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OmniView
KVM Switch with Audio
Control up to four computers from one keyboard,
mouse, and monitor
belkin.com
Belkin Corporation
501 West Walnut Street
Compton • CA • 90220 • USA
Tel: 310.898.1100
Fax: 310.898.1111
Belkin Components, Ltd.
Express Business Park
Shipton Way • Rushden • NN10 6GL
United Kingdom
Tel: +44 (0) 1933 35 2000
Fax: +44 (0) 1933 31 2000
Belkin Components B.V.
Starparc Building • Boeing Avenue 333
1119 PH Schiphol-Rijk
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P73778-C-SOHO-man-9_02.qxd 9/18/02 5:17 PM Page 3 TABLE OF CONTENTS INTRODUCTION Congratulations on your purchase of the Belkin OmniView SOHO Series KVM Switch with Audio (the KVM Switch). Our diverse line of quality KVM Introduction . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1 solutions exemplifies the Belkin commitment to delivering high-quality, Overview durable products at a competitive price. Engineered to give you control over Feature Overview . . . . .
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P73778-C-SOHO-man-9_02.qxd 9/18/02 5:17 PM Page 2 OVERVIEW OVERVIEW The Belkin OmniView SOHO Series KVM Switch with Audio allows you to Flash Upgrade control up to four computers, depending on the model, with one keyboard, Flash upgradeability allows you to obtain the latest firmware upgrades for monitor, and mouse. All SOHO Series KVM Switches with Audio support your KVM Switch, when necessary. These upgrades will let your KVM PS/2 input devices (keyboard and mouse) as well as VGA, SVGA, XG
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P73778-C-SOHO-man-9_02.qxd 9/18/02 5:17 PM Page 4 OVERVIEW OVERVIEW Equipment Requirements Operating Systems Cables OmniView SOHO Series KVM Switches with Audio are for use on CPUs using: For each PS/2 computer to be connected to the KVM Switch, one VGA cable, one PS/2 keyboard cable, and one PS/2 mouse cable is necessary. Platforms ® ® Keyboard and mouse cables must have PS/2 male to PS/2 male • Windows 95/98/2000/Me/NT /XP connectors. For USB computers, one VGA cable and one USB A to B cabl
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P73778-C-SOHO-man-9_02.qxd 9/18/02 5:17 PM Page 6 OVERVIEW OVERVIEW Unit Display Diagrams 2nd Computer Port Status USB Port–USB 2 Indicator LEDs Removable Shroud 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 1st Computer PS/2 Mouse/Keyboard Direct-Access 1st Computer Ports Port Selectors VGA Port–VGA 1 Console Console PS/2 Audio/ Mouse/Keyboard Microphone Ports Jacks Base
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P73778-C-SOHO-man-9_02.qxd 9/18/02 5:17 PM 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 or optional Power: By PS/2 keyboard port, USB port, or 9V DC, 600mA AC adapter with center pin optional 9V DC, 600mA AC adapter with center The compact size of the KVM Switch makes it perfect for desktop positive polarity pin positive polarity placement. Consider the followi
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P73778-C-SOHO-man-9_02.qxd 9/18/02 5:17 PM Page 10 INSTALLATION INSTALLATION Single-Switch Installation PS/2 Installation This section provides complete instructions for the hardware Keyboard, Video, and Mouse Connections setup of a single KVM Switch. (F1DS102P, F1DS104P, F1DS102T, Connect the or F1DS104T) Console Important Note: 1. Using the cable Before attempting to connect anything to the KVM Switch or into that is included your computer(s), make sure that everything is powered off. P
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P73778-C-SOHO-man-9_02.qxd 9/18/02 5:17 PM Page 12 INSTALLATION INSTALLATION Connect the Computer 5. Connect the PS/2 keyboard and PS/2 mouse cables (Belkin part number F1D9100-XX), to the appropriate ports on the KVM Switch. 4. Using the VGA cable (Belkin part number F1D9100-XX), connect the See Fig. 7. male end of the cable to the VGA port of the computer, and the female end to the VGA port of the KVM Switch labeled “VGA1”. See Fig. 6. Fig. 6 Fig. 7 6. Repeat steps 4 and 5 for each additi
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P73778-C-SOHO-man-9_02.qxd 9/18/02 5:17 PM Page 14 INSTALLATION INSTALLATION Audio and Microphone Connections 2. Using the mic cable attached to your microphone, connect the male 3.5mm plug to the pink mic jack in the “Console” section of the KVM Recommended Belkin OmniView KVM Cables for SOHO Series with Audio Switch. See Fig. 8. are included with Belkin part number F1D9100-XX 3. Using the OmniView KVM Cable for SOHO Series with Audio (the KVM Note: Speakers and microphones are not required
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P73778-C-SOHO-man-9_02.qxd 9/18/02 5:17 PM Page 16 INSTALLATION INSTALLATION USB Installation 2. Connect a PS/2 keyboard to the purple port in the “Console” section Keyboard, Monitor, and Mouse Connections of the KVM Switch. 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. Connect the Console 1.
