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MiniView™ ULTRA
8 Port KVM Switch (GCS138 Installation Manual)
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©2001 IOGEAR. All Rights Reserved. IOGEAR, the IOGEAR logo, MiniView, and VSE are trademarks or registered trademarks of IOGEAR, Inc. Microsoft and Windows are registered trademarks of Microsoft Corporation. IBM is a registered trademark of International Business Machines, Inc. Macintosh, G3/G4 and iMac are registered trademarks of Apple Computer, Inc. IOGEAR makes no warranty of any kind with regards to the information presented in this document. All information furnished here is for inform
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Thank you for purchasing one of the most feature-rich KVM switches on the market. IOGEAR’s KVM switches are first-rate connectivity accessories designed to help reduce the frustration of managing multiple computer systems. With the MiniView™ ULTRA series by IOGEAR, you can access multiple computers from a single console(keyboard, mouse and monitor). The MiniView™ ULTRA provides three convenient methods to access connected computers. Change ports easily via the push button selection switch lo
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Table of Contents Table of Contents: ○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○ ○○○○ Package Contents 02 ○○○○○○○○○○○○ ○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○ Overview 03 Features ○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○ ○○○○○○○○○○○○○○ 04 Requirements ○○○○○○ ○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○ 05 ○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○ ○○○○○○○○○○○○○○ Introduction 07 ○○○○○○○ ○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○ Installation 12 On-Screen-Display (OSD) Operation○ ○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○ 19 Power Off ○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○ ○○○○○○○○○○○○○○ 23 Port ID Numbering ○ ○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○ 25 Port Selection○○○○○○ ○○○○○○
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Package Contents This package contains: 1 MiniView™ ULTRA KVM switch (GCS138) 1 User Manual 1 Registration Card 1 Power Adapter 1 Quick Start Guide If any items are damaged or missing please contact your dealer. 2
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Overview Overview The MiniView™ ULTRA GCS138 KVM (Keyboard, Video, Mouse) Switch is a control unity that allows access to eight computers from a single console (keyboard, mouse and monitor). Before the development of the MiniView™ ULTRA, the only way to control multiple computer configurations from a single console was through a complex and costly network system. setup is fast and easy, plugging cables into their appropriate posts is all that is entailed. We have arrange so the 2 PS/2 console
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Features Features - Cascadable To Three Levels - Control Up to 512 PCs From a Single Console - No Software Required - PC Selection Via Front Panel Switches, HotKeys, or OSD (On Screen Display) - Quick View Scan Feature for Monitoring Selected PCs - PS/2 and Serial Mouse Emulation Provided For System Bootup - Console’s PS/2 Mouse Controls All Connnected PCs - Even Those With Serial Mice - PS/2 Compatible Mouse Support - Microsoft Intellimouse Pro, Logitech FirstMouse Support* - SVGA, VGA
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Requirements Requirements Console - A VGA, SVGA, or Multisync monitor capable of the highest resolution that you will be using on any PC in the installation - A PS/2 Style Mouse - A PS/2 Style Keyboard PC: The following equipment must be installed or on board each PC that is to be connected to the system: - A VGA, SVGA or Multisync card. - Either a 6-pin mini-DIN (PS/2 style), or DB-9 (standard serial), mouse port - Either a 6-pin mini-DIN (PS/2 Style) keyboard port with _5V DC on pin 4 and Grou
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Requirements NOTE: 1. If your PC uses a standard AT style keyboard socket you will need to purchase a PS/2-to-AT keyboard adapter (Part No. 2A-106, or any standard keyboard adapter), in order to plug the cable into the computer’s keyboard port. 2. If your PC uses standard 9 pin serial port for the mouse, you will need to purchase a PS/2-to-Serial mouse adapter (Part No.2A-105; a standard mouse adapter will probably not work). In order to plug the cable into the computer’s serial port.
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Introduction TM Introduction on MiniView ULTRA TM The MiniView ULTRA GCS138 is a KVM switch that controls access to multiple computers from a single console (keyboard, TM monitor, and mouse). Before the development of the MiniView ULTRA, the only way to control multiple computer configura- TM tions from a single console was through a complex and costly network system. Now, with the MiniView ULTRA, you can easily access multiple computers in a simple and cost effectively manner. TM One Mini
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Introduction Front View 1, 2 4 3 5 1. Port LEDs On Line: Lights BLUE to indicate that the PC attached to the corresponding port is up and running. If the LED is flashing, TM it indicates that the Port is being used for Cascading to another MiniView ULTRA switch. Selected: Lights Green to indicate the current selected port. The LED is steady under normal conditions, but flashes when its port is accessed under Auto Scan mode. 2. Port Selection Switches Press a switch to acc
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Introduction TM 3. MiniView ULTRA Reset TM To reset the MiniView ULTRA, use a thin object (such as the end of a paper clip, or a ballpoint pen), to press this recessed switch in to initiate a warm reset. If the switch is kept in for longer than three seconds, a cold reset takes place. 4. Sound Opening System sounds (beeps,etc.), are emitted from this opening. 5. Power LED TM Lights to indicate that the MiniView ULTRA is receiving power. 9
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Introduction Back View 1 2 3 1. Power Jack The power adapter plugs in here. 2. Console Port Section If this is a first station unit. Your monitor, keyboard and mouse plug in here. TM If this is a daisy chained unit. The cables that link back to a port on a higher MiniView ULTRA unit plug in here. 3. Console Port Section The cables that link to the PCs plug in here. 10
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Installation Setup and Installation (Power Adapter) Step. 1 (Power Adapter Connection) * Before you begin, please make sure that the power to all devices has been turned off. TM Connecting your console to the MiniView ULTRA. You will need your VGA monitor, PS/2 mouse, PS/2 keyboard and the TM MiniView ULTRA power adapter. NOTE: To prevent damage to your installation due to ground potential difference, make sure that all devices on the installation are properly grounded. Consult
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Installation Setup and Installation (Console Port Connection on KVM Switch) 2 2 1 Step. 2 (Console Connection) TM 1. Connect the end of your monitor cable into the console side of the MiniView ULTRA video port. TM 2. Plug in your PS/2 mouse and PS/2 keyboard into their designated ports on the console side of the MiniView ULTRA. 13
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Installation Setup and Installation (CPU Port Connection on KVM Switch) 2 2 1 Step. 3 (CPU Port Connection) TM 1. Connect the female end of your IOGEAR video cable into the male video port on the MiniView ULTRA labeled with a CPU port number. 2. Plug in the PS/2 mouse and PS/2 keyboard connectors located on the same end as the female video connector. The cables have images on them indicating that they are for the keyboard or mouse. 14
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Installation Setup and Installation (Port Connections on back of Computer) 3 Step. 4 (Connecting the PCs) 3. Plug in the remaining PS/2 mouse and PS/2 keyboard connectors into your PC’s keyboard and mouse ports. TM 4. Repeat steps 1-3 for any additional computers you wish to connect to the MiniView ULTRA. NOTE: You may need to attach a PS/2 to AT adapter on the keyboard cable if your computer has an AT keyboard connection. Also, if you do not have a PS/2 mouse port you will
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Installation TM Setup and Installation (Cascading MiniView ULTRA) 2 2 1 TM Step. 5 (Cascading MiniView Ultra Units) * Use standard IOGEAR PS/2 cables to cascade units. 1. Connect the female end of your IOGEAR video cable into the male video port on an available CPU section of the TM MiniView ULTRA. 2. Plug in the PS/2 keyboard connectors located on the same end as the female video connector. The cables have images on them indicating that they are for the keyboard or mouse. 16
