Cables to Go 35554 User Manual

TruLink™

2-Port VGA USB 2.0/PS2 KVM Switch

Model: 35554

Operation Manual

Version 1.0

Operation Manual

TruLink™2-Port VGA USB 2.0/PS2 KVM
Switch

Connects two computers to one USB or PS2 keyboard,
mouse, and VGA monitor
Model: 35554

Thank you for purchasing the TruLink 2-Port VGA USB 2.0/PS2 KVM Switch. We recommend

that you read this manual thoroughly and retain for future reference.

Function:

This KVM Switch offers a quick and easy way to eliminate clutter from your desktop. It can control
two computers with just one keyboard, mouse, and VGA monitor. Connect the switch to your
computers via USB and VGA by using the included cables. The three downstream USB 2.0 ports
can be used to share USB peripherals and your USB mouse and keyboard. Or, connect your
keyboard and mouse by using the PS2 ports and use all three downstream USB 2.0 ports for
peripherals. Three types of switching (push button, hot keys, and on-screen-display) enable
switch operation in the most effective way for your application.

Package Contents:

• TruLink 2-Port VGA USB 2.0/PS2 KVM Switch

• CD with Operation Manual and On-Screen-Display (OSD) Utility

• Two sets of 1.8M VGA/USB Combo Cables

• 5V 2A DC Power Supply

• Printed Operation Manual

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Table of Contents

Function...…………………………………………………………………………...ii

Package Contents……………………………………………………………….....ii

Features……………………………………………………………………………..1

Connecting the (product name here)……………………………………………..1

Windows 98/SE Installation...................................................................1

LED Indicators.......................................................................................3

Operating the (product name here).....…………………………………………....4

Driver/Software Installation....................................................................4

On-Screen-Display (OSD) utility software installation for windows........8

Using OSD Program.............................................................................10

Interpreting the OSD Window................................................................11

Switching the Active Host Using the OSD.............................................12

Hiding and Closing the OSD Program...................................................13

Manual Switch by Push Button..............................................................13

Activating the Autoswitch Function........................................................13

Hot Key Switch.......................................................................................14

OSD Switch (Windows only)..................................................................14

Autoscan Function.................................................................................14

Sun Micro System Function Key Emulation...........................................15

Hot Key Definition Table........................................................................16

Application Notes..............................................................................................17

Troubleshooting…………………………………………………………………......18

Specifications……………………………………………………………………......18

Warranty/Important Safety Information…………………………………………...19

Disclaimer/FCC Statement................................................................................20

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Features

• Controls two PCs with one PS2 or USB keyboard, one PS2 or USB mouse, and one
monitor

• Supports Windows 98/98SE/2000/Me/XP/VISTA, Linux Kernel 2.3 or later, Mac
OS9/OSX, Sun Micro Solaris 8 ( SUN BLADE 100)

• Built-in three port USB 2.0 hub

• Supports three types of switching: hardware push button, hot keys on PS2

keyboard, and On-Screen-Display (OSD) utility software (for Windows)

• OSD utility indicates:

-Power status of connected computer(s)

-Active host computer

• Supports VGA resolutions up to 2048x1536.

• Plug and play compatible

Connecting the TruLink KVM

1. Connect the USB cable “A” end to the computer’s USB port, and the “B” end to the PC1
USB upstream port on the KVM.

2. Connect the male end of the VGA cable to the VGA port on the computer and the female
end of the VGA cable to the PC1 monitor IN port on the KVM.

3. Repeat steps 1 and 2 for the second computer, using the PC2 USB port and PC2 monitor
IN port on the KVM.

4. Connect the VGA cable from the monitor to the monitor output port on the KVM.

5. Connect a PS2 keyboard and mouse to the PS2 ports on the KVM or a USB keyboard
and mouse to the USB 2.0 hub on the KVM.

6. Turn on the computers and make sure that the USB port is enabled and working properly.

Window 98/SE installation:

For Window 98 and 98/SE system users, installation is a different from above. After the hardware
installed, please follow up these steps to install the KVM switch:

1. Remove PS/2 mouse and Keyboard devices from the TruLink KVM and plug them into
the PC

2. Turn ON the PC

3. Use the TruLink KVM push buttons to switch to the target PC with the Windows 98/SE
system

4. Follow the Driver installation instructions in the operating instructions section

5. Remove PS/2 mouse and keyboard from PC and plug into the TruLink KVM

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Diagram of connections:

PC 1
USB

PC 1
Monitor IN

PC 2
Monitor IN

PC 2
USB

Reset Button

Side View

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DC-5V Power Jack

LED Indicators
Host Indicators (RED)

ON: Host PC is available and active.

Flash: Indicates which Host PC is selected but not powered on

HUB Switch with PC1/PC2 Indicators (GREEN)

Hub Switch with PC1 ON (Green): All USB 2.0 downstream ports are connected to PC1
Hub Switch with PC2 ON (Green): All USB 2.0 downstream ports are connected to PC2

Auto-Switch/Auto-Scan Indicator (GREEN)

ON: Auto-Switch mode is active. The USB hub will switch with PC switching.

OFF: Auto-Switch mode is inactive. The USB hub switch is independent from PC and can

be controlled by hot key.

Flash: Auto-Scan mode is active.

PC2 HOST (RED)

PC1 HOST (RED)

HUB switch with PC1(Green)

HUB switch with PC2 ( Green ) Auto-Switch/ Auto-Scan ( Green )

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Operating the TruLink KVM:
Driver/Software installation:

No driver is needed for the following operating systems:

a. Windows ME/2000/XP
b. MAC OS9/OSX
c. Linux Kernel 2.3 or above
d. Sun Micro Solaris 8 or above

Windows 98/98SE:

After you connect the TruLink KVM Switch to your PC, Win 98 will automatically detect the device
and prompt for the driver installation. Please proceed with the installation of the driver by

following the instructions from Step A-H. Please have your Windows 98 CD ready.

Step A

A. Click “Next” to Continue

Step B

B. Click “Next” to initiate the
search for the best driver for
your device.

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