Connect-Tek Millennia USB-8 User manual

KEYPORT
MILLENNIA USB Series
Models: USB-8, USB-16
User Manual
Connect-Tek, Inc.
39-20 24th Street
Long Island City N.Y. 11101
Phone: [phone]
Fax: [phone]
www.connect-tek.com

Table of Contents
Introduction
Overview....................................................................... 1
Package Content .......................................................... 1
Features........................................................................ 3
Installation
PC BIOS Notice ............................................................ 4
Adhesive Rubber Feet.................................................. 5
Console Connection ..................................................... 5
Computers Connection................................................. 6
Operation
Front Panel Operation .................................................. 8
OSD (On-Screen Display) Operation ........................... 9
Hot-Key Commands ................................................... 14
Cascade Configuration
Connection.................................................................. 16
Computer Selection .................................................... 16
Sun Keyboard Mapping .................................................... 17
Appendix
Specifications .................................................................. 18
Troubleshooting .............................................................. 19
Please read this manual thoroughly and follow the
Installation procedures to prevent any damage to the KVM or
any connecting device.
This device is tested and complies with Part 15 of FCC/class B, CE
and VCCI rules.
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----------------- Introduction
Overview
The hybrid USB and PS/2 KVM switches – Millennia USB-8, and
USB-16 extend your computer management to either PS/2 and/or USB
models, or both from a single PS/2 console. With the Sync-EmuTM
Technology, the advanced, USB-8, and USB-16 are designed to meet
the special requirements from USB-ready HP Unit systems and Sun
servers. Engineered for servers of the highest level, the USB-8, and
USB-16 guarantee flawless switching with zero tolerance.
Installation is as easy as connecting USB A-B cables or PS/2 cables in
between computers and the USB switch. Selecting a computer is as
easy as pressing a front panel button or by entering hotkey commands.
The innovative KVM technology ensures smooth switching from one
computer to the other and signal conversion from PS/2 to USB. No
more tangled cables and a messy working environment; let the USB
switches do the computer switching for you.
Package Content
 KVM switch x 1
 Power Adapter x 1
 Rubber feet x 1 set
 Bracket x 2 (optional)
 User’s Manual x 1
 PS/2 Y-Adapter x 8/12 for 8/16-port model

8-port KVM Switch configuration
16-port KVM Switch configuration
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Features
 Manage from 8 to 16 USB-enabled PCs, iMacs from one PS/2
keyboard, one mouse, and one monitor.
 For computers with USB or PS/2 interface.
 Front panel push-buttons for easy computer selection.
 Supports keyboard and mouse Plug-and-Play.
 Buzzer sound for computer switching confirmation.
 High VGA resolution up to 1920x1440.
 Activate Auto Scan by pressing front buttons.
 USB specification compliant.
 Supports the latest DDC2B VGA monitor.
 OSD menu for server naming and selection.
 Supports USB-ready HP Unix and Sun servers.
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Adhesive Rubber Feet
----------------- Installation
For the desktop operation, you may stick the four round rubber feet
(supplied with the unit) to the bottom of the USB KVM. NOTE: Give the
rubber feet a firm press to the enclosure when applying them. Do not
use the rubber feet for rack mount operation.
PC BIOS Notice
The following BIOS setup changes are necessary for PC users using
USB and not necessary for Mac users:
1. In STANDARD CMOS, set HALT ON ERROR to ALL BUT
KEYBOARD. Console Connection
2. In PNP AND PCI SETUP, set PNP OS INSTALLED to YES and set
USB IRQ to ENABLED. Before installation, make sure all devices and computers to be
connected to the KVM switch have been turned off.
3. For newer computers: in INTEGRATED PERIPHERALS, set USB
CONTROLLER and KEYBOARD SUPPORT to ENABLED.
Plug a monitor to the Console's VGA port; connect a PS/2 mouse and a
keyboard to the CONSOLE port marked with a mouse and a keyboard
as shown in Figure 2.
Also, make sure USB is properly selected in Device Manager under
Control Panel, as shown in Figure 1.
Figure 2: Console Connection
Figure 1: PC BIOS Notice
Note: Certain computers accept neither plug-and-play nor USB hub,
the OSD models deal with it by the advanced Sync-EmuTM
Technology emulating USB devices at all ports individually.
