D-link DKVM-2U User Manual

This product works with allThis product works with all

This product works with all

This product works with allThis product works with all
Windows Operating Systems.Windows Operating Systems.

Windows Operating Systems.

Windows Operating Systems.Windows Operating Systems.

Before You Begin

Y ou must have at least the following:

• USB Keyboard

• USB Mouse

• VGA or Higher Monitor

Check Your Package Contents

These are the items included with your purchase:

• DKVM-2U USB KVM Switch

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DKVM-2U

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2-Port USB KVM Switch

• Quick Installation Guide

• 2 Sets of KVM Cables

If any of the above items are missing, please contact your reseller .

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Hardware Overview

Press the Select Button to switch quickly and easily between both computers.

Plug the cables from your keyboard, monitor, and mouse into the KVM
switch, and plug the supplied cables from your KVM switch into your
computers.

Connect to your first
computer (Computer 1).

VGA Port

Mouse Port

Keyboard Port

Connect to your second
computer (Computer 2).

The DKVM-2U is assembled with the supplied KVM cables fastened to the PC1
and PC2 ports. Plug the cable from PC1 into your first computer (Computer 1), and plug
the cable from PC2 into your second computer (Computer 2).

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Installing the DKVM-2U

Make sure that both computers are turned OFF before installing
the DKVM-2U to avoid mouse and keyboard errors when booting
up your computers.

Attach your monitor’s 15-pin V G A
connector to the blue VGA port located
on the DKVM-2U.

Attach your computer’s USB
keyboard connector to the keyboard
port located on the DKVM-2U.

Attach your computer’s USB mouse
connector to the mouse port located on
the DKVM-2U.

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Installing the DKVM-2U

The following steps apply to both computers that are to be used by the DKVM-2U.
St art by attaching the cables connected from the PC1 port of the DKVM-2U to
Computer 1.

Connect the DKVM-2U‘s included
monitor cable (blue coated) to the
VGA port located on the back of your
computer case.

Plug the DKVM-2U’s included USB
cable to the USB port located on the
back of your computer case.

Note: Repeat these steps to attach
the cables connected from the PC2
port of the DKVM-2U to Computer 2.

Type A

Power ON both of your attached computers after you have
completed the DKVM-2U installation.

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Installing the DKVM-2U

Once you’ve completed your DKVM-2U installation, your connections may appear
similar to the diagram below.

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Switching with the DKVM-2U

Y ou can use your keyboard to switch between your computers. Press the Scroll Lock
key twice to enter the Hot Key switching mode. A beep confirms that the Hot Key switching
mode is activated.

Hot Key Menu

Scroll Lock + Scroll Lock + 1 : Switches to PC1

Scroll Lock + Scroll Lock + 2 : Switches to PC2

Scroll Lock + Scroll Lock +

Scroll Lock + Scroll Lock +

Scroll Lock + Scroll Lock + M : Resets KVM device.

Scroll Lock + Scroll Lock + B : Enable/Disable Beep.

Scroll Lock + Scroll Lock + S : Activates Auto Scan Mode. The

Spacebar : Exits Auto Scan Mode.

II

I : Switches to previous PC.

II

JJ

J : Switches to next PC.

JJ

KVM automatically switches
between the two PCs every 10
seconds.

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Troubleshooting Tips

Keyboard

If your keyboard is not functional, not detected, or there is a keyboard error, check the
following:

• Make sure that the keyboard is properly connected to the computer and to the
DKVM-2U. Check that the keyboard is plugged into the correct USB keyboard
port and not the USB mouse port.

• Verify that the keyboard works when plugged into the computer directly .

• If you have multiple operating systems installed on your computer, please
contact your motherboard/computer’s manufacturer for information on enabling
USB support on your system.

Mouse

If your mouse is not functional, not detected, or there is a mouse error, check the
following:

• Make sure that the mouse is properly connected to the computer and to the
DKVM-2U. Check that mouse is plugged into the correct USB mouse port and
not the USB keyboard port.

• Verify that the mouse works when plugged into the computer directly .

• Try using a different mouse.

• If you are having trouble with mouse movement, try resetting the DKVM-2U by
pressing Scroll Lock + Scroll Lock + M.

• Allow the mouse to have a few seconds to synchronize when switching from one
PC to another.

• Try resetting the mouse by unplugging it from the DKVM-2U for about 3 seconds
and reconnecting.

Video

If the image on your monitor is not clear, check the following:

• Verify that all video monitor cables are inserted properly. Make sure the blue
coated VGA cable is connected to your computer and the black coated cable is
connected to the DKVM-2U.

• Try lowering the resolution and refresh rate of your monitor .

• Try using a shorter video cable.

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Y ou can find software updates and user documentation on the D-Link website.
D-Link provides free technical support for customers within the United St ates and

within Canada for the duration of the warranty period on this product.
U.S. and Canadian customers can contact D-Link Technical Support through our

website, or by phone.

Tech Support for customers within the United States:

D-Link Technical Support over the Telephone:

[phone]
24 hours a day, seven days a week.

D-Link Technical Support over the Internet:

http://support.dlink.com
email:[e-mail]

Tech Support for customers within Canada:

D-Link Technical Support over the Telephone:

[phone]
Monday to Friday 7:30am to 9:00pm EST

D-Link Technical Support over the Internet:

http://support.dlink.ca
email:[e-mail]

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