StarTech.com SV431USB, SV231USB User Manual

USB Keyboard/Video/Mouse
Sharing Switch

User's Manual

SV431USB
SV231USB

Table of Contents

Introduction

Overview 1
Features 2

System Requirements

Console Side 3
Computer Side 3

Installation

PC BIOS Notice 4
Console Connection 5
Computer Connection 6

Operation

Front Panel Push Buttons 7
Rack Mount Kit 9

Appendices

Specifications 10
Troubleshooting 11
Other StarView Switches 13

Please read this manual thoroughly and
follow the Installation procedures to
prevent damage to the StarView or any
connecting devices.

1

Introduction

Overview

The StarView SV231USB and SV431USB, fully
compatible with USB specifications, are a combination of
USB KVM (Keyboard/Video/Mouse) switches and USB
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
peripherals among all computers.

Installation is easy as connecting USB A-B cables to the
computers and to the StarView switch. Computer
selecting is as easy as front panel button pressing. The
built-in USB hub ensures smooth switching from one
computer to the other. The StarView switches provide the
easiest way to manage multiple computers with USB
interface and share USB peripherals among computers.

2

Features

?Manage 2 or 4 PC, G3/G4 Macs, or iMacs from one

USB keyboard, mouse and monitor with the
SV231USB and the SV431USB respectively

?2 or 4 computers share up to 2 or 4 different USB

peripherals with the SV231USB and the SV431USB

?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: 19230 x 1440

?Buzzer sounds for computer switching confirmation
?Front button Auto Scan activation
?Selectable Scan Time interval
?Supports the latest DDC2B VGA monitors
?Saves time, space, equipment and power
?USB self-powered operation
?No software required

3

System Requirements

Console Side

One VGA, SVGA or Multisync monitor
One USB keyboard
One USB mouse

Computer Side

Each USB enabled computer must be connected to the
StarView switch by:
One HDB15 male-to-female VGA cable or monitor
One USB A-B cable with Type-A and Type-B plug for
USB devices, as shown in figure 1.

figure 1: USB A-B cable

(Note: An optional HDB-15 to DB-15 VGA adapter is
required for Mac computer VGA ports)