Digitus DS-13112 User Manual
KVM SWITCH
(DS-13112)
USER MANUAL V1.0
DS-13112
Package Contents –
• 1 DS-13112 KVM Switch
• 1 user manual
• 1 DC 9V 600mA power adapter
• 2 rack rails, 8 screws
Any thing missed, please contact with your vendor.
Features
• Controls PCs with one PS/2 keyboard, PS/2 mouse and monitor
respectively
• Supports the standard PS/2 mouse, Microsoft IntelliMouse (PS/2
compatible/Optical/Explorer 3.0), WheelMouse Optical, Trackball
(Optical 1.0/Explorer 1.0) & Logitech TrackMan (Marble/Marble
FX/ Marble+), Cordless MouseMan (Wheel/Optical), Cordless
TrackMan (FX/Live) mouse, Cordless Optical TrackMan, MX300
Optical mouse
• Fully supports the Microsoft IntelliPoint 5.0 mouse driver &
Logitech Mouse Ware driver
• Supports the Windows 95/98/98SE/Me/NT4.0/2000/XP/Vista,
DOS, Linux, Novell Netware, FreeBSD
• Superior video quality - Up to 1920 x 1440 Pixel, DDC, DDC2,
DDC2B, DDC2AB, 200MHz
• Supports selecting PC by mouse clicking
• Real mouse identification function
• 4 ways PC selection - Push Button Switch or mouse clicking or
Hot Key or OSD
• Easy to install--No software required
• Hot Pluggable
• Integral keyboard and mouse emulation for PC booting error free
• Auto scan function to monitor PCs
• Auto skips over the power-off PC
• Beep sound and multi selection ways on/off option for port
selection
• 1U rack design
-1-
Specifications
Function DS-13112
PC Connectors 8
Port Selection
Push Button Switch / Mouse Clicking
/ Hot Key / OSD
LEDs
On Line 8
Selected 8
Emulation
Keyboard PS/2
Mouse PS/2
Connector
-Keyboard
Console Port 1x6 pin mini-DIN Female (PS/2)
CPU Port
8x6 pin mini-DIN
Female (PS/2)
Connector
-Mouse
Console Port 1x6 pin mini-DIN Female (PS/2)
CPU Port
8x6 pin mini-DIN
Female (PS/2)
Connector
-Monitor
Console Port 1x HD-15 Female (Std. VGA/SVGA)
CPU Port
8x HD-15 Male
(Std. VGA/SVGA)
VGA Resolution
1920x1440 (Max.), DDC, DDC2,
DDC2B, DDC2AB, 200MHz
Power Adapter DC 9V 600mA (Min.)
Scan Interval 5 sec ~ 30 sec
Housing Metal
Weight 1460 g
Dimensions (LxWxH) 342x104x45 mm
Rack Mount Panel 2 pcs attached
Hardware Requirements
Requirement specifications
Console
One highest resolution VGA, SVGA or Multisync monitor.
One PS/2 mouse.
One PS/2 keyboard.
PC
One VGA, SVGA or Multisync card.
One 6-pin mini-DIN (PS/2) mouse port.
One 6-pin mini-DIN (PS/2) keyboard port.
Cable KVM cable set or equivalent.
Appearance
Front View
1. Port Selection Switches (Manual type)
2. Port LEDs
3. Console Keyboard and Mouse Connector
-2-
Rear View
1. Console Monitor Connector
2. CPU Port Connectors
Installation
Before the installation, make sure the peripherals of all PCs are grounded properly and
turned off.
1. Connect the monitor, keyboard and mouse with the Console Port Connectors.
2. Use the recommended cable sets to connect the PCs with the CPU Ports of
KVM Switch.
3. Turn on the PCs.
Operation
1. The function of LED display
LED DISPLAY DESCRIPTION
Light off PC power off
Green light on PC power on and connected
Green light on & Red light
flashing
PC power on, connected and selected
Note:
It occurs occasionally that the green light of LED display is on and the red light of
LED display keeps flashing after shutting down the PC because of the PC default.
The condition will not affect the regular operation of KVM switch.
2. 4 ways for PC selection – Push-button switch or mouse clicking or hot key or
OSD
2-1 Push-button switch (Manual Type)
Press the button on front panel to switch the CPU ports. The red light of LED
indicates which PC is selected.
2-2 Mouse clicking
Operation Function
[Middle button] + [Left Button] Switch to the previous PC.
[Middle button] + [Right Button] Switch to the next PC.
Note: 2-Key Mouse is NOT applicable.
2-3 Hot Key option
Hot Key Navigation allows you to select PC from the keyboard directly.
Options for Hot Key Navigation:
Select PC by Hot Key
OSD mode
Select PC by Hot Key:
Press either left or right [Ctrl] key twice.
Hot Key Operation Function
[L Ctrl] + [L Ctrl] Switch to the previous PC.
[R Ctrl] + [R Ctrl] Switch to the next PC.