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Computer Connections
Use a HDB15 male-to-female cable to connect from a computer's VGA
output to VGA port of PC side, as shown in Figure 3, Figure 4, and
Figure 5.
For a USB computer: Use a USB A-B cable to connect from one of
the PC ports to the USB port on the corresponding computer (A
connector, flat connector), as shown in Figure 3.
Figure 3: Computer USB Port Connection
For a PS/2 computer: Connect a "PS/2 Y-adapter", that comes with
the unit, to the PS/2 port at PC side, then use two mini-DIN6
male-to-male cables for keyboard and mouse, see Figure 4. There are
two mini-DIN6 female connectors on the "PS/2 Y-adapter" marked with
keyboard and mouse, be sure not to swap the connections.
Figure 4: Computer PS/2 Port Connection
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For a Laptop computer: In most cases, all you need is one PS/2
male-to-male cable connected between the KVM switch and your
Notebook; the Y-adapter is not necessary. However, some Laptop
computers do not follow industry standard, please check your Laptop
user's manual for details.
Figure 5: Laptop PS/2 Port Connection
Now, you can turn on all devices and computers.
Note: Do not connect both PS/2 and USB ports of one PC port on the
KVM to a computer, this will cause only the PS/2 port to be
effective.
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----------------- Operation OSD (On-Screen-Display) Operation
Front Panel
On-line LED & Selected LED
When the LED turns green, the connected computer is powered-on.
When a computer is selected, its corresponding red LED illuminates.
Push-buttons
Each computer has a button associated with it on the front panel for
selection.
K/M RESET
K/M RESET solves most problems developed by keyboard, mouse,
device replacement or change of configuration. Press down both the
front-panel number 1and 2push buttons for 2 seconds to re-configure
the whole system without turning either the USB KVM switch or any
computer off.
AUTO SCAN
Auto Scan automatically scans through computers one by one in a fixed
interval (see Scan Time below). To initiate Auto Scanning for USB-8
and USB-16, press 7and 8.
Figure 6: OSD screen illustration
By hitting the left Ctrl key twice within two seconds, you may see the
'Hotkey Menu' if it is enabled (an OSD option). Or, by hitting the left
Ctrl key three times within two seconds, you will see a 'KVM MENU'
screen showing a list of the computers with corresponding port
numbers, names and status, see Figure 6.
The port number of the currently selected computer is displayed in red,
same as the front indicator, at the right corner of the OSD menu.
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Function key F3 : To lock a computer from unauthorized
access. To lock a device, highlight it then press F3 . Now, enter
up to 4 characters (‘A’~’Z’, ‘0’~’9, ‘-‘) followed by Enter as new
password. A Security-enabled device is marked with a lock (±)
following its port number. To permanently disable the security
function from a locked device, highlight it, press F3 then enter the
password.
The color of a device name is green if it has power and is ready for
operation, or the color is white, if it has no power. OSD menu updates
the color when it is activated. The PageUp and PageDown keys can
be used to view 8 other computers at a time, with USB-8, for example.
For example, with the USB-16, use the “ “, “ “, “ 1“ ~ “ 8 “, or “ A
“ ~ “ H“ to highlight a computer and then press the Enter key to
select it. Or, you may press the Esc key to exit OSD and remove the
OSD menu from the display; the status window returns to the display
and indicates the currently selected computer or operating status. A
triangle mark () to the right of a name indicates the port is cascaded
to a Slave; the number at the left of the triangle mark shows the number
of ports the Slave has, i.e. 8for an 8-port switch. The Enter key
brings you one level down and another screen pops up listing the
names of the computers on that Slave. The name of the Slave will be
shown at the upper right corner of the OSD menu. It is useful to group
computers and still be able to see the group name.
If you want to access the locked device temporarily, simply
highlight it and press Enter , the OSD will ask you for the
password. After entering the correct password, you are allowed to
use the device. This device is automatically re-locked once you
switch to another port. During Scan mode, OSD skips the
password-protected ports.
If you forget the password, the only way to permanently
erase all the passwords is to:
For USB-8 and USB-16, press and hold the front panel
buttons “1” and “2”, then hold “7” and “8”. Release “7” and
“8”, then release “1” and “2”.
An eye mark (1) to the right of a name indicating the computer is
selected to be monitored in Scan mode. In OSD, this mark can be
switched on or off by the function key F2 .
Function key F4 : More functions are available by hitting F4 .
