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MiniView™ II
4 Port USB KVM Swtich (GCS124U Installation Manual)
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©2001 IOGEAR. All Rights Reserved. IOGEAR, the IOGEAR logo, MiniView, 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 informat
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Thank you for purchasing one of the most feature-rich keyboard, video, and mouse switches on the market. IOGEAR’s USB KVM switches are first-rate connectivity accessories designed to help reduce the frustration of managing multiple computer systems. Wtih the MiniView™ II USB KVM series by IOGEAR, you can access multiple computers from a single console(keyboard, mouse and monitor). The MiniView™ II USB KVM provides two convenient methods to access connected computers. Change ports easily via t
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Table of Contents Table of Contents: Package Contents 02 Overview 03 Features 04 Requirements 06 Introduction 07 Installation 10 Operation 13 Appendix (HotKey) 22 Specification 24 Radio & TV Interference Statement 26 27 Limited Warranty
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Package Contents This package contains: TM 1 MiniView II USB KVM Switch (GCS124U) 1 User Manual 1 Registration Card 4 Premium Bonded USB KVM cables (2-4ft & 2-6ft) 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™ II USB KVM Switch (GCS124U) is a control unit that allows access to four computers from a single console (keyboard, mouse and monitor). Before the development of the MiniView II, 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. There is no software to configure, so there is no need to get inv
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Features Features - Premium Bonded USB KVM Cables Included - Patented VSE (Video Signal Enhancement) Technology for Superior Video Quality - Patented USB Sniffing Technology ® - USB Compatible Mouse Support - Microsoft Intellimouse Pro & Logitech FirstMouse Support - Keyboard and Mouse Emulation for Error Free Switching and Booting - No Delay Between Switching - Daisy Chainable (control upto 64 USB computers) - Easy to install - No Software Required - Computer Selection Via Push Button Switches
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Features Features Continues... - Unit Can Operate without Power Adapter - DC Input for External Power Supply - Hot Swappable - Rackmountable with optional Rack Mount Kit - 3 Year Warranty 5
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Requirements Requirements - USB Enabled Computer - VGA (or compatible) Type Video Port MACs: OS 8.6 or greater with latest USB updates PCs: WIN 98 or greater with USB support Accessories: - IOGEAR USB Hub (GUH7144) Expand your USB set up with one of our USB hubs. - 10’ Bonded USB KVM Cable (G2L1203U), 6’ Bonded USB KVM Cables (G2L1201U) - Rack Mount Kit for the GCS124U - (G2X007) • A great add on for rack mounted computer set up • Size 1U, fits all rack system set ups- 19” Racks - IOGEAR
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Introduction TM Introduction on MiniView II USB KVM TM The MiniView II GCS124U is a USB KVM switch that controls access to multiple computers from a single console TM (keyboard, monitor, and mouse). Before the development of the MiniView II USB KVM, the only way to control multiple TM computer configurations from a single console was through a complex and costly network system. Now, with the MiniView II USB KVM, you can easily access multiple computers in a simple and cost effectively mann
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Introduction Front View 4 1 2 3 1. On-Line LEDs These LEDs indicate that a computer is properly connected to the switch, powered on and operational. 2. Selected LEDs These LEDs indicate the currently selected port. 3. Port Selection Switches The Port Selection Switches are located on the front panel. Just below the Selected LEDs. Press the puch buttons to select the computer of your choice. 4. Auto Scan Switch TM This push button toggles Auto Scan Mode for the MiniView II
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Introduction Back View 2 2 1 2 1. Power Jack Port for power adapter 2. Console Port Section VGA console port for your monitor / USB ports for keyboard, and mouse 3. Console Port Section (USB Port) USB ports to connect your computer via our premium bonded USB KVM cable 4. Console Port Section (VGA Port) VGA ports to connect to your computer via our premium bonded USB KVM cables 9
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Installation Setup and Installation t S (Power Adapter / Console Connection) * Before you begin, please make sure that the power to all devices has been turned off. 1. Plug your USB Mouse, USB Keyboard, and Monitor into the console area on the KVM switch 2. Plug the power adapter into the power adapter port. 10 ep . 1
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Installation Setup and Installation Step. 2 (Console Connection) 1. Connect the cables that came with the MiniView™ II USB KVM switch to the KVM switch's CPU ports. 11
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Installation Setup and Installation Step. 3 (Cable Connection) 1. Connect the other end of the cables that came with the MiniView™ II USB KVM switch to your computer. 2. Once complete, turn the USB KVM switch on. 3. Then turn on the power to the connected computers. 12
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Operation Operation TM Controlling the computers on your MiniView II USB KVM (GCS124U) from a single console could not be easier. The switch has three port selection methods providing you with instant access to your computers. - Manual Port Selection - HotKey Port Selection - Daisy Chain Port Selection Selecting the Active Port Each CPU port is assigned a numeric ID (1-4). You can directly access any computer connected to the KVM with a hotkey combination that specifies the ID of the CPU port.
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Operation Operation cont. Once scanning begins it will continue until you press the spacebar or the round button on the front of the USB KVM. The port last seen during the scan will become the active port. NOTE: While Auto Scan Mode is in effect none of the basic keyboard keys will function until you end the auto scan. OSD Overview On Screen Display (OSD) provides a menu driven interface to handle PC switching Procedures. All operations start from the OSD Main Screen. To activate the OSD, T
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Operation Navigation: To exit from the OSD menu at any thime press [ESC] Use the Up and Down arrow keys to move through the list one line at a time Use [PG UP] and [PG DOWN] to move up or down through the list, one screen at a time To activate a port move the Highlight Bar to the desired port and press [ENTER] Function Keys: With the OSD activated, pressing a function key (F1-F6) brings up a related sub menu that is used to configure and control the OSD. F1 GOTO: After pressing F1 select the des
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Operation F2 SCAN: OSD Operation Pressing F2 initiates the Scan Mode in which the KVM cycles through all the ports that have been selected for scanning within the List settings (F3). When you want to stop at a particular location or stop the scanning process simply press the [spacebar] or the round button on the from of the USB KVM. NOTE: 1. If the scanning stops on an empty port or one where the computer is powered off the monitor screeen will be blank and the mouse and keyboard will have n
