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FCC Information

This is an FCC Class A product. In a domestic environment this product may cause radio interference in which case the user may be required to take adequate measures.

This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class A digital device, pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC Rules. These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference when the equipment is operated in a commercial environment. This equipment generates, uses and can radiate radio frequency energy and, if not installed and used in accordance with the instruction manual, may cause harmful interference to radio communications. Operation of this equipment in a residential area is likely to cause harmful interference in which case the user will be required to correct the interference at his own expense.

RoHS

This product is RoHS compliant.

SJ/T 11364-2006

The following contains information that relates to China.

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Online Registration

Be sure to register your product at our online support center:

International http://support.aten.com North America http://www.aten-usa.com/product_registration

Telephone Support

For telephone support, call this number:

International 886-2-8692-6959 China 86-10-5255-0110 Japan 81-3-5615-5811 Korea 82-2-467-6789 North America 1-888-999-ATEN ext 4988 United Kingdom 44-8-4481-58923

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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CS1768 User Manual

Manual Part No. PAPE-0340-AT1G

Manual Date: 2012-01-31

ATEN and the ATEN logo are registered trademarks of ATEN Internatio nal Co., Ltd. All rights rese rved.

All other brand names and trademarks are the registered property of their respective owners.

Package Contents

 1 CS1768 8-port USB DVI KVM Switch with Rack Mounting Kit  2 Custom USB DVI-D KVM Cable Sets  1 Firmware Upgrade Cable  1 Power Adapter  1 Foot Pad Set (4 pcs)  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 CS1768 since this manual was printed.

Please visit our website to download the most up-to-date version.

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Contents

FCC Information . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ii

RoHS. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ii

SJ/T 11364-2006. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .ii

User Information . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . iii

Online Registration . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . iii

Telephone Support . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . iii

User Notice . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . iii

Package Contents. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . iv

Contents . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . v

About this Manual . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . viii

Conventions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ix

Product Information. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ix

1. Introduction

Overview. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1

Features . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2

Requirements . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4

Console . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4

Computers . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .4

Cables. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5

Operating Systems . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5

Components . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6

Front View. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6

Rear View . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8

2. Hardware Setup

Overview. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .9

Before You Begin . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .9

Stacking and Rack Mounting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10

Stacking. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10

Rack Mounting – Front . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11

Rack Mounting – Rear. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13

Single Stage Installation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15

Console Monitor Connection Options . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .16

Single Stage Installation Diagram . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 17

Two Stage Installation. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 18

Three Stage Installation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 20

3. Basic Operation

Hot Plugging . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .23

Hot Plugging KVM Ports . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .23

Hot Plugging Console Ports . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .23

Port Selection . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 24

Manual Port Switching. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .24

Port ID Numbering . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .24

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Powering Off and Restarting. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 25

4. OSD Operation

OSD Overview . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 27

OSD Login. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .27

OSD Hotkey . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 27

OSD Main Screen. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 28

OSD Main Screen Headings. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .28

OSD Navigation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 29

OSD Functions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .29

F1: GOTO. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 30

F2: LIST . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 30

F3: SET. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 31

F4: ADM . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 33

F5: SKP. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 37

F6: BRC . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 37

F7: SCAN . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .38

F8: LOUT . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 39

5. Hotkey Operation

Hotkey Port Control . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .41

Invoke Hotkey Mode. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .41

Select the Active Port . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .42

Auto Scan Mode. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .43

Invoking Auto Scan: . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .43

Skip Mode. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 44

Keyboard / Mouse Reset . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 45

Hotkey Beeper Control . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .45

Quick Hotkey Control . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 46

OSD Hotkey Control. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .46

Port OS Control . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 47

Restore Default Values. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 47

USB Reset . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 47

Hotkey Buzzer Control . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 48

Restore Default Settings. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .48

Video DynaSync . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 48

Mouse Emulation Control . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 48

HSM Summary Table . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 49

6. Keyboard Emulation

Mac Keyboard. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .51

Sun Keyboard. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 52

7. The Firmware Upgrade Utility

Introduction. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 53

Downloading the Firmware Upgrade Package . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 53

Preparation. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 54

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Starting the Upgrade. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 55

Upgrade Succeeded . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 57

Upgrade Failed . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .57

Firmware Upgrade Recovery . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 58

Safety Instructions. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .59

General . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 59

Rack Mounting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 61

Technical Support. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 62

International. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 62

North America . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 62

CS1768 Connection Tables . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 63

Specifications . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 64

Administrator Login Failure. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 65

Factory Default Hotkeys and Settings. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 66

Limited Warranty. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .66

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About this Manual

This User Manual is provided to help you get the most from your CS1768 system. It covers all aspects of installation, configuration and operation. An overview of the information found in the manual is provided below.

Introduction, introduces you to the CS1768 system. Its purpose, features and benefits are presented, and its front and back panel components are described.

Hardware Setup, describes how to set up your installation. The necessary steps – from a basic single stage hookup to a complete 32 switch daisy chained operation are provided.

Basic Operation, explains the fundamental concepts involved in operating the CS1768.

OSD Operation, provides a complete description of the CS1768's OSD (On Screen Display), and how to work with it.

Hotkey Operation, details all of the concepts and procedures involved in the Hotkey operation of your CS1768 installation.

Keyboard Operation, provides tables that list the PC to Mac and PC to Sun keyboard emulation mappings.

The Firmware Upgrade Utility, explains how to use this utility to upgrade the CS1768's firmware with the latest available versions.

An Appendix, provides specifications and other technical information regarding the CS1768.

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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.

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→ 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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Chapter 1

Introduction

Overview

The CS1768 8-port USB DVI KVM Switch is a control unit that allow access and control of up to 8 computers from a single USB keyboard, USB mouse, and monitor (DVI or VGA) console. It can be cascaded to three levels – allowing up to 73 CS1768s to control up to 512 computers – all from the original single console. In addition, the CS1768 comes with ATEN’s new Video DynaSync technology, which optimizes display resolution.

There are three convenient methods to access any computer connected to the installation: (1) using the pushbutton port selection switches located on each unit's front panel; (2) entering Hotkey combinations from the keyboard; and (3) selecting from menus provided by the on-screen display (OSD). An Auto Scan feature also permits automatic scanning and monitoring of the activities of all computers running on the installation one by one.

The CS1768 provides multimedia keyboard support and is audio enabled. Two microphones can provide audio input to each of the computers, and you can listen to the audio output of each computer on two sets of speakers (on a oneat-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 CS1768 intercepts keyboard input directly, it works on multiple operating platforms (PC compatible, Mac*, Sun*, etc.).

Since a single console manages all of the computers on your installation, a CS1768 KVM switch setup: (1) eliminates the expense of having to purchase a separate keyboard, monitor, and mouse 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.

Note: For PC compatible computers. Mac and Sun computers must use the

USB cable connections (see Cables, page 5).

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Features

 One USB console controls eight Single Link DVI or VGA computers and

two additional USB 2.0 devices

 Supports both digital (DVI) and analog (VGA) video – mixed operation

possible

 Cascadable to three levels – control up to 512 computers  2-port USB 2.0 hub built in  Fully compliant with the USB 2.0 specification  Computer selection via front panel pushbuttons, hotkeys, and multilingual

on-screen display (OSD)

 Multilingual OSD supports English, German, Japanese, Traditional

Chinese, Simplified Chinese, Spanish, Russian, and French

 Audio enabled – full bass response provides a rich experience for 2.1

channel surround sound systems

 Console audio ports on front panel for easy access  Multiplatform support – Windows, Linux, Mac, Sun  Supports widescreen resolutions  Superior video quality – 1920 x 1200 (Single Link DVI); 2048 x 1536

(VGA); DDC2B

 Independent switching of KVM and USB focus  DVI digital and analog monitor support – fully compliant with the DVI

specifications

 HDCP compatible  Video DynaSync

– exclusive ATEN technology eliminates boot-up

display problems and optimizes resolution when switching between ports

 Console mouse port emulation/bypass feature supports most mouse

drivers and multifunction mice

 Complete keyboard emulation for error-free booting  Mac/Sun keyboard support and emulation*  Multilingual keyboard mapping – supports English (US), English (UK),

French, German, Japanese, Korean, Traditional Chinese, and Spanish

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 Auto Scan Mode for monitoring all computers  Broadcast mode – allows you to send commands from the console to all

computers to perform operations simultaneously

 Firmware upgradable

Note: PC keyboard combinations emulate Mac/Sun keyboards; Mac/Sun

keyboard work only with their own computers

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Requirements

Console

 A DVI compatible monitor capable of the highest possible resolution that

you will be using on any computer in the installation

 A VGA, SVGA, XGA, SXGA 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  Microphone and speakers (optional)

Computers

The following equipment must be available on each computer:  A DVI card

Note: The quality of the display is affected by the quality of the DVI

display card. For best results, we recommend you purchase a high

quality product.

