StarTech.com Sv231 User Manual

2 Port Professional PS/2 KVM Switch

SV231

*actual product may vary from photos

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Manual Revision: 07/12/2012

FCC Compliance Statement

This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B digital
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 o 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 dierent from that to which the receiver

is connected.

• Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/TV technician for help.

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Instruction Manual

Table of Contents

Introduction ............................................................................................1

Packaging Contents ................................................................................................................................. 1

System Requirements .............................................................................................................................. 1

Installation ..............................................................................................2

Front View .................................................................................................................................................... 2

Rear View ...................................................................................................................................................... 3

Hardware Installation ..............................................................................................................................4

Driver Installation ...................................................................................................................................... 4

Conguration ..........................................................................................5

Serial Data Link ..........................................................................................................................................5

Automatic Calibration Button and Light .......................................................................................... 5

Manual Calibration and Settings Menu ............................................................................................5

Commands ..................................................................................................................................................6

Transmitter Unit specic commands ................................................................................................. 6

Image Quality .............................................................................................................................................7

Firmware Upgrade .................................................................................................................................... 7

Troubleshooting .....................................................................................8

Specications ..........................................................................................10

Technical Support ..................................................................................11

Warranty Information ............................................................................11

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Introduction

Overview

The StarView SV231 is a computer switch that allows access to two IBM compatible
computers from one keyboard, mouse and monitor. Switching between computers
is as easy as pressing the push button or entering hot-key commands from your
keyboard. There is no interface card and software to install and the StarView is
independent of the computer operating system. The space-saving design enables you
to connect all the cables to the back of the SV231.

Automatic Mouse Conversion

The StarView Switch enables you to connect computers with PS/2 or serial mouse ports
(using adapters supplied with each SV231), and control both computers from one PS/2
mouse. The StarView automatically identies the mouse and switches to proper mouse
protocol.

Features

• Supports both PS/2 and serial mouse

• Cascade conguration expands system capability

• Auto scan automatically selects computers sequentially

• Supports Microsoft IntelliMouse (Pro), IntelliTrackball

• Hot-key functions allow easy computer access

• Built in buzzer for hot-key command conrmation.

• Keyboard states automatically saved and restored when switching computers

• Operating system independent, transparent to all applications

• True plug and play system conguration

• Keyboard and mouse can be hot plugged at any time

• High VGA resolution 1600x1200

• DDC2B compatible

• Power-free operation

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