Boser KVM-9000 User manual

KVM-9000
19” 1U High, Full-size
Rackmount Chassis
•19” 1U Height Full-size Rackmount Chassis•
•8-port KVM Switch•
•LCD•Keyboard•Touchpad•

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Edition 1.0 April 13, 2004

Table of Contents
Chapter 1 General Description…………………...1
1.1 Features............................................................................. 2
1.2 Specifications ................................................................... 2
1.3 System Requirements...................................................... 3
Chapter 2 Unpacking……………………………..5
2.1 Opening the Delivery Package........................................ 5
2.2 Inspection.......................................................................... 5
Chapter 3 Hardware Installation………………...7
3.1 Connector Diagrams ........................................................ 7
3.2 Hardware Installation ....................................................... 8
3.3 Usage................................................................................. 9
3.3.1 Power Supply............................................................................................. 9
3.3.2 7-segment LED Indication ................................................................... 9
3.3.3 Keyboard Hot Key Commands........................................................ 10
3.4 Daisy Chain Connection Diagram................................. 11
3.5 Hot Plug........................................................................... 12
3.6 On Screen Display Operation........................................ 13
Appendix A Trouble Shooting..………………….17

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Before getting started, read the following important cautions:
1. The KVM-9000 does not come equipped with an operating system.
An operating system must be loaded first before installing any
software into the computer.
2. Be sure to ground yourself to prevent static charge when installing
the internal components. Use a grounding wrist strap and place all
electronic components in any static-shielded devices. Most
electronic components are sensitive to static electrical charge.
3. Disconnect the power core from the KVM-9000 before making any
installation. Be sure both the system and the external devices are
turned OFF. Sudden surge of power could ruin sensitive
components. Make sure the KVM-9000 is properly grounded.
4. The brightness of the flat panel display decreases with usage.
However, hours of use vary depending on the application
environment.
5. The flat panel display is not susceptible to shock or vibration. When
assembling the KVM-9000, make sure it is securely installed.
6. Do not open the system’s back cover. If opening the cover for
maintenance is a must, only a trained technician is allowed to do
so. Integrated circuits on computer boards are sensitive to static
electricity. To avoid damaging chips from electrostatic discharge,
observe the following precautions:
Before handling a board or integrated circuit, touch an unpainted
portion of the system unit chassis for a few seconds. This will help
to discharge any static electricity on your body.
When handling boards and components, wear a wrist-grounding
strap, available from most electronic component stores.

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 CE Marking
CE Compliance
This equipment is in compliance with the requirements of the following
regulations: EN 55 022: CLASS B
 FCC
FCC Compliance
This equipment has been tested and found to comply with Part 15 of
the FCC Rules. Operation is subject to the following conditions:
1. This device may not cause harmful interface.
2. This device must accept any interference received, including
interference that may cause undesired operation.

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Chapter 1
General Description
Controlling multiple PCs from one keyboard, mouse and VGA monitor,
the KVM-9000 is loaded with such features as 19” rackmount size,
daisy chain up to eight units, On Screen Display menu, password
security, PC server name search, hot key control, front panel push
button and auto scan control. It has a complete keyboard and mouse
emulation for simultaneous PC boot-up process.

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1.1 Features
The KVM-9000 comes with the following hardware features:
 Slimmest 19" 1U high, full-size rackmount 8-port KVM switch with
LCD, keyboard, touchpad design
 Supports MS Intellimouse, Intellimouse Explorer, Logitech Net
Mouse or the other fully compatible MS mouse
 Provides Console PS/2 to PC serial mouse conversion
 Supports DOS, Win3.X, Win95/98/ 98SE/2K/ME/XP, WinNT,
Netware, SCO UNIX, HP UNIX, Linux
 Hot plug - add PCs or remove connected PCs for maintenance
without powering down the KVM switch or PCs
 Very high video quality - up to 1024 x 768, bandwidth: 200MHz
 No software required - easy PC selection via On Screen Display
manual, push buttons, and hot keys
 Supports eight characters password protection and search for PC
server name
 Auto scan mode for monitoring PCs and flexible scan time is 5~99
sec.
 Keyboard status restored when switching PCs
 LED display for easy status monitoring
 Buzzer sound for switching port confirmation
 Using standard VGA, keyboard, and mouse cable
 One extra built-in daisy chain port and without wasting any PC
port
 No DIP switch setting needed and auto detect daisy chain bank
1.2 Specifications
 PC Port: 8
 Console Port: 1
 PC Port Connector (All Female Type): PS/2 6-pin Mini DIN keyboard,
PS/2 6-pin Mini DIN mouse, 15-pin HDDB VGA
 Daisy Chain Port Connector (All Female Type): PS/2 6-pin Mini DIN
keyboard, PS/2 6-pin Mini DIN mouse, 15-pin HDDB VGA
 PC Selection: On Screen Display menu, Hot Key, Push Button
 7 Segment LED: One bank LED, two PC port LEDs
 On Screen Display Control: Yes
 Scan Intervals: 5~99 sec.
 Keyboard Emulation: PS/2
 Mouse Emulation: PS/2
 VGA Resolution: 1024 x 768
 Bandwidth: 200MHz

