IOGear GCS124U User Manual

MiniView™ II

4 Port USB KVM Swtich (GCS124U Installation Manual)

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for informational purposes only and is subject to change without notice. IOGEAR, Inc. assumes no responsibility for any inaccuracies or errors that may
appear in this document.

Thank you for purchasing one of the most feature-rich keyboard, video, and mouse switches on the market.
IOGEAR’s USB KVM switches are first-rate connectivity accessories designed to help reduce the frustration
of managing multiple computer systems. Wtih the MiniView™ II USB KVM series by IOGEAR, you can
access multiple computers from a single console(keyboard, mouse and monitor). The MiniView™ II USB
KVM provides two convenient methods to access connected computers. Change ports easily via the push
button selection switches located on the unit’s front panel, or by entering Hot Key combinations from the
keyboard or OSD (On Screen Display). Setup is fast and easy; plugging cables into their appropriate ports
is all that is entailed.

We hope you enjoy using your MiniView™ II USB KVM switch, yet another first-rate connectivity solution
from IOGEAR.

Table of Contents:

Table of Contents

Package Contents
Overview
Features
Requirements
Introduction
Installation
Operation
Appendix
Specification
Radio & TV Interference Statement

Limited Warranty

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Package Contents

This package contains:

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1 MiniView
1 User Manual
1 Registration Card
4 Premium Bonded USB KVM cables (2-4ft & 2-6ft)
1 Power Adapter
1 Quick Start Guide

If any items are damaged or missing please contact your dealer.

II USB KVM Switch (GCS124U)

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Overview

Overview

The MiniView™ II USB KVM Switch (GCS124U) is a control unit that allows access to four computers from a
single console (keyboard, mouse and monitor). Before the development of the MiniView II, the only way to
control multiple computer configurations from a single console was through a complex and costly network
system.

Setup is fast and easy, plugging cables into their appropriate posts is all that is entailed. There is no software
to configure, so there is no need to get involved in complex installation routines or be concerned with
incompatibility problems. Since the MiniView™ II intercepts USB keyboard input directly, it works on any
hardware platform and with all operating systems.

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The MiniView
KVM system. The MiniView
panel, Hot Key controls from the USB keyboard, and an On Screen Display (OSD).

There is no better way to save time and money than with a MiniView™ II USB KVM. By allowing a single
console to manage the attached computers, the MiniView™ II USB KVM eliminate the expense of purchasing
a separate keyboard, monitor and mouse. Additionally, it saves space taken up by the additional hardware
and eliminates the inconvenience of switching from the different computer systems.

II USB KVM provides convenient methods to access the computers connected to the USB

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II USB KVM offers push button selection switches located on the units front

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Features

Features

- Premium Bonded USB KVM Cables Included

- Patented VSE (Video Signal Enhancement) Technology for Superior Video Quality

- Patented USB Sniffing Technology

- USB Compatible Mouse Support - Microsoft

- Keyboard and Mouse Emulation for Error Free Switching and Booting

- No Delay Between Switching

- Daisy Chainable (control upto 64 USB computers)

- Easy to install - No Software Required

- Computer Selection Via Push Button Switches, Keyboard HotKeys or OSD (On-Screen-Display)

- Auto Scan Function for Monitoring Computer Operation

- Supports up to 1920 x 1440

- LED Display For Easy Status Monitoring

- Easy to Operate

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Intellimouse Pro & Logitech FirstMouse Support

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- Unit Can Operate without Power Adapter

- DC Input for External Power Supply

- Hot Swappable

- Rackmountable with optional Rack Mount Kit

- 3 Year Warranty

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Requirements

Requirements

- USB Enabled Computer

- VGA (or compatible) Type Video Port

MACs: OS 8.6 or greater with latest USB updates
PCs: WIN 98 or greater with USB support

Accessories:

- IOGEAR USB Hub (GUH7144) Expand your USB set up with one of our USB hubs.

- 10’ Bonded USB KVM Cable (G2L1203U), 6’ Bonded USB KVM Cables (G2L1201U)

- Rack Mount Kit for the GCS124U - (G2X007)

• A great add on for rack mounted computer set up

• Size 1U, fits all rack system set ups- 19” Racks

- IOGEAR has a full line of KVM, FireWire, USB, USB 2.0, and ShareView products. Please visit our website at www.iogear.com for further information.

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