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OmniView
MATRIX2 Series KVM Switch
User Manual
F1DM208T
F1DM216T
MATRIX2 Series
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P73783_Omniview_matix2_man.qxd 3/5/02 5:00 PM Page 3 TABLE OF CONTENTS OVERVIEW Overview INTRODUCTION Introduction . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1 Congratulations on your purchase of this Belkin OmniView MATRIX2 Feature Overview . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2 Series KVM Switch (the MATRIX2). Our diverse line of KVM solutions Equipment Requirements . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
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P73783_Omniview_matix2_man.qxd 3/5/02 5:00 PM Page 2 OVERVIEW OVERVIEW The MATRIX2 allows two users to control up to a maximum of 256 On-Screen Display (OSD): computers from two keyboards, monitors, and mice. They support PS/2 The OSD feature simplifies server management by allowing you to assign input devices (keyboard and mouse) as well as VGA, SVGA, XGA, and individual names to each connected server throughout the system. It XGA-2 video. provides a visual means of switching between compute
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P73783_Omniview_matix2_man.qxd 3/5/02 5:00 PM Page 4 OVERVIEW OVERVIEW EQUIPMENT REQUIREMENTS OPERATING SYSTEMS The MATRIX2 is designed for use on CPUs using: Cables: To connect to the MATRIX2, an OmniView All-in-One MATRIX Series Platforms: KVM Cable is necessary. Video resolution support of up to ® ® • Windows 95/98/2000/Me/NT /XP 2048x1536@85Hz requires use of a 75-Ohm, coaxial VGA cable to • DOS preserve signal integrity. VGA cables must have HDDB15 female-to- ® ® • Turbolinux and all Li
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P73783_Omniview_matix2_man.qxd 3/5/02 5:00 PM Page 6 OVERVIEW OVERVIEW UNIT DISPLAY DIAGRAMS SPECIFICATIONS Part No.: F1DM208T, F1DM216T Power: 12-Volt DC, 1-Amp power adapter with center-pin positive polarity Front View of the MATRIX2 Daisy-Chain: Maximum of 16 KVM Switches Computer Connections Supported: 8 (F1DM208T); 16 (F1DM216T) Console A Console B 7-segment LED for selected 7-segment LED for selected BANK identification BANK identification Keyboard Emulation: PS/2 Mouse Emulation: PS/
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P73783_Omniview_matix2_man.qxd 3/5/02 5:00 PM Page 8 INSTALLATION INSTALLATION PRE-CONFIGURATION STEP-BY-STEP INSTALLATION GUIDE Where to Place the MATRIX2: Cautions and Warnings: The enclosure of the MATRIX2 is designed for standalone or rack-mount Before attempting to connect anything to the MATRIX2 or your configuration. The MATRIX2 is natively rack-mountable in standard computer(s), please ensure that everything is powered off. Plugging and 19-inch server racks. Rack-mount hardware is inc
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P73783_Omniview_matix2_man.qxd 3/5/02 5:00 PM Page 10 INSTALLATION INSTALLATION Connect the Power: SINGLE MATRIX2 INSTALLATION Attach the power supply to the DC power jack labeled “DC 12V, 1A” This section provides complete instructions for the hardware setup of a located on the rear of the MATRIX2. Once the power is connected to a single MATRIX2 (F1DM208T, F1DM216T). power source, the LED for port 01 will begin flashing. Sequentially push the direct-access port selectors for ports 01 through
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P73783_Omniview_matix2_man.qxd 3/5/02 5:00 PM Page 12 INSTALLATION INSTALLATION 4. Using the OmniView MATRIX KVM Cable, plug the male DB25 DIP SWITCH CONFIGURATION CHART connector to an available port, such as “CPU2”, on the back of the MATRIX2. DIP SWITCH# BANK ADDRESS 5. Connect the male VGA connector located on the other end of the 1 2 3 4 5 6 cable to the VGA port on the computer. ON ON ON ON ON ON BANK 00 Primary (default) 6. Connect the USB cable’s “A-type” connector to an available US
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P73783_Omniview_matix2_man.qxd 3/5/02 5:00 PM Page 14 INSTALLATION INSTALLATION Connecting the Computers: INSTALLATION 9. Connect all computers to the Primary and Secondary switches. Refer to “Single MATRIX2 Installation” on page 10 for instructions on how Before You Begin: to connect the Console and the computers to the MATRIX2. 1. Make sure that all computers are powered off and that each MATRIX2 10. Connect the power supply to the Primary switch first and power up has been assigned a uniq
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P73783_Omniview_matix2_man.qxd 3/5/02 5:00 PM Page 16 INSTALLATION USING YOUR MATRIX2 Now that you have connected your Console and computers to your Powering up the Systems: MATRIX2, it is ready for use. Once all cables have been connected, power up the computers that are attached to the MATRIX2. All computers can be powered on For fast and easy identification, each of the two Consoles are color-coded: simultaneously. The MATRIX2 emulates both a mouse and keyboard on “Console A” in amber an
