IOGear GCS1762 User Manual

MiniView™

DVI 2/4 PORT USB KVMP Switch

User Manual (GCS1762 / GCS1764)

Welcome

Thank you for purchasing one of the most feature-rich DVI KVM with USB peripheral sharing and audio technology on the market. You can save money and space by eliminating the need for multiple DVI monitors, keyboards, mice, and USB peripheral devices such as printers, scanners, and more. Up to 127 USB devices can be daisy chained from this KVMP switch. Sharing speakers and a microphone also offers extra value and convenience for the users.

USB and KVM technology together makes cross-platform management easy. A single USB console can control a PC and a MAC workstation, and share peripherals and audio between the computers.

We hope you enjoy using your Miniview DVI USB KVMP switch, yet another first-rate connectivity solution from IOGEAR

IOGEAR, the IOGEAR logo, are trademarks or registered trademarks of IOGEAR, Inc. Microsoft and Windows are registered trademarks of Microsoft Corporation. IBM is a registered trademark of International Business Machines, Inc. Macintosh, G3/G4 and iMac are registered trademarks of Apple Computer, Inc. All other brand and product names are trademarks or registered trademarks of their respective holders. IOGEAR makes no warranty of any kind with regards to the information presented in this document. All information furnished here is 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.

Table of Contents

Package Contents

Overview

Features

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System Requirements

Introduction

Installation

Basic Operation

Hotkey Operation

Firmware Upgrade Utility

Appendix

Specifications

Technical Support

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Limited Warranty

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Package Contents

This package contains:

1 x GCS1762 or GCS1764 KVMP Switch 2 x Custom 6’ KVM Cables (GCS1762) 4 x Custom 6’ KVM Cables (GCS1764) 1 x Firmware Upgrade Cable 1 x Power Adapter 1 x User Manual 1 x Quick Start Guide

Check to make sure that all the components are present and that nothing was damaged in shipping. If you encounter a problem, contact your dealer.

Read this manual thoroughly and follow the installation and operation procedures carefully to prevent any damage to the unit, and/or any of the devices that connect to it.

Overview

The GCS1762/GCS1764 DVI KVM Switch charts a revolutionary new direction in KVM switch functionality by combining a switch with a 2 port USB hub at the same time as it provides an interface for a digital monitor (DVI). The new IOGEAR GCS1762/GCS1764 enhances some of the great features found in the MiniView KVM line and adds DVI technology into the mix.

The independent (asynchronous) switching feature, allows the KVM focus to be on one computer while the USB peripheral/Audio focus is on another computer. This gives the user greater control over and more flexibility. It also eliminates the need to purchase a separate USB hub as well as additional speakers set for your other computers; thus reducing cost and maximizing user space.

The Miniview DVI USB KVMP Switch fully supports the DVI specification for both digital video input (flat panel displays, data projectors, plasma displays) and analog video input (traditional monitors).

• Independent switching of KVM video, audio and USB hub

• Fully compliant with USB 1.1 specs for data transfer rates of up to 12 Mbps

• DVI digital and analog monitor support – fully compliant with the DVI specifications

• Computer selection via front panel switches and hotkeys

• LED display for easy status monitoring

• Auto Scan mode for monitoring of all computers

• Complete keyboard emulation for error free booting

• Superior video quality – 1600 x 1200; DDC2B

• Hot pluggable – add or remove computers without powering down the switch

• Supports Windows and MAC systems

Features

System Requirements

Console

DVI monitor compliant with DVI-I specs that can support resolution of KVM switch USB style mouse USB style keyboard Microphone and speakers*

*Must be set of powered speakers

Computer

Available DVI port for video** Type A USB port Audio ports

Cables

GCS1762 includes set of 2 cables (6’ long) GCS1764 includes set of 4 cables (6’ long)

Introduction

Front View

1. Port selection buttons

• Press selection button for less than two (2) seconds to bring only the KVM focus to the computer attached to its corresponding port

• Press selection button for longer than two (2) seconds to bring KVM, Audio, and USB Hub focus to the computer attached to its corresponding port.

• Press selection button 1 and 2 simultaneously for two seconds to start

Auto Scan Mode

2. Ports LEDs

The Ports LEDs are built into the port selection switches. The upper ones are the KVM port LEDs; the lower ones are the USB LEDs.

KVM LEDs

• Lights DIM ORANGE to indicate that the computer attached to the corresponding port is up and running (On Line).

• Lights BRIGHT ORANGE to indicate that the computer attached to its corresponding port is the one that has the KVM focus (Selected)

• Flashes to indicate that the computer attached to its corresponding port is being accessed under Auto Scan mode.

Introduction

USB LED

• Lights GREEN to indicate that the computer attached to its corresponding port is the one that has access to the USB Peripherals.

3. USB Console ports

Your USB keyboard and USB mouse plug in here.

Introduction

Back View

1. Firmware Upgrade port

The included Firmware Upgrade cable that transfers the firmware upgrade data from the administrator’s computer to the GCS1762/ GCS1764 plugs into this connector.

2. USB Hub ports

Plug your USB peripherals (printers, scanners, etc.) into these ports

3. Console ports

Connect the cables from DVI monitor and speakers to these ports.

4. CPU ports

The cables included with KVM switch plug into here and the other end to your computers.

5. Power Jack

The power adapters plugs into this jack.

Introduction

Cable

The USB KVM Cables are included in the package.

USB KVM Cable

Installation

Before you Begin

1. Make sure that power to all the devices you will be connecting up has been turned off. You must unplug the power cords of any computers that have the Keyboard Power On function. Otherwise, the switch will receive power from the computer.

2. To prevent damage to your installation, make sure that all devices on the installation are properly grounded.

Installation

Setup and Installation

1. Plug your USB keyboard and USB mouse into their corresponding USB ports located on the KVM’s front panel.

2. Plug your DVI monitor, microphone, and speaker cables into the Console ports located on the unit’s rear panel (left-most section labeled “console”).

3. Using one of the included KVM cables, plug the DVI, USB, and Audio connectors into one of the CPU ports on the KVM

4. Plug the other end of the KVM cable to the respective ports on the computer that is part of your installation.

5. Plug the USB peripherals that you want to be part of your KVM setup into the rear USB hub ports

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