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IPK-108 www.lcsi.com.tw IPK-116
IPK-108 and IPK-116
8/16-port CAT5 KVM Switch
Installation & User Manual
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Contents
CONTENTS .................................................................................................................................................................. 3
CHAPTER 1 INTRODUCTION ..................................................................................................................................... 5
1.1 PACKAGE CONTENTS......................................................................................................................................... 5
1.2 FRONT PANEL VIEW........................................................................................................................................... 7
.3 REAR PANEL VIEW .............................................................................................................................................. 7
1.4 WORKABLE UNITS ............................................................................................................................................. 8
1.5 FEATURES ........................................................................................................................................................ 8
1.6 SYSTEM REQUIREMENTS ................................................................................................................................... 9
1.7 TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS ............................................................................................................................ 10
1.8 CABLES DIAGRAMS ......................................................................................................................................... 11
CAT5/5E/6 Straight Through UTP/STP Cable: 8P8C .................................................................................. 11
CHAPTER 2 HARDWARE INSTALLATION .............................................................................................................. 12
2.1 INSTALL KVM DONGLE FOR CONTROLLED PC .................................................................................................. 12
2.2 SINGLE CAT5 KVM INSTALLATION – ACCESS UP TO 8 / 16 PCS ......................................................................... 12
2.3 DDC-2 PROTOCOL SUPPORT .......................................................................................................................... 12
2.4 DDC/CI AUTO SCREEN ADJUSTMENT .............................................................................................................. 13
2.5 HOT PLUGGING ............................................................................................................................................... 13
CHAPTER 3 OPERATION ......................................................................................................................................... 14
3.1 PORT SELECTION SWITCHES BY OSD MENU .................................................................................................... 14
3.2.1 Selecting a Computer ......................................................................................................................... 14
3.2.2 OSD Hot-Key Functions ..................................................................................................................... 15
F1: Auto (Auto Scan) ................................................................................................................................... 15
F2: Name (Port Name) ................................................................................................................................ 15
F3: Secu (Security) ...................................................................................................................................... 16
F5: Manu (Manual Scan) ............................................................................................................................. 16
F6: (Check Mark) ..................................................................................................................................... 16
F7: ACPI * (Green command) ..................................................................................................................... 17
CTRL: More (More function setup) .............................................................................................................. 25
CHAPTER 4 KVM OVER IP MODULE (OPTIONAL) ................................................................................................ 29
4.1 KVM OVER IP MODULE INSTALLATION .............................................................................................................. 29
4.2 REMOTE WAKEUP ........................................................................................................................................... 29
CHAPTER 5 CAT5 KVM EXTENDER MODULE (OPTIONAL) ................................................................................. 32
5.1 CAT5 EXTENSION CONSOLE UNIT INSTALLATION .............................................................................................. 32
5.2 CONSOLE CONTROL SWAP .............................................................................................................................. 32
5.3 VGA RESOLUTIONS ........................................................................................................................................ 32
CHAPTER 6 TROUBLESHOOTING .......................................................................................................................... 33
6.1 THE COMPUTER BOOT UP FINE, BUT KEYBOARD AND/OR MOUSE DOESN‟T WORK. ................................................. 33
6.2 CAT5 CONSOLE EXTENDER POWER LED IS NOT ON. ....................................................................................... 33
6.3 NO VIDEO SIGNAL IS DISPLAYED ON THE REMOTE MONITOR. ............................................................................... 33
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6.4 VIDEO SIGNAL IS FOGGY OR UN-CLEARED ON THE SCREEN. ................................................................................ 33
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Chapter 1 Introduction
1.1 Package Contents
Set
Items
Standard Suite
8/16 port CAT5 KVM Switch
With 1 Built-in CAT5 Extender Transceiver
(up to 300m)
Installation and User Manual CD-ROM
Rack Mount Kit
Optional
KVM over IP Module
(installed on Module port)
150m/300m CAT5 Extension Console Unit
Receiver (CAT5 Extension Console Unit for
Built-in CAT5 Extender)
CAT5 PS2 or
USB Dongle
Please make sure all of the components are present and in good order. If anything is missing, or was damaged
in shipping, please contact your local dealer. Please read this manual thoroughly and follow the installation and
operation procedures carefully to prevent any damage to the switch or to any other devices.
Easy Management
The unit is an 8/16 ports CAT5 KVM console switch that allows both local and extend operators to monitor and
access multiple servers from a single console (Keyboard, Mouse and Monitor). They are designed with the
intelligent video Gain/EQ (equalizer) adjustments to tweak the video image individually for each server so that
each server can be 40 meters away from the unit.
