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DVI USB KVM Switch
SV431DVIUA
Instruction Manual
Actual product may vary from photo
4 Port StarView DVI USB KVM Switch
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This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B
device, pursuant to part 15 of the FCC Rules. These limits are designed to provide
reasonable protection against harmful interference in a residential installation. This
equipment generates, uses and can radiate radio frequency energy and, if not installed
and used in accordance with the instructions, may cause harmful interference to radio
communications. However, there is no guarantee that interference will not occur in a
particular installation. If this equipment does cause harmful interference to radio or
television reception, which can be determined by turning the equipment off and on, the
user is encouraged to try to correct the interference by one or more of the following
measures:
• Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna.
• Increase the separation between the equipment and receiver.
• Connect the equipment into an outlet on a circuit different from that to which the
receiver is connected.
• Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/TV technician for help.
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Introduction . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1
Features . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1
Before You Begin . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1
System Requirements . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1
Package Contents . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1
Installation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2
Console connection . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2
Connecting Slave Computers . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .3
Operation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .4
Rack Mount Kit (Optional) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .6
Troubleshooting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .7
Accessory Products from StarTech.com . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .8
Specifications . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .8
Technical Support . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .9
Warranty Information . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .9
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Thank you for purchasing a StarTech.com 4 Port StarView DVI USB KVM Switch. This
product offers a cost-effective way to operate up to four computers or servers from a
single keyboard, monitor and mouse peripheral set, while saving valuable deskspace.
Featuring USB peripheral sharing, audio switching and astounding video resolutions of
up to 1920 x 1440 (@60/70Hz), this is the perfect combination of computer control and
multimedia quality.
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Convenient audio selection and video signal adjustment
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Allows up to four computers to share up to 4 different USB peripherals
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DVI monitor (1)
System Requirements - Console Side
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Instruction Manual (1)
Package Contents
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DVI USB KVM Switch (1)
This package should contain:
•
USB mouse (1)
•
Rubber Foot Pad set (1)
•
USB keyboard (1)
•
Power Adapter (1)
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Front panel push buttons provide easy computer selection
•
Requires no drivers for keyboard or mouse operation
•
No software requirements
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DVI-I (Single Link) Cable (1)
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USB A-B cable (1)
System Requirements - Computer Side
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PC BIOS Notice: The following BIOS setup changes are necessary for PC
users but are not required for Mac users:
1) In STANDARD CMOS, set HALT ON ERROR to ALL BUT KEYBOARD.
2) In PNP AND PCI SETUP, set PNP OS INSTALLED to YES and set the USB
IRQ to ENABLED.
Before installation, please ensure that all devices and computers to be connected to the
KVM Switch have been turned off.
1) Connect the monitor that will be used to the Console DVI port on the rear panel of
SV431DVIUA
2) Connect a USB keyboard and a USB mouse to any two of the Console USB ports as
shown below:
Console Connection
USB Device
USB Device
USB Keyboard
USB Mouse
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Connecting Slave Computers
1 a) Using a Male to Male DVI-D (Single Link) cable, connect the computer’s DVI port to
one of the four available PC ports (PC 1, PC 2, PC 3, PC 4) as shown below.
1 b) Using a USB A-B Cable, connect the USB port that corresponds with the PC port
used in step 1, to the USB port on the corresponding computer, as shown below.
2 Use a 4-in-1 USB, DVI, Audio and Microphone KVM Switch cable, such as
USBDVI4N1A15 to connect each computer to the desired port. For more information,
please see Accessory Products from StarTech.com.
Male to Male
DVI
One USB patch cable for
both Keyboard and Mouse
Repeat steps 1a and 1b or and 2 to connect the remaining computers to the available
ports. Devices and computers that are connected to SV431DVIUA can now be turned
on.
There are two options for connecting slave computers to SV431DVIUA:
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1. Online/Selected LEDs
When the LED turns green, the computer connected to the corresponding port
is powered-on. When a computer is selected, its corresponding red LED
illuminates.
2. Pushbuttons
Each computer has a button associated with it on the front panel for selection.
For example, to switch to computer 2, press the 2 button.
Auto Scan
Auto Scan automatically scans through computers one at a time, in a fixed interval.
Please note: keyboard and mouse are not operable during Auto Scan. To activate Auto
Scan, press down front panel push buttons 3 and 4 simultaneously. The port LED
flashes during Auto Scan. Auto Scan is effective for powered-on computers only. To exit
the Auto Scan mode, just tap any one of the front panel pushbuttons.
Scan Time
This selection sets the scan interval for the Auto Scan feature. The Scan Time options
are 3, 8, 15 and 30 seconds. Please note: Scan Time is automatically set to a default of
3 seconds, in the event that SV431DVIUA loses power. To change the Scan Time
interval, press both front panel buttons 1 and 2 simultaneously. SV431DVIUA will beep 1,
2, 3 or 4 times for scan time of 3, 8, 15 or 30 seconds respectively.
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SV431DVIUA Front Panel
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2
Please note: SV431DVIUA can be used with a VGA connection to controlled
(slave) computers, however an adapter must be used to make the connection
(please see Accessory Products from StarTech.com - DVIVGAMF).