 A VGA, SVGA, XGA, SXGA or multisync card.  Type A USB port  Microphone and speaker ports (optional)

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Cables

Only custom USB DVI KVM cable sets, which are specifically designed to work with this switch, may be used to link to the computers. Two cable sets are provided with this package.

Note: The quality of the display is affected by the quality and length of the

cables. If you need additional cable sets, please contact your dealer to

purchase the appropriate ones for your switch.

Type Length Part Number

USB DVI-D Single Link 1.8 m 2L-7D02U

3.0 m 2L-7D03U

5.0 m 2L-7D05U

USB DVI-I Single Link 1.8 m 2L-7D02UI

3.0 m 2L-7D03UI

Operating Systems

Supported operating systems are shown in the table, below:

OS Version

Windows 2000 / XP / 2003 / 2008 / Vista / 7 Linux RedHat 9.0 and higher

SuSE 10 / 11.1 and higher Debian 3.1 / 4.0 Ubuntu 7.04 / 7.10

UNIX AIX 4.3 and higher

FreeBSD 5.5 and higher

Sun Solaris 8 and higher Novell Netware 6.0 and higher Mac OS 9 to 10.6 (Snow Leopard)

Note: 1. Supports Linux Kernel 2.6 and higher.

2. The CS1768 has a built-in USB 2.0 hub, so does not support PCs or operating systems that do not support USB 2.0.

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K/M RESET

Components

Front View

No. Component Description

1 Port Selection

Pushbuttons

2 Port LEDs The Port LEDs are built into the Port Selection Switches. The

For manual port selection (see Port Selection, page 24, also):

 Press a port selection pushbutton for longer than two seconds to

bring the KVM, USB hub, and audio focus to the computer attached to its corresponding port.

 Press a pushbutton for less than two seconds to bring the KVM and

audio focus to the computer attached to its corresponding port.

 Press pushbuttons 1 and 2 simultaneously for 2 seconds to start

Auto Scan Mode. See Auto Scan Mode, page 43, for details.

 Press pushbuttons 7 and 8 simultaneously for 2 seconds to perform

a keyboard and mouse reset. See K e yb oa r d / Mo us e R e se t, page 45, also

upper ones are the KVM Port LEDs; the lower ones are the USB LEDs:

KVM

 Lights DIM ORANGE to indicate that the computer attached to the

corresponding port is up and running (On Line).

 Flashes to indicate that Firmware Upgrade mode is in effect.  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.

USB

 Lights GREEN to indicate that the computer attached to its corre-

sponding port is the one that has access to the USB peripherals.

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No. Component Description

3 Firmware

Upgrade Recovery Switch

4 Audio Ports The cables from your main speakers and main microphone

5 USB 2.0 Hub USB 2.0 peripherals (printers, scanners, etc.) can plug into this

6 Reset Switch Pressing this switch performs a system reset. When the

7 Power LED Lights to indicate that the switch is powered up and ready to

During normal operation and while performing a firmware upgrade, this switch should be in the NORMAL position. If a firmware upgrade operation does not complete successfully, this switch is used to perform a firmware upgrade recovery. See Firmware Upgrade Recovery, page 58, for details.

plug in here. The speakers and microphone plugged in here have priority over those in the rear panel.

port (this may require an extra power adapter). Note: USB 2.0 function is available on the first level only.

system is reset, the switch beeps, and the port LEDs flash in succession until the reset is complete. After the reset is complete you can login again.

Note: This switch is recessed and must be pushed with a small object, such as the end of a paper clip or a ballpoint p en.

operate.

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Rear View

No. Component Description

1 Power Jack The power adapter cable plugs in here. 2 USB 2.0 Hub USB 2.0 peripherals (printers, scanners, etc.) can plug

3 Firmware Upgrade

Port

4 Grounding Terminal The grounding wire used to ground the CS1768

5 Console Port Section The cables from your console DVI and/or VGA

6 KVM Port Sections The cables that link the switch to your computers plug

into this port (this may require an extra power adapter).

Note: USB 2.0 function is available on the first level only.

The firmware upgrade cable that transfers the firmware upgrade data from the administrator's computer to the CS1768 plugs into this RJ-11 connector.

attaches here.

monitor, USB keyboard, USB mouse, speakers, and microphone plug in here. Each connector is marked with an appropriate icon to indicate itself.

in here. Each KVM port section is comprised of a microphone jack, speaker jack(s), USB type B socket and a DVI connector.

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1. Important safety information regarding the placement of this device is provided on page 59. Please review it before proceeding.

2. Make sure that power to all devices that you will be installing has been turned off. You must unplug the power cords of any computers that have the Keyboard Power On function.

Hardware Setup

Overview

For convenience and flexibility that allows mixing multiple plat forms, the CS1768 design utilizes custom USB DVI KVM cables that serve as intermediaries between the switch and the connected computers (refer to the installation diagram on page 17).

A separate custom USB DVI KVM cable is required for each computer connection. The custom KVM cables are listed under Cables, on page 5. Consult your dealer to find out which custom KVM cables best fit your needs.

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Stacking and Rack Mounting

The CS1768 can be stacked on the desktop or rack mounted at the front or rear of the rack. The following sections take you through the procedures for each method.

Note: 1. Allow at least 5.1 cm on each side for adequate ventilation and

12.7 cm at the rear for power cord and cable clearance.

2. The standard rack mounting kit does not include screws or cage nuts. If you need additional screws or cage nuts, contact your rack dealer.

Stacking

The CS1768 can be placed on any level surface that can safely support its weight and the weight of the attached cables. Make sure that the surface is clean and free of any materials that can block the exhaust vents or otherwise interfere with normal operation of the switch.

To place the CS1768, or to stack units if you are cascading them, remove the backing material from the bottom of the rubber feet that came with this package, and stick them onto the bottom panel at the corners, as shown in the diagram, below:

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Rack Mounting – Front

1. Remove the screws from the left and right sides of the switch (2 screws total) near the front of the switch.

2. Use the M3 x 8 Phillips hex head screws supplied with the rack mounting kit to screw the rack mounting brackets into the sides near the front of the unit.

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3. Place the KVM switch in the rack. Position it so that the holes in the mounting brackets line up with the holes in the rack. Secure the mounting brackets to the front of the rack.

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Rack Mounting – Rear

1. Remove 1 screw each from the left and right sides of the switch (2 screws

total) near the rear of the unit.

2. Use the M3 x 8 Phillips hex head screws supplied with the rack mounting kit

to screw the rack mounting brackets into the sides near the rear of the unit.

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3. Place the KVM switch in the rack. Position it so that the holes in the mounting brackets line up with the holes in the rack. Secure the mounting brackets to the rear of the rack.

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Single Stage Installation

To set up your single stage CS1768 installation, refer to the installation diagram on page 17 (the numbers in the diagrams correspond to the steps, below), and do the following:

1. Plug your USB keyboard and USB mouse into the USB console ports

located on the unit’s rear panel.

2. Depending on your console monitor’s interface, connect your monitor

using one of the following methods (see Console Monitor Connection Options, page 16), and power on:

a) One DVI monitor (DVI-I) – plug your DVI console monitor into the

DVI console port located on the unit’s rear panel;

b) One DVI (DVI-D + VGA) monitor – plug your dual-interface console

monitor into both the DVI and VGA console ports;

c) Two Monitors (1 x DVI; 1 x VGA) – plug your DVI monitor into the

DVI console port, and plug your VGA monitor into the VGA console port.

Note: The CS1768 supports DVI, VGA, and dual interface monitors, but

only one video signal (DVI or VGA) can be displayed at a time – the signal will display on either the DVI monitor or the VGA monitor, depending on the OSD settings. See SET COMPUTER VIDEO INPUT, page 36 for details about setting the correct video input and output for your video requirements.

3. Plug your main microphone and speakers into the console microphone and

speaker jacks located on the unit’s front panel. The microphone and speakers plugged into this panel have priority over those in the rear panel.

4. Plug your secondary microphone and speakers into the console audio ports

located on the unit’s rear panel.

5. Using the custom USB DVI KVM cable set provided with this package,

plug the DVI connector into any available DVI socket in the KVM port section of the switch, then plug the accompanying USB and audio connectors into their corresponding USB, microphone, and speaker sockets.

Note: Verify that all the plugs are in the same KVM Port sockets (all in

Port 1, all in Port 2, etc.).

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6. At the other end of the cable, plug the USB, video, microphone, and speaker cables into their respective ports on the computer.

