D-Link DKVM-2K User manual

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2-Port KVM Switch
with USB 2.0 Sharing
with Built-in Cables
DKVM-2KU
This product works with all
Windows Operating Systems
Check Your Package Contents
These are the items included with your purchase:
Before You Begin
You must have at least the following:
•PS/2 Keyboard
•PS/2 Mouse
•VGA or Higher Monitor
In case you would like to share USB device(s) via DKVM-2KU, a USB
Hub or USB device (USB1.1 or USB 2.0 compliant) is required.
•DKVM-2KU KVM Switch with USB 2.0
Sharing with Built-In Cables
•Quick Installation Guide
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Installing the DKVM-2KU
Make sure that all your computers are turned OFF before
installing the DKVM-2KU to avoid mouse and keyboard errors
when booting up your computers.
Attach your computer’s 6-pin PS/2
male keyboard connector to the
DKVM-2KU keyboard port.
Attach your monitor’s HDDB 15 VGA
connector to the console port of the
DKVM-2KU.
Attach your computer’s 6-pin PS/2
male mouse connector to the
DKVM-2KU mouse port.

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Installing the DKVM-2KU
Attach the DKVM-2KU‘s built-in
monitor cable to the VGA port
located on the back of your
computer case.
Attach the DKVM-2KU’s built-in
mouse cable to the PS/2 mouse
port located on the back of your
computer case.
Attach the DKVM-2KU’s built-in
keyboard cable to the PS/2
keyboard port located on the
back of your computer case.
Type A
Power ON all your attached computers after you have
completed the DKVM-2KU installation.
The following steps below apply to both the computers that you are using with your
DKVM-2KU.
Note:
In case you’d like to share USB
device(s), attach your USB Hub
or device’s (USB A type
connector) to the console port of
the DKVM-2KU. After that, attach
the DKVM-2KU‘s built-in USB
cable to the USB port located on
the back of your computer case.

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Once properly installed, the keyboard, mouse, VGA monitor
and USB device(s) will be connected with DKVM-2KU as
below illustration:
Installing the DKVM-2KU

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Switching with the DKVM-2KU
The DKVM-2KU features a Select Button located on the front panel and keyboard Hot
Keys to switch quickly and easily between both your computers.
Select
Button
You can also use your keyboard to switch between your computers. Press the Scroll
Lock key twice to enter Hot Key switching mode. A beep confirms that the Hot Key
mode is activated.
Hot Key Menu
Scroll Lock + Scroll Lock + F1 : Switches console keyboard
,mouse ,monitor and USB device to PC 1 simultaneously. The PC1
LED will light solidly then.
Scroll Lock + Scroll Lock + F2 : Switches console keyboard
,mouse ,monitor and USB device to PC 2 simultaneously. The
PC2 LED will light solidly then.
Scroll Lock + Scroll Lock + 1 : Switches to PC 1 without USB
device’s signal. The PC1 LED will be blinking then.
Scroll Lock + Scroll Lock + 2 : Switches to PC 2 without USB
device’s signal. The PC2 LED will be blinking then.
Scroll Lock + Scroll Lock + S : Activates Auto Scan Mode.
Each computer will be scanned every 10 seconds.
Scroll Lock + Scroll Lock + ESC : Exits Auto Scan Mode and
Hot Key Mode.

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Troubleshooting Tips
Keyboard
If your keyboard is not functional, not detected, or there is a keyboard error on boot-up, check
the following:
• Make sure that the keyboard is properly connected to the computer and to the DKVM-
2K. Check that the keyboard is plugged into the correct PS/2 keyboard port and not
the PS/2 mouse port.
• Verify that the keyboard works when plugged into the computer directly. You will have
to shut down your computer first to do this.
• Read your motherboard documentation and make sure that the PS/2 keyboard’s IRQ
is enabled. This can be set for most computers in the BIOS setup.
• Try using a different keyboard.
Mouse
If your mouse is not functional, not detected, or there is a mouse error on boot-up, check the
following:
• Make sure that the mouse is properly connected to the computer and to the DKVM-
2K. Check that mouse is plugged into the correct PS/2 mouse port and not the PS/2
keyboard port.
• Verify that the mouse works when plugged into the computer directly. You will have to
shut down your computer first to do this.
• Read your motherboard documentation and make sure that the PS/2 mouse’s IRQ
is enabled. This can be set for most computers in the BIOS setup.
• Try using a different mouse.
• If mouse movement is random when switching between computers, try shutting
down your computer and rebooting.
• Verify that your computers do not have more than one mouse driver installed (check
your config.sys and autoexec.bat files for Windows) and that you are using the latest
mouse driver.
• If a special mouse is used such as a cordless or scrolling mouse, make sure you
use generic PS/2 mouse drivers. A non-standard PS/2 mouse may have extensions
on the PS/2 protocol that are not supported by the DKVM-2K.
• Do not move the mouse or press any mouse buttons when switching from one PC to
another.
• Try resetting the mouse by unplugging it from the DKVM-2K for about 3 seconds
and reconnecting.
Video
If the image on your monitor is not clear, check the following:
• Verify that all video monitor cables are inserted properly.
• Try lowering the resolution and refresh rate of your monitor.
• Try using a shorter video cable.
USB
If your USB device is not functional, not detected, or there is a USB devices error on boot-up,
check the following:
•Make sure that the USB device is properly connected to the computer and to the
DKVM-2KU both.
•Try using a different USB devices.

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Technical Support
You can find software updates and user documentation on the D-Link website.
D-Link provides free technical support for customers within the United States and
within Canada for the duration of the warranty period on this product.
U.S. and Canadian customers can contact D-Link Technical Support through our
website, or by phone.
Tech Support for customers within the United States:
D-Link Technical Support over the Telephone:
[phone]
24 hours a day, seven days a week.
D-Link Technical Support over the Internet:
http://support.dlink.com
email:[email protected]
Tech Support for customers within Canada:
D-Link Technical Support over the Telephone:
[phone]
Monday to