Also note: Analog and digital connections cannot be used concurrently. To
successfully connect SV431DVIUA to the slave computers, all connections
must be either digital
or
analog.
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To adjust the output emphasis of the selected port, press button 4 once, twice, three
or four times; SV431DVIUA will beep once (no pre-emphasis), twice (low preemphasis), three times (medium pre-emphasis), or four times (high pre-emphasis),
respectively.
3. Once you have entered the desired settings, press the FUNC button once to save and
exit function settings.
To select the audio signal from any port of 4 connected computers, press the FUNC
button in combination with the other pushbuttons.
1. Press and hold the FUNC button.
If all four green LEDs illuminate
: The audio port and the selected COM port are the
same - this is referred to as “tracking mode”.
If just one green LED illuminates (indicating the selected audio port):
The audio port is
different from the selected computer port - this is referred to as “non-tracking mode”.
2. While still pressing the FUNC button:
Press the button that corresponds numerically with the desired audio port. e.g if
you wish to select the signal from port 3, press the 3 button while still holding
the “FUNC” button.
or
Press buttons 1 and 2 to enter tracking mode.
3. Once you have entered the desired settings, press the FUNC button once to save and
exit function settings
To adjust the optimal video signal strength corresponding to the length or quality of DVI
cable being used, use the FUNC button in combination with the other front panel
pushbuttons.
1. Press the FUNC button three times. The POWER LED will flash once per second.
2. To adjust equalization of the selected port input video strength, press button 1 once or
twice; SV431DVIUA will beep once (normal) or twice (enhanced) respectively.
To adjust the output current of a selected port, press button 3 once or twice ;
SV431DVIUA will beep once (normal) or twice (enhanced) respectively.
“FUNC” Button
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The figure below shows how to attach optional mounting brackets and cable support
(SV431RACK) to SV431DVIUA for use with a standard 19” rack cabinet:
To Rack
Cabinet
Back Post
To Rack
Cabinet
Back Post
USB or Monitor Cables to the switch
Two screws
secure the
cable support
USB or
Monitor
cables to a
computer
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Symptom Causes Solutions
Keyboard or
mouse does not
work
In Auto Scan mode, the
keyboard and mouse are not
operable.
Press any front panel button
to select a computer, then
use the keyboard and
mouse.
Newly installed
USB device
does not work
Improper device driver
Device consumes too much
power.
Improper device
initialization
Re-install device driver.
The device should be
self-powered; add a power
adapter to the device.
Be sure the USB cable
is well seated to
ensure communication
Computer hangs while
switching computers
Device initialization takes too
much time.
Wait at least 5 seconds
before computer switching to
ensure proper USB
communication.
Turn off device driver
(not keyboard nor mouse)
before switching.
Auto Scan does not switch
PC automatically and
SV431DVIUA beeps
All PCs are off or only one
PC is turned on. Scan mode
works for power-on
computers only.
Turn computers on.
Poor video resolution Improper video settings
To adjust the optimal video
signal strength
corresponding to the length
or quality of DVI cable, press
the FUNC button combined
with the other buttons.
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USBDVI4N1A6
6 ft. 4-in-1 USB, DVI, Audio, and Microphone KVM Switch Cable
USBDVI4N1A10
10 ft. 4-in-1 USB, DVI, Audio, and Microphone KVM Switch Cable
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Contact your local StarTech.com dealer or visit www.startech.com for cables or other
accessories that will help you get the best performance out of your new product.
USBDVI4N1A15
15 ft. 4-in-1 USB, DVI, Audio, and Microphone KVM Switch Cable
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No. of computers supported 4
Front panel push button 5
Hot plug-and-play support Ye s
Automatic scan interval 3, 8, 15, 30 seconds
Cable Length (Max) 3m(10’) for USB
Computer ON-LINE LED 4
Computer selected LED 4
Monitor Type DVI
Computer peripheral connector Monitor
USB Type B x 4
DVI female x 4
Console peripheral connector Monitor
USB Type A x 4
DVI female x 1
Weight (g) (oz.)
900g
31.74oz.
Dimensions
44 x 220 x 130mm
1.7 x 8.7 x 5”
DVIVGAMF
DVI to VGA Display Adapter M/F
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industry-leading solutions. If you ever need help with your product, visit
www.startech.com/support and access our comprehensive selection of online tools,
documentation, and downloads.
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This product is backed by a three year warranty. In addition, StarTech.com warrants its
products against defects in materials and workmanship for the periods noted, following
the initial date of purchase. During this period, the products may be returned for repair, or
replacement with equivalent products at our discretion. The warranty covers parts and
labor costs only. StarTech.com does not warrant its products from defects or damages
arising from misuse, abuse, alteration, or normal wear and tear.
Limitation of Liability
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officers, directors, employees or agents) for any damages (whether direct or indirect,
special, punitive, incidental, consequential, or otherwise), loss of profits, loss of business,
or any pecuniary loss, arising out of or related to the use of the product exceed the
actual price paid for the product. Some states do not allow the exclusion or limitation of
incidental or consequential damages. If such laws apply, the limitations or exclusions
contained in this statement may not apply to you.
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