7. Plug your USB peripherals into the type A sockets in the USB hub section.

8. Plug the power adapter that came with your switch into an AC power source, then plug power adapter cable into the switch’s Power Jack.

9. Turn on the power to the computers.

Console Monitor Connection Options

2a. One DVI Monitor (DVI-I connector)

DVI-I

2b. One DVI Monitor (DVI-D + VGA connectors)

2c. Two Monitors (1 x DVI; 1 x VGA)

DVI-D +

VGA

DVI

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VGA

DVI

USB DVI KVM Cable Set

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Two Stage Installation

To control even more computers, additional CS1768 units can be cascaded from the KVM ports of the First Stage unit. The cascaded CS1768s that connect back to the First Stage unit are considered Second Stage units. As many as 64 computers can be controlled in a complete two stage installation. A table showing the relation between the number of computers and the number of units needed to control them is provided on page 63.

To set up a two stage installation, refer to the Two Stage Installation diagram on the next page as you do the following:

1. Make sure that power to all the devices you will be connecting up, including all preexisting devices on the installation, have been turned off.

2. Use a custom USB DVI KVM cable set (see Cables, page 5), to connect any available KVM Port on the First Stage unit to the Console ports of the Second Stage unit.

Note: Plug the USB Type B connector into the upper USB port in the

Console section (they are both marked with a similar icon to remind you of the correct USB port).

3. Using another custom USB DVI KVM cable set (prov ided with this package), plug the DVI connector into any available DVI socket in the KVM port section of the switch, then plug the accompanying USB Type A, microphone and speaker connectors into their corresponding USB, microphone, and speaker sockets.

Note: Verify that all the plugs are in the same KVM Port sockets (all in

Port 1, all in Port 2, etc.), and that each socket is marked with an appropriate icon to indicate itself.

4. At the other end of the cable, plug the USB Type B, video, microphone, and speaker cables into their respective ports on the computer.

5. Repeat steps 3 and 4 for any other computers you are connecting up.

6. For each Second Stage unit, plug the power adapter cable into its Power Jack, then plug the power adapter into an AC source.

7. Plug the First Stage unit's power adapter cable into its Power Jack, then plug the power adapter into an AC source.

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8. Turn on the power to all the computers.

Note: The Power On sequence requires that all Second Stage units be

powered on first. After all the Second Stage units have been powered on, then the First Stage unit must be powered on next. After the Second and First stage units have been powered on, the computers can be powered on.

Two Stage Installation Diagram

USB DVI KVM Cable Set

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Three Stage Installation

The procedures for setting up a three stage installation are essentially the same as for a two stage installation. With a three stage setup, as many as 512 computers can be controlled in a complete installation. A table showing the relation between the number of computers and the number of switches needed to control them is provided on page 63.

Note: Switches cannot be cascaded beyond the third level.

Once you have finished cabling up (see Two Stage Installation, page 18 if necessary), power up according to the following sequence:

1. For each Third Stage unit, plug the power adapter cable into the switch's Power Jack; plug the power adapter into an AC source.

2. For each Second Stage unit, plug the power adapter cable into the switch's Power Jack; plug the power adapter into an AC source.

3. Plug the First Stage unit's power adapter cable into its Power Jack, then plug the power adapter into an AC source.

4. Turn on the power to all the computers.

Note: The Power On sequence requires that all Third Stage units be

powered on first. After they are all on, the Second Stage units must be powered on next. After all the Second Stage units are on, the First Stage unit must be powered on. Only after all the switches have been powered on in this sequence, can the computers be powered on.

Three Stage Installation Diagram

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Basic Operation

Hot Plugging

The CS1768 supports hot plugging – components can be removed and added back into the installation by unplugging their cables from the ports without the need to shut the unit down. In order for hot plugging to work properly, the procedures described below must be followed:

Hot Plugging KVM Ports

In order for the OSD menus to correspond to KVM port changes, you must manually reconfigure the OSD to reflect the new port information. See the F3 SET (page 31) and F4 ADM (page 3 3), functions for details.

Note: If the computer's operating system does not support hot plugging, this

function may not work properly.

Hot Plugging Console Ports

The keyboard, monitor, and mouse can all be hot plugged. When hot plugging the mouse:

 You may unplug and replug the mouse (to reset the mouse, for example),

as long as you use the same mouse.

 If you plug in a different mouse, all the computers on the installation must

be shut down for 10 seconds, then restarted following the power up sequence described under Steps 6, 7, and 8 under Two Stage Installation, page 18

Note: If, after hot plugging there is no response to keyboard and/or mouse

input, perform a Keyboard and Mouse Reset by simultaneously pressing the 1 and 2 front panel port LEDs.

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Port Selection

The CS1768 provides three port selection methods to access the computers on the installation: Manual, an OSD (on-screen display) menu system, and Hotkeys. See Chapter 4,OSD Operation and Chapter 5, Hotkey Operation for more information.

Manual Port Switching

Use the front panel pushbutton switches to manually switch to a port.

Port ID Numbering

Each port on a CS1768 installation is assigned a unique Port ID. You can directly access any computer on any level of the installation by specifying the Port ID that the computer is connected to – either with the OSD (see OSD

Operation, page 27), or with the Hotkey port selection method (see Hotkey Operation, page 41).

 A computer attached to a master unit has a two digit Port ID (from 01–08

for the CS1768) that corresponds to the KVM port number that it is connected to.

 A computer attached to a slave unit has a four digit Port ID.

The first two digits represent the KVM port number on the master and the second two digits represent the KVM port number on the slave unit that the computer is connected to. For example, a Port ID of 02–16 would refer to a computer that is connected to KVM port 16 of a slave unit that links back to KVM port 2 of the master unit.

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Powering Off and Restarting

If it becomes necessary to power off a CS1768, do the following before restarting it:

1. Unplug the CS1768 from its power source.

2. Shut down all the computers that are attached to it.

Note: Unplug the power cords of any computers that have the Keyboard

Power On function. Otherwise, the CS1768 will still receive power

from the computers.

3. Wait 10 seconds, then plug the CS1768 back in.

4. Power on the computers.

Note: If there are stations cascaded down from the master CS1768, all the

cascaded stations and the computers attached to them must be shut down as well.

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OSD Operation

OSD Overview

The on-screen display (OSD) is a mouse and keyboard enabled, menu driven method to handle computer control and switching operations. All procedures start from the OSD main screen.

OSD Login

The OSD incorporates a two level (administrator / user) password system. Before the OSD main screen displays, a login screen appears requiring a password. If this is the first time that the OSD is used, or if the password function has not been set, simply press [Enter]. The OSD main screen displays in administrator mode. In this mode, you have administrator privileges, with access to all administrator and user functions, and can set up operations (including password authorization) as you like. If the password function has been set, you must provide an appropriate administrator/user password in order to access the OSD.

OSD Hotkey

You can display the OSD on the console monitor while also viewing the display of any port on the CS1768 by pressing the [Scroll Lock] key twice.

Note: You can optionally change the OSD hotkey to the Ctrl key, in which

case you would press [Ctrl] twice (see OSD Hotkey , page 31). With this method, you must press the same [Ctrl] key.

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OSD Main Screen

When you invoke the OSD, a screen similar to the one below appears:

Note: 1. The diagram depicts the administrator's main screen. The user main

screen does not show the F4 and F6 functions, since these are reserved for the administrator and can't be accessed by users.

2. The OSD always starts in list view, with the highlight bar at the same position it was in the last time it was closed.

3. Only the ports that have been set accessible by the administrator for the current logged in user are visible (see SET ACCESSIBLE PORTS, page 33, for details).

4. If the port list is collapsed, click on a switch number, or move the highlight bar to it then press the right arrow key to expand the list. Similarly, to collapse a switch’s port list, click on the switch number, or move the highlight bar to it then press the left arrow key to collapse the list.

OSD Main Screen Headings

PN This column lists the port ID numbers for all the KVM ports on the

QV If a port has selected for quick view scanning (see Set Quick V iew Ports,

NAME If a port has been given a name (see Edit Port Names, page 34), its

installation. The simplest method to access a particular computer is move the highlight bar to it, then press Enter.

page 35), an arrowhead displays in this column. The computers that are powered on and are online have a sun symbol

in this column.

name appears in this column.

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OSD Navigation

 To dismiss the menu, and deactivate OSD, click the X at the upper right

corner of the OSD window; or press [Esc].

 To log out, click F8 at the top of the main screen, or press [F8].  To move up or down through the list one line at a time, click the up and

down triangle symbols (ST) or use the up and down arrow keys. If there are more list entries than what can appear on the main screen, the screen will scroll.

 T o move up or down through the list one screen at a time, click the up and

down arrow symbols (ÏÐ), or use the [Pg Up] and [Pg Dn] keys. If there are more list entries than what can appear on the main screen, the screen will scroll.

