ATEN Technology CS-1762, CS-1764 User Manual

User Manual

CS-1762 CS-1764

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NOTE: This equipment has been tested and found to compl y wi t h the limits for a Class B digital device pursuant to Subpart J of 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 ra diate radio frequency energy a nd, if not installed and used in accordance with the inst ruc t i ons, m ay cause harmful interference to radio com m uni cations. 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 de t e rmined by turning the equipment off a nd on, the user is encouraged to try to c orrect the interference by one or more of the following measures:

M Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna. M Increase the separation between the equipment and receiver. M Connect the equipment into an outlet on a ci rc uit different from that

which the receiver is connected.

M Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/televisi on techni cian for

help.

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Packing List

The complete Master View CS-1762 / CS-1764 package consists of:

M 1 CS-1762 or CS-1764 KVMP Switch M 2 CS Custom KVM Cables (CS-1762) M 4 CS Custom KVM Cables (CS-1764) M 1 Firmware Upgrade Cable M 1 Power Adapter M 1 User Manual M 1 Quick Start Guide

Check to make sure that all the com pone nts are present and that nothing was dam a ge d i n shipping. If you encounter a problem, contact your dealer.

Read this manual thoroughly and follow t he i nstallation and operation procedure s carefully to prevent any damage to the unit, and/or any of the devices that connect to i t.

Manual Part No. PAPE-0231-1AT

Printed in Taiwan 06/2004

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

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Contents

1. Introduction

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

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

Hardware Requirements . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3

Console . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3

Computer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3

Cables . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3

CS-1762 Front View . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4

CS-1764 Front View . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5

CS-1762 / CS-1764 Rear View . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6

2. Installation

Before you Begin . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8

Cable Connection . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8

3. Basic Operation

Manual Switching . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11

Hot Plugging . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11

Powering Off and Restarting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12

Port ID Numbering . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12

4. Hotkey Operation

Port Switching . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13

Cycling Through the Ports . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13

Going Directly to a Port . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14

Auto Scanning . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15

Hotkey Setting Mode . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16

Invoking HSM . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16

Alternate HSM Invocation Keys . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16

Alternate Port Switching Keys . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 17

Keyboard Operating Platform . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 17

List Hotkey Settings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 18

USB Reset . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 18

Hotkey Beeper Control . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 18

Disable Port Switching Keys . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 18

Firmware Upgrade Mode . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 19

Restore Default Settings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 19

HSM Summary Table . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 19

Mac Keyboard Emulation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 20

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5. The Firmware Upgrade Utility

Before You Begin . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 21

Starting the Upgrade . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 22

Upgrade Succeeded . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 25

Upgrade Failed . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 25

Appendix

Specifications . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 27

Troubleshooting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 28

Hotkey Default Settings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 29

Limited Warranty . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 29

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Conventions

This manual uses the following conventions:

Courier 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. M Bullet lists provide information, but do not involve sequential

steps.

> Indicates selecting an option on a menu. For example, Start > Run

means to open the Start menu, and then select Run. Indicates critical information.

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Chapter 1.

Introduction

Overview

The Master View CS-1762 or CS-1764 DVI KVM Switch charts a revolutionary ne w direction in KVM (Keyboard, Video, Mouse) switch functionality by combining a 2 port (CS-1762) or 4 port (CS-1764) KVM switch with a 2 port USB hub at the same time as it provides an interface for a digital m oni t or (DVI).

As a KVM switch, it allows users to access two or 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 CS-1762 / CS-1764’s independent (asynchronous) switching feature, allows the KVM focus to be on one computer while the USB periphera l foc us is on anot her. This eliminate 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 CS-1762 / CS-1764 further improves on previous desi gns wi t h DVI (Di gi t a l Vi sua l Interface) connectors, and the transfer of keyboard and m ouse data to the computers via a fast, reliable USB connection. DVI supports both digital vide o input (flat panel displays, data projectors, plasma di splays, digital TVs and set-top boxes) and analog video input (traditional monitors and TVs).

The CS-1762 / CS-1764 is audio enabled. A single microphone can provide audio input to each of the computers, and you can listen to the audio output of each comput er on a single set of speakers (on a one-at-a-time basis). As wi th the USB peripherals, the audio focus can be independent of the KVMfocus.