Extend Control Distance
The console extender is designed to control the KVM Switch up to 1000 feet away from your keyboard, Mouse
and VGA monitor. The Internal Up-Link port is to synthesize the signals of PS/2 keyboard, PS2 mouse and VGA
monitor for being easily transmit to a CAT5 Dongle at remote over popular Ethernet Cat5 cable. The CAT5
Extension Console Unit gets the synthetic signal and return it back to the signal of PS2 keyboard, PS2 mouse
and VGA monitor respectively. Cat5 STP cable (shielded Twisted Pair) / UTP cable (Unshielded Twisted Pair) or
enhanced cable like Cat5e/Cat6 cable is applied to LAN network popularly.
The Cat5 KVM designed with the RGB skew adjustment for 1000 feet application and support real time access
server. Besides, CAT5 KVM Extender is utilized with popular CAT5 cable or existed CAT5 cable layout systems
in the building but it is not apply LAN protocol to CAT5 cable. There is more reliable security on CAT5 KVM
Extender to avoid hacker intruding the PCs.
Access PC from Anywhere
This Switch offers a slot for connecting IP Remote Console module: The KVM over IP Module. It redirects local
keyboard, mouse and VGA monitor data to a remote administration console and allows you to control one or
many computers locally at the server site or remotely via the Internet using a standard browser. You can
securely gain BIOS level access to systems for maintenance, support, or failure recovery over the Internet.
Communication is secure via SSL authentication and encryption. Use in conjunction with a KVM switch for
multiple-server access.
The KVM over IP Module provides a non-intrusive solution for remote access and control. Remote access and
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control software runs on its embedded processors only but not on mission-critical servers, so that there is no
interference with server operation or impact on network performance.
Save Energy, Save Money
The KVM switch for saving the connected PCs power and method thereof, by choosing the green command
which set up on the OSD (On Screen Display) Menu of this PC switch --- SLEEPING, WAKE UP and POWER
OFF to be sent to the target PC , go through PS2 keyboard port or USB port between the target PC . Once the
target PC receives the green command from PS2 keyboard port or USB port, it would go to POWER OFF
mode, SLEEPING mode, WAKE UP mode, against what green command (POWER OFF or SLEEPING or
WAKE UP) the target PC received from the PC switch. This action will reduce the target PC idle power, avoid
PC equipment wearing like Hard disk, PC fan, Power supply, …etc. and achieve energy saving and carbon
reduction and Centralized control.
Reduce cable bulk
With server densities continually increasing, cable bulk remains a major concern for network administrators.
The Cat5 KVM switches significantly reduce KVM cable volume in the rack by utilizing the innovative Cat5
Dongle and single, industry-standard Unshielded Twisted Pair (UTP) cabling.
This allows a higher server density while providing greater airflow and cooling capacity. The Cat5 Dongle is
powered directly from the target device and provides keep-alive functionality when the switch is not powered.
The Cat5 Dongle is a data communication device that provides the primary interface between a serial device
and a KVM switch.
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1.2 Front Panel View
No. Component
Description
ON-Line LED
ON-Line LED is light in “Green” means the
console port is linked to this PC port
POWER LED
Power LED is light in “Red” on means PC is
power on
.3 Rear Panel View
No.
Component
Description
1
KVM ports x 8
(KVM ports x 16 have 16
RJ-45 ports )
Links to KVM Cat5 Dongle
2
Mouse port x 1
A local console PS/2 Mouse plugs in here.
3
Keyboard port x 1
A local console PS/2 Keyboard plugs in here.
4
CAT5 Extension port x 1
Links to Extension Console Unit
5
USB port x 2
A local console USB Keyboard & Mouse plugs in here.
6
VGA port x 1
A local console VGA monitor plugs in here.
7
Upgrade port x 1
(USB Type B)
Links to a PC USB port (USB Type A) for firmware upgrading
8
Power Socket Outlet x 1
The power Adapter Cord plugs in here.
9
Module Port x 1
Install KVM over IP module (Optional) here.
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1.4 Workable Units
The IPK-108/116 works with the following units.
Model No.