 T o activate a port, double-click it, or move the highlight bar to it then press

[Enter].

 After executing any action, you automatically go back to the menu one

level above.

OSD Functions

OSD functions are used to configure and control the OSD. For example, you can rapidly switch to any port, scan selected ports, limit the list you wish to view, designate a port as a quick view port, create or edit a port name, or make OSD setting adjustments.

To access an OSD function:

1. Either click a function key field at the top of the main screen, or press a function key on the keyboard.

2. In the submenus that appear make your choice either by double-clicking it, or moving the highlight bar to it, then pressing [Enter].

3. Press [Esc] to return to the previous menu level.

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F1: GOTO

Clicking the F1 field or pressing [F1] activates the GOTO function. GOTO allows you to switch directly to a port either by keying in the port's Name, or its Port ID.

 To use the name method, key in 1; key in the port's Name; then press

[Enter] to switch KVM, Audio and USB focus; or [Spacebar] to switch

KVM and Audio only.

 T o use the port ID method, key in 2; key in the Port ID; then press [Enter]

to switch KVM, Audio and USB focus; or [Spacebar] to switch KVM and Audio only.

Note: You can key in a partial name or port ID. In that case, the screen will

show all the computers that the user has View rights to (see SET ACCESSIBLE PORTS, page 33), that match the name or port ID pattern, regardless of the current list settings (see F2 LIST, page 30, for details).

To return to the OSD main screen without making a choice, press [Esc].

F2: LIST

This function lets you broaden or narrow the scope of which ports the OSD displays on the main screen. The submenu choices and their meanings are given in the table below.

Choice Meaning

ALL Lists all of the ports on the installation that have been set accessible

QUICK VIEW Lists only the ports that have been selected as quick view ports (see

POWERED ON Lists only the ports that have their attached computers powered on. QUICK VIEW +

POWERED ON

by the administrator for the current logged in user.

SET QUICK VIEW PORTS, page 35).

Lists only the ports that have been selected as quick view ports (see SET QUICK VIEW PORTS, page 35), and that have their attached computers powered on.

Move the highlight bar to the choice you want, then press [Enter]. An icon appears before the choice to indicate that it is the currently selected one.

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F3: SET

This function allows the administrator and each user to set up his own working environment. A separate profile for each is stored by the OSD and is activated according to the username that was provided during login.

To change a setting:

1. Double-click it; or move the highlight bar to it, then press [Enter] .

2. After you select an item, a submenu with further choices appears. To make a selection, either double-click it; or move the highlight bar to it, then press [Enter]. An icon appears before the selected choice to indicate which one it is. The settings are explained in the following table:

Setting Function

OSD HOTKEY Selects which hotkey activates the OSD function:

PORT ID DISPLAY POSITION

[Scroll Lock] [Scroll Lock] or [Ctrl] [Ctrl]. Since the [Ctrl] key combination may conflict with programs running

on the computers, the default is the [Scroll Lock] combination. Allows each user to customize the position where the port ID

appears on the screen. The default is the upper left corner, but users can choose to have it appear anywhere on the screen.

PORT ID DISPLAY DURATION

PORT ID DISPLAY MODE

SCAN DURATION

Use the mouse or the arrow keys plus Pg Up, Pg Dn, Home, End, and 5 (on the numeric keypad with Num Lock off), to position the port ID display, then double-click or press [Enter] to lock the position and return to the Set submenu.

Determines how long a port ID displays on the monitor after a port change has taken place. The choices are: 3 Seconds (default) and Always Off.

Selects how the port ID is displayed: the port number plus the port name (PORT NUMBER + PORT NAME) (default); the port number alone (PORT NUMBER); or the port name alone (PORT NAME).

Determines how long the focus dwells on each port as it cycles through the selected ports in Auto Scan mode (see F7 SCAN, page 38). Key in a value from 1–255 seconds, then press [Enter]. Default is 5 seconds; a setting of 0 disables the SCAN function.

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Setting Function

SCAN–SKIP MODE

SCREEN BLANKER

HOTKEY COMMAND MODE

HOTKEY Sets the keyboard shortcut for invoking Hotkey Mode (see

OSD LANGUAGE

Selects which computers will be accessed under skip mode (see F5 SKP, page 37), and Auto Scan mode (see F7 SCAN, page 38. Choices are:

ALL - All the ports which have been set accessible (see SET ACCESSIBLE PORTS, page 33);

QUICK VIEW - Only those ports which have been set accessible and have been selected as quick view ports (see SET QUICK VIEW PORTS, page 35);

POWERED ON - Only those ports which have been set accessible and are powered on;

QUICK VIEW + POWERED ON - Only those ports which have been set accessible and have been selected as quick view ports and are powered on. The default is ALL.

Note: The quick view choices only show up on the administrator's screen, since only he has Quick View setting rights (see SET QUICK VIEW PORTS, page 35, for details).

If there is no input from the console for the amount of time set with this function, the screen is blanked. Key in a value from 1–30 minutes, then press [Enter]. The default setting of 0 disables this function.

Enables / disables the hotkey command function in case a conflict with programs running on the computers occurs.

page 41). Choices are: NUM LOCK + - (minus) (default), and CTRL + F12.

Sets the language used in the OSD. Choices are: English (default), German, Japanese, Simplified Chinese and Traditional Chinese.

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F4: ADM

F4 is an administrator only function. It allows the administrator to configure and control the overall operation of the OSD. To change a setting double-click it, or use the up and down arrow keys to move the highlight bar to it then press [Enter].

After you select an item, a submenu with further choices to select from appears. Double-click an item, or move the highlight bar to it then press [Enter]. An icon appears before the selected item so that you know which one it is. The settings are explained in the following table:

Setting Function

SET USER LOGIN

SET ACCESSIBLE PORTS

This function is used to set usernames and passwords for the administrator and users:

1. Usernames and passwords for one administrator and four users can be set.

2. After you select the administrator field or one of the user fields, a screen that allows you to key in the username and password appears. Usernames and passwords can be from 1 to 16 characters long and can consist of any combination of letters and numbers (A–Z, 0–9) and some additional keys (* ( ) + : - , ? . / space).

3. For each individual, key in the username and password, confirm the password, then press [Enter].

4. To modify or delete a previous username and/or password, use the backspace key to erase individual letters or numbers. Press

[Enter] when done.

Note: Usernames and passwords are not case sensitive.

Usernames are displayed in capital letters in the OSD. This function allows the administrator to define user access to the

computers on the installation on a port-by-port basis. For each user, select the target port; then press the [Spacebar] to

cycle through the choices: F (full access), V (view only), or blank. Repeat until all access rights have been set, then press [Enter]. The default is F for all users on all ports.

Note:

 A blank setting means that no access rights are granted. The

port will not show up on the user's LIST on the main screen.

 The administrator always has full access to all ports.

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Setting Function

SET LOGOUT TIMEOUT

EDIT PORT NAMES

If there is no input from the console for the amount of time set with this function, the user is automatically logged out. A login is necessary before the console can be used again.

This enables other users to gain access to the computers when the original user is no longer accessing them, but has forgotten to log out. To set the timeout value, key in a number from 1–180 minutes, then press [Enter]. The default setting of 0 disables this function.

To help remember which computer is attached to a particular port, every port can be given a name. This function allows the administrator to create, modify, or delete port names.

To edit a port name:

1. Click the port, or use the navigation keys to move the highlight bar to it, then press [Enter].

2. Key in the new port name, or modify/delete the old one. The maximum number of characters allowed for the port name is 12. Legal characters include:

 All alpha characters: A–Z  All numeric characters: 0–9  * ( ) + : - , ? . /

Case does not matter; the OSD displays the port name in all capitals no matter how they were keyed in.

3. When you have finished editing, press [Enter] to have th e change take effect. To abort the change, press [Esc].

RESTORE DEFAULT VALUES

CLEAR THE NAME LIST

ACTIVATE BEEPER

This function is used to undo all changes and return the setup to the original factory default settings (See Factory Default Hotkeys and Settings, page 66) except for the port name list, username and password information, which are saved.

This function clears the port name list.

Choices are Y (on), or N (off). When activated, the beeper sounds whenever a port is changed; when activating the Auto Scan function (see F7 SCAN, page 38); or an invalid entry is made on an OSD menu. The default is Y.

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Setting Function

SET QUICK VIEW PORTS

This function lets the administrator select which ports to include as quick view ports.

 To select/deselect a port as a quick view port, double-click the

port, or use the navigation keys to move the highlight bar to it, then press [Spacebar].

 When a port has been selected as a quick view port, an icon dis-

plays in the QV column of the LIST on the main screen. When a port is deselected, the icon disappears.