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P73783_Omniview_matix2_man.qxd 3/5/02 5:00 PM Page 18 USING YOUR MATRIX2 USING YOUR MATRIX2 If you have daisy-chained multiple switches (MATRIX2s) together, use the SELECTING A COMPUTER USING KEYBOARD HOT BANK scroll keys located on the front panel of the Primary switch to KEY COMMANDS access other computers that are connected to the Secondary switches. You can switch to the next or prior port with simple keyboard key BANK + and BANK - Scroll Buttons: sequences using the “Scroll Lock” key a
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P73783_Omniview_matix2_man.qxd 3/5/02 5:00 PM Page 20 USING YOUR MATRIX2 USING YOUR MATRIX2 With daisy-chain switch configuration, you can switch between BANKs by AUTOSCAN MODE pressing “Scroll Lock”, “Scroll Lock”, “Page Up”, to switch to the next Pressing “Scroll Lock”, “Scroll Lock”, “A” will activate the AutoScan BANK. Press “Scroll Lock”, “Scroll Lock”, “Page Down”, to switch to the function for that Console. In AutoScan mode, the MATRIX2 remains on previous BANK. one port for a preset n
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P73783_Omniview_matix2_man.qxd 3/5/02 5:00 PM Page 22 USING YOUR MATRIX2 USING YOUR MATRIX2 Keyboard Hot Key Commands: On-Screen Display Menu Control: You can also conveniently command the MATRIX2 to switch ports To access the “On-Screen Display” (OSD) menu, press “Scroll Lock”, through simple keyboard key sequences. To send commands to the “Scroll Lock”, and the space bar. Immediately, the OSD overlay screen MATRIX2, the “Scroll Lock” key must be pressed twice within two will appear. The sup
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P73783_Omniview_matix2_man.qxd 3/5/02 5:00 PM Page 24 USING YOUR MATRIX2 USING YOUR MATRIX2 AutoScan Time: To update the firmware, you will need the following items: Specifies the amount of time the MATRIX2 remains on a port before 1. A separate computer running Windows 95, 98, or Me. This computer must not be connected to the CPU ports on the MATRIX2. switching to the next port while in AutoScan mode. You may select time 2. An available parallel port on the computer. intervals of 7, 15, 30,
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P73783_Omniview_matix2_man.qxd 3/5/02 5:00 PM Page 26 USING YOUR MATRIX2 BELKIN KVM SWITCHES AND ACCESSORIES 2. After the flash update has been completed, unplug the power supply OMNIVIEW KVM SWITCHES from the MATRIX2. 3. Set all DIP switches to the “OFF” position. OmniView E Series. 4. You are now ready to use your MATRIX2 or continue flashing a different component if necessary. This series of desktop KVM Switches allows you to control two or four PS/2 computers from one Console and makes s
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P73783_Omniview_matix2_man.qxd 3/5/02 5:00 PM Page 28 BELKIN KVM SWITCHES BELKIN KVM SWITCHES AND ACCESSORIES AND ACCESSORIES bandwidth by the SOHO Series with Audio KVM Switch when used with full control of as many as 256 computers through dedicated daisy-chain coaxial VGA cabling—without compromising the quality of the display. ports and is natively rack-mountable for server room environments. Video Other standard features found on this unit include: hot key functionality; resolutions of u
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P73783_Omniview_matix2_man.qxd 3/5/02 5:00 PM Page 30 BELKIN KVM SWITCHES BELKIN KVM SWITCHES AND ACCESSORIES AND ACCESSORIES protection against RFI and EMI; strain-relief construction on both ends of OMNIVIEW ACCESSORIES AND ADAPTERS the cables; and a ferrite bead for noise immunity. Belkin KVM technology includes various accessories and adapters to F1D9300-XX PS/2 (available in lengths of 6, 10, 15, and 25 feet) complete your KVM solution. The Adapter Series converts Mac, Sun, or F1D9301-X
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P73783_Omniview_matix2_man.qxd 3/5/02 5:00 PM Page 32 MATRIX2 SERIES FAQS MATRIX2 SERIES FAQS Q: What operating systems does the MATRIX2 support? Q: Can PS/2 and USB connections be used simultaneously on the same port? A: The MATRIX2 will support any operating system that runs on a PS/2 and USB platform. It will also work with non-USB Sun and Mac A: No. You must use one or the other for each CPU’s dedicated port on operating systems using the appropriate adapters (OmniView PS/2 Sun the MATR
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P73783_Omniview_matix2_man.qxd 3/5/02 5:00 PM Page 34 TROUBLESHOOTING TROUBLESHOOTING General Keyboard My computer does not boot when connected to the MATRIX2 but The computer does not detect a keyboard and I get a keyboard error works fine when I connect the keyboard, video, and mouse directly to reported at boot up. the computer. • Check that the keyboard cable between the MATRIX2 and the computer is completely connected. Tighten any loose connections. • Make sure that the keyboard and mou
