IOGear GCS632UW6 User Manual
User Manual
2-Port USB KVM Switch with Audio
GCS632U
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Welcome
Thank you for purchasing one of the most feature-rich keyboard, video, and mouse switches on the
market. IOGEAR®’s MiniView™ Micro USB PLUS switches are rst-rate connectivity accessories designed
to help reduce the frustration of managing multiple computer systems. With the MiniView™ Micro USB
PLUS by IOGEAR®, you can access two USB computers from a single USB console (USB keyboard,
USB mouse and monitor). MiniView™ Micro USB PLUS allows you to change ports easily by entering Hot
Key combinations from the keyboard. Setup is fast and easy; plugging cables into their appropriate ports
is all that is entailed.
We hope you enjoy using your MiniView™ Micro USB PLUS, yet another rstrate connectivity solution
from IOGEAR®.
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Table of Contents
Package Contents 4
Overview 5
Features 6
Requirements 7
Introduction 8
Installation 9
Operation 11
Appendix 27
Specication 28
Technical Support 30
Radio & TV Interference Statement 31
Limited Warranty 32
Federal Communications Commission (FCC) Statement 33
CE Compliance 34
Contact 35
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Package Contents
This package contains:
• 1 MiniView™ Micro USB PLUS 2 Port KVM Switch (cables built-in)
• 1 User Manual
• 1 Quick Start Guide
• 1 Warranty Registration Card
If any items are damaged or missing, please contact your dealer.
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Overview
Introducing the two port MiniView™ Micro USB PLUS KVM switch from IOGEAR® – A simple solution for
those with more PCs than hands. Use one USB keyboard, one monitor and one USB mouse to control
two USB computers. This self-powered KVM switch features the unique USB snifng technology for USB
mouse & keyboard emulation to ensure smooth operation, as well as support for Plug-n-Play monitors and
most wheel mice. Our patented VSE Video Signal Enhancement® technology provides rich, 32-bit color at
resolutions up to 2048 x 1536.
Another big plus of this switch is the capability to provide audio support, it allows you to share your
multimedia speakers among the two connected computers.
This switch also offers multi-platform support, it is compatible with Macs and Sun Solaris workstations.
IOGEAR® made a huge breakthrough in supporting Mac and Sun, by allowing Mac and Sun special keys
to be functional, either with the Mac or Sun keyboard as the console keyboard, or with a standard PC
keyboard. When use a PC keyboard, a special set of hot keys are designated to emulate the Mac and Sun
special keys.
With KVM cables (6’ long) molded into the unit, all you need to do is to plug it into your computers, and
you’ve got a complete KVM solution from IOGEAR®.
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Features
• Use one USB keyboard, monitor and USB mouse to control two USB computers.
• 6’ long molded-in cables to simplify setup.
• Share your multimedia speakers among the two connected computers.
• Full support for Mac and Sun systems.
• Supports special keys on Mac and Sun keyboards.
• Port selection through convenient Hot Keys.
• USB snifng technology allows complete USB mouse and keyboard emulation for error-free boot-up.
• Plug-n-Play monitor support.
• Support video resolutions up to 2048 x 1536
• No software required.
• Built in AutoScan mode.
• LEDs allow for easy status monitoring.
• 3 Year Limited Warranty.
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Requirements
Console
• A VGA, SVGA, or Multisync monitor capable of the highest resolution that you will be using on any
computer in the installation
• A USB Keyboard
• A USB Mouse
Computers
The following equipment must be installed on each computer that is to be connected to the system:
• A VGA, SVGA or Multisync card
• A USB type A port Requirements
• A multimedia sound card for audio sharing
Audio
• Only 2-piece, powered speakers system supported
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Introduction
1. Port LEDs (Refer to Appendix for LED
indications)
2. KVM Cables
3. Console Ports
4. Speaker Jack
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Installation
Step. 1
Before you begin, make sure that the power to
all the devices you will be connecting up have
been turned off.
NOTE: To prevent damage to your installation
due to ground potential difference, make sure
that all devices on the installation are properly
grounded.
1. Plug your keyboard, monitor, mouse, into
their respective ports on the GCS632U. The
keyboard and mouse ports are labeled with
an icon, located at the bottom of the switch,
to indicate which is which.
2. Plug your speakers into the speakerjack on
the GCS632U.
NOTE: 2-piece powered speakers only
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Step. 2
1. Plug the USB, video, and speaker
connectors of the attached KVM cables into
their respective ports on the computers you
are installing.
NOTE: The computer attached to the cable
with one dot at its base is the Por t 1
computer; the computer attached to the
cable with two dots at its base is the Port 2
computer (see hotkey port selection).
2. Repeat the above step for your second
computer.
3. Turn on the power to the computers and
refer to Operations Instructions.
NOTE: The GCS632U’s Power On default is
to link to the rst computer you turn on.
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Operation
Hotkey Operation
The hotkey operations of the KVM assume the
use of a PC-Compatible keyboard with the
Scroll Lock key. If you are using a Mac Keyboard
(or a keyboard that does not have Scroll Lock
PC keyboard
key), refer to the section in the manual “Alternate
Port Switching Keys” for information on
re-conguring the KVM’s hotkeys, and page 15
for Mac keyboard operation.
Scroll Lock
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