Hawking HKS104 User Manual

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Introduction

With the Hawking HKS104, there is no better way
to save time and money. The HKS104 KVM Switch
is a 4-port PS/2 type KVM Switch that provides
compact and integrated all-in-one KVM connectors
on the Switch side. It enables users to access,
control, boot and reboot multiple computers using
only one keyboard, monitor, and mouse.

Furthermore, the 3-in-1 KVM cable is tailor-made to
integrate keyboard, monitor, and mouse interfaces
all into one connector, thus saving a lot of
unnecessary time and effort. The HKS104 is an
excellent tool for the management of 4 computers
on either SOHO or corporate desktop, making it an
ideal SOHO solution. It also eliminates the
inconvenience and unnecessary effort involved in
constantly moving around from one PC to another.

Package Contents:

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One HKS104 4-port KVM Switch

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Two Sets of 3-in-1 KVM cables

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One Quick Installation Guide

Check to make sure that the unit was not damaged
during shipping. If you encounter a problem,
contact your dealer.

Please read this manual thoroughly, and follow the
installation and operation procedures carefully to
prevent any damage to the HKS104 unit, and/or
any of the devices connected to it.

Pre-installation:

Note: The default setting for the HKS104 4-port
KVM Switch works with most systems. In fact, you
do not have to configure anything before
installation. It is a plug and play device: First,
connect the shared keyboard, video, and mouse to
your KVM Switch and then connect PCs to your
KVM Switch using the 3-in-1 KVM cable. Then,
boot up your PCs one by one, and you can start to
operate the KVM Switch immediately!

For a quick start on installation and operation,
please follow the instructions below.

The correct setup sequence is:

(1) Connect the shared keyboard, mouse and

monitor to the KVM Switch and then
connect the KVM Switch to the computers
using the slim 3-in-1 KVM cable (with
integrated all-in-one connector on Switch
side).

(2) Power up your connected computers one by

one. Since the KVM Switch receives power
from the computer’s PS/2 interface, it is
powered up when you connect the KVM
cables to a PC.

To set up your HKS104, please follow the steps
below:

Before connecting any cable to your KVM Switch,
please make sure all of your computers and their
peripherals have been powered off. Otherwise, the KVM
Switch might not be set up properly.

Step 1 - Make sure all the computers that are to be

connected to the KVM Switch and their

peripherals are in the powered-off state. If

not, turn the power off before you proceed

with the following steps.

Step 2 - Connect the shared keyboard, monitor and

mouse to the corresponding connectors on

the rear of your KVM switch.

Step 3 - Connect each of your computers to the

KVM Switch using the 3-in-1 KVM cable.

You can use individual standard keyboard,

mouse and video cables for extension.

Depending on the cable you use, the

maximum cable distance is limited to 5 ~ 7

meters (15.5 ~23 feet).

Note the HKS104 is powered through the PS/2
interface; therefore, the Switch is automatically
powered on when it connected.

Step 4 – Now, power up the connected computers,

and the keyboard and mouse should be
recognized. Now you can begin operating
the KVM switch.

DO NOT TRY to connect the KVM Switch to the
computers while the computers are still in powered-on
states. Otherwise, the computer will have difficulty
recognizing your shared keyboard and mouse.

Easy Operation

There are two methods to select a specific
computer: using the push button or a hotkey

sequence.

Push buttons

The push buttons let you have direct control over
KVM switch operation and channel switching.
Simply press the button to switch to a specific
channel. See Quick Reference Sheet

Keyboard hotkeys

A keyboard hotkey sequence consists of three
specific keystrokes: See Quick Reference Sheet

Hotkey sequence = ScrLk + ScrLk + Command key

Keystrokes of a hotkey sequence should follow
one another within 2 seconds. Otherwise, the hotkey
sequence will not be validated.

For detailed Hotkey sequences and their
corresponding functional commands, please refer
to the Quick Reference Sheet

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HKS104 4-Port KVM Switch

Keyboard Hotkeys/ Push Buttons Operation

Command Set

Command Hotkey

ScrLk +
ScrLk +

Select a PC

(x)

1

(channel
no.)
ScrLk +

Next lower
channel

ScrLk +
Ĺ (arrow
up)
ScrLk +

Next higher
channel

ScrLk +
Ļ (arrow
down)

Autoscan
Beep Sound
On/Off

ScrLk +
ScrLk +
B

ScrLk +

Reset KVM

ScrLk +
End

ScrLk +

Autoscan

ScrLk +
S

Any key

Stop
Autoscan

on
keyboar
d

Push

Button

Press
button x
for
channel
x.

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Description

Select the active
channel

Select the next
lower connected
channel

Select the next
higher connected
channel

Toggle on/off the
beep sound for
switching
confirmation while
autoscanning

Reset the KVM
Switch for switch
system reboot.

Autoscan through
every connected
channel for quick
screen browsing of
each channel.

Terminate
Autoscan activity

Notes: The (x) denotes a number key for the selected
port number (x= 1 ~ 4).