-3-
OSD Mode:
Press the [Num Lock] key twice to access the OSD mode.
Switch Menu:
1. This field provides the information of the currently connected PC.
2. This field shows the list of the KVM 6 PORT or KVM 8 PORT.
3. This field shows the list of connections to the PC, and the fields
are described below:
PWR: It shows the status of power supply and indicates a normal
power supply for the PC connected to the CPU port.
CH: It shows the channel number; the DS-13112 will display
01~08.
NAME: It shows the name of the equipment, and users can name
the PC on their own. There are a total of 12 characters selected
from the group of “A~Z”, “0~9”, “-”, “+”, “，”, “‧”, “:”.
Selection BAR: It shows the selection bar (Green); you can use
the ↑↓ keys on the board to move the selection bar, and the
situated position indicates the selected target for giving
instructions. For example, if the selection bar points at CH05
and you press Enter, then the system will switch to that particular
PC or press the “Space BAR” to start editing the name.
4. Instruction Hint Field:
↑↓: Use the↑↓ keys to move the selection bar.
SPACE: The “Space BAR” is used to start editing the name of the
PC.
ESC: Use the “Esc” key to exit the current option or exit OSD.
F4: Use the F4 key to run Auto Scan, and you can set the residing
time, channel display time and mode of the Auto Scan from
System Setting.
F9: Use the F9 key to enter into the System Setting Menu.
F5: Use the F5 key to clear the values of all Name fields.
System Setting Menu:
-4-
Item Description Default Other Selection
Channel
Display Mode
For Port Switching, Auto
Scan and OSD Close,
the Monitor will show the
Channel information and
mode selection.
Full
Number
Name
Channel
Display Time
It shows the time for
displaying channel
information.
5 Sec
10Sec,Always,
None
Auto Scan
Time
For Auto Scan, it shows
the residing time for each
port.
5 Sec
10Sec, 20Sec,
30Sec, 60Sec
Hot Key
Switching
Turn on/off the “Ctrl” hot
keys on the keyboard for
switching computer
functions.
ON OFF
Mouse Clicking
Turn on/off the keys of
the mouse for switching
computer functions.
ON OFF
Beeper Sound
Turn on/off the beeper
sound function.
ON OFF
Auto Skip
Set the auto skip function
to on or off.
ON OFF
F1: It provides the model name and F/W version information.
F4: You can use the Up, Down, Left or Right keys to move the
OSD position.
F8: Restore the factory default settings. Please note that all
name lists will be cleared and the system settings are set to the
default settings as shown in the table above.
Esc: Exit the system setting and close the OSD. If you have
made changes in this option, the system will ask whether or not
you want to save the setting before the selected option is
effective.
Auto Sc an Mode: You can start the OSD first and press “F4” to
enter the Auto Scan Mode. If you want to scan the PC, you can
select the Auto Scan Time in the System Setting for the residing
time. You can adjust the Channel Display Mode and Channel
Display Time from the Channel Display mode. B y then, all keys
on the panel, keyboard and mouse are not operable. You can
only use the ESC key to exit the Auto Scan Mode.
Troubleshooting
Making sure the cables are qualified and positioned.
Q1 :
The keyboard does not respond accurately.
A1a: Re-install the keyboard. Unplug the ke yboard from the Console
Port and plug it back again.
A1b: Re-install the KVM Switch. Shut down the PCs, unplug the
cables from the KVM Switch and wait for five seconds. Then plug
the cables back and activate the PCs.
A1c: When under Auto Scan Mode, please pres s [Esc] key to escape.
A1d: Try another keyboard.
Q2 :
The mouse does not respond accurately.
A2a: Re-install the mouse. Unplug the mouse from the Co nsole Port
and plug it back again.
A2b: Re-install the KVM Switch. Shut down the PCs, unplug the
cables from the KVM Switch, and wait for five seconds. Then
plug the cables back and activate the PCs.
A2c: Make sure the mouse is set on PS/2 mode.
A2d: Try another mouse.
-5-
Note:
If you are using a particular mouse, we suggest installing the
mouse driver from original manufacturer to reveal the
functionality of KVM Switch.
Q3 :
The mouse is out of control.
A3 : The characteristic of the mouse is ine fficient. Try another superior
mouse and plug it back again. Start the operation after hearing
the beep sound.
Q4 :
There is the video problem.
A4a: The setting of resolution or bandwidth is over high. KVM Switch
supports the VGA, SVGA, Multisync and XGA (interlaced) with
the resolution up to 1920 x 1440 Hz. The maximu m bandwidth is
200 MHz.
A4b: The cable is unqualified. Please use the superior cables of KVM
Switch cables series.
Q5 :
A5 :
Why the green light of LED display is on and red light keeps
flashing after shutting down the PC?
The condition is normal and caused fro m the PC default. The
condition will not affect the regular operation of KVM switch.
Trademarks:
All company, brand and product names used in these instructions
are trademarks or registered marks of the corresponding
companies.
-6-
Loading...