IOGear MiniView III GCS1712, MiniView III GCS1714 User Manual

MiniView™ III

Peripheral Sharing Switch

User Manual (GCS1712/1714)

USB KVM &

Thank you for purchasing one of the most feature-rich keyboard, video, and mouse switches on the market.
IOGEAR’s USB KVMP switches are first-rate connectivity accessories designed to help reduce the
frustration of managing multiple computer systems. With the MiniView™ III USB KVMP series by IOGEAR,
you can access multiple computers and share USB peripheral devices from a single console (keyboard,
monitor and mouse). The MiniView™ III USB KVMP provides three 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™ III USB KVMP switch, yet another first-rate connectivity solution
from IOGEAR.

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IOGEAR, the IOGEAR logo, MiniView, VSE are trademarks or registered trademarks of IOGEAR, Inc. Microsoft and Windows are registered trademarks of
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Apple Computer, Inc. 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.

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Package Contents
Overview
Features
Requirements
Introduction
Installation
Operation
Appendix (HotKey)
Appendix (Troubleshooting)
Specification
Radio & TV Interference Statement

Limited Warranty

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Package Contents

This package contains:

1 MiniView

TM

III USB KVMP Switch
Premium Bonded USB KVMP cables (2 Cables for 2-Por t, 4 Cables for 4-Port)
1 Power Adapter
1 Quick Start Guide
1 User Manual
1 Registration Card

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

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Overview

Overview

The MiniView™ III USB KVMP Switch is a control unit that allows access to 2/4 computers from a single
console (keyboard, monitor and mouse), and it also allows sharing of up to 127 USB peripheral devices.
Before the development of the MiniView III, 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 por ts 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™ III intercepts USB keyboard input directly, it works on any
hardware platform and with all operating systems.

The MiniView

TM

III USB KVMP provides convenient methods to access the computers connected to the USB
KVMP system. The MiniViewTM III USB KVMP offers push button selection switches located on the units front
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™ III USB KVMP. By allowing a single
console to manage the attached computers, and share up to 127 USB pheripherals. The MiniView™ III USB
KVMP eliminates the expense of purchasing a separate keyboard, monitor, mouse, and extra peripheral
devices. Additionally, it saves space taken up by the additional hardware and eliminates the inconvenience
of switching from the different computer systems.

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Features

Features

- Dual functional switch allows 2 to 4 USB computers to share One USB console as well as up to 127
different USB peripheral devices such as printers, scanners, and hard drives

- Conveniently switch USB peripheral devices from one computer to another through Hot Key or OSD

- Independently assign your KVM console and USB devices to any computer

- Fully Compliant with USB 1.1 specifications and delivers data at a transmission rate of up to 12 Mbps

- Complete keyboard and mouse emulation for error free booting

- Auto Scan Mode to monitor all computers

- LED display for easy status monitoring

- Superior video quality, 2048x1536, DDC2B

- Easy installation: no software required, hot pluggable

- Compact and stackable design for easy placement

- 3 Year Warranty

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System Requirements

Computers with USB connections
Windows® 98, 98SE, ME, 2000, XP

Mac OS 8.6 or greater
Linux, Unix and other USB supported systems*

*Additional drivers and support may needed

Accessories:

- IOGEAR USB Hub (GUHX104) Expand your USB set up with one of our USB hubs.

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

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

Requirements

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Introduction

Introduction to MiniViewTM III USB KVMP

The MiniView III USB KVM and Peripheral Sharing Switch goes beyond your standard KVM switches by offering USB
peripheral sharing capabilities. You can save money and space by eliminating the need for not only extra monitors,
keyboards and mice, but also on peripheral devices such as printers, scanner, zip drives, etc. Up to 127 different USB
devices can be daisy chained from this KVMP switch.

Setup is fast and easy; just plug the cables into their appropriate ports. There is no software to configure so there is no
need to get involved in complex installation routines or be concerned with incompatibility problems. This unit also features
USB Sniffing Technology which allows complete USB keyboard and USB mouse emulation f or error free booting, Hot Key
control and OSD (On Screen Display) to conveniently switch USB peripheral devices from one computer to another.

The MiniView

TM

III USB KVMP provides three convenient methods to access any computer connected to the system:

(1) using the port selection buttons on the front panel of each unit; (2) entering

Hot Key

combinations from the keyboard;

and (3) selecting from on-screen menus through the On Screen Display (OSD) feature. In addition, a powerful

Quick View

Scan

feature allows you to auto scan and monitor the activities of all operating computers on the installation one by one.

There is no better way to sav e time and mone y than with a MiniVie wTM III USB KVMP. By allo wing the MiniVie wTM III USB
KVMP to manage all the attached computers, there is no need to purchase a separate keyboard, monitor, and mouse for
each computer, and expensive USB peripherals saving an enormous amount of space. It also eliminates the inconvenience
and wasted effort involved in constantly moving around from one computer to another.

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Front View

1. CPU port indicator/selection buttons

2. On-line LED indicators

3. Selected LED indcators

4. USB Type A console port for USB keyboar d and mouse

5. Pressing these 2 buttons will simultaneously invoke Auto Scan Mode

6. Pressing these 2 buttons will simultaneously reset the KVM

Introduction