Description
USBD
USB Type KVM Dongle for controlled PC
PS2D
PS/2 Type KVM Dongle for controlled PC
C5E-150/300
CAT5 Extension Console Unit for Built-in CAT5 Extender
(150m/300m)
KVM over IP module
Over IP console card
1.5 Features
1-Console 8/16-port CAT5 KVM switch
Support combo interface for connecting to PC ports conveniently
Support full CAT5 interface on all PC ports for reducing KVM cable bulk
Support the connections include one local console(mouse, keyboard and VGA), one built-in CAT5
extender and one slot for optional plug-in IP remote console module
Support Microsoft Windows, Netware, Unix, Linux
Support iMAC, Power MAC and Sun Micro Systems (SUN Micro system to PS2 Keyboard mapping table)
with USB port
No Software Required - easy PC selection via On Screen Display (OSD) Menu
Hot Plug – add or remove connected PCs without powering off the KVM switch or PCs
Support up to 1600 x 1200 video resolution for 500 feet CAT5-Based remote console,
1600 x 1200 video resolution for 1000 feet CAT5-Based remote console
1600 x 1200 video resolution for IP-Based remote console
Keyboard status restored when switching PCs
support password security
Each server can be 40 meters away from this KVM Switch by CAT5 UTP cable.
Supports DDC-2 protocol and DDC/CI auto screen adjustment
Supports both USB and PS/2 Cat5 dongle connected to PC or Server.
Supports both USB and PS/2 local keyboard/mouse.
Supports local console, CAT5 extension console (Optional) and IP Remote console (Optional) access.
An optional CAT5 extension Console unit can be linked for an extension operator (up to 1000 feet away
from the Cat5 KVM).
Simple On-Screen Display (OSD) makes servers easy to access and control.
firmware upgradeable
Rack mount kit for 19” RACK
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1.6 System Requirements
Local Console
1 x VGA Monitor
1 x USB or PS/2 Keyboard
1 x USB or PS/2 Mouse
Built-in CAT5 KVM extender
1. 1 x CAT5 cable
2. 1 x CAT5 KVM Extension Console Unit (optional):
1 x VGA Monitor
1 x USB or PS/2 Keyboard
1 x USB or PS/2 Mouse
KVM over IP module(optional)
1 x CAT5 LAN cable
1 x Mini USB cable
1 x Null modem cable (for reset to factory default)
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1.7 Technical Specifications
Model
8 ports
16 ports
KVM Type
CAT5 KVM
PC Port Connector
RJ-45, 8P8C
PC Ports
8
16
Max. Distance
(KVM switch to PC )
40m
Video Resolution
(Local Console)
1600 x 1200 DDC2B
Video Resolution
(Remote Console)
1600 x 1200 for CAT5-Based 500 feet remote console
1024 x 768 for CAT5-Based 1000 feet remote console
1600 x 1200 for IP-Based remote console
Console Ports
Local console:
1 x HDDB 15 pin female
1 x mini DIN 6 pin female(for mouse)
1 x mini DIN 6 pin female(for keyboard)
2 x USB A-type receptacle
Remote console CAT5 extender(Extension Console Unit optional)
1 x RJ-45 Connector
CAT5 Dongle(ps/2)
One end:
1 x HDDB 15 pin female
2 x PS2 mini DIN 6 pin female
The other end
1 x RJ-45 Connector
CAT5 Dongle(USB)
One end:
1 x HDDB 15 pin female
1 x USB A-type plug
The other end:
1 x RJ-45 Connector
Firmware upgrade port
1 x RJ-45 Connector
PC selection
On Screen Display (OSD) Menu, Hot Key
PC Port LEDs
2LEDs: - Power (Red), - Online (Green)
Auto-Scan Intervals
3, 8, 15, 30 Sec
Keyboard/Mouse Emulation
PS/2, USB
Housing
Metal, 19” Rack mount, 1U
Power
AC100V-240V, 60Hz
Operation Temperature
0 ~ 50℃
Storage Temperature
-20 ~ 60℃
Humidity
0~95%, Non-Condensing
Dimension
440 mm×185 mm×42 mm
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1.8 Cables Diagrams
CAT5/5E/6 Straight Through UTP/STP Cable: 8P8C
Pin
Wire Color
Pair
Function
1
White Orange
2 T 2
Orange 2 R
3
White Green
3 T 4
Blue 1 R
5
White Blue 1 T
6
Green 3 R
7
White Brown
4 T 8
Brown 4 R
Figure .1 CAT5/5E/6 Straight Through UTP/STP Cable
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Chapter 2 Hardware Installation
Make sure that power to all the devices you will be connecting up have been turned off. You must unplug the
power cords of any computers that have the Keyboard Power On function.
2.1 Install KVM Dongle for Controlled PC
Plug your USB and/or PS/2 type KVM Dongle Unit into Controlled PC.