Setup is fast and easy; simply plug cables into the i r appropri at e port s. The re i s no software to configure, no installation routines, and no incompatibility problems. Since the CS-1762 / CS-1764 intercepts keyboard input directly, it works on multiple operating platforms (PC compatible and Ma c). There are two convenient methods to access the computers: push button port selection switches located on the uni t’s front panel; and hotkey combinat i ons ent ered from the keyboard.

There is no better way to save time and money than with a Master View CS-1762 / CS-1764 installation. Since a single console manages all of the computers, the CS-1762 / CS-1764 setup: eliminates the expense of having to purchase separate console components for each computer; saves all the space those ext ra com pone nts would take up; saves on energy costs; and eliminates the inconvenience and wasted effort involved in constantly moving from one computer to anot he r.

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Features

M Dual function KVMP-USB switch M One console controls 2 (CS-1762) or 4 (CS-1764) computers M Independent (asynchronous) switching of KVM and peripheral USB/Audio ports M Fully compliant with the USB 1.1 specification - supports transfer rates of 1.5/12

Mbps

M DVI digital and analog monitor support - fully compliant with the DVI specifications M Computer selection via front panel switches and hotkeys M LED display for easy status monitoring M Auto Scan Mode for monitoring all computers M Complete keyboard emulation for error free booting M Superior video quality - 1600 x 1200; DDC2B M Easy installation M Hot pluggable - add or remove computers for maintenance without powering down

the switch

M Supports Windows and Mac host systems

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Hardware Requirements

Console

M A DVI monitor capable of the highest resolution that you will be using on any

computer in the installation.

M A USB style mouse M A USB style keyboard M Microphone and speakers (optional)

Computer

The following equipment must be installed on each computer:

M A DVI port

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.

M Type A USB port M Audio ports (optional)

Cables

Only CS Custom cable sets specifically designed to work wi th thi s swi tch may be use d to link to the computers. Two (CS-1762) or four (CS-1764) cable sets are provi de d wi t h this package.

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

you need additional cable sets, contact your de al er t o purc ha se t he correct ones for your switch.

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CS-1762 Front View

1&2

1. Port Selection Switches

M Press a switch for longer than two seconds to bring the KVM, USB hub, and

audio focus to the computer attached to its correspondi ng port .

M Press a switch for less than two seconds to bring only the KVM focus to the

computer attached to its corresponding port.

M Press switches 1 and 2 simultaneously for 2 se conds t o start Auto Scan Mode. See

p. 15 for details.

2. Port LEDs

The Port LEDs are built into the Port Selecti on Switches. The upper ones are the KVM Port LEDs; the lower ones are the USB LEDs:

KVM: M Lights DIM ORANGE to indicate that the computer attached to the

corresponding port is up and running (On Line).

M Changes to BRIGHT ORANGE to indicate that the computer attached to

its corresponding port is the one that has the KVM focus (Selected).

M Flashes to indicate that the computer attached to it s corre spondi ng port i s

being accessed under Auto Scan mode.

USB: M Lights GREEN to indicate that the computer attached to it s correspondi ng

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

3. USB Console Ports

Your USB keyboard and USB mouse plug in here.

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CS-1764 Front View

1&2

1. Port Selection Switches

M Press a switch for longer than two seconds to bring the KVM, USB hub, and

audio focus to the computer attached to its correspondi ng port .

M Press a switch for less than two seconds to bring only the KVM focus to the

computer attached to its corresponding port.

M Press switches 1 and 2 simultaneously for 2 se conds t o start Auto Scan Mode. See

p. 15 for details.

2. Port LEDs

The Port LEDs are built into the Port Selecti on Switches. The upper ones are the KVM Port LEDs; the lower ones are the USB LEDs:

KVM: M Lights DIM ORANGE to indicate that the computer attached to the

corresponding port is up and running (On Line).

M Changes to BRIGHT ORANGE to indicate that the computer attached to

its corresponding port is the one that has the KVM focus (Selected).

M Flashes to indicate that the computer attached to it s corre spondi ng port i s

being accessed under Auto Scan mode.

USB: M Lights GREEN to indicate that the computer attached to it s correspondi ng

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

3. USB Console Ports

Your USB keyboard and USB mouse plug in here.

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