 If one of the quick view options is chosen for the LIST view (see

F2 LIST, page 30), only a port that has been selected here will display on the list.

 If one of the quick view options is chosen for auto-scanning

(see SCAN/SKIP MODE, page 32), only a port that has been selected here will be auto-scanned.

The default has no ports selected for quick view.

SET OPERATING SYSTEM

FIRMWARE UPGRADE

KEYBOARD LANGUAGE

This function allows the administrator to define the operating system for the computer connected to each KVM port. The default is WIN (PC compatible).

To set the port operating system:

1. From the list, select the port for which you wish to set the computer's operating system.

2. Set the operating system by pressing [Spacebar] to cycle through WIN, MAC, SUN, or OTHER .

3. Press [Esc] to exit. The operating system you selected is assigned to the KVM port.

In order to upgrade the CS1768 firmware (see page 53), you must first enable Firmware Upgrade mode with this setting.

When you bring up this menu, the current firmware version levels are displayed. Select Y to enable Firmware Upgrade mode, or N to leave this menu without enabling it.

Sets the language for the computer keyboard attached to the KVM port. To select a keyboard language, double-click it, or use the navigation keys to move the highlight bar to it, then press [Enter].

Choices are: AUTO (default), ENGLISH (US), ENGLISH (UK), GERMAN (GER.), GERMAN (SWISS), FRENCH, JAPANESE, KOREAN, RUSSIAN, SPANISH, TRADITIONAL CHINESE, and SIMPLIFIED CHINESE.

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Setting Function

SET COMPUTER VIDEO INPUT

Sets the video signal for each KVM port for the computers attached to the CS1768.

Options are:

 DVI-A  DVI-D

SET CONSOLE VIDEO OUTPUT

Sets the console video output. If the computer attached to the CS1768 is VGA output, this can be set to display on either the VGA or the DVI console monitor.

Options are:

 DVI-A to VGA – select this option if you have one DVI monitor

with a DVI-D plus VGA connector, or if you have two monitors (1 x DVI, 1 x VGA)

 DVI-A to DVI-I – select this option if you have one DVI monitor

with a DVI-I connector

Note: In a cascade installation or if you are using a VGA-to-DVI adapter in your installation, select DVI-A to DVI-I

MOUSE EMULATION

Enables / disable mouse emulation function. Note: Supported in the first level of an installation only.

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F5: SKP

Clicking the F5 field or pressing [F5] invokes Skip (SKP) mode. This function enables you to easily skip backward or forward – switching the console focus from the currently active computer port to the previous or next accessible one.

 The selection of computers available for skip mode switchin g is made with

the Scan–Skip mode setting under the F3: SET function (see page 31).

 When you are in skip mode:

press [

← ] to skip to the previous accessible port on the list

press [

→ ] to skip to the next accessible port on the list

press [

↑ ] to skip to the next accessible port. If the next accessible port has

cascaded a switch, then it skips to the first accessible port of that switch press [

↓ ] to skip to the previous accessible port. If the previous accessible

port has cascaded a switch, then it skips to the last accessible port of that switch

Note: When you skip, you only skip to the the previous or next accessible

computer that is in the Scan–Skip mode selection (page 32).

 If a port has been selected for Scan–Skip mode, when the focus switches to

that port a left/right triangle symbol appears before its port ID display. When the port ID with the triangle symbol displays, the background screen is blank.

 While skip mode is in effect, the console will not function normally. You

must exit skip mode in order to regain control of the console.

 When the selected port displays, skip mode is automatically disabled.  To exit skip mode, press [Spacebar] or [Esc].

F6: BRC

F6 is an administrator only function. Clicking the F6 field, or pressing [F6], invokes Broadcast (BRC) mode. When this function is in effect, commands sent from the console are broadcast to to all available computers on the installation.

This function is particularly useful for operations that need to be performed on multiple computers, such as performing a system wide shutdown, installing or upgrading software, etc.

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 While BRC mode is in effect, a speaker symbol appears before the port ID

display of the port that currently has the console focus. When the port ID with the speaker symbol displays, the background screen is blank.

 While BRC mode is in effect, the mouse will not function normally. You

must exit BRC mode in order to regain control of the mouse.

 T o exit BRC mode, invoke the OSD (with the OSD hotkey), then click the

F6 field, or press [F6], to turn BRC mode off.

 When BRC mode is in effect, the Scroll Lock LED flashes. It stops

flashing and reverts to normal status when you exit BRC.

F7: SCAN

Clicking the F7 field or pressing [F7] invokes Auto Scan mode. This function allows you to automatically switch among the available computers at regular intervals so that you can monitor their activity without having to take the trouble of switching yourself.

 The selection of computers to be included for auto-scanning is made with

the Scan–Skip mode setting under the F3: SET function (see page 32).

 The amount of time that each port displays for is set with the Scan

Duration setting under the F3: SET function (see page 31). When you

want to stop at a particular location, press the [Spacebar] to stop scanning.

 If the scanning stops on an empty port, or one where the computer is

attached but is powered Off, the monitor screen will be blank, and the mouse and keyboard will have no effect. After the Scan Duration time is up, the scan function will move on to the next port.

 As each computer is accessed, an S appears in front of the port ID display

to indicate that it is being accessed under Auto Scan mode. When the port ID with the symbol displays, the background screen is blank.

 While Auto Scan mode is in effect, the console will not function normally.

You must exit Auto Sca n mode in order to regain control of the console.

 While you are in Auto Scan mode, you can pause the scanning in order to

keep the focus on a particular computer either by pressing P, or with a left- click of the mouse. See Invoking Auto Scan, page 43, for details.

 To exit Auto Scan mode, press the [Spacebar] or [Esc].

Chapter 4. OSD Operation

F8: LOUT

Clicking the F8 field, or pressing [F8] logs you out of OSD control of the computers, and blanks the console screen. This is different from simply pressing [Esc] when you are at the main screen to deactivate the OSD. With this function you must log in all over again to regain access to the OSD, whereas with [Esc], all you have to do to reenter the OSD is tap the OSD hotkey.

Note: 1. When you reenter the OSD after logging out, the screen stays blank

except for the OSD main screen. You must input your username and password before you can continue.

2. If you reenter the OSD after logging out, and immediately use [Esc]

to deactivate the OSD without having selected a port from the OSD menu, a null port message displays on the screen. The OSD hotkey will bring up the main OSD screen.

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Chapter 5

Hotkey Operation

Hotkey Port Control

Hotkey port control allows you to provide KVM focus to a particular computer directly from the keyboard. The CS1768 provides the following hotkey port control features:

 Selecting the Active Port  Auto Scan Mode Switching  Skip Mode Switching  Computer Keyboard / Mouse Reset  Enable / Disable Mouse Emulation

The following settings can also be controlled in Hotkey mode:

 Setting the Beeper  Setting the Quick Hotkey  Setting the OSD Hotkey  Setting the Port Operating System  Restoring the OSD Default Values

Invoke Hotkey Mode

All hotkey operations begin by invoking Hotkey mode. There are two possible keystroke sequences used to invoke Hotkey mode, though only one can be operational at any given time:

Number Lock and Minus Keys

1. Hold down the Num Lock key;

2. Press and release the minus key;

3. Release the Num Lock key:

[Num Lock] + [-]

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Control and F12 Keys

1. Hold down the Ctrl key;

2. Press and release the F12 key;

3. Release the Ctrl key:

[Ctrl] + [F12]

When Hotkey mode is active:  A command line appears on the monitor screen. The command line prompt

is the word Hotkey: in white text on a blue background, and displays the subsequent hotkey information that you key in.

 Ordinary keyboard and mouse functions are suspended – only hotkey

compliant keystrokes (described in the sections that follow), can be input.

Pressing [Esc] exits Hotkey mode.

Select the Active Port

Each KVM port is assigned a port ID (see Port ID Numbering, page 24). You can directly access any computer on the installation with a hotkey combination that specifies the port ID of the KVM port that a computer is connected to. To access a computer using hotkeys:

1. Invoke hotkey mode with the [Num Lock] + [-] or [Ctrl] + [F12]

combination.

2. Key in the port ID. The port ID numbers display on the command line as you key them in. If

you make a mistake, use [Backspace] to erase the wrong number.

3. Press [Enter]. After you press [Enter], the KVM focus switches to the designated

computer and you automatically exit hotkey mode.

Note: In hotkey mode, KVM focus will not switch to a port if an invalid

switch or port number is entered. The hotkey command line will continue to display on the screen until you enter a valid switch and port number combination, or exit hotkey mode.