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 Daisy Chain MAX Level: 8 levels
 MAX PC Connection: 120
 Housing: Metal
 Power: 110/220 AC
 Operation Temperature: 0~40°C
 Storage Temperature: -20~+60°C
 Humidity: 0~90%, non-condensing
 Size: 19” 1U high, rackmount
 Dimensions (cm): 44.24 x 4.4 x 55.0
1.3 System Requirements
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Specifications:
Console: Built-in VGA monitor
Built-in PS/2 keyboard
Built-in PS/2 touchpad
To Computers: 15-pin HDB male to male VGA cables x 8
PS/2 cables male to male for keyboard x 8
PS/2 cables male to male for mouse x 8

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Chapter 2
Unpacking
2.1 Opening the Delivery Package
The KVM-9000 is packed in an anti-static bag. The board has
components that are easily damaged by static electricity. Do not
remove the anti-static wrapping until proper precautions have been
taken. Safety Instructions in front of this manual describe anti-static
precautions and procedures.
2.2 Inspection
After unpacking the board, place it on a raised surface and carefully
inspect the board for any damage that might have occurred during
shipment. Ground the board and exercise extreme care to prevent
damage to the board from static electricity.
Integrated circuits will sometimes come out of their sockets during
shipment. Examine all integrated circuits, particularly the BIOS,
processor, memory modules, ROM-Disk, and keyboard controller chip
to ensure that they are firmly seated. The KVM-9000 delivery package
contains the following items:
 KVM-9000 x 1
 AC to DC Power adapter x 1
 Daisy Chain cable x 1
 Rackmount Kit x 2
 User’s Manual
The KVM-9000 system along with its accessories is packed in several
bags and boxes, all packed in one carton. Before you start, carefully
read the safety instructions in front of this User’s Manual.
It is recommended that you keep all the parts of the delivery package
intact and store them in a safe, dry place for any unforeseen event
requiring the return shipment of the product. In case you discover any
missing and/or damaged items from the list of items, please contact
your dealer immediately.

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Chapter 3
Hardware Installation
Before installation, please make sure all of peripherals and computers
have been turned off.
3.1 Connector Diagrams
PS/2 Keyboard Cable
(Male to Male)
PS/2 Mouse Cable
(Male to Male)
VGA Cable
(Male to Male)
AT to PS/2 KB adapter (optional)
(5-pin Male to 6-pin Female))
PS/2 to DB9 adapter (optional)
(6-pin Female to 9-pin Female)

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3.2 Hardware Installation
1. Find a convenient place to put your KVM-9000. When mounting to
a rack, attach the included brackets to the sides of the KVM-9000.
Take note of the length of your cables so that your computers
keyboard, mouse and monitor are distanced properly.
2. Now the PC connections can be made with the monitor (VGA)
connections first. Connect a VGA cable (15-pin HDDB male/ male)
with the male side to both of the PC and the rear panel of the KVM
switch to the connector labeled VGA. Repeat this for all PCs.
3. Connect the first computer’s mouse cable to the KVM-9000. If
using a PS/2 cable, connect one end to the PS/2 mouse port on
the computer, while the other end is connected to the PC1 PS/2
mouse port on the back of KVM-9000.

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4. Connect the first computer’s keyboard cable to the KVM switch.
When another PS/2 cable is used connect one end to PS/2
keyboard port on the computer, while the other end is connected to
the PC1 keyboard port on the back of KVM-9000. If your computer
has an AT type keyboard port, you will need a PS/2 to AT keyboard
adapter.
5. Double-check all of the connections. You can check the color of
the keyboard and mouse connectors to make sure the keyboard
and mouse cables go to the correct ports.
6. Repeat step2 to 5 for the remainder of the computers.
7. Attach the power supply to the KVM-9000 unit and plug the other
end into an electrical receptacle. Now you will see the LED for Port
1 light up, and you will hear a beep.
3.3 Usage
3.3.1 Power Supply
When you power on the KVM-9000, it will ask you for the password, the
default password is eight zero – “00000000”. Please key in eight
zeros and enter the same value in the retyped field.
NOTE: If you are not familiar with the operation of OSD menu, please don’t
change the password – i.e. keep default at eight zero (00000000)
value, otherwise, if you have set the password and unfortunately
forget the password, you need send it back to your distributor for
maintaining the password.
3.3.2 7-segment LED Indication
When you select one of the eight PC ports and this PC is shut down or
this PC port is disconnected to the PC, the selected port LED will flash.
When you select one of the eight PC ports and this PC is powered on,
the selected port LED is lit.