A new screen pops up displaying more functions as described
below. Most of them are marked with a triangle () indicating
there are options to choose from. Using the UP and DOWN
arrow keys, select the functions and press Enter . Available
options will be shown in the middle of the screen. Again, using the
UP and DOWN arrow keys to view options then press Enter to
select it. You can press Esc to exit at any time.
Press the Esc key to exit OSD and to return to the selected computer;
the computer name is also shown on the screen.
Function key F1 : To edit name entry of a computer or a Slave
with up to 14 characters. First, highlight a port then press F1
followed by name entry. Valid characters are ‘A’~’Z’, ‘0’~’9’ and the
dash character. Lowercase letters are converted to uppercase
ones. Press Backspace to delete a letter one at a time.
Non-volatile memory stores all name entries until you change,
even if the unit is powered down.
 Auto Scan
In this mode, the USB KVM automatically switches from
one powered-on computer to the next sequentially in a
fixed interval. During Auto Scan mode, the OSD displays
the name of the selected computer. When Auto Scan
detects any keyboard or mouse activity, it suspends the
scanning until activity stops; it then resumes with the next
computer in sequence. To abort the Auto Scan mode,
press the left Ctrl twice, or, press any front button. Scan
Type and Scan Rate set the scan pattern. Scan Type ( F4 :
Function key F2 : To switch the eye mark (1)of a computer on
or off. First, use the UP and DOWN arrow keys to highlight it,
then press F2 to switch its eye mark on or off. If Scan Type is
'Ready PC +1', only the power-on and eye mark selected
computers will be displayed sequentially in Scan mode.
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 Audio StickMore\Scan Type) determines if scanned computers must
also be eye mark selected. Scan Rate ( F4 : More\Scan
Rate) sets the display interval when a computer is selected
before selecting the next one.
An optional multimedia module can be linked to the back of
each KVM switch for selecting microphone and stereo
speaker signals. There are two options for Audio Stick:ON
and Off. When set to 'On', audio selection follows
computer selection. When set to 'Off', audio selection
stops following computer selection. It is useful if you want
to listen to a particular computer's audio signal while
operating other computers. The non-volatile memory
stores the Audio Stick setting.
 Manual Scan
Scan through powered-on computers one by one by
keyboard control. Type ( F4 : More\Scan Type)
determines if scanned computers must also be eye mark
selected. Press the up arrow key to select the previous
computer and the down arrow key to select the next
computer. Press any other key to abort the Manual Scan
mode.
 Hotkey Menu
When you hit the left Ctrl key twice within two seconds,
the "Hotkey Menu" appears displaying a list of hot-key
commands if the option is On. The 'Hotkey Menu' can be
turned Off if you prefer not to see it when the left Ctrl key
is hit twice. The non-volatile memory stores the Hotkey
Menu setting.
 Scan Type
Ready PC +1: In Scan mode, scan through power-on and
eye mark selected computers.
Ready PC: In Scan mode, scan through power-on
computers.  CH Display
Auto Off: After you select a computer, the port number and
name of the computer will appear on the screen for 3
seconds then disappear automatically. Always On: The
port number and name of a selected computer and/or OSD
status displayed on the screen all the time. The non-volatile
memory stores the CH Display setting.
1Only: In Scan mode, scan through any 1selected
computer regardless of computer power status.
The non-volatile memory stores the Scan Type setting.
 Scan Rate
 Position
Sets the duration of a computer displayed in Auto Scan
mode. The options are 3 seconds, 8 seconds, 15
seconds and 30 seconds. The non-volatile memory
stores the Scan Rate setting.
The position of the selected computer name and/or OSD
status displayed on screen during operation. The actual
display position shifts due to different VGA resolution, the
higher the resolution the higher the display position. The
non-volatile memory stores the Position setting.
 Keyboard Speed
USB KVM offers keyboard typematic setting that overrides
Upper Left, Upper Right, Middle.
the similar settings in BIOS and in Windows. Available
speed options are Low, Middle, Fast and Faster as 10, 15,
20 and 30 characters/sec respectively. The non-volatile
memory stores the Keyboard Speed Setting.
Lower Left, Lower Right.
 Country Code for Sun
Sun keyboards of different languages have different layouts.
