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OmniView
SOHO Series User Manual
F1D5102P
F1DS104P
F1DS102T
F1DS104T
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P73778-A-SOHO-man.qxd 8/10/01 7:14 AM Page 2 Table of Contents Introduction Congratulations on your purchase of a Belkin OmniView KVM switch. Our diverse line of quality KVM solutions exemplifies the Belkin Overview commitment to delivering quality and durability at an affordable price. Feature Overview . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2-3 Engineered to give you control over multiple computers/servers from one Equipment Requirements . . . . . . . . . . .
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P73778-A-SOHO-man.qxd 8/10/01 7:14 AM Page 2 OVERVIEW OVERVIEW Flash Upgrade: OVERVIEW Flash upgradeability allows you to obtain the latest firmware upgrades The Belkin OmniView SOHO Series KVM Switch allows you to control up to four computers, depending on the model, with one keyboard, for your KVM Switch. These upgrades will let your KVM Switch monitor, and mouse. All SOHO Series KVM Switches support PS/2 input continue to be compatible with the latest devices and computers. devices (keyboa
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P73778-A-SOHO-man.qxd 8/10/01 7:14 AM Page 4 OVERVIEW OVERVIEW Equipment Requirements Operating Systems Cables: OmniView SOHO Series KVM Switches are for use on CPUs using: For each PS/2 computer to be connected to the OmniView SOHO Series KVM Switch, one VGA cable, one PS/2 keyboard cable, and Platforms: ® ® one PS/2 mouse cable is necessary. Keyboard and mouse cables must • Windows 3.x/95/98/2000/Me/NT /XP have PS/2 male to PS/2 male connectors. For USB computers, one • DOS ® VGA cable and
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P73778-A-SOHO-man.qxd 8/10/01 7:14 AM Page 6 OVERVIEW OVERVIEW 2nd computer Port status USB port–USB 2 Removable shroud indicator LEDs 2nd computer 2nd computer VGA port–VGA 2 audio/microphone jacks 1st computer USB port–USB 1 2nd computer PS/2 mouse/keyboard ports 1st computer audio/microphone jacks 2nd computer PS/2 mouse/keyboard Manual port 1st computer ports selection buttons VGA port–VGA 1 Console Console PS/2 audio/ mouse/keyboard microphone ports jacks Base DC power jack Console VGA
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P73778-A-SOHO-man.qxd 8/10/01 7:14 AM Page 8 OVERVIEW INSTALLATION Specifications Pre-Configuration Part No.: F1DS102P, F1DS104P Part No.: F1DS102T, F1DS104T Where to Place the KVM Switch: Power: By PS/2 keyboard port, USB port, or Power: By PS/2 keyboard port or optional The compact size of the OmniView SOHO Series KVM Switch makes optional 9V DC, 600mA AC adapter with 9V DC, 600mA AC adapter with center pin it perfect for desktop placement. Consider the following when center pin positive p
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P73778-A-SOHO-man.qxd 8/10/01 7:14 AM Page 10 INSTALLATION PS/2 INSTALLATION Step-by-Step Installation Guide PS/2 Installation: This section provides complete instructions for the hardware setup of Keyboard, Video, and Mouse Connections a single SOHO Series KVM Switch. (F1DS102P, F1DS104P, CONNECT THE F1DS102T, or F1DS104T) CONSOLE: Important Note: 1. Connect the Before attempting to connect anything to the SOHO Series KVM monitor to the Switch or into your computer(s), make sure that everyt
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P73778-A-SOHO-man.qxd 8/10/01 7:14 AM Page 12 PS/2 INSTALLATION PS/2 INSTALLATION CONNECT THE COMPUTER: 5. Connect the PS/2 keyboard and PS/2 mouse cables to the appropriate ports on the section labeled CPU1. (Belkin Part# 4. Connect the first computer’s VGA cable to the SOHO Series F3X1105-XX, F3X1835-XX, or F2N036-XX). See fig. 7. KVM Switch. Using the VGA cable (Belkin Part# F3X1105-XX, F3X1835-XX or F2N209-XX), connect the male end of the cable to the VGA port to the computer, and the fem
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P73778-A-SOHO-man.qxd 8/10/01 7:14 AM Page 14 PS/2 INSTALLATION PS/2 INSTALLATION Audio and Microphone Connections are not required to use with 8. Using the mic cable attached to your microphone, connect the your KVM Switch (Recommend Belkin PRO Series Audio Cables male 3.5mm plug to the MIC IN jack on the CONSOLE section of Part # F8V209-XX). your SOHO Series KVM Switch. See fig. 8. COMPUTER: CONSOLE: 9. Using the audio cable, connect one end of the male 3.5mm plug to the SPEAKER OUT jack of
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P73778-A-SOHO-man.qxd 8/10/01 7:14 AM Page 16 USB INSTALLATION USB INSTALLATION USB Installation: 2. Connect a PS/2 keyboard to the PURPLE port on the Keyboard, Monitor, and Mouse Connections CONSOLE. See fig. 11. Available on F1DS102T and F1DS104T models only Note: On some computers, you must enable USB support on your system BIOS. Please reference your computer manufacturer's manual or motherboard manual to verify that USB support is enabled. CONSOLE: 1. Connect the monitor to the SOHO Se
