StarTech.com SV231DPU34K Quick Start Manual

2-Port USB 3.0 KVM Switch - DisplayPort - 4K 60Hz - TAA Compliant

Quick-Start Guide

SKU #: SV231DPU34K

Product Diagram

Actual product may vary from photos

Front View

1

1. Console USB HID Port

2. Console USB Hub Port

3. LED Indicators

4. Port Selection Button

Rear View

4

1. Console DisplayPort Port

2. PC 2 DisplayPort Port

3. PC 1 DisplayPort Port

4. Power Input Port

5. USB HID Port

6. Console Audio Port

7. PC 2 USB Port

8. PC 2 Audio Port

9. PC 1 USB Port

10. PC 1 Audio Port

11. Console USB Hub Port

2

5

3

1 2 3

6

3

8

7

Package Contents

• KVM Switch x 1

• Universal Power Adapter (NA/JP, EU, UK, ANZ) x 1

• Rubber Foot Pads x 4

• Quick-Start Guide x 1

Requirements

Source PCs

• Computer (with DisplayPort) x 2

• DisplayPort Cable x 2

• USB 3.0 Cable (Type-A Male to Type-B Male) x 2

• (Optional) 3.5 mm Audio Cable (Male to Male) x 2

Console

• DisplayPort Display x 1

• DisplayPort Cable x 1

• USB Keyboard x 1

• USB Mouse x 1

• (Optional) Speaker-Enabled Audio Device (or Headset/

4

Headphones) x 1

• (Optional) 3.5 mm Audio Cable (Male to Male) x 1

• (Optional) USB 2.0 HID Devices x 2

• (Optional) USB 2.0 Cables x 2

• (Optional) USB 3.0 Peripherals x 2

• (Optional) USB 3.0 Cables x 2

Attach the Rubber Foot Pads

1. Peel o the backing for each of the Rubber Foot Pads.

2. Stick each Rubber Foot Pad onto the bottom of the unit, on each
of the four circular indentations.

Connect the Console

1. Power o your DisplayPort Display and any peripherals before
connecting to the KVM Switch.

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9

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2. Connect a DisplayPort Display to the Console DisplayPort Port on
the KVM Switch.

3. Connect a USB Keyboard and a USB Mouse to the Console USB
HID Ports on the KVM Switch.

4. (Optional) Connect your USB HID Devices to the Console USB HID
Ports on the KVM Switch.

5. (Optional) Connect your Speaker-Enabled Audio Device to the
Console Audio Port.

Connect the PC

1. Power o your Computer and any peripherals before connecting
to the KVM Switch.

2. Connect a DisplayPort Cable from the DisplayPort Port on the
Computer to the PC DisplayPort Port above PC 1 on the KVM
Switch.

3. Connect a USB A to B Cable (Type-A Male to Type-B Male) from
the USB A Port on the Computer to the PC USB Port below PC 1
on the KVM Switch.

Note: A USB 3.0 Cable is recommended for optimal performance.

4. (Optional) Connect a 3.5 mm Audio Cable from the audio port on
your Computer to the corresponding PC Audio Port below PC 1
on the KVM Switch.

5. Repeat steps 1 to 3 for an additional Computer for PC 2.

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Manual Revision: 10/25/2018

Quick-Start Guide

SKU #: SV231DPU34K

Power-On Sequence

1. Connect the Universal Power Adapter from a wall outlet to the
Power Input Port on the KVM Switch.

2. Power on all USB Peripherals.

3. Select PC 1 and power on the corresponding Computer.
Note: Ensure that the Computer connected to the PC 1

DisplayPort Port has fully booted to the operating system before
proceeding.

4. Repeat step 3 for the PC 2 KVM Computer.

Select a Port

To select a Port, press one of the numbered Port Selection Buttons
located on the front of the KVM Switch.

You can also use Hotkey Commands to select a Port, turn on
AutoScan, and utilize many other commands from your Keyboard.

Hotkey Commands

Hotkey Command

Left CTRL + Left CTRL + 1 Select PC 1

Left CTRL + Left CTRL + 2 Select PC 2

Safety Measures

• If product has an exposed circuit board, do not touch the product under power.

• If Class 1 Laser Product. Laser radiation is present when the system is open.

• Wiring terminations should not be made with the product and/or electric lines under power.

• Product installation and/or mounting should be completed by a certied professional as per
the local safety and building code guidelines.

• Cables (including power and charging cables) should be placed and routed to avoid creating
electric, tripping or safety hazards.

Mesures de sécurité

• Si l’un des circuits imprimés du produit est visible, ne pas touchez le produit lorsqu’il est sous
tension.

• Si le produit est Laser de Classe 1, le rayonnement laser est présent lorsque le système est
ouvert.

