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USB 2.0 DVI Dual View KVMP Switch
CS1642 / CS1644
User Manual
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CS1642 / CS1644 User Manual FCC Information This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B digital device, pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC Rules. These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference in a residential installation. This equipment generates, uses and can radiate radio frequency energy, and if not installed and used in accordance with the instruction manual, may cause interference to radio communications. Howe
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CS1642 / CS1644 User Manual User Information Online Registration Be sure to register your product at our online support center: International http://support.aten.com North America ATEN TECH http://www.aten-usa.com/product_registration ATEN NJ http://support.aten.com Telephone Support For telephone support, call this number: International 886-2-8692-6959 North America ATEN TECH 1-888-999-ATEN ATEN NJ 1-732-356-1703 User Notice All information, documentation, and specifications contained in this m
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CS1642 / CS1644 User Manual Package Contents The CS1642 / CS1644 package consists of: 1 CS1642 / CS1644 USB 2.0 DVI Dual View KVMP Switch 2 Custom USB DVI Dual Link 1.8 m Cables Sets (CS1642) 2 Custom DVI Dual Link 1.8 m Cables (CS1642) 4 Custom USB DVI Dual Link 1.8 m Cable Sets (CS1644) 4 Custom DVI Dual Link 1.8 m Cables (CS1644) 1 USB-to-PS/2 Converter 1 Firmware Upgrade Cable 1 Power Adapter 1 User Manual* 1 Quick Start Guide Check to make sure that all the components are present
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CS1642 / CS1644 User Manual Contents FCC Information . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ii RoHS. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ii SJ/T 11364-2006. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ii User Information . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .iii Online Registration .
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CS1642 / CS1644 User Manual Keyboard Operating Platform . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 20 List Switch Settings. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 20 USB Reset . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 21 Hotkey Beeper Control . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 21 Disable Port Switching Keys . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
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CS1642 / CS1644 User Manual About this Manual This User Manual is provided to help you get the most from your system. It covers all aspects of installation, configuration and operation. An overview of the information found in the manual is provided below. Chapter 1, Introduction, introduces you to the CS1642 / CS1644 system. Its purpose, features and benefits are presented, and its front and back panel components are described. Chapter 2, Hardware Setup, describes how to set up your installa
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CS1642 / CS1644 User Manual Conventions This manual uses the following conventions: Monospaced Indicates text that you should key in. [ ] Indicates keys you should press. For example, [Enter] means to press the Enter key. If keys need to be chorded, they appear together in the same bracket with a plus sign between them: [Ctrl+Alt]. 1. Numbered lists represent procedures with sequential steps. ♦ Bullet lists provide information, but do not involve sequential steps. → Indicates selecting the op
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Chapter 1 Introduction Overview The CubiQ CS1642 / CS1644 USB 2.0 DVI Dual View KVMP Switch charts a revolutionary new direction in KVM (Keyboard, Video, Mouse) switch functionality by combining a 2/4-port KVM switch with a 2-port USB 2.0 hub at the same time as providing dual-screen support for two DVI displays, making it ideal for graphic designers, banking and finance consultants, medical applications, and gamers. The CS1642 / CS1644 supports 2.1 channel surround sound to give a theater
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CS1642 / CS1644 User Manual Features 2/4-port DVI Dual View KVMP switch with USB 2.0 support and 2.1 channel surround sound audio One dual-screen USB console controls two/four dual-screen computers and two additional USB devices 2-port USB 2.0 hub built in Fully compliant with the USB 2.0 specification Full bass response provides a rich experience for 2.1 channel surround sound systems Independent switching of KVM, USB, and Audio focus DVI digital and analog monitor support – fully co
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Chapter 1. Introduction Requirements Console Two DVI compatible monitors capable of the highest possible resolution A USB mouse A USB keyboard Microphone and speakers Note: A PS/2 keyboard and mouse can be used by using the converter included in the CS1642 / CS1644 package. Computers The following equipment must be available on each computer: Two DVI ports Note: 1. The quality of the display is affected by the quality of the DVI display cards. For best results, we recommend you purchase a
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CS1642 / CS1644 User Manual Operating Systems Supported operating systems are shown in the table, below: OS Version Windows 2000 and higher Linux RedHat 9.0 and higher; Fedora Core 4 and higher SuSE 9.0 and higher UNIX AIX 4.3 and higher FreeBSD 4.2 and higher Sun Solaris 9 and higher Novell Netware 6.0 and higher Mac OS 9 and higher DOS 6.22 and higher Note: Supports Linux Kernel 2.6 and higher. 4
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Chapter 1. Introduction Components CS1642 Front View 1 2 3 2 4 5 CS1642 LED Status Panel Detail 2 3 2 Note: The Mode Selection KVM LED icon is a monitor. The Port Selection KVM LED icon is the Port number. 5
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CS1642 / CS1644 User Manual CS1644 Front View 1 2 3245 CS1644 LED Status Panel Detail 2 3 2 6
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Chapter 1. Introduction No. Component Description 1 LED Status Panel This panel contains LED icons that light to indicate mode and port status. The Mode and Port Selection Pushbuttons have three corresponding LED icons that light to indicate status – KVM, Audio, and USB. 2 Port Selection For manual port selection (see Manual Switching, page 13): Pushbuttons To bring complete focus (audio, KVM, and USB) to a computer, either, a) press the port selection pushbutton that corresponds to that
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CS1642 / CS1644 User Manual CS1642 Rear View 1 2 3 4 5 6 CS1644 Rear View 1 2 3 4 5 6 No. Component Description 1 Firmware Upgrade The Firmware Upgrade Cable that transfers the Port firmware upgrade data from the administrator’s computer to the CS1642 / CS1644 plugs into this connector. See The Firmware Upgrade Utility, page 27, for details. 2 USB 2.0 Peripheral USB 2.0 peripherals (printers, scanners, etc.) can Port plug into this port. 3 KVM Port Section The cables that link the switch to
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Chapter 2 Hardware Setup 1. Important safety information regarding the placement of this device is provided on page 33. Please review it before proceeding. 2. Make sure that power to all devices that you will be installing has been turned off. You must unplug the power cords of any computers that have the Keyboard Power On function. Cable Connection To set up your CS1642 / CS1644 installation, refer to the installation diagram on the next page (the numbers in the diagram correspond to the s
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CS1642 / CS1644 User Manual 7. Using the custom DVI Dual Link cable, plug the DVI connector into the DVI socket B in the same KVM port section of the switch. 8. At the other end of the custom DVI Dual Link cable, plug the monitor cable into its respective port on the computer. Note: Repeat steps 5, 6, 7, and 8 for each dual-screen PC system you are installing. 9. Plug your USB peripherals into the type A sockets (one is located on the front, the second is located on the rear). 10. Plug the p
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Chapter 2. Hardware Setup 3 9 2 9 5 7 10 4 1 6 Custom USB DVI Dual Link Cable Set Custom DVI Dual Link Cable 8 11
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