ATEN CS1784 User Manual
USB 2.0 DVI KVMP Switch
CS1784
User Manual
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CS1784 User Manual
FCC Information
This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class
B digital device, pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC Rules. These limits are
designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference in a
residential installation. This equipment generates, uses and can radiate radio
frequency energy, and if not installed and used in accordance with the
instruction manual, may cause interference to radio communications.
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
which the receiver is connected;
Consult the dealer/an experienced radio/television technician for help.
RoHS
This product is RoHS compliant.
SJ/T 11364-2006
The following contains information that relates to China.
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User Information
Online Registration
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ATEN NJ http://support.aten.com
Telephone Support
For telephone support, call this number:
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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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© Copyright 2008 ATEN® International Co., Ltd.
Manual Part No. PAPE-0285-100G
Manual Date: 2008-09-05
ATEN and the ATEN logo are registered trademarks of ATEN International Co., Ltd. All rights reserved.
All other brand names and trademarks are the registered property of their respective owners.
Package Contents
The CS1784 package consists of:
1 CS1784 USB 2.0 DVI KVMP Switch
4 Custom DVI Dual Link 1.8 m Cable Sets
1 USB-to-PS/2 Converter
1 Firmware Upgrade Cable
1 Power Adapter
1 User Manual*
1 Quick Start Guide
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 CS1784 since this manual was printed.
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
SJ/T 11364-2006. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 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 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2
Requirements . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3
Console . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .3
Computer. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .3
Cables . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .3
Operating Systems . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4
Components . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5
CS1784 Front View . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5
CS1784 Rear View . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6
2. Hardware Setup
Cable Connection . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .7
3. Basic Operation
Manual Switching . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .9
Hot Plugging . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .9
Powering Off and Restarting. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .10
Port ID Numbering . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .10
Alternative Manual Port Selection Settings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .10
4. Keyboard Port Operation
Port Switching . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11
Cycling Through the Ports. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .11
Going Directly to a Port . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12
Auto Scanning . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .13
Hotkey Setting Mode. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .14
Invoking HSM . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .14
Alternate HSM Invocation Keys. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .15
Alternate Port Switching Keys . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15
Keyboard Operating Platform . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .16
List Hotkey Settings. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .16
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USB Reset . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 17
Hotkey Beeper Control . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 17
Disable Port Switching Keys . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 17
Firmware Upgrade Mode . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 17
Restore Default Settings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 18
Display Emulation Technology . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 18
Alternative Manual Port Selection Settings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 18
Mouse Emulation Control . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 18
Other OS Mode. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 18
HSM Summary Table . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 19
5. Keyboard Emulation
Mac Keyboard. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 21
Sun Keyboard . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 22
6. The Firmware Upgrade Utility
Before you Begin . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 23
Starting the Upgrade. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 24
Upgrade Succeeded . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 27
Upgrade Failed . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 28
Shorting the Mainboard Jumper . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 28
7. Appendix
Safety Instructions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 29
Technical Support. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 31
International . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 31
North America . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 31
Specifications . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 32
Troubleshooting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 33
Overview . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 33
Limited Warranty. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 34
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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 CS1784 system. 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 CS1784.
Chapter 4, Keyboard Port Operation, details all of the concepts and
procedures involved in the keyboard hotkey operation of your CS1784
installation.
Chapter 5, Keyboard Emulation, provides tables that list the PC to Mac
and PC to Sun keyboard emulation mappings.
Chapter 6, The Firmware Upgrade Utility, explains how to use this
utility to upgrade the CS1784's firmware with the latest available versions.
An Appendix, provides specifications and other technical information
regarding the CS1784.
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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 ATEN TECH http://www.aten-usa.com
ATEN NJ http://www.aten.com
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Introduction
Overview
The CS1784 USB 2.0 DVI KVMP Switch charts a revolutionary new direction
in KVM (Keyboard, Video, Mouse) switch functionality by combining a 4-port
KVM switch with a 2-port USB 2.0 hub at the same time as providing an
interface for a DVI monitor. The CS1784 also supports 2.1 channel surround
sound to give a theater digital audio experience that enlivens video playback.
As a KVM switch, it allows users to access four computers from a single USB
keyboard, USB mouse, and monitor console. As a USB hub, it permits each
computer to access any peripherals connected to the hub on a “one computer at
a time” basis.