2.2 Single CAT5 KVM Installation – access up to 8 / 16 PCs
The Single unit of CAT5 KVM installation can access up to 8 / 16 computers. To install the CAT5 KVM, please
follow the next steps:
1. Connect the local Monitor, keyboard and mouse to the appropriate CAT5 KVM console ports.
2. Connect a CAT5e/6 cable between CAT5 KVM port and the KVM Dongle.
3. Install an Extension Console Unit (Optional)：Connect a CAT5e/6 cable between Extension Console Unit
and CAT5 KVM [LINK] port. For image EQ, Gain and RGB Skew adjustment, please refer to the Installation
manual.
For the DDC-2/EDID protocol to function properly, please Power ON all equipments in sequence of:
Power ON the CAT5 KVM local Monitor.
Power ON all controlled computers.
Power ON CAT5 KVM
2.3 DDC-2 Protocol Support
The CAT5 KVMKVM Switch supports the DDC-2/EDID protocol; this enables all connected computers with
DDC-2 capable graphics cards read BE-608 local monitor‟s EDID information, and automatically set
compatible resolutions and refresh rates. The CAT5 KVM handles DDC-2 as follows:
1. As the CAT5 KVM powers on, it checks for a local monitor. If a local monitor is connected and ON, the
CAT5 KVM sends the DDC-2/EDID information of the local monitor to all connected KVM Dongles. On the
first time installation or when the local monitor changed, we suggest you reboot the CAT5 KVM to get
correct EDID information from the local monitor.
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2. To make sure the KVM Dongle with latest EDID information, the CAT5 KVM will resends the DDC2B/EDID
to KVM Dongle when it switches focus to the computer attached to that Dongle.
2.4 DDC/CI Auto Screen Adjustment
The CAT5 KVM supports DDC/CI screen auto adjustment. It is recommended to use the monitor with DDC/CI
compatibility both for the local and extension consoles in order to adjust the video to the screen center while
switching.
2.5 Hot Plugging
The CAT5 KVM supports hot plugging function. The KVM Dongle can be removed and added into the
installation by unplugging or re-plugging without the need to shut the device down.
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Chapter 3 Operation
The CAT5 KVM provides 3 different interfaces (1) Touch Panel (2) OSD menu (3) IR Remote Control that offer
quick and convenient computer access and control.
3.1 Port Selection Switches by OSD Menu
The CAT5 KVM provides OSD (On Screen Display) interface. The OSD menu can be activated by using
Hot-keys.
To Active the OSD, press the <Ctrl> key twice within two seconds , you may see the OSD Main Menu screen
showing a list of the computers with corresponding KVM port ID numbers, names and status, see the following
picture. (The default OSD active-key is <Ctrl>, you may change to <Shift> or <Alt>, see Chapter 3.3 Define
Hot-key)
The CH and Name displayed in yellow means that Computer is powered ON and can be accessed.
The CH and Name displayed in white means that Computer is powered OFF.
3.2.1 Selecting a Computer
1. The currently selected Channel ID is displayed on up-right corner.
2. Navigate to the desired computer with the arrow keys, and press <Enter>. The selected computer‟s screen
appears on the monitor, with a confirmation label like that shown below, which identifies the computer
accessed. Use the console keyboard and mouse to control the selected computer.
Instructions
and Hot-Keys
Currently selected
channel ID No.
Channel ID
(Port No.)
Real Time Clock shows current time
Highlighted by
Arrow keys
Time scheduling
Power Management
PC ports selection
confirmation label
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3.2.2 OSD Hot-Key Functions
F1: Auto (Auto Scan)
In this mode, the console automatically switches from one powered-on computer to the next sequentially in
fixed interval time. During this [Auto Scan] mode, the OSD will display the name of computer scanned.
During this mode, you may press <Space> or <Enter> key anytime to access the scanned computer. Press
<Esc> to abort the [Auto Scan] mode, and into OSD Main Menu. You may press <↑> or<↓> key to enter a
[Manual Scan] mode. You will see the following screen.
In [Manual Scan] mode, you may scan powered-on computers one by one by keyboard control. Press <↑> to
previous computer and the <↓> to select the next computer. Press <←>, <→> to move OSD displayed
position.
To abort [Manual Scan] mode, press <ESC>.
F2: Name (Port Name)
To help remember which computer or Slave CAT5 KVM is attached to a particular port, every KVM port of
CAT5 KVM can be given a name. To edit name of a computer, press <F2>, up to 8 / 16 characters. Valid
characters are „A‟~‟Z‟, „0‟~‟9‟ and „-„. Lowercase are converted to uppercase ones. Once the port name is given,
it will be saved in KVM Dongle. If you change the KVM Dongle, however, the old port name for that port will be
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kept unless you manually modify/delete it or attach another KVM Dongle to that port.
