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User Manual (GCS634U)
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Welcome Thank you for purchasing one of the most feature-rich keyboard, video, and mouse switches on the market. IOGEAR®’s 4-Port USB KVM switches are first-rate connectivity accessories designed to help reduce the frustration of managing multiple computer systems. With the 4-Port USB KVM by IOGEAR®, you can access up to four USB computers from a single USB console (USB keyboard, USB mouse and monitor). The 4-Port USB KVM allows you to change ports easily by entering Hot Key combinations fro
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Table of Contents Package Contents 05 Features 07 System Requirements 08 Introduction 09 Installation 11 Operation 12 Specification 19 Technical Support 20 Limited Warranty 21 4
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Package Contents This package contains: • 1 4-Port KVM Switch (two cables built-in) • 2 Detachable custom KVM cables • 1 User Manual • 1 Quick Start Guide • 1 Warranty Registration Card If any items are damaged or missing, please contact your dealer. 5
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Overview Introducing the four port 4-Port USB KVM switch from IOGEAR® – A simple solution for those with more PCs than hands. Use one USB keyboard, one monitor and one USB mouse to control up to four USB computers. This self-powered KVM switch features the unique USB sniffing technology for USB mouse & keyboard emulation to ensure smooth operation, as well as support for Plug-n-Play monitors and most wheel mice. Our patented VSE Video Signal Enhancement® technology provides rich, 32-bit color
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Features • Use one USB keyboard, monitor and USB mouse to control up to four USB computers. • Two 6’ long molded-in cables to simplify setup, with two additional detachable cables to reduce clutter. • Share your multimedia speakers among the connected computers. • Full support for Mac and Sun systems. • Supports special keys on Mac and Sun keyboards. • Port selection through convenient Hot Keys. • USB sniffing technology allows complete USB mouse and keyboard emulation for error-free boot-up. •
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System requirement Console • A VGA, SVGA, or Multisync monitor capable of the highest resolution that you will be using on any computer in the installation • A USB Keyboard • A USB Mouse Computers The following equipment must be installed on each computer that is to be connected to the system: • A VGA, SVGA or Multisync card • A USB type A port • A multimedia sound card for audio sharing Speakers • Only 2-channel, powered speakers are supported 8
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Introduction 1) Port LEDs 2) USB Keyboard Port 3) USB Mouse Port 4) VGA Monitor Port 5) Stereo Speaker Port 6) USB Plug (black) 7) VGA Plug (blue) 8) Audio Plug (light green) 9) Custom KVM Plug (dark green) 5 4 1 3 2 6 7 9 8 9
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Introduction 10) Custom KVM Ports (dark green) 10 6 7 6 8 7 8 10
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Installation 1. Plug your keyboard and mouse into the correct USB ports on the side of the switch. If using a wireless keyboard and mouse whose receiver has only one USB plug, make sure it is inserted into the keyboard port and not the mouse port. 2. Plug your monitor into the VGA port on the side of the switch. 3. Plug your powered speakers into the audio jack on the side of the switch. 4. Plug the extra KVM cables into the green ports on the back of the switch using the custom green
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Operation Switching between computers (Toggle keys) By default, all of the following commands begin by pressing the [Scroll Lock] key twice. A few PC keyboards and all Apple keyboards do not have a [Scroll Lock] key. If you have one of these keyboards you must use the alternate toggle key of [Control] instead. Enter advanced hotkey mode as described in the next section and press [T]. Then all of the following commands will work by simply pressing the [Control] key in place of the [Scroll
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Operation mouse) to the exact port number typed. The number must be between 1 and 4, and you must use the numbers across the top of the keyboard, not the number pad. The sound will not switch, allowing you to remain listening to the same computer as before. [Scroll Lock] [Scroll Lock] [S] [Enter] – This will switch only the speakers to the next port with a computer that is powered on. The keyboard, video, and mouse will remain where they were. [Scroll Lock] [Scroll Lock] (number) [S] [Ente
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Operation Advanced Hotkeys You may enter advanced hotkey mode by pressing and holding [Num Lock] on the number pad, then pressing the [-] key on the number pad and immediately releasing both keys. On Apple keyboards the [Clear] key on the number pad should be used in place of [Num Lock]. If you have done this correctly the Caps Lock and Scroll Lock lights on the keyboard should begin flashing. This means you are in hotkey mode, which will be shortened to just [HKM] below. If you are havin
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Operation [HKM] [A] (number) [Enter] – This will put the switch into Auto Scan mode, disabling the keyboard and mouse but switching the display every few seconds to the next computer. The number typed in determines the number of seconds the switch will remain on each port. Press [Esc] or [Space] to cancel Auto Scan mode. [HKM] [F2] – This will manually set the operating system of the currently active port to Macintosh. This will allow the KVM to emulate special keys that are normally only
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Operation [HKM] [X] [Enter] – This will disable all toggle key functions. Neither [Scroll Lock] nor [Control] will allow you to change ports until this command is entered again. [HKM] [R] [Enter] – This will reset all KVM settings to their defaults. 16
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Operation Using a PC keyboard to emulate a Sun PC Keyboard Sun Keyboard Keyboard [Ctrl] [T] Stop [Ctrl] [F2] Again After you set up the appropriate Keyboard Platform, [Ctrl] [F3] Props you will be able to use a PC (101/104) key keyboard [Ctrl] [F4] Undo to emulate the functions of the Sun keyboard when [Ctrl] [F5] Front the Control key [Ctrl] is used in conjunction with [Ctrl] [F6] Copy other keys. The corresponding functions are shown [Ctrl] [F7] Open in the table to the right. [Ctrl] [F8]
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Operation Using a PC keyboard to emulate a Mac Keyboard PC Keyboard Mac Keyboard After you set up the appropriate Keyboard Platform, [Shift] Shift you will be able to use a PC (101/104) key keyboard [Ctrl] Ctrl to emulate the functions of the Mac keyboard. The [Win] corresponding functions are shown in the table to [Ctrl] [4] the right. [Alt] L Alt/Option NOTE: When using key combinations, press and release the [Prt_Sc] F13 first key [Ctrl] or [Alt]), then press and release the activation [S
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Specification Functio n Specification CPU Ports 4 Port Selection Hotkeys CPU USB 4 x Type-A (M) Connectors VGA 4 x HDB-15 (M) Speaker 4 x Audio Jack (M) Console Keyboard 1 x Type-A (F) Connectors Mouse 1 x Type-A (F) VGA 1 x HDB-15 (F) Speaker 1 x Audio Jack (F) LEDs 4 x Green Keyboard / Mouse Emulation USB (PC, Mac, Sun) Scan Interval 5 Seconds Resolution 2048 x 1536, DDC2B Power Mode Bus powered o o Operating Temperature 0 C - 50 C o o Storage Temperature -20 C - 60 C Humidity 0 - 80% RH Noncon
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Technical Support If you need technical support, please check out our IOGEAR Tech Info Library (T.I.L.) at www.iogear.com/support for the latest tips, tricks, and troubleshooting. The IOGEAR T.I.L. was designed to provide you with the latest technical information about our products. Most of the answers to your questions can be found here, so please try it out before contacting technical support. Technical support is available Monday through Friday from 8:00 am to 5:00 pm PST and can be reached