The CS1784’s independent (asynchronous) switching feature allows the KVM
focus to be on one computer while the USB peripheral focus is on another. This
eliminates the need to purchase a separate USB hub as well as the need to
purchase separate stand-alone peripheral sharers – such as print servers,
modem splitters, etc.
The CS1784 further improves on previous designs with DVI (Digital Visual
Interface) connectors, and the transfer of keyboard and mouse data to the
computers via a fast, reliable USB connection. DVI supports both digital video
input (flat panel displays, data projectors, plasma displays, digital TVs and settop boxes) and analog video input (traditional monitors and TVs).
In addition to the CS1784’s 2.1 channel surround sound functionality, 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 oneat-a-time basis). As with the USB peripherals, the audio focus can be
independent of the KVM focus.
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 CS1784 intercepts keyboard input directly, it will work on
multiple computing platforms (PC (x86/x64), Macintosh PowerPC, and Sun
Microsystems Sparc). There are two convenient methods to access the
computers: port selection pushbuttons located on the unit’s front panel; and
hotkey combinations entered from the keyboard.
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Features
4-port DVI KVMP switch with USB 2.0 support and 2.1 channel surround
sound audio
One USB console controls four computers and two additional USB
devices
2-port USB 2.0 hub built in
Fully compliant with the USB 2.0 specification
Full bass response provides a rich experience for 2.1 channel surround
sound systems
Independent switching of KVM, USB, and Audio focus
DVI digital and analog monitor support – fully compliant with the DVI
specifications; also HDCP compliant
Superior video quality:
DVI-D:
1920 x 1200 @ 60Hz (Single Link)
2560 x 1600 @ 60Hz (Dual Link)
Supports Apple 20”, 23”, 30” Cinema Display
Supports ViewSonic 22” LCD monitor VP2290b up to 3840 x
2400 @ 13Hz (Single Link)
DVI-A:
2048 x 1536; DDC2B
Supports widescreen resolutions
Computer selection via front panel pushbuttons and hotkeys
Multiplatform support – Windows 2000/XP/Vista, Linux*, Mac, and Sun
Console mouse port emulation / bypass feature supports full mouse driver
and multifunction mice
Display Emulation Technology – reads and remembers the monitor’s
brand and display information
Complete keyboard emulation for error-free booting
Sun/Mac keyboard support and emulation
Auto Scan Mode for monitoring all computers
Firmware upgradable
* Supports Linux Kernel 2.6 and higher. The CS1784 has a built-in USB 2.0
hub, so will not support PCs or OS that do not support USB 2.0.
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Requirements
Console
A DVI compatible monitor capable of the highest possible resolution
A USB mouse
A USB keyboard
Microphone and speakers
Note: A PS/2 keyboard and mouse can be used by using the converter
included in the CS1784 package.
Computer
The following equipment must be available on each computer:
A DVI port
Note: The quality of the display is affected by the quality of the DVI
display cards. For best results, we recommend you purchase a high
quality product.
USB Type A port
Audio ports (optional)
Cables
Four 1.8 m DVI-D KVM custom cable sets are provided in the CS1784
package, which incorporate cables for microphones (pink) and 2.1 channel
surround sound speakers (green).
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Operating Systems
Supported operating systems are shown in the table, below:
OS Ver sio n
Windows 2000 and higher
Linux RedHat 9.0 and higher; Fedora Core 4 and higher
SuSE 9.0 and higher
UNIX AIX 4.3 and higher
FreeBSD 4.2 and higher
Sun Solaris 9 and higher
Novell Netware 6.0 and higher
Mac OS 9 and higher
DOS 6.22 and higher
Note: Supports Linux Kernel 2.6 and higher.
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Components
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4
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No. Component Description
1 Port Selection
Pushbuttons
Press a pushbutton for longer than two seconds to bring the
KVM, USB, and audio focus to the computer attached to its
corresponding port
Press a pushbutton for less than two seconds to bring only
the KVM 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 Scanning, page 13.
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2 Port LEDs The Port LEDs are built into the Port Selection Pushbuttons.
3 Console Ports (Audio) Your speakers and microphone plug in here.
4 USB 2.0 Peripheral
Port
The 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).
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 BRIGHT GREEN to indicate that the computer
attached to its corresponding port is the one that has access
to the USB peripherals.
USB 2.0 peripherals (printers, scanners, etc.) can plug into
this port.
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