StarTech.com SV431DPUA User Manual

2/4 Port USB DisplayPort® KVM Switch with Audio

SV231DPUA / SV431DPUA

*actual product may vary from photos

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Manual Revision: 01/13/2015

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

Features ........................................................................................................................................................1

Package Contents .................................................................................................................................... 1

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

Installation ..............................................................................................1

Hardware Installation .............................................................................................................................. 2

Driver Installation ...................................................................................................................................... 5

Operation ................................................................................................5

Front Panel ...................................................................................................................................................5

Port Selection Button .............................................................................................................................. 6

AutoScan ...................................................................................................................................................... 6

Scan Time ..................................................................................................................................................... 6

HotKey Control .......................................................................................6

Auto Scan ..................................................................................................................................................... 7

Manual Scan ............................................................................................................................................... 7

Alternative Hotkey Commands ............................................................................................................ 9

Change Leading Hotkey ......................................................................................................................... 10

Specications ..........................................................................................11

Technical Support .................................................................................. 13

Warranty Information ............................................................................13

Instruction Manual

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Introduction

Features

• Easy installation, no drivers required

• Supports Plug and Play and hot swap to save time from rebooting the computer

• Supports data transfer rates up to 480Mbps when used on a USB 2.0 port

Package Contents

• SV231DPUA or SV431DPUA KVM switch

• Power Adapter

• Rubber Feet

• Instruction Manual

System Requirements

• DisplayPort enabled computer system/video card

• USB enabled computer system

• DisplayPort enabled display device (e.g. monitor, projector, TV, etc.)

• Standard 104-key wired USB keyboard

• Standard 3-button wired USB mouse

Installation

NOTE: Prior to the installation, please power o all devices that will be connected to
this system. Ensure that all devices you will connect are properly grounded. Place
cables away from uorescent lights, air conditioners, and machines that are likely to
generate electrical noise.

If you experience any problems using a USB KVM switch, the following BIOS setup
changes may be necessary for PC users and not necessary for Mac users:

• Set HALT ON ERROR to ALL BUT KEYBOARD.

• In PNP AND PCI SETUP, set PNP OS INSTALLED to YES and set USB IRQ to ENABLED.

Dierent systems may use dierent naming, so contact your system manufacturer for
further assistance with these settings.

Instruction Manual

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Hardware Installation

Front View - SV231DPUA

Port Selection/Link LED

Rear View - SV231DPUA

Instruction Manual

Port Selection

Button

2

Front View - SV431DPUA

Rear View - SV431DPUA

Port Selection/Link

LED

Power

LED

Port Selection

Button

Instruction Manual

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