The KVM switch is able to emulate a Sun keyboard for a
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specific language type or country such as Arabic, Belgian,
US,Yugoslavia, and so forth. Select the proper country
code that matches ALL of your Sun computers.
When Auto Scan detects any keyboard or mouse activity, it suspends
the scanning until activity stops; it then resumes with the next
computer in sequence. The length of the Auto Scan interval (Scan
Rate) is adjustable, please see below. To abort the Auto Scan mode,
press the left Ctrl key twice. Function key F5 : To switch the Sun mark of a port on or off
indicating the computer is a Sun server. Sun servers have more
keys on the keyboard than a PC. When a Sun-marked port is
selected, the KVM switch starts to translate the keys from a PS/2
keyboard to a Sun keyboard. See Sun Keyboard Mapping for
details.
JManual Scan enables you to manually switch back and forth
between power-on computers.
left Ctrl + left Ctrl + F2 1
Press or  to select the previous or the next computer in
sequence. And, press any other key to abort the Manual Scan.
Esc : To exit the OSD, press the Esc key.
JTo adjust Scan Rate which sets the duration before switching to
Hot-key commands the next computer in Auto Scan:
left Ctrl + left Ctrl + F3 1
A Hot-key command is a short keyboard sequence to select a computer,
to activate computer scan, and so forth. The USB KVM switch interprets
keystrokes for hot-keys all the time. A hot-key sequence starts with two
left Ctrl keystrokes followed by one or two more keystrokes. A built-in
buzzer generates a high-pitched beep for the correct hot-key command;
one low-pitched beep signals for error and the bad key sequence and
will not be forwarded to the selected computer.
The USB KVM sends one to four beeps indicating scan interval of 3,
8, 15 and 30 seconds respectively.
JTo adjust keyboard typematic rate (characters/sec), this setting
over-rides that of BIOS and any operating system:
left Ctrl + left Ctrl + F4 1
The USB KVM generates 1 to 4 beeps corresponding to 10, 15, 20
and 30 characters/sec respectively.
L-CTRL: is the Ctrl key located at the left side of the keyboard.
1~8: are the number keys '1' ~ '8' at the upper row of the
keyboard. Do not use the keypad at the right of the
keyboard.
A~H: represents from Port 9 to Port 16
JTo select a computer by hot-key command, you must know its port
address, which is determined by the KVM port connection at the
back. For example:
left Ctrl + left Ctrl + 4 1
Selects a computer connected to the PC port 4.
JTo st ar t Auto Scan, automatically scan powered-on computers one
by one at a fixed interval:
left Ctrl + left Ctrl + F1 1
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----------------- Cascade Configuration
Connection
Before connecting a device (a computer or another USB product) to
the master under power, you must turn off the device. Only PS/2 port is
operable for cascade operation, see Figure 7 for details.
Figure 7: Cascade Connection
Note: The Master must have equal or more ‘PC x’ ports than that of the
slave, i.e., if an 8-port switch is the Master, an 8-port or 4-port
switch can be a Slave, but not a 16-port one. PS/2-only models
can be cascaded with USB-PS/2 universal models.
Computer Selection by Hot-Key Command
The first digit is the port address of the Master unit (1~8,) and the
second digit is the port address of the Slave (1~8,A~H). Please note
that only Master's PS/2 ports can be connected to a Slave's
CONSOLE port.
left Ctrl + left Ctrl + 1 + 3 1
Selects a computer connected to PS/2 or USB port 3of a Slave
connected to PS/2 port 1of the Master.
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----------------- Sun Keyboard Mapping
The OSD models emulate a Sun’s keyboard and mouse when a
computer is marked with a Sun in OSD menu by Function key F5 . A
Sun keyboard has more keys than a standard PS/2 one. These extra
keys are simulated by tapping the lower-right Ctrl followed by one of
the function keys on a PS/2 keyboard (i.e. combo key). For instance,
tap the lower-right Ctrl key, then tap the function key F7 to activate
Open for a Sun computer.
PS/2 keyboard Sun keyboard
right - Ctrl 1 11
right - Ctrl 2 1
right - Ctrl 3 1
right - Ctrl 4 1note
right - Ctrl F1 1Stop
right - Ctrl F2 1Again
right - Ctrl F3 1Props
right - Ctrl F4 1Undo
right - Ctrl F5 1Front
right - Ctrl F6 1Copy
right - Ctrl F7 1Open
right - Ctrl F8 11 Paste
right - Ctrl F9 1Find
right - Ctrl F10 1Cut
right - Ctrl H 1Help
right -right -♦
left -left -♦
Compose
right - Alt 1Alt Graph
left - Alt 1Alt
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----------------- Appendix ----------------- Troubleshooting
Specifications Ensure that all cables are well seated. Label the cable for
each computer to avoid confusion when connected to the
USB-8, and USB-16.