Chapter 5. Hotkey Operation

Auto Scan Mode

Auto Scan automatically switches, at regular intervals, among all the KVM ports that have been set as accessible under Scan–Skip Mode, so that their activity can be monitored automatically. See Scan–Skip Mode on page 32 for more information.

Invoking Auto Scan:

To start Auto Scan, key in the following Hotkey combination:

1. Invoke hotkey mode with the [Num Lock] + [-] or [Ctrl] + [F12]

combination.

2. Press [A]. After you press A, then [Enter], you automatically exit hotkey

mode, and enter Auto Scan mode.  While you are in Auto Scan mode, you can pause the scanning in order

to keep the focus on a particular computer either by pressing P or with a left click of the mouse. During the time that auto-scanning is paused, the command line displays: Auto Scan: Paused.

Pausing when you want to keep the focus on a particular computer is more convenient than exiting Auto Scan mode because when you resume scanning, you start from where you left off. If, on the other hand, you exited and restarted, scanning would start over from the very first computer on the installation.

To resume Auto Scanning, press any key or left-click. Scanning continues from where it left off.

 While Auto Scan mode is in effect, ordinary keyboard and mouse

functions are suspended – only Auto Scan mode compliant keystrokes and mouse clicks can be input. You must exit Auto Scan mode in order to regain normal control of the console.

3. To exit Auto Scan mode press [Esc] or [Spacebar]. Auto-scanning stops

when you exit Auto Scan mode.

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Skip Mode

This feature allows you to switch between computers in order to monitor them manually. You can dwell on a particular port for as long as you like – as opposed to auto-scanning, which automatically switches after a fixed interval. To invoke Skip mode, key in the following hotkey combination:

1. Invoke hotkey mode with the [Num Lock] + [-] or [Ctrl] + [F12] combination.

2. Key in [Arrow]  Where [Arrow] refers to one of the arrow keys. After you press an

arrow, you automatically exit hotkey mode and enter Skip mode where you can switch ports as follows:

← Skips to the previous accessible port. (See Scan/Skip Mode,

page 32, for information regarding accessible ports.)

→ Skips to the next accessible port.

Skips to the next accessible port. If the next accessible port has

↑

cascaded a switch, then it skips to the first accessible port of that switch.

Skips to the previous accessible port. If the previous accessible

↓

port has cascaded a switch, then it skips to the last accessible port of that switch.

 Once you are in Skip mode, you can keep on skipping by pressing the

arrow keys. You don't have to use the [Num Lock] + [-] combination again.

 While Skip mode is in effect, ordinary keyboard and mouse functions

are suspended – only Skip mode compliant keystrokes can be input. You must ex it Skip mode in order to regain normal control of the console.

3. To exit Skip mode, press [Esc] or [Spacebar].

Chapter 5. Hotkey Operation

Keyboard / Mouse Reset

If the keyboard or mouse cease to function on the computer connected to the currently selected port, you can perform a keyboard / mouse reset on the computer. This function is essentially the same as unplugging and replugging the keyboard and mouse on the target computer. To perform a computer keyboard / mouse reset, key in the following hotkey combination:

1. Invoke hotkey mode with the [Num Lock] + [-] or [Ctrl] + [F12]

combination.

2. Press [F5]. After you press [F5] you automatically exit Hotkey mode and regain keyboard

and mouse control on the computer connected to the KVM port. If you fail to regain keyboard / mouse control on the computer after pressing [F5], perform a console keyboard and mouse reset. For more information see Port LEDs, page 6.

Hotkey Beeper Control

The beeper (see Activate Beeper, page 34) can be hotkey toggled on and off. To toggle the beeper, key in the following hotkey combination:

1. Invoke hotkey mode with the [Num Lock] + [-] or [Ctrl] + [F12]

combination.

2. Press [B]. After you press [B], the beeper toggles on or off. The command line displays

Beeper On or Beeper Off for one second; then the message disappears and you automatically exit hotkey mode.

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Quick Hotkey Control

The Quick Hotkey (see HOTKEY, page 32) can be toggled between [Num Lock] + [-], and [Ctrl] + [F12]. To toggle the Quick Hotkey :

1. Invoke hotkey mode with the [Num Lock] + [-] or [Ctrl] + [F12] combination.

2. Press [H].

After you press [H], the command line displays HOTKEY HAS BEEN CHANGED for one second; then the message disappears and you automatically exit Hotkey mode.

OSD Hotkey Control

The OSD Hotkey (seeOSD HOTKEY, page 31) can be toggled between [Scroll Lock], [Scroll Lock] and [Ctrl], [Ctrl]. To toggle the OSD Hotkey, key in the following hotkey combination:

1. Invoke hotkey mode with the [Num Lock] + [-] or [Ctrl] + [F12] combination.

2. Press [T].

After you press [T], the command line displays HOTKEY HAS BEEN CHANGED for one second; then the message disappears and you automatically exit Hotkey mode.

Chapter 5. Hotkey Operation

Port OS Control

A port’s operating system can be changed to match that of the computer attached to the port. To change a port’s operating system, key in the following hotkey combination:

1. Invoke hotkey mode with the [Num Lock] + [-] or [Ctrl] + [F12]

combination.

2. Key in [Function], wh ere [Function] refers to one of the function keys in

the following table:

Key Description

F1 Sets the Port OS to Windows F2 Sets the Port OS to Mac F3 Sets the Port OS to Sun

After pressing a function key you automatically exit Hotkey mode.

Restore Default Values

This administrator only hotkey restores the CS1768 default values. See “Factory Default Hotkeys and Settings” on page 66. To restore the default values, key in the following hotkey combination:

1. Invoke hotkey mode with the [Num Lock] + [-] or [Ctrl] + [F12]

combination.

2. Press [R].

3. Press [Enter].

After you press [Enter], the command line displays RESET TO DEFAULT SETTING for three seconds; then the message disappears and you automatically exit Hotkey mode.

USB Reset

If the USB loses focus and needs to be reset, do the following:

1. Invoke HSM (see page 41).

2. Press and release [F5].

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Hotkey Buzzer Control

The Buzzer can be enabled or disabled. The default setting is enabled. To disable the Buzzer, do the following:

1. Invoke HSM (see page 41

2. Press and release [B].

This procedure is a toggle. Repeat to enable.

Restore Default Settings

To reset the CS1768 to its default hotkey settings, do the following:

1. Invoke HSM (see page 41).

2. Press [R] [Enter].

See Factory Default Hotkeys and Settings, page 66

Video DynaSync

Video DynaSync is ATEN’s exclusive technology that eliminates boot-up display problems and optimizes resolution when switching between ports. To invoke Video DynaSync, do the following:

1. Invoke HSM (see page 41)

2. Press [D].

Note: If the monitor is disconnected and reconnected, the CS1768 re-

executes Video DynaSync.

Mouse Emulation Control

The default setting is enabled. To disable, do the following:

1. Invoke HSM (see page 41

2. Press [M].

This procedure is a toggle. Repeat to enable.

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HSM Summary Table

After invoking HSM (see page 41), key in one of the following keys to perform the corresponding function:

Key Function

[PN] [Enter] Switches KVM, Audio, and USB focus directly to the

computer that corresponds to that port ID. (PN = port number)

[PN] [K] [Enter] Switches KVM focus only directly to the computer that

corresponds to that port ID. (PN = port number)

[PN] [U] [Enter] Switches USB focus only directly to the computer that

corresponds to that port ID. (PN = port number) Note: This hotkey functions on the first level of an

installation only.

[A] [Enter] Starts Auto Scan. The KVM focus cycles from port to port

[A] [n] [Enter] Starts Auto Scan at n-second intervals (n = 1–255

[H] T oggles between the default ([Num Lock] [-]) and alternate

[T] Toggles between the default ([Scroll Lock] [Scroll Lock])

[F1] Sets the port OS to Windows. [F2] Sets the port OS to Mac. [F3] Sets the port OS to Sun. [F5] Performs a keyboard / mouse reset on the target

[B] Enables/Disables the buzzer.

[R] [Enter] Resets the hotkey settings to their default status. See

[D] Invokes Video DynaSync, ATEN’s exclusive technology

[M] Enables/Disables mouse emulation.

at the default 5-second intervals

seconds)

([Ctrl] [F12]) HSM invocation keys.

and alternate ([Ctrl] [Ctrl]) Port Switching keys.

computer.

Factory Default Hotkeys and Settings, page 66.

that eliminates boot-up display problems and optimizes resolution when switching between ports.

[ ← ] Skips to the previous computer on the list, in skip mode.

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Key Function

[ → ] Skips to the next computer on the list, in skip mode.

[ ↑ ] Skips to the next accessible port. If the next accessible

[ ↓ ] Skips to the previous accessible port. If the previous

port has cascaded a switch, then it skips to the first accessible port of that switch, in skip mode.

accessible port has cascaded a switch, then it skips to the last accessible port of that switch, in skip mode.

