StarTech.com SV431USB User Manual

2 Port Professional USB KVM Switch Kit with Cables
4 Port Professional USB KVM Switch

SV231USB
SV431USB

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Manual Revision: 03/17/2011

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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Table of Contents

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

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

Before You Begin ..............................................................................................................................................1

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

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

Accessory Products from StarTech.com ............................................................................................2

Installation............................................................................................................................................................3

PC BIOS Notice ............................................................................................................................................3

Console Connection ...............................................................................................................................3

Computer Connection ..........................................................................................................................4

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

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

Auto Scan .......................................................................................................................................................5

Rackmount Kit for SV431USB (optional) ............................................................................................6

Specications .....................................................................................................................................................7

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

Technical Support ...........................................................................................................................................9

Warranty Information ....................................................................................................................................9

Screen Quality & Pixel Policy ..............................................................................................................9

Instruction Manual

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Introduction

The StarView SV231USB and SV431USB, fully compatible with USB 2.0 specications, are a
combination of USB 2.0 KVM (Keyboard/Video/Mouse) switches and USB 2.0 peripherals sharing
devices.

With the SV231USB and SV431USB, you can easily operate up to 2 or 4 PCs, G3/G4 Macs, or
iMacs respectively from the 1 USB keyboard, 1 USB mouse, and 1 monitor saving you space,
time, equipment and money. Its peripheral sharing function enables you to share more USB

2.0 peripherals among all computers. Installation is easy as connecting USB A-B cables to the
computers and to the StarView switch.

Features

• Front panel push buttons for easy computer selection

• No drivers needed for keyboard and mouse operation

• Supports keyboard and mouse plug-n-play

• High VGA resolution: 1920 x 1440

• Buzzer sounds for computer switching conrmation

• Front button Auto Scan activation

• Selectable Scan Time interval

Before You Begin

Package Contents
This package should contain:

• 1x StarView USB KVM Switch

• 1 x Instruction Guide

• 1 x Power Adapter (only SV231USB)

• 2 x 2-in-1 USB/Monitor cables (only SV231USB)

System Requirements

Console side

• One VGA, SVGA or Multisync monitor

• One USB 2.0 keyboard

• One USB 2.0 mouse

Instruction Manual

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