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P73778-C-SOHO-man-9_02.qxd 9/18/02 5:17 PM Page 18 INSTALLATION INSTALLATION Connect the Computer Audio and Microphone Connections 5. Using a standard USB A to B cable (we recommend Belkin part number Recommended Belkin OmniView KVM Cables for SOHO Series with Audio F1D9101-XX), insert the end with the B-type connector to the KVM are included with Belkin part number F1D9101-XX. Switch. Insert the other end of the cable with the A-type connector Note: Speakers and microphones are not required
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P73778-C-SOHO-man-9_02.qxd 9/18/02 5:17 PM Page 20 INSTALLATION USING YOUR KVM SWITCH 9. Using the OmniView KVM Cable for SOHO Series with Audio (the KVM Powering Up the Systems Cable), connect one end of the lime male 3.5mm plug to the speaker jack Once all cables have been connected, power up the CPUs that are of your sound card or computer and connect the other end to the lime attached to the KVM Switch. All computers can be powered on audio jack of the KVM Switch. See Fig. 14. simultaneo
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P73778-C-SOHO-man-9_02.qxd 9/18/02 5:17 PM Page 22 USING YOUR KVM SWITCH BELKIN KVM SWITCHES AND ACCESSORIES You can switch directly to any port by entering the port number of the OmniView KVM Switches port you wish to use. For example, if you press “SCROLL LOCK”, “SCROLL OmniView E Series LOCK”, “2”, the computer on port 2 will be selected. These KVM devices allow you to control two or four computers from one console and make switching between computers more convenient. Designed for compatib
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P73778-C-SOHO-man-9_02.qxd 9/18/02 5:17 PM Page 24 BELKIN KVM SWITCHES AND ACCESSORIES BELKIN KVM SWITCHES AND ACCESSORIES F1DS102P SOHO Series 2-Port KVM Switch with Audio, PS/2 OmniView KVM Cables F1DS104P SOHO Series 4-Port KVM Switch with Audio, PS/2 OmniView KVM Cables provide you with the quality connections necessary F1DS102U SOHO Series 2-Port KVM Switch with Audio, USB to set up your KVM solution. Each kit provides the proper cables and F1DS104U SOHO Series 4-Port KVM Switch with Au
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P73778-C-SOHO-man-9_02.qxd 9/18/02 5:17 PM Page 26 BELKIN KVM SWITCHES AND ACCESSORIES BELKIN KVM SWITCHES AND ACCESSORIES OmniView PRO Series Plus All-In-One KVM Cables OmniView Gold Series All-In-One KVM Cables Belkin PRO Series Plus Cables allow you to easily connect all your Belkin Gold Series Cables offer the highest-possible cable performance, computers and servers to your OmniView KVM Switches, and are molded providing maximum conductivity and error-free data transmission. These togeth
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P73778-C-SOHO-man-9_02.qxd 9/18/02 5:17 PM Page 28 BELKIN KVM SWITCHES AND ACCESSORIES FAQs OmniView KVM Accessories and Adapters Q: What operating systems does the KVM Switch support? Belkin KVM technology includes various accessories and adapters to A: The KVM Switch will support any operating system that runs on ® ™ complete your KVM solution. The adapter series converts Mac , Sun , or a PS/2 and USB platform. It will also work with non-USB-enabled Sun USB keyboards, video, and mouse sig
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P73778-C-SOHO-man-9_02.qxd 9/18/02 5:17 PM Page 30 FAQs FAQs Q: What is the maximum video resolution that the KVM Switch supports? Q: Does the KVM Switch require an AC adapter? A: The advanced video circuit in the KVM Switch supports a maximum A: The KVM Switch can be powered by the PS/2 keyboard port of your resolution of 2048x1536@85Hz. Higher-resolution support is ideal for computer. An optional 9V DC, 600mA power adapter with center pin graphic artists and designers who depend on high-qua
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P73778-C-SOHO-man-9_02.qxd 9/18/02 5:17 PM Page 32 TROUBLESHOOTING TROUBLESHOOTING VIDEO KEYBOARD I am getting ghosting, shadowing, or fuzzy images on my monitor. Computer does not detect keyboard and I get a keyboard error reported at boot up. • Check that all video cables are inserted properly. • Check that the keyboard cable between the KVM Switch and the • Check that the monitor you are using supports the resolution and computer is connected properly. Tighten any loose connections. refre
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P73778-C-SOHO-man-9_02.qxd 9/18/02 5:17 PM Page 34 TROUBLESHOOTING TROUBLESHOOTING The mouse is not detected at boot up. GENERAL My computer does not boot when connected to the KVM Switch and • Check the cables and make sure that they are inserted properly. works fine when I connect the keyboard, video, and mouse directly to it. The computer boots up fine, but the mouse does not work. • Make sure that the keyboard and mouse cables are connected tightly • Make sure it is plugged in properly. b
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P73778-C-SOHO-man-9_02.qxd 9/18/02 5:17 PM Page 36 WARRANTY, FCC, CE, ICES STATEMENT FCC Statement DECLARATION OF CONFORMITY WITH FCC RULES FOR ELECTROMAGNETIC COMPATIBILITY We, Belkin Corporation, of 501 West Walnut Street, Compton, CA 90220, declare under our sole responsibility that the products: F1DS102T, F1DS104T F1DS102P, F1DS104P 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