[ESC] or

[Spacebar]

Exits hotkey setting mode.

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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.

PC Keyboard Mac Keyboard

[Shift] Shift

[Ctrl] Ctrl

[Ctrl] [1]

[Ctrl] [2]

[Ctrl] [3]

[Ctrl] [4]

[Alt] Alt

[Print Screen] F13

[Scroll Lock] F14

[Enter] Return

[Backspace] Delete

[Insert] Help

[Ctrl]

F15

Note: When using key combinations, press and release the first key (Ctrl),

then press and release the activation key.

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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.

PC Keyboard Sun Keyboard

[Ctrl] [T] Stop [Ctrl] [F2] Again [Ctrl] [F3] Props [Ctrl] [F4] Undo [Ctrl] [F5] Front [Ctrl] [F6] Copy [Ctrl] [F7] Open [Ctrl] [F8] Paste [Ctrl] [F9] Find

[Ctrl] [F10] Cut

[Ctrl] [1]

[Ctrl] [2]

[Ctrl] [3]

[Ctrl] [4]

[Ctrl] [H] Help

Compose



Note: When using key combinations, press and release the first key (Ctrl),

then press and release the activation key.

Chapter 7

The Firmware Upgrade Utility

Introduction

The purpose of the Windows-based Firmware Upgrade Utility is to provide an automated process for upgrading all CS1768 switches in an installation. The program comes as part of a Firmware Upgrade Package that is specific for each device.

As new firmware versions become available, new firmware upgrade packages are posted on our website. Check the website regularly to find the latest information and packages.

Downloading the Firmware Upgrade Package

To download the firmware upgrade package:

1. From a computer that is not part of you r KVM installation go to our website and choose the model name that relates to your device. A list of available firmware upgrade packages appears.

2. Choose the firmware upgrade package that you wish to install (usually the most recent) and download it to your computer.

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Preparation

To prepare for the firmware upgrade, do the following:

1. Use the Firmware Upgrade Cable provided with this unit to connect a COM port on your computer to the Firmware Upgrade Port of your switch.

2. Shut down all the computers on th e KVM installation.

3. From your KVM switch console, login to the OSD as the administrator (see p. 27) and select the F4 ADM function.

4. Scroll down to FIRMWARE UPGRADE. Press [Enter], then press [Y] to invoke Firmware Upgrade mode (see p. 35.)

Chapter 7. The Firmware Upgrade Utility

Starting the Upgrade

To upgrade the 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:

Note: The screens shown in this section are for reference only. The

wording and layout of the actual screens put up by the Firmware Upgrade Utility may vary slightly from these examples.

2. Read and Agree to the License Agreement (enable the I Agr ee radio b utton) .

3. Click Next to continue. The Firmware Upgrade Utility main screen

appears. The devices capable of being upgraded are listed in the Device List panel:

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4. 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.

If you didn't enable Check Firmware Version, the Utility installs the upgrade files without checking whether they are a higher level, or not.

As the upgrade proceeds, status messages appear in the Status Messages panel, and the progress toward completion is shown on the Progress bar.

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Upgrade Succeeded

After the upgrade has completed, a screen appears to inform you that the procedure was successful.

Click Finish to close the Firmware Upgrade Utility.

Upgrade Failed

If the Upgrade Succeeded screen doesn't appear, it means that the upgrade failed to complete successfully. See the next section, Firmware Upgrade Recovery, for how to proceed.

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Firmware Upgrade Recovery

There are three conditions that call for firmware upgrade recovery:

 When a firmware upgrade is manually aborted.  When the mainboard firmware upgrade fails.  When the I/O firmware upgrade fails.

To perform a firmware upgrade recovery, do the following:

1. Power off the switch.

2. Connect the Firmware Upgrade Cable to its Firmware Upgrade Port.

3. Slide the Firmware Upgrade Recovery Switch to the Recover position.

4. Power the switch back on and repeat the upgrade procedure.

5. After the switch has been successfully upgraded, power it off, and slide the Firmware Upgrade Recovery Switch back to the Normal position.

6. If the switch is one of the cascaded switches, plug it back into the installation.

7. Power the switch back on.

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Safety Instructions

General

 Read all of these instructions. Save them for future reference.  Follow all warnings and instructions marked on the device.  Do not place the device on any unstable surface (cart, stand, table, etc.). If

the device falls, serious damage will result.

 Do not use the device near water.  Do not place the device near, or over, radiators or heat registers.  The device cabinet is provided with slots and openings to allow for

adequate ventilation. To ensure reliable operation, and to protect against overheating, these openings must never be blocked or covered.



The device should never be placed on a soft surface (bed, sofa, rug, etc.) as this will block its ventilation openings. Likewise, the device should not be placed in a built in enclosure unless adequate ventilation has been provided.

 Never spill liquid of any kind on the device.  Unplug the device from the wall outlet before cleaning. Do not use liquid

or aerosol cleaners. Use a damp cloth for cleaning.

 The device should be operated from the type of power source indicated on

the marking label. If you are not sure of the type of power available, consult your dealer or local power company.

 The device is designed for IT power distribution systems with 230V

phase-to-phase voltage.

 To prevent damage to your installation it is important that all devices are

properly grounded.

 The device is equipped with a 3-wire grounding type plug. This is a safety

feature. If you are unable to insert the plug into the outlet, contact your electrician to replace your obsolete outlet. Do not attempt to defeat the purpose of the grounding-type plug. Always follow your local/national wiring codes.

 Do not allow anything to rest on the power cord or cables. Route the

power cord and cables so that they cannot be stepped on or tripped over.

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 If an extension cord is used with this device make sure that the total of the

ampere ratings of all products used on this cord does not exceed the extension cord ampere rating. Make sure that the total of all products plugged into the wall outlet does not exceed 15 amperes.

 T o help protect your system from sudden, transient increases and

decreases in electrical power, use a surge suppressor, line conditioner, or un-interruptible power supply (UPS).

 Position system cables and power cables carefully; Be sure that nothing

rests on any cables.

 Never push objects of any kind into or through cabinet slots. They may

touch dangerous voltage points or short out parts resulting in a risk of fire or electrical shock.

 Do not attempt to service the device yourself. Refer all servicing to

qualified service personnel.

 If the following conditions occur, unplug the device from the wall outlet

and bring it to qualified service personnel for repair.

 The power cord or plug has become damaged or frayed.  Liquid has been spilled into the device.  The device has been exposed to rain or water.  The device has been dropped, or the cabinet has been damaged.  The device exhibits a distinct change in performance, indicating a need

for service.

 The device does not operate normally when the operating instructions

are followed.

 Only adjust those controls that are covered in the operating instructions.

Improper adjustment of other controls may result in damage that will require extensive work by a qualified technician to repair.

 Do not connect the RJ-11 connector marked “UPGRADE” to a public

telecommunication network.

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Rack Mounting

 Before working on the rack, make sure that the stabilizers are secured to

the rack, extended to the floor, and that the full weight of the rack rests on the floor. Install front and side stabilizers on a single rack or front stabilizers for joined multiple racks before working on the rack.

 Always load the rack from the bottom up, and load the heaviest item in the

rack first.

 Make sure that the rack is level and stable before extending a device from

the rack.

 Use caution when pressing the device rail release latches and sliding a

device into or out of a rack; the slide rails can pinch your fingers.

 After a device is inserted into the rack, carefully extend the rail into a

locking position, and then slide the device into the rack.

 Do not overload the AC supply branch circuit that provides power to the

rack. The total rack load should not exceed 80 percent of the branch circuit rating.

 Make sure that all equipment used on the rack – including power strips and

other electrical connectors – is properly grounded.

 Ensure that proper airflow is provided to devices in the rack.  Ensure that the operating ambient temperature of the rack environment

does not exceed the maximum ambient temperature specified for the equipment by the manufacturer.

 Do not step on or stand on any device when servicing other devices in a

rack.

 Caution: Slide/rail (LCD KVM) mounted

equipment is not to be used as a shelf or a work space.

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Technical Support

International

 For online technical support – including troubleshooting, documentation,

and software updates: http://support.aten.com

 For telephone support, see Telephone Support, page iii:

North America

Email Support support@aten-usa.com Online

Technical Support

Telephone Support 1-888-999-ATEN ext 4988

When you contact us, please have the following information ready beforehand:

 Product model number, serial number, and date of purchase.  Your computer configu ration, including operating system, revision level,

expansion cards, and software.

 Any error messages displayed at the time the error occurred.  The sequence of operations that led up to the error.  Any other information you feel may be of help.