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3.3.3 Keyboard Hot Key Commands
You can also conveniently command the KVM-9000 by switching ports
through simple key sequences. To send commands to the KVM-9000,
the “SCROLL LOCK” key must be pressed twice within 2
seconds. You will hear a beep for confirmation and the keyboard is in
hot key mode. If you have not pressed any key in hot key mode within 2
seconds, the keyboard will go back to normal Operation System control
state.
Below are the different hot key commands:
+
+
=Previous Channel
+
+ =Next Channel (Note1)
+
+ =Previous Bank
+
+ =Next Bank
+
+ =
+
+ =Beeper (Note2)
+
+ =Auto Scan (Note3)
+
+ =OSD default value (Note4)
+
+ =Search for the same PC name (Note5)
+
+ Space
Bar =On Screen Display Menu

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Example:
A. To access a computer attached to Port 6 of the fifth Bank, you can
press the hot keys as below:
Scroll lock + Scroll lock + “5” + “0” “6”
B. To access a computer attached from Bank 3 to Bank 4, you can
press the hot keys as below:
Scroll lock + Scroll lock + Page Down
NOTE1: You also could press “up arrow key” or “down arrow key” for a
period of time to speed up selecting the destination port
NOTE2: The default Beeper function is ON and beeper control is only
available for Scan Mode
NOTE3: To get out of Auto Scan Mode, press any key or SPACE bar
NOTE4: Password not included
NOTE5: Search for PC name starting from 1st PC port)
NOTE6: Bank no. and Port no. selection must be made using the numeric keys
on the keyboard. Numeric keys on the keypad are not available as a
hot key command.
3.4 Daisy Chain Connection Diagram
Please use the attached 3-foot 3-in-one daisy chain cable kit for the
KVM-9000.
A. Connect keyboard, mouse and monitor to the console port (white
color block) of bank 1 KVM-9000.
B. Use one end of 3-in-one cable kit to connect the daisy chain port of
bank 1 while the other end for the console port (white color block)
of bank2 KVM-9000.
C. Please repeat item B to daisy chain more banks as you want. But,
the maximum daisy chain bank is eight.
D. Before chaining the slave bank up to six banks, you need a VGA
extender between the fifth bank and the sixth bank to enhance the
VGA signal.

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3.5 Hot Plug
The KVM-9000 supports “Hot Plug” function for easy addition or
removal of PCs. The user can arrange or maintain PCs as follows:
a. A PC can be disconnected and reconnected to the same or different
port of the KVM-9000 unit without having to power it off as long as it
is not the Daisy-chain port or does not pass through port.
b. You may unplug the mouse or the keyboard from the console port
and plug it back in at any time.
NOTE: Some O.S. (Operation Systems) like SCO Unix are unable to support
“Hot Plug” function. If you apply “Hot Plug” to this kind of O.S., it
will cause unpredictable behavior or shut down the PC. Before
attempting to use “Hot Plug”, please make sure your O.S. and
software driver supports the “Hot Plug” function.

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3.6 On Screen Display Operation
When you pop up the OSD menu window going through the hot key is
popped up, you will see the following small windows on your monitor.
a. The 1st line bar is Bank no.
b. The 2nd block is your PC system name list. You will find the system
number list from 01 to 8. You can define your PC name in a
maximum of 8 characters. The factory default names for all ports are
“SYSTEM 01” to “SYSTEM 08”. Besides, the sun symbol near the
PC name represents the PC system that is powered on.
To use up arrow key “↑” or down arrow key “↓” to select port for
destinated PC name. After you have selected the PC port already, you
can press the ENTER Key to switch the PC port you want immediately
To use “PgUp” key or “PgDn” key for selecting previous or next Bank
no. (or Box No.)
After editing a PC name by pressing the “INS” key, please press “Enter”
key for saving the information.

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To use “Tab” key to select items like Bank, OSD, SCAN, CHANGE
PASSWORD, CONSOLE ON/OFF, etc.
A. The “OSD: 10 SEC.” means that the OSD windows displays or PC
system name exists for 10 sec. on your monitor. You can modify it
from 05 sec. to 99 sec. The factory default value is 10 sec.
B. The “SCAN TIME” means that scan interval from one PC port to next
PC port. The default SCAN time is 10 sec. and the maximum scan
time is 99 sec.
C. The “CHANGE PASSWORD” is for user to avoid all PC systems to
be intruded by the other person. The default password is 8 digits
“00000000”.
An “ENTER PASSWORD” window will show when you select this item
and then press the Enter. Eight digits is the maximum for the password.
After keying in the password, press the Enter key. Another window for
confirming your typed password will show.
You need to retype the password to check whether it is confirmed to be
right or not.