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OmniView E Series
KVM Switch
User Manual
F1DB102P2
F1DB104P2
F1DB102P2-B
F1DB104P2-B
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Table of Contents 1. Introduction ....................................................................................... 1 Package Contents ......................................................................1 2. Overview ............................................................................................ 2 Feature Overview ........................................................................2 Equipment Requirements ............................................................3 Sys
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section Introduction Congratulations on your purchase of this Belkin OmniView KVM Switch (the KVM 1 Switch). Our diverse line of KVM solutions exemplifies the Belkin commitment to 2 delivering high-quality, durable products at an affordable price. Designed to give you control over multiple computers from 3 one console, Belkin KVM switches come in a variety of capacities suitable for all configurations, large or small. This compact, 4 affordable KVM switch is backed by a Belkin 2-Year
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Overview Feature Overview • Hot Keys Hot-key functionality allows you to select a desired port using designated key commands. Control up to four computers, depending on the KVM Switch model, using simple hot-key sequences on your keyboard. Full hot-key instructions and commands are listed in this manual, on page 13. • AutoScan The AutoScan feature allows you to automatically scan and monitor the activities of all connected computers, one by one. • Video Resolution The E Series KVM Switch
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section Overview Equipment Requirements 1 Cables: 2 Connecting the E Series KVM Switch to a computer requires a Belkin KVM Cable Kit. 3 Belkin E Series Cable Kits: F1D9002-XX (PS/2-style) 4 F1D9002x06 (PS/2-style) (-XX denotes length in feet) 5 6 7 8 F1D9002-XX (PS/2-style) 3
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Overview System Requirements OS Platforms The E Series KVM Switch is compatible with CPUs running on, but not limited to, the following OS platforms: ® ® TM • Windows NT , 2000, XP, Server 2003, or Vista ® • Micr osoft DOS 5.x and above ® ® • Red Hat Linux 8.x and above ® ® • Novell NetWare 5.x Keyboards • PS/2-compatible • Supports 101-/102-/104-/106-standar d-key keyboar ds Mice • PS/2-compatible mice having 2, 3, 4, or 5 buttons • PS/2-compatible wir eless or optical mice Monito
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section Overview Unit Display Diagrams 1 Front/Rear View of the 4-Port E Series KVM Switch: 2 Console Monitor PC Direct-Access Port Ports Port Selector 3 4 CONSOLE PC 4 PC 3 PC 2 PC 1 5 6 CONSOLE PC 4 PC 3 PC 2 PC 1 Console Keyboard 7 and Mouse 8 Front/Rear View of the 2-Port E Series KVM Switch: CONSOLE PC 2 PC 1 Console Monitor PC Port Selector Port Ports CONSOLE PC 2 PC 1 Console keyboard LED for Selected and mouse Port Identification 5
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Overview Specifications Part No.: F1DB102P2, F1DB104P2 Enclosure: High-impact plastic Power: By PS/2 computer keyboard port; optional 5V DC, 1A power adapter, center-pin-positive polarity No. of Computers Supported: 2 and 4 respectively for 2- and 4-port models Monitors Supported: CRT and LCD (with VGA support) Max. Resolution: Up to 1920x1440 @ 75Hz Keyboard Input: PS/2 (miniDIN6) Mouse Input: PS/2 (miniDIN6) Monitor Port: VGA (HDDB15 female) PC Ports: HDDB15 female Operating Temp: 32° to
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section Installation Pre-Configuration 1 Where to Place the KVM Switch 2 The OmniView E Series KVM Switch is designed to sit on top of your desktop. Where you place the KVM Switch will be based on the location of your CPUs and the length of your cables. 3 Consider the following when deciding where to place the KVM Switch: 4 • whether or not you intend to use the dir ect-access port selectors • the lengths of the cables attached to your keyboar d, monitor , and mouse 5 • the location of y
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Installation Keyboard, Monitor, and Mouse Connections Connecting the Console Step 1 Connect the monitor to the E Series KVM Switch. Using the cable that is attached to your monitor, connect it to the HDDB15 female port on the rear left side of the E Series KVM Switch labeled “Console”. (Refer to diagram below.) CONSOLE PC 4 PC 3 PC 2 PC 1 Step 2 Connect the PS/2 keyboard to the PURPLE keyboard port on the front of the KVM Switch. (Refer to diagram below.) Step 3 Connect the PS/2 mouse to the
