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Dual View USB KVMP Switch
User Manual (GCS1742 / GCS1744)
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Welcome Thank you for purchasing one of the industry’s most feature-rich dual display KVMs, with USB peripheral sharing and audio technology. You’ll save money and space by eliminating the need for multiple monitors, keyboards, mice, as well as USB peripheral devices such as printers, scanners, and more. Up to 127 USB devices can be daisy chained from this KVMP switch. Sharing speakers and a microphone also offers extra value and convenience for the users. USB and KVM technology together make
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Table of Contents ○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○ ○ Package Contents 05 Overview ○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○ ○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○ 06 Features ○○○○ ○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○ 07 ○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○ ○○○○○○○○○ System Requirements 08 ○○○○○○○○○○○ ○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○ Introduction 09 ○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○ ○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○ Installation 13 Basic Operation ○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○ ○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○ 16 Hotkey Operation ○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○ ○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○ 19 Firmware Upgrade Ut
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Package Contents This package contains: 1 x GCS1742 or GCS1744 USB KVM Switch 2 x Custom 6’ Audio/Video Cables (4 for GCS1744) 2 x Custom 6’ USB/Video Cables (4 for GCS1744) 1 x Firmware Upgrade Cable 1 x User Manual 1 x Quick Start Guide 1 x Warranty/Registration Card NOTE: The Power Adapter for the GCS1742/GCS1744 is optional, as the unit obtains its power from the USB port on your computers. If you would like to purchase the power adapter for the unit, please visit www.iogear.com. Refer to
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Overview The GCS1742/GCS1744 USB KVM Switch brings dual head video functionality to IOGEAR’s USB KVM switch technology. Now, two (GCS1742) or four (GCS1744) dual head computers can be accessed and controlled from a single console that consists of a USB keyboard, USB mouse, and two VGA, SVGA, or Multisync monitors. In addition, the GCS1742/1744 incorporates a two port USB hub that allows each of the computers to share any USB peripherals connected to the hub on a one-computer-at a time basis. Rec
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Features Provides a second video channel to support computers with dual displays Two USB ports for USB peripheral sharing (such as printers, scanners, etc.) Audio jacks for audio sharing between computers Independent (asynchronous) switching of the KVM, USB, and audio focus Fully compliant with the USB 1.1 specification Easy to install - no software required - connecting cables is all it takes Computer selection via push button switches or hotkeys LED display for easy status moni
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System Requirements Console Two VGA monitors USB style mouse USB style keyboard Computer Two available VGA ports Type A USB port Audio Only two-piece, powered speakers system supported 8
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Introduction Front View 1, 2 3 1. Port selection buttons 2. Port LEDs Press a switch to access the computer attached The Port LEDs are built into the Port Selection to its corresponding port. Switches. The upper ones are the KVM Port LEDs; Press buttons 1 and 2 simultaneously for 2 the lower ones are the USB LEDs. seconds to start Auto Scan Mode. 9
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Introduction KVM: 3. USB Port Lights DIM ORANGE to indicate that the Connect one USB peripheral (printer, scanner, computer attached to the corresponding port is etc.) here to share with your computer in your up and running (On Line). KVM setup. Changes to BRIGHT ORANGE to indicate that the computer attached to its corresponding port is the one that has the KVM focus (Selected). Flashes to indicate that the computer attached to its corresponding port is being accessed und
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Introduction Back View 1 2 3 4 534 1. Power Jack 3. Console Port Section If you choose to use external power, the power The cables from your console components adapter cable plugs into this jack. (keyboard, mouse, monitors, speakers and microphone), plug in here. Each port is marked Note: Use of a power adapter (DC 5V) is optional, and requires a with an icon to indicate itself. separate purchase. Refer to IOGEAR Part#: 0AD8-0005-261 2. Firmware Upgrade Port 4. CPU Port Section The Firmware Upgr
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Introduction The upper connector carries the audio data (microphone and speakers) and the video data for monitor B; The lower connector carries the USB data (keyboard, mouse, and peripherals) and the video data for monitor A. *Only cables specifically designed to work with this switch can be used. DO NOT attempt to use ordinary 15-pin VGA connector cables to link these ports to the computers. 5. USB Port Connect one USB peripheral (printer, scanner, etc.) here to share with your computer in
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Installation Before you Begin 1. Make sure that power to all the devices you will be connecting up have been turned off. You must unplug the power cords of any computers that have the Keyboard Power On function. Otherwise, the switch will receive power from the computer. 2. Make sure that all devices on the installation are properly grounded. 13
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Installation Cable Connection 1. Plug your Console devices (USB keyboard, USB mouse, VGA monitors, microphone and speakers), into the switch’s Console Ports. Note: Only supports two-piece, powered speakers. 2. Use the Port A KVM cable (the one with the USB connector) to connect any available CPU A port to the first VGA port and the USB port of the computer you are installing. 3. Use the Port B KVM cable (the one with the microphone and speaker connectors) to connect the CPU B port to the second
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Installation (Connection for USB Computers) 15
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Operation Hot Plugging The GCS1742/GCS1744 supports USB hot plugging – components can be removed and added back into the installation by unplugging their cables from the USB hub ports without the need to shut the unit down. Powering Off and Restarting If it becomes necessary to Power Off the KVM unit, before starting it back up you must do the following: 1. Shut down all the computers that are attached to the switch. 2. Unplug power adapter cable from the switch 3. Wait 10 seconds, then plug the
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Operation Port ID Numbering Each CPU port on the GCS1742/GCS1744 switch is assigned a port number (1 or 2 for GCS1742; 1 to 4 for GCS1744). The port numbers are marked on the rear panel of the switch. The Port ID of a computer is derived from the CPU port number it is connected to. For example, a computer connected to CPU port 2 has a Port ID of 2. The Port ID is used to specify which computer gets the KVM USB peripheral, and audio focus with the Hotkey port selection method. Port Switching Ther
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Operation Manual Switching 1. Press and release a port selection switch to bring the KVM focus to the computer attached to its corresponding port. The USB and Audio focus does not change; they stay on the port that they’re already on. 2. Press and hold a port selection switch for more than 2 seconds to bring the KVM, USB, and Audio focus to the computer attached to its corresponding port 3. Press and hold port selection switches 1 and 2 for more than two seconds to start Auto Scan Mode.
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Hotkey Operation Hotkey Operation The GCS1742/GCS1744 provides an extensive, easy-to-use, hotkey function that makes it convenient to control and configure your KVM installation from the keyboard. NOTE: The table below assumes the use of a PC-compatible keyboard with the Scroll Lock key. If you are using a MAC keyboard (or a keyboard that does not have Scroll Lock key), refer to the section in the manual “Alternate Port Switching Keys” for information on re- configuring the KVM’s hotkeys Scrol
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Hotkey Operation Port Switching All port switching functions HOTKEYS ACTIONS begin by quickly tapping [Scroll Lock] [Scroll Lock] [Enter] Brings the KVM, USB hub, and Audio focus from the current port to the next port on the KVM. the Scroll Lock key twice: Brings only the KVM focus from the current port to the next port on the installation. The [Scroll Lock], [Scroll Lock], [Scroll Lock] [Scroll Lo