• Les terminaisons de câblâge ne doivent pas être eectuées lorsque le produit et/ou les câbles
électriques sont sous tension.

• L’installation et/ou le montage du produit doit être réalisé par un professionnel certié et
dans le respect des normes locales et du code de construction local.

• Les câbles (y compris les câbles d’alimentation et de chargement) doivent être placés et
acheminés de façon à éviter tout risque électrique, de chute ou de sécurité

安全対策

• 製品に露出した状態の回路基盤が含まれる場合、電源が入っている状態で製品に触らないでください。

• クラス1レーザー製品では、システムが開放状態の場合、レーザー光が照射されています。

• 電源が入っている状態の製品または電線の終端処理を行わないでください。

• 製品の設置やマウントは、使用地域の安全ガイドラインおよび建築基準に従い、有資格の専門業者が行うようにしてください。

• ケーブル（電源ケーブルと充電ケーブルを含む）は、適切な配置と引き回しを行い、電気障害やつまづきの危険性など、安全上のリスクを回避するよ
うにしてください。

Misure di sicurezza

• Se il prodotto ha un circuito stampato visibile, non toccare il prodotto quando è acceso.

• Prodotto laser di Classe 1. Quando il sistema è aperto sono presenti radiazioni laser.

• I terminiali dei li elettrici non devono essere realizzate con il prodotto e/o le linee elettriche
sotto tensione.

• L’installazione e/o il montaggio dei prodotti devono essere eseguiti da un tecnico
professionale certicato che conosca le linee guida locali sulle norme edilizie e sulla sicurezza.

• I cavi (inclusi i cavi di alimentazione e di ricarica) devono essere posizionati e stesi in modo da
evitare pericoli di inciampo, rischi di scosse elettriche o pericoli per la sicurezza.

Säkerhetsåtgärder

• Rör aldrig vid enheter med oskyddade kretskort när strömmen är påslagen.

• Om laserproduktet är Klasse 1, laserstrålning avges när systemet är öppet.

• Montering av kabelavslutningar får inte göras när produkten och/eller elledningarna är
strömförda.

• Installation och/eller montering får endast göras av behöriga yrkespersoner och enligt
gällande lokala förordningar för säkerhet och byggnormer.

• Kablar (inklusive elkablar och laddningskablar) ska dras och placeras på så sätt att risk för
snubblingsolyckor och andra olyckor kan undvikas.

FCC Compliance Statement

This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class A 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

About LED Indicators

LED Behavior Signicance

LED is illuminated

green

Computer is properly connected to the PC

Port and is powered on

LED is illuminated red PC 1 or PC 2 Computer is selected

Troubleshooting

If you experience issues using the KVM Switch and you’re using
a PC, you might need to make the following changes to the BIOS
settings on your computer:

1. Set HALT ON ERROR to All but keyboard.

2. In PNP AND PCI SETUP, do the following:

• Set PNP OS INSTALLED to Yes.

• Set USB IRQ to Enabled.

Note: Dierent manufacturers use dierent naming conventions.
For more information about changing the BIOS settings, contact
the manufacturer of the motherboard or system.

This device complies with part 15 of the FCC Rules. Operation is subject to the following two
conditions:
(1) This device may not cause harmful interference, and (2) this device must accept any
interference received, including interference that may cause undesired operation. Changes or
modications not expressly approved by StarTech.com could void the user’s authority to operate
the equipment.

Industry Canada Statement

This Class A digital apparatus complies with Canadian ICES-003.
Cet appareil numérique de la classe [A] est conforme à la norme NMB-003 du Canada.
CAN ICES-3 (A)/NMB-3(A)
This device complies with Industry Canada licence-exempt RSS standard(s). Operation is subject to
the following two conditions:
(1) This device may not cause interference, and (2) This device must accept any interference,
including interference that may cause undesired operation of the device.
Le présent appareil est conforme aux CNR d’Industrie Canada applicables aux appareils radio
exempts de licence. L’exploitation est autorisée aux deux conditions suivantes:
(1) l’appareil ne doit pas produire de brouillage, et (2) l’utilisateur de l’appareil doit accepter
tout brouillage radioélectrique subi, même si le brouillage est susceptible d’en compromettre le
fonctionnement.

IC Radiation Exposure Statement

This equipment complies with IC RSS-102 radiation exposure limit set forth for an uncontrolled
environment. This equipment should be installed and operated with minimum distance 0.5cm
between the radiator and your body.

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Warranty Information

This product is backed by a two-year warranty. 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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directors, employees or agents) for any damages (whether direct or indirect, special, punitive,
incidental, consequential, or otherwise), loss of prots, 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
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