IOGEAR GCS1642 Users Manual

User Manual

2/4-Port Dual View Dual Link DVI KVMP Switch with Audio

GCS1642/GCS1644/GCS1642X

PART NO. M1087-g / M1088-g

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Table of Contents

Package Contents 4

System Requirements 5

GCS1642 Overview 6

GCS1644 Overview 8

Single Stage Installation 10

Quad View (DDC Mode) 15

LED Indication 17

Port Switching 18

Port Switching via Hotkeys 19

Auto Scanning 21

Hotkey Setting Mode (HSM) 22

Mac Keyboard Emulation 24

Sun Keyboard Emulation 25

Factory Default Hotkeys Settings 26

The Firmware Upgrade Utility 27

Before you Begin 27

Starting the Upgrade 28

Upgrade Succeeded 31

Upgrade Fail 32

Federal Communications Commission (FCC) Statement

CE Statement 33

Limited Warranty 34

Contact 35

Package Contents

1 x 2/4-Port Dual View Dual Link DVI KVMP Switch with Audio 2/4 x Dual Link DVI KVM Cables (2 for GCS1642 / 4 for GCS1644) 2/4 x Dual Link DVI Cables (2 for GCS1642 / 4 for GCS1644) 1 x Power Adapter 1 x Installation Guide 1 x Warranty Card

Note: GCS1642X does not include KVM and DVI cables.

System Requirements

Console

– Two displays with DVI inputs – A Keyboard and Mouse

Computer

– Computers with DVI outputs – An open USB port

Optional Audio

– Analog audio connections for speakers and mic.

GCS1642 Overview

Front View

1. Port 1 Pushbutton

2. Mode Button

3. Port 2 Pushbutton

4. Front Panel Console Mic. Connection

Dual Link Dual View

GCS1642

DVI KVMP SWITCH

5. Front Panel Console Audio connection

6. Front Panel USB 2.0 Peripheral Sharing Port

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Rear View

1. DDC Port (Daisy Chain Port)

2. DC Power Jack

3. Console USB Mouse Port

4. Console USB Keyboard Port

5. Console DVI Video Port B

6. Console DVI Video Port A

7. DDC Switch (Host/Client)

8. USB 2.0 Peripheral Sharing Port

9. Console Mic. Connection

10. Console Audio Connection

11. CPU2 DVI Video Port 2B

12. CPU2 DVI Video Port 2A

13. CPU2 USB Connection

14. CPU2 Mic. Connection

15. CPU2 Audio Connection

16. CPU1 DVI Video Port 1B

17. CPU1 DVI Video Port 1A

18. CPU1 USB Connection

19. CPU1 Mic. Connection

20. CPU1 Audio Connection

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GCS1644 Overview

Front View

1. Port 1 Pushbutton

2. Port 2 Pushbutton

3. Mode Button

4. Port 3 Pushbutton

Dual Link Dual View

DVI KVMP SWITCH

GCS1644

5. Port 4 Pushbutton

6. Front Panel Console Mic. Connection

7. Front Panel Console Audio connection

8. Front Panel USB 2.0 Peripheral Sharing Port

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Rear View

1. DDC Port (Daisy Chain Port)

2. DC Power Jack

3. Console USB Mouse Port

4. Console USB Keyboard Port

5. Console DVI Video Port B

6. Console DVI Video Port A

7. DDC Switch (Host/Client)

8. USB 2.0 Peripheral Sharing Port

9. Console Mic. Connection

10. Console Audio Connection

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11. CPU4 DVI Video Port 4B

12. CPU4 DVI Video Port 4A

13. CPU4 USB Connection

14. CPU4 Mic. Connection

15. CPU4 Audio Connection

16. CPU3 DVI Video Port 3B

17. CPU3 DVI Video Port 3A

18. CPU3 USB Connection

19. CPU3 Mic. Connection

20. CPU3 Audio Connection

21. CPU2 DVI Video Port 2B

22. CPU2 DVI Video Port 2A

23. CPU2 USB Connection

24. CPU2 Mic. Connection

25. CPU2 Audio Connection

26. CPU1 DVI Video Port 1B

27. CPU1 DVI Video Port 1A

28. CPU1 USB Connection

29. CPU1 Mic. Connection

30. CPU1 Audio Connection

Single Stage Installation

Step 1

Please make sure your source devices and display are powered off before you start.

Step 2

Plug the power adapter into the power outlet and connect it to the DC power jack from the KVM.

Step 3

Connect the DVI cables from your monitors to the console DVI port A and B. Port A will be your main monitor and Port B will be your extended desktop monitor.

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