Specification USB-8 USB-16
No. of computers supported 8 16
Front panel push button 8 16
Hot plug-and-play Yes
Hot-key Control Yes
On-screen display (OSD) Yes
Sync-Emu Technology Yes
Automatic scan interval 3, 8, 15, 30 seconds
Cable Length (Max) 30M(100ft) for VGA
5M(15ft) for USB
30M(90ft) for PS/2
Computer ON-LINE LED 8 16
Computer selected LED 8 16
VGA 1920 X 1440, DDC2B
Computer peripheral connector
monitor
USB Type B x8, PS/2 x 8
HDB-15 male x 8
USB Type Bx16, PS/2 x 16
HDB-15 male x 16
Console peripheral connector
monitor
PS/2 x 2
HDB-15 female x 1
Weight (g)
(oz)
2400
84.66
3700
130.5
H x W x D (mm)
(in)
44 x 436 x 180
1.75 x 17.25 x 7.0
88 x 436 x 220
3.5 x 17.25 x 8.7
Size 1U 2U
Symptom Causes Solutions
 Keyboard or
mouse does not
work.
 In Auto Scan,
computers using USB
keyboard and mouse
are not operable.
 Too many keyboard or
mouse drivers installed
in one computer.
 Press any front button
to select a computer,
then use the keyboard
and mouse.
 Remove ALL
unnecessary keyboard
and mouse drivers.
 Keyboard or
mouse does not
work after
switching to a
different USB
computer.
 The USB computer
does not support
plug-and-play as
specified by USB
standard.
 Update that computer's
USB driver. Device hot
plug-and-play is one of
the basic USB
specifications. OSD
models is better suited
for this environment
 Computer hangs
up while
switching
computer.
 USB computer
initialization takes too
much time.
 Wait at least 5 seconds
before switching from
one USB computer to
another to ensure
proper USB
communication.
 Auto Scan does
not switch PC
automatically
and the switch
beeps.
 All PCs are off or only
one PC is turned on.
Scan mode works for
power-on computers
only.
 Turn computers on.
 Unable to
control a Sun
server or a HP
Unix system.
 The server does not
support USB
plug-and-play or USB
hub.
 The Sync-Emu™
technology of OSD
models solves this
problem.
 Unable to
control a Sun
server while
using OSD
models.
 Sun mark is not tagged
in OSD menu.
 Make sure each Sun
server is tagged with a
Sun mark in the OSD
menu by Function key
F5 .
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SUN KEYBOARD MAPPING
Technical Support:
FOR TECHNICAL SUPPORT OF ANY KIND, PLEASE
CONTACT A FACTORY REPRESENTATIVE BY CALLING
[phone], PHONE SUPPORT HOURS ARE 9:00 – 5:00
EST. EMAIL TO: [email protected]
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PS/2 keyboard Sun keyboard
right - Ctrl 1 1
right - Ctrl 2 1
right - Ctrl 3 1
right - Ctrl 4 1note
right - Ctrl F1 1Stop
right - Ctrl F2 1Again
right - Ctrl F3 1Props
right - Ctrl F4 1Undo
right - Ctrl F5 1Front
right - Ctrl F6 11 Copy
right - Ctrl F7 1Open
right - Ctrl F8 1Paste
right - Ctrl F9 1Find
right - Ctrl F10 1Cut
right - Ctrl H 1Help
right -right -♦
left -left -♦
Compose
right - Alt 1Alt Graph
left - Alt 1Alt
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WARRANTY
Connect-Tek, Inc., hereby warrants that this product shall be free from defects in materials
and workmanship for a period of one (1) year, from the date of delivery to the original
purchaser. Connect-Tek’s sole responsibility with respect to this warranty shall be to repair
or to replace at Connect-Tek’s option, any product or part thereof determined by
Connect-Tek to be defective. Connect-Tek expressly states that this warranty does not
include this product’s compatibility with any specific computer make or model, operating
system or application.
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