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P73778-A-SOHO-man.qxd 8/10/01 7:14 AM Page 18 USB INSTALLATION USB INSTALLATION COMPUTER: Audio and Microphone Connections are not required to use with your KVM Switch. 5. Using a standard USB A-to-B cable (we recommend Belkin Part# F3U134-XX or F3U134-XX-GLD), insert the end with the B-type (Recommend to use Belkin PRO Series Audio Cables connector to the SOHO Series KVM Switch. Insert the other end of Part# F8V209-XX) the cable with the A-type connector to an available port on your CONSOLE
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P73778-A-SOHO-man.qxd 8/10/01 7:14 AM Page 20 USB INSTALLATION USING YOUR SOHO SERIES KVM SWITCH COMPUTER: Powering up the Systems 9. Using the audio cable, connect one end of the male 3.5mm plug Once all cables have been connected, power up the CPUs that are to the SPEAKER OUT jack of your sound card or computer and attached to the SOHO Series KVM Switch. All computers can be connect the other end to the SPEAKER IN jack of your SOHO powered on simultaneously. The SOHO Series KVM Switch emul
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P73778-A-SOHO-man.qxd 8/10/01 7:14 AM Page 22 USING YOUR SOHO SERIES KVM SWITCH BELKIN KVM SWITCHES AND ACCESSORIES You can switch directly to any port by entering the PORT number of OmniView KVM Switches: the port you wish to use. For example, if you press [SCROLL LOCK], OmniView E Series. These KVM devices allow you to control two [SCROLL LOCK], [2], the computer on port 2 will be selected. or four computers from one console and make switching between computers more convenient. Designed fo
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P73778-A-SOHO-man.qxd 8/10/01 7:14 AM Page 24 BELKIN KVM SWITCHES AND ACCESSORIES BELKIN KVM SWITCHES AND ACCESSORIES less cables to hassle with. Other standard features found on this unit between ports by using hot key commands or push-button port include: hot key functionality; keyboard and PS/2 emulations for selection. The OmniView MATRIX uses standard cables for easy error-free boot up; and a Belkin Five-Year Warranty. installation, includes a 12V DC 1A power supply, and is backed by a B
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P73778-A-SOHO-man.qxd 8/10/01 7:14 AM Page 26 BELKIN KVM SWITCHES AND ACCESSORIES BELKIN KVM SWITCHES AND ACCESSORIES PRO Series Plus cables are modestly priced yet built to exacting F1D090 - The OmniView Mouse Splitter allows you to work with two standards. They receive and transmit data through nickel-plated kinds of PS/2 mice or trackballs without swapping cables or rebooting connectors. The industry-standard 14-pin coaxial VGA cabling was the computer. designed to support image clarity f
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P73778-A-SOHO-man.qxd 8/10/01 7:14 AM Page 28 FAQ SOHO SERIES FAQ SOHO SERIES FAQ SOHO Series Q: How far can the second user be from the SOHO Series KVM Switch? A: When using PS/2 connections, the SOHO Series KVM Switch can Q: What operating systems does the SOHO Series KVM Switch be up to 25 feet (7.5m) away from your computer. If your support? computer needs to be more than 25 feet (7.5m) from the KVM A: The SOHO Series KVM Switch will support any operating system switch, you can use the
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P73778-A-SOHO-man.qxd 8/10/01 7:14 AM Page 30 FAQ SOHO SERIES FAQ SOHO SERIES port (available on the F1DS102T and F1DS104T only). Q: Can PS/2 and USB connections be used simultaneously on the same port? Q: Can I use the SOHO Series KVM Switch to switch video signals A: No. You must use one or the other per CPU’s dedicated port on the only? KVM Switch. A: Yes, you may use the SOHO Series KVM Switch to switch between video signals only without having to connect the keyboard and mouse. Keyboard
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P73778-A-SOHO-man.qxd 8/10/01 7:14 AM Page 32 TROUBLESHOOTING TROUBLESHOOTING A: The SOHO Series KVM Switch comes with a five-year limited (F1D065-PWR for your appropriate country). warranty. • Connect your monitor directly to the computer to verify that your monitor is functioning properly. TROUBLESHOOTING KEYBOARD Computer does not detect keyboard and I get a keyboard error reported at boot up. VIDEO I am getting ghosting, shadowing, or fuzzy images on my • Check that the keyboard cable be
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P73778-A-SOHO-man.qxd 8/10/01 7:14 AM Page 34 TROUBLESHOOTING TROUBLESHOOTING • Deactivate power-management schemes on the PC that you are • You can reset the mouse and resume proper mouse movement experiencing problems with. simply by unplugging the mouse from the front of the SOHO Series KVM Switch for about 2–3 seconds, and then plugging it in again. • Try swapping the mouse with a different one. GENERAL The mouse is not detected at boot up. My computer does not boot when connected to the
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P73778-A-SOHO-man.qxd 8/10/01 7:14 AM Page 36 TROUBLESHOOTING WARRANTY, TDD, CE STATEMENT FCC Statement DECLARATION OF CONFORMITY WITH FCC RULES FOR ELECTROMAGNETIC COMPATIBILITY USB – (F1DS102T, F1DS104T) only We, Belkin Components, of 501 West Walnut Street, Compton CA 90220, declare I am connecting my computer to the USB SOHO Series KVM under our sole responsibility that the product: Switch via USB and my keyboard and mouse do not work. F1DS102T, F1DS104T F1DS102P, F1DS104P • Prior to con
