IOGear GCS1004 User Manual

User Manual

2/4-Port USB DVI KVM Switch

GCS1002 / GCS1004

PART NO. M1265-a

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Table of Contents

Introduction 4

Package Contents 4

Features 4

Requirements 5

Overview 6

Hardware Installation 8

Basic Operation 10

Hotkey Operation 11

Keyboard Emulation 16

The Firmware Upgrade Utility 18

Specications 21

Troubleshooting 22

Federal Communications Commission (FCC) Statement 23

CE Compliance 23

Limited Warranty 23

Contact 23

Introduction

This IOGEAR DVI KVM Switch GCS1002 / GCS1004 allows users to access up to two (GCS1002) or four (GCS1004) computers from a single USB keyboard, USB mouse, and DVI monitor. It supports resolutions up to 1920x1200 @60Hz. With IOGEAR’s DynaSyncTM, there is no more delay or change of video resolution when switching between, or booting the computers. It also comes equipped with an audio line out and has power on detection – it will automatically switch to the next powered-on computer when the other is turned off. It also allows each computer to access any peripherals connected to the USB 2.0 port. And with its audio enabled, users can listen to the audio output of each computer on one set of speakers.

The setup is quick and easy; users just need to plug the cables into their appropriate ports.

There is no software to congure. Since the GCS1002 / GCS1004 intercepts keyboard input

directly, it supports multiple computing platforms (PC x86 / x64, Macintosh PowerPC, and Sun Microsystems Sparc).

There are three convenient methods users can use to access the computers: port selection pushbuttons located on the unit’s front panel; hotkey combinations entered from the keyboard; and mouse port-switching by simply double-clicking on the scroll wheel of a USB mouse to change the ports.

Package Contents

1 x GCS1002 / GCS1004 2/4-Port USB DVI KVM Switch 1 x 4ft 44-pin Custom KVM Cable set 1 x 6ft 44-pin Custom KVM Cable set (for GCS1004 only) 1 x Power Adapter (for GCS1004 only) 1 x User Manual 1 x Warranty Card

Features

• One DVI console controls up to two (GCS1002) or four (GCS1004) USB

interface computers

• DVI-D KVM cable set - includes one 4ft 44-pin custom KVM cable and one 6ft 44-pin

custom KVM cable (GCS1004 only) to connect up to four computers

• Fully compliant with DVI specication (Digital only)

• Supports multi-function and wireless mouse / keyboard

• Audio enabled – full bass response provides a rich experience for 2.1 channel surround

sound systems

• Superior video quality – up to 1920 x 1200 @60Hz

• Auto Scan Mode for monitoring all computers

• Multiplatform support – Windows, Linux, Mac, FreeBSD and Sun

• Console mouse port emulation / bypass feature supports most mouse drivers and

multifunction mice

• Hot Pluggable - Add or remove computers for maintenance without powering down the

switch

• HDCP compliant

• Video DynaSyncTM

• Power on Detection - Automatically switches to the next powered-on computer when the

other is turned off

• Computer selection via front panel pushbuttons, hotkeys, and mouse switching function

• USB 2.0 mouse port can be used for USB hub and USB peripheral sharing

• Complete keyboard emulation for error-free booting

• Mac / Sun keyboard support and emulation

• Firmware Upgradable

• Plug & Play - No software installation required

Requirements

Console:

• 1 DVI display

• 1 set of USB keyboard and mouse

• Speakers (optional)

Computers:

• 1 DVI Port

• 2 USB Ports

• Audio ports (optional)

• Computers with sound support

Cables:

• DVI-D KVM cable set – 4ft 44-pin cable / 6ft 44-pin cable (GCS1004 only) specically designed to work with this switch, may be used to link the computers. One (GCS1002) or two (GCS1004) cable set(s) are provided with this package.

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

need additional cable sets, please contact your dealer to purchase the appropriate ones for your switch.

• DVI cable for your DVI monitor

Operating Systems:

The supporting operating systems are listed in the table below:

OS Version

Windows XP / 2003 / 2008 / Vista / X86 / X64 / 7 / 8 / 8.1

Linux RedHat 9.0 and higher

SuSE 10 / 11.1 and higher

Mandriva (Mandrake) Linux 2006 and higher

Debian 3.1 / 4.0

Ubuntu 7.04 / 7.10

Unix FreeBSD 5. 5 and higher

Sun Solaris 8 and higher

Novell Netware 6.0 and higher

Sun Solaris 9 and higher

Mac OS 9 to 10.5

Note: Supports Linux Kernel 2.6 and higher.

Overview

GCS1004 Side View

Audio

No Component Description

Audio Port The cable from your speakers plugs in here.

USB Console Ports: Your USB keyboard and USB mouse plug in here. The USB 2.0

mouse port can be used for connecting a USB hub and USB peripheral sharing with mouse emulation off. An additional power adapter might be required for the hub.

GCS1004 Front View

4-Port USB DVI KVM Switch

GCS1004

1 2 3 4

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Port Selection Pushbuttons

For manual port selection, press a port selection pushbutton to bring the KVM focus to the computer attached to is corresponding port.

See Manual Port Switching, page 10 for more details.

Port LEDs The Port LEDs are built into the Port Selection Switches.

• Flashes indicate that the computer attached to the

corresponding port has the KVM focus and is being accessed in Auto Scan Mode (see Auto Scanning, page 12).

• Lights steady to indicate that the computer attached to its

corresponding port is the one that has the KVM focus.

• The LED is off when the port is not selected.

GCS1004 Back View

CPU 3 / 4 CPU 1 / 2

No Component Description

DVI Console Port The cable from your DVI monitor plugs in here.

Note: The USB keyboard and USB mouse ports are located on the unit’s side panel.

Computer Port(s): The cable(s) that link the switch to your computers plug in here.

Note: You can identify the computers by the port they are connected to – they are labeled CPU1 / CPU2 for GCS1002; CPU1 / CPU2 / CPU3 / CPU4 for GCS1004.

Power Jack

The power adapter cable plugs into this power jack.

(GCS1004 only)

Hardware Installation

Make sure that power to all the devices you will be installing has been turned off. You must unplug the power cords of any computers that have the Keyboard Power On function.

Cable Connections:

To set up your GCS1002 / GCS1004, refer to the installation diagram (the numbers in the diagram correspond to the steps below), and follow the steps below:

1. Plug your speakers into the Audio port located on the unit’s side panel (optional).

2. Plug your USB keyboard and mouse into the USB Console ports located on the unit’s side panel.

Note: The USB mouse port can also be used for other USB peripherals that you want

share between the computers with mouse emulation off.

Audio

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