F3: Secu (Security)
This function protects individual computers from unauthorized KVM access; by default it is disabled. To enable,
high-light the computer you want to protect then press <F3>. A “!” mark shows that the Security function is
enabled.
To access a “!” locked computer, highlight it and press <ENTER>; the admin password challenge appears.
After entering the correct password, you are allowed to control the selected computer. The computer is
automatically re-locked once you switch to another computer.
To disable the password-protected function, just select the computer and press <F3> again, enter the correct
password.
Note: The Password-protected computers (“!” marked) are skipped during [Auto Scan] and [Manual
Scan] mode.
F5: Manu (Manual Scan)
Press <F5> to enter [Manual Scan] mode. A label similar to the following appears:
In this mode, you can scan powered-on computers one by one by keyboard control. Press the <↑> to select
the previous computer and the <↓> arrow to select the next computer. Press the <←>, <→> to change the
position of the scanned computer information box.
To abort [Manual Scan] mode, press <ESC>.
F6: (Check Mark)
This is a scan filter. In order to limit [Auto Scan] or [Manual Scan] to certain computers, give those computers a
checked mark “”. To set, highlight the computer, and press <F6> to toggle the mark on or off. Use “Scan
Type” to set up scanning so it includes just those computers you checked.
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NOTICE:
Before start using ACPI features,
please make sure your motherboard
installed latest firmware and support
ACPI features.
CAT5 KVM supports two Scan modes: [Auto Scan] and [Manual Scan]. And there are two Scan Type options
for Scan mode:
[Ready PC]: will scan all powered-on computers, except those with the Security “!” setting.
[ Ready PC + ]: will scan only powered-on computers that have a check mark “”assigned, except those
with the Security “!” setting.
To cancel the check mark “”, press <F6> again.
F7: ACPI * (Green command)
Before start using ACPI commands in the KVM, user should confirm the settings in BIOS work with ACPI
commands. The following are introductions of setting BIOS to support ACPI commands; we‟ll follow Phoenix
BIOS‟s settings for example, which is one of the global leading brands in BIOS Company.
*Note:
ACPI (Advanced Configuration and Power Interface)
ACPI (Advanced Configuration and Power Interface), a power management specification developed by Intel,
Toshiba and Microsoft that makes hardware status information available to the operating system.
ACPI combines the earlier Advanced Power Management (APM) and PnP BIOS into an enhanced power
management system. ACPI support is built into Windows starting with Windows 98; however, the PC's chipset
and BIOS must also support it. It provides a platform-independent, industry-standard approach to
operating-system-based power management. The ACPI specification is the key constituent in OSPM
(Operating System Directed Power Management). OSPM and ACPI apply to all classes of computers,
including handheld, notebook, desktop, and server machines.
The ACPI OS takes over the power-management and Plug and Play functions from the legacy BIOS interfaces
and allows inexpensive power-management hardware to support elaborate power-state transitions,
maximizing the computer's power consumption and resource-utilization efficiencies.
State
Description
Product Support
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S0(Working)
System appears off. The CPU is stopped; RAM is
refreshed; the system is running in a low power mode.
S1 (sleep) &
S3 (standby)
System appears off. The CPU is stopped (Sleep) or has no
power (Standby); RAM is refreshed (sleep) or slow refresh
(standby); the power supply is in a reduced power mode.
Use built–in CAT5 KVM’s OSD
ACPI functions to enter the S1
mode
S4
(Hibernate)
System appears off. The hardware is completely off, but
system memory has been saved as a temporary file onto
the hard-drive.
Use IP Module (Optional) installed
on CAT5 KVM to wake up your
computer from S4 mode (Wake On
LAN)
S5(Off)
System is off. The hardware is completely off, the operating
system has shut down; nothing has been saved. Requires
a complete reboot to return to the Working state.
Use built–in CAT5 KVM’s OSD
ACPI functions to enter the S5
mode(Turn off computer)
The picture above shows the screen computer boots, notice the「Press DEL to enter SETUP」hint on the lower
left corner? Press the <Delete> to enter the BIOS setup menu.
NOTICE！
Boot screen may vary depending on the host computer models of
different brands vary, but probably will be prompted the hotkey to
enter the BIOS setup menu at the beginning of the boot phase.
Enter BIOS setup menu hint mostly last for only 3-5 seconds, so
better to press the hot key immediately at the beginning of boot
phase to make sure enter the BIOS setup menu properly, and
don‟t need to waste time for reboot.
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After entered the BIOS setup menu, the screen is as follows：
Use<↓>, <↑> key which locate near the numpad to move the bar to the「Power Management Setup」item，
and then press Enter key to open the setup page.