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section Installation Connecting Computers to the E Series KVM 1 Switch 2 Step 1 Make sure your computer is powered off. 3 Step 2 Using the Belkin E Series Cable Kit for PS/2 (F1D9002x06), connect the VGA 4 connector to the monitor port on your computer. (Refer to diagram below.) Step 3 Connect the PS/2 mouse and keyboard connectors to the mouse and keyboard 5 ports on the computer. (Refer to diagram below.) Step 4 6 Connect the Belkin E Series Cable Kit for PS/2 to the desired PC port on the
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Installation Powering Up the Systems Verify that all computers connected to the E Series KVM Switch are powered on. If any connected computers have not been powered on, it is okay to do so at this time (computers can be powered on simultaneously). The E Series KVM Switch emulates both a mouse and keyboard on each port and allows your computer to boot normally. Your E Series KVM Switch is ready to use. The computer connected to Port “1” will be displayed on the monitor. Check that the keybo
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section Using your E Series KVM Switch Selecting a Computer Using the Selector Button 1 You can directly select a connected computer by pressing the selector button or 2 by using a hot-key command. The LED will be lit next to the number to indicate which port is currently selected. It takes approximately 1–2 seconds for the video signal to refresh after switching computers. Re-synchronization of the mouse and 3 keyboard signals also occurs. This is normal operation and ensures that proper
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Using your E Series KVM Switch Selecting a Computer Using Port-Selector Buttons You can directly select which computer you wish to control by pressing the direct-access port selector next to the corresponding port. The LED will illuminate to indicate the port is currently selected. LED LED Display The LED display on the front panel of the E Series KVM Switch serves as a status monitor. An LED illuminates to indicate that the console currently controls the corresponding computer. As a por
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section Using your E Series KVM Switch Keyboard Hot-Key-Command Shortcut Reference 1 Below is a complete list of hot-key commands that can be used for your E Series 2 KVM Switch: Note: Each command needs to be preceded by “Scroll Lock”, “Scroll Lock”. 3 Command Function Previous active computer 4 Next active computer [1,2,3,4] Switch to port “x” (1, 2, 3, 4) 5 A Activates AutoScan 6 S Turn on/off beep sound 7 Note: You will have approximately three seconds to complete each hot-key sequence.
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Frequently Asked Questions Q: What operating systems does the E Series KVM Switch support? A: The E Series KVM Switch will support any operating system that runs on a PS/2 platform only. Operating systems include, but are not limited to, DOS; Windows 2000, NT, XP, Server 2003, Vista; and Linux. Q: Can I connect USB computers on the host side? A: No, the E Series KVM Switch will support PS/2 computers only. Q: How far can the computer be from the KVM Switch? A: The KVM Switch can be placed
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section section section T T Tr r roubleshooting oubleshooting oubleshooting My computer does not boot up when connected to the KVM Switch, but 1 works fine when I connect the keyboard, video, and mouse directly to the computer. • M a ke s u r e t h a t t h e ke y b o a r d a n d m o u s e c a b l e s a r e c o n n e c t e d t i g h t l y 2 between the KVM Switch and the computer. • C h e c k t h a t t h e ke y b o a r d a n d m o u s e c a b l e s a
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Troubleshooting The mouse is lost when I switch to a different port. • C h e c k t h a t t h e m o u s e y o u a r e u s i n g i s c o n n e c t e d p r o p e r l y t o t h e c o n s o l e port of the KVM Switch. • T i g h t e n a n y l o o s e c a b l e c o n n e c t i o n s . • I f y o u a r e u s i n g a m o u s e d r i v e r t h a t w a s i n c l u d e d w i t h y o u r m o u s e , u n i n s t a l l it and install the stan
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section Glossary The following definitions are used throughout this User Manual. 1 AutoScan: A mode of operation where the KVM Switch scans from one port to another, on an ongoing basis, as configured by the user. 2 Console: The all-in-one term for the keyboard, video monitor, and mouse 3 connected to a KVM switch. Console Port: Receptors for the console to connect to the KVM Switch. 4 Control: When discussing switching between ports, control means that the 5 console is capable of sending in
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Information FCC Statement DECLARATION OF CONFORMITY WITH FCC RULES FOR ELECTROMAGNETIC COMPATIBILITY We, Belkin International, Inc., of 12045 E. Waterfront Drive, Playa Vista, CA 90094, declare under our sole responsibility that the products: F1DB102P2, F1DB104P2 to which this declaration relates: Comply 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