Troubleshooting Documentation Software Updates

http://www.aten-usa.com/support

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CS1768 Connection Tables

The following tables indicate the relationship between the number of Master View units and the number of computers that they control:

MVs Computers MVs Computers MVs Computers MVs Computers

1 1 - 8 20 134 - 141 39 267 - 274 58 400 - 407 2 8 -15 21 141 - 148 40 274 - 281 59 407 - 414 3 15 - 22 22 148 - 155 41 281 - 288 60 414 - 421 4 22 - 29 23 155 - 162 42 288 - 295 61 421 - 428 5 29 - 36 24 162 - 169 43 295 - 302 62 428 - 435 6 36 - 43 25 169 - 176 44 302 - 309 63 435 - 442 7 43 - 50 26 176 - 183 45 309 - 316 64 442 - 449 8 50 - 57 27 183 - 190 46 316 - 323 65 449 - 456

9 57 - 64 28 190 - 197 47 323 - 330 66 456 - 463 10 64 - 71 29 197 - 204 48 330 - 337 67 463 - 470 11 71 - 78 30 204 - 211 49 337 - 344 68 470 - 477 12 78 - 85 31 211 - 218 50 344 - 351 69 477 - 484 13 85 - 92 32 218 - 225 51 351 - 358 70 484 - 491 14 92 - 99 33 225 - 232 52 358 - 365 71 491 - 498 15 99 - 106 34 232 - 239 53 365 - 372 72 498 - 505 16 106 - 113 35 239 - 246 54 372 - 379 73 505 - 512 17 113 - 120 36 246 - 253 55 379 - 386 18 120 - 127 37 253 - 260 56 386 - 393 19 127 - 134 38 260 - 267 57 393 - 400

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Specifications

Function CS1768

Computer Connections

Port Selection OSD, Hotkey, Pushbutton Connectors Console

Switches Port Selection 8 x Pushbutton

LEDs USB Link 8 (Green)

Emulation Keyboard / Mouse USB Video DVI Single Link: 1920 x 1200 Scan Interval 1–255 Seconds (Default: 5 secs) Power Consumption DC 5.3 V; 6.36 W

Environment

Physical Properties

Direct 8 Max. 512 (via Cascade)

Ports

KVM Ports

F/W Upgrade 1 x RJ11 Female (Black) Power 1 x DC Jack USB 2.0 Hub 2 x USB Type A Female (White; 1 x front pa nel, 1 x rear

Reset 1 x Semi-recessed Pushbutton F/W Upgrade 1 x Slide Switch

on Line / Selected 8 (Orange) Power 1 (Dark Green)

Operating Temp. 0–50ºC Storage Temp -20–60ºC Humidity 0–80% RH, Non-condensing Housing Metal Weight 2.80 kg Dimensions

(L x W x H)

KB Video Mouse Speakers Mic. KB / Mouse Video Speakers Mic.

1 x HDB-15 Female (Blue) / 1 x DVI-1 Female (white)

2 x Mini Stereo Jack F (Green; 1 x front panel, 1 x rear p anel)

2 x Mini Stereo Jack F (Pink; 1 x front panel; 1 x rear panel)

1 x USB Type A Female (Black)

1 x USB Type A F (Black)

8 x USB Type B Female (White)

8 x DVI-I Female (White)

8 x Mini Stereo Jack Female (Green)

8 x Mini Stereo Jack Female (Pink)

panel)

43.72 x 16.11 x 4. 40 cm

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Administrator Login Failure

If you are unable to perform an Administrator login (because the username/ password information has become corrupted, or you have forgotten it, for example), you can clear the login information with the following procedure:

1. Power off the CS1768 and remove its housing.

2. Short the jumper labeled J30.

3. Power on the switch.

4. When the front panel LEDs flash, power off the switch.

5. Remove the jumper cap from J30.

6. Close the housing and start the CS1768 back up. After you start back up, you can use the default login procedure (see OSD

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Limited Warranty

IN NO EVENT SHALL THE DIRECT VENDOR'S LIABILITY EXCEED THE PRICE PAID FOR THE PRODUCT FROM DIRECT, INDIRECT, SPECIAL, INCIDENTAL, OR CONSEQUENTIAL DAMAGES RESULTING FROM THE USE OF THE PRODUCT, DISK, OR ITS DOCUMENTATION.

The direct vendor makes no warranty or representation, expressed, implied, or statutory with respect to the contents or use of this documentation, and especially disclaims its quality, performance, merchantability, or fitness for any particular purpose.

The direct vendor also reserves the right to revise or update the device or documentation without obligation to notify any individual or entity of such revisions, or update. For further inquiries, please contact your direct vendor.

Factory Default Hotkeys and Settings

Setting Hotkey Default

Port Switching (Default / Alternate) [T] [Scroll Lock] [Scroll Lock] Invoking HSM [H] [Number Lock] [-] Auto Scan Interval [A] [Enter] 5 seconds Mouse Emulation [M] Enabled Port Switching Keys (On / Off) [X] [Enter] Enabled Buzzer [B] Enabled Video DynaSync [D] Enabled

Activate Beeper 34 ADM 33 Auto Scanning

Invoking Auto Scan Pausing Auto Scan 43 Scan Duration Stopping

Beeper

Activate 34

Control Hotkey Control

BRC 37 Broadcast Mode

45, 46

Clear the Name List 34 Components Computer Connection Tables 63

desktop mounting 10

port

recovery

GOTO 30

Hot Plugging 23

Console Ports 23 KVM ports

Hotkey

Beeper Control Command Mode OSD Selecting the Active Port 42

Hotkey Mode

exiting invoking 41

Hotkey Port Control

45, 46

Installation

two stage

Invoking Hotkey Mode 41

Index

Edit Port Names 34

F1: GOTO 30 F2: LIST F3: SET F4: ADM F5: SKP F6: BRC F7: SCAN F8: LOUT Firmware upgrade

OSD setting

Keyboard Emulation

Mac

Sun

LIST 30 Logout

Logout Timeout

LOUT

mounting

desktop

CS1768 User Manual

rack 10

Online

Registration

OSD

Functions Hotkey Logout 39 Main Screen Main Screen Headings Navigation 29 Overview Password

iii

27, 31

27, 28

Password 27 Pause 38 Port ID

Display Duration Display Mode 31 Display Position Numbering

Port Names 34 Port Selection

Manual

ports

quick view set operating system

Powering Off and Restarting 25

quick view ports 35

Safety information

rack mounting

front 11 rear

Requirements

Operating Systems OS Support

Restore Default Values RoHS ii

Safety Instructions

General Rack Mounting

SCAN 38 Scan Duration SCAN/SKIP MODE Screen Blanker 32 Selecting the Active Port SET

Accessible Ports 33 Logout Timeout Quick View Ports

SJ/T 11364-2006 ii Skip Mode Specifications stacking 10

37, 44

Technical Support 62 Telephone support Timeout Two Stage Installation

iii

Rack Mounting

User Notice iii

ATEN CS1768 User guide

Specifications and Main Features

Frequently Asked Questions

User Manual

Introduction

Overview

Features

Requirements

Console

Computers

Cables

Operating Systems

Components

Front View

Rear View

Hardware Setup

Overview

Before You Begin

Stacking and Rack Mounting

Stacking

Single Stage Installation

Console Monitor Connection Options

2a. One DVI Monitor (DVI-I connector)

2b. One DVI Monitor (DVI-D + VGA connectors)

2c. Two Monitors (1 x DVI; 1 x VGA)

Single Stage Installation Diagram

Two Stage Installation

Two Stage Installation Diagram

Three Stage Installation

Three Stage Installation Diagram

Basic Operation

Hot Plugging

Hot Plugging KVM Ports

Hot Plugging Console Ports

Port Selection

Manual Port Switching

Port ID Numbering

Powering Off and Restarting

OSD Operation

OSD Overview

OSD Login

OSD Hotkey

OSD Main Screen

OSD Main Screen Headings

OSD Navigation

OSD Functions

F1: GOTO

F2: LIST

F3: SET

F4: ADM

F5: SKP

F6: BRC

F7: SCAN

F8: LOUT

Hotkey Operation

Hotkey Port Control

Invoke Hotkey Mode

Number Lock and Minus Keys

Control and F12 Keys

Select the Active Port

Auto Scan Mode

Invoking Auto Scan:

Skip Mode

Keyboard / Mouse Reset

Hotkey Beeper Control

Quick Hotkey Control

OSD Hotkey Control

Port OS Control

Restore Default Values

USB Reset

Hotkey Buzzer Control

Restore Default Settings

Video DynaSync

Mouse Emulation Control

HSM Summary Table

Keyboard Emulation

Mac Keyboard

Sun Keyboard

The Firmware Upgrade Utility

Introduction