Move bar to「ACPI Suspend Type」item, we can see system default is [S1]，which we don‟t need to change
now.
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NOTICE:
IF the default value of「ACPI Suspend Type」item isn‟t [S1], please follow the steps to change the setting:
1. Press <Enter> to open the item value choosing window.
2. Please move the square to S1(POS), then press <Enter> to change the value and back to the「Power Management Setup」
setup page.
3. You confirm the value of「ACPI Suspend Type」item has already changed to [S1(POS)] at the「Power Management Setup」
setup page. Press <F10> to save the changes, the confirmation window will pop out as shown above, enter “Y” and then press
<Enter> to confirm the change and reboot the system.
4. The way of set the value of「ACPI Suspend Type」item at [S3(STR)] is similar to set up [S1(POS)] process. It will cause the
computer unable to been wake up by ACPI commands but can only been wake up by press the power switch.
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After the completion of BIOS settings, then describes how to use the ACPI Commands to manage the
computer and save energy usage.
When enter the Windows after the system reboot, double-click <Ctrl> to open the OSD menu of CAT5 KVM.
Picture above shows the hot keys and Instructions at the lower field of OSD menu, where you can find 「F7:
ACPI」. Move the bar to the chosen port number you want in the Channel ID list, and press <F7> to open the
ACPI command list.
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After pressing the F7 function key, the ACPI command list will appear under the Channel ID list, shows「►ACPI:
POWER」「►ACPI: Sleep」「 ►ACPI: Wakeup」, which has 3 ACPI commands to choice as follows:
1. Power：Press <Enter> will send a shout down command to chosen port.
2. Sleep：Press <Enter> will send a suspend command to chosen port.
3. Wakeup：Press <Enter> will send a Wake up command to chosen port. Only works on a computer at
suspend mode.
Press <↑>, <↓> key to switch the ACPI command to be sent. To send the SLEEP command, please see the
picture:
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Press <Enter> and computer will go to the suspend mode. Any PC go to the suspend mode, the channel ID
and other labels will be shown on green color, just like the picture shows.
After enter the suspend mode, the screen will go black except the OSD menu.
You can wake up a computer from the suspend mode by using Wakeup ACPI command or by using the WOL
(Wake On LAN) feature of KVM over IP module (optional). For KVM over IP module, please see Chapter 4. For
ACPI command, please follow process below:
Choose a PC in sleep mode
Press <F7> to open the ACPI command list, then choose wakeup at ACPI command list as shown above, then
press <Enter>.
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The picture above shows the computer screen after wake up.
If wants to shout down the computer, double-click <Ctrl> to open the OSD menu then press <F7>. Choose
Power at ACPI command list as picture shown.
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After pressing <Enter>, computer will shut down.
In addition to manage your computers through CAT5 KVM’s OSD ACPI functions to save energy, you
can even inform your computers when to sleep and/or wake up by arrange their power schedule through a
built-in RTC (Real Time Clock) features. Please see the power schedule settings in the following pages.
CTRL: More (More function setup)
By pressing <CTRL> from the OSD Main Menu, you can access more functions of OSD. The Setup Menu
appears as below and it‟s include Adjust Video, Scan Type, Scan Rate, CH Display, OSD Hotkey, OSD
Timer, OSD Position, Switch Hotkey, Admin Password, Rest Mode Timer, Enter Rest Timer functions.
Most functions have options to choose from. Use the<↑>, <↓> to select the desired function then press
<Enter>. Available options are shown, one at a time, at the bottom of the Setup Menu. Again use <↑>, <↓>to
select an option, then press <Enter> to activate it. To abort Setup Menu, just press <Esc>.
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Adjust Video
You can tune the image quality for each individual remote screen displayed on the Console monitor.
To adjust a screen image:
1. Switch to the computer whose image you want to adjust.
2. Double-click <Ctrl> to start the OSD Main Menu.
3. Press <Ctrl> to open the extended Setup (MORE) Menu.
4. Highlight Adjust Video, and press <Enter>.
5. The Adjust Video dialog appears:
6. Use the <↑>, <↓>to select options for video adjustment.
7. Adjust the image by pressing <←>, <→>, <PgUp> or <PgDn>. The value is from 0 to 255(Brightness,
Phase) or 0 to 31(R, G, B)
8. When the image meets your requirements, press <ESC> to accept and quit. The setting is retained in
the individual KVM Dongle Unit.
Scan Type
To setup a Scan Type for [Auto Scan] / [Manual Scan] mode. There are two options:
[Ready PC]: will scan all powered-on computers, except those with the Security “!” setting.
[Ready PC + ]: will scan only powered-on computers that have a check mark “”assigned, except those with
the Security “!” setting.
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Scan Rate
This sets the display duration for each computer displayed in Scan mode. Default settings are: 3 seconds, 8
seconds, 15 seconds, and 30 seconds.
CH-Display (Channel ID/Name Display)
There are two options:
Always On: The label with the Channel (i.e., port ID) number and name of the selected computer and/or OSD
status will be displayed on the screen all the time.
Auto Off: The label with the Channel ID and name of the selected computer and/or OSD status will be
displayed on the screen for 3 seconds, then automatically disappear.
Define Hot-key (Define Hot-key for OSD Menu)
The default hotkey to activate the OSD menu is <CTRL>. Select any of the three hotkey options: <CTRL>,
<SHIFT>, or <ALT>.
Operation remains the same, e.g., if you select <SHIFT>, then press<SHIFT>twice activates the OSD, but you
still press <CTRL> to go from the OSD Main Menu to the Setup Menu.
OSD Timer (OSD Timeout)
There are four options for the automatic timeout period of the OSD screen: 30, 45, 60 or 80 seconds. This
represents the amount of time the OSD remains showing. When it times out, the OSD turns off. Double press
your designated hotkey (default: <CTRL><CTRL>) if you want it to appear again.
OSD Position (OSD Display Position)
To set up the position of selected computer name and/or OSD status displayed on screen during operation.
Use the <↑>, <↓> to select Up Left, Up Right, Middle, Low Left, and Low Right.
The actual display position depends somewhat on VGA resolution.
Switch Hotkey
The value of default hotkey to switch port is OFF. Select any of the three hotkey options: <CTRL>, <SHIFT>, or
<ALT> to enable the switch hotkey function.
Operation is to press the hotkey twice then enter the port no. For example, if you select <SHIFT> for your
switch hotkey and want to switch to port 1, press<SHIFT>twice and Enter “1”.
Admin Password
Once the Admin Password protection is set, you can only access the OSD menu by supplying the assigned
password. Don‟t forget it. The Admin Password is also used to access computers protected with the Security
“!” setting. (See F3: Security.) To change a new password, please enter the OLD password and set a new one.
In the event of a password lost, you need to reset this unit back to default password. (To know how to reset
CAT5 KVM to default, please contact your dealer)
Rest Mode Timer
This sets the timeout timer, the amount of time the system remains in active KVM mode if undisturbed (no
keyboard or mouse activity). If undisturbed for more than the set amount of time, the CAT5 KVM goes to sleep,
and the monitor goes black. The options are: 0 Minutes, 1 minute, 5 minutes, and 10 minutes.0 means never
sleep.
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To awaken the system from Rest Mode, hit any key.
Enter Rest Mode (Force to Rest mode)
This is a security feature that allows you to force immediate rest mode. Select Enter Rest Mode, press
<Enter.> The system goes immediately into rest mode; the screen goes blank.
To awaken the system from Rest Mode, hit any key.
Note: Once Admin Password is set, a password-asking box will be displayed first, please enter the assigned
password to awaken the system from Rest Mode.
Set Time (Setup Time in OSD menu)
Press <Enter> to open the time setup field, then press <Backspace> to erase the time and enter digits to setup
the time. After setup is finished, press <Enter> to apply the change. CAT5 KVM use 24-hour time system.
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Chapter 4 KVM over IP Module (Optional)
The CAT5 KVM supports a KVM over IP Module. To install it, you can manage your CAT5 KVM connected
computers from anywhere in the world. For more details, please refer to the KVM over IP Guide.
4.1 KVM over IP Module Installation
Turn off the CAT5 KVM first, and then slide the KVM over IP Module into Module Port on CAT5 KVM gently.
Make sure the KVM over IP Module is installed on CAT5 KVM firmly, then secured it on CAT5 KVM with
screw.
4.2 Remote Wakeup
The IP-KVM provides the remote power wakeup function, which can remotely wake up the sleeping computer.
With this feature, the computers that are not in use for now can be shut down and remotely wake up the
computer when want to use it, and thus save the power energy.
Figure 0-1 Remote Wakeup
Settings on target computer:
In order to be waked up, some settings have to be done on the target computer:
1. BIOS setting:
Have the wake up function in BIOS Enabled
Note: the naming in BIOS varies depending on the BIOS type; it may be Wake On LAN/PME, PME
Event Wake Up, or Power On By PCI Device.
2. Windows Settings:
Enter the Properties of Local Area Connection.
To add KVM over IP Module here
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Make sure Wake on Magic packet is Enabled.
Make sure the following two items are selected.
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Settings on IP-KVM:
The control can be easily set up from the web page.
1. Click on Remote Control > Remote Wakeup to bring up the configuration page.
2. Click on More entries to add additional controlled target
3. Key in the server description and the server‟s IP address
4. Click on Get MAC to get the corresponding MAC address of the server
5. Click on Apply to save the entry
6. Click on Reset to defaults if want to clear all entries
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Chapter 5 CAT5 KVM Extender Module (Optional)
CAT5 KVM Extender Module is a CAT5 Extension Console Unit module. The CAT5 KVM Extender Module is a
due functions device it is a CAT5 KVM receiver that uses CAT5 cable to extend your keyboard, mouse and
monitor 1000 feet, it also has built-in 2 to1 OSD KVM switch used the same peripheral for your local PC.
The CAT5 KVM Extender Module is not only an extender for high-density applications where you want full use
of keyboards, mouse, and monitor but there isn‟t room for a server nearby, but also can doubles your
productivity, allow you to operate and control remote system while working on local PC at your desk.
5.1 CAT5 Extension Console Unit Installation
1. Make sure the CAT5 cable is straight through type.
2. Plug CAT5 cable one end into RJ-45 connector of KVM switch‟s CAT5 console and the other end of
CAT5 cable into KVM CAT5 Extension Console Unit RJ-45 port.
3. Connect remote keyboard, mouse and monitor to R-Box (CAT5 Extension Console Unit) USB
Keyboard/Mouse port and Monitor port.
4. Connect Local PC to R-box (CAT5 Extension Console Unit) by using accompanied HDDB-15 to
PS/2/USB/VGA
5. Power on the CAT5 Extension Console Unit by plug in the power adaptor
6. Select remote console by push button
5.2 Console Control Swap
This 1+1 console is designed as one control double view, both local console and remote console can access
and view the server but only one at a time, Local console and Remote console of KVM Switch will have the
same priority to control computer. The change of the control as follow ; after 2 seconds no keyboard and
mouse input any console can take over the control and switch the KVM or operate on server another console
can view the same display.
5.3 VGA Resolutions
CAT5 Extension Console Unit can send keyboard, mouse and video signals up to remote KVM switch with
auto adjustable video equalization and video signal boost features for the best possible video quality. The
R-Box professional version can extend your PC console up to 300m away at VGA resolution 1024x768. CAT5
cables has CAT5, CAT5e, CAT6 and STP/UTP types; If your application need high VGA resolution and long
distance please select high end cables.
It is highly recommended to use “optimal CAT5 cable length “to get the best video quality and don‟t waste
unnecessary CAT5 cable.
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Chapter 6 Troubleshooting
6.1 The computer boot up fine, but keyboard and/or mouse doesn’t work.
Make sure the keyboard/mouse works when directly plugged into the computer first. If not, try a different
keyboard/mouse instead, use 101, 102 or 104-key keyboard only.
PS/2 keyboard and mouse ports are not designed for hot plug. USB mouse and keyboard ports can hot
plug, but need to wait few second for PC bus emulations.
Don‟t press any keys on the keyboard or moving the mouse or pressing the mouse buttons when
switching ports while the selected computer is booting up. Otherwise, it might cause the keyboard/mouse
error or keyboard is not detected at PC side.
6.2 CAT5 Console Extender power LED is not ON.
Make sure power adapter is connected to KVM CAT5 extender.
6.3 No video signal is displayed on the remote monitor.
Please check the situations below:
VGA cables & connectors and CAT5 cables & connectors are loosed or disconnected.
VGA cable was not attached to computer during boot up process.
Power adapter is not connected to extender.
6.4 Video signal is foggy or un-cleared on the screen.
Please check VGA connector, or the VGA resolution is too high for the length of cable being used. If the
problem happened at VGA resolution, try shortening the CAT5 cable length or reducing VGA resolution.
It is highly recommended to use “optimal CAT5 cable length “to get the best video quality and don‟t waste
unnecessary CAT5 cable. Video resolutions supported up to 1024 X 768 for CAT5-Based 1000 feet
remote user and up to 1600 X 1200 for CAT5-Based 1000 feet remote user.
Check the local monitor ground if the CAT5 Extension Console Unit do not have a local PC.
The KVM switch will provide DDC information to all the PC VGA board, if the local both console‟s monitor
and KVM switch have been turn on before the PC boot up, if the PC boot up faster then the KVM the PC
miss the DDC (Data Display Channel) information so please turn off the PC and wait for a few minutes
then turn on again.
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