector cables to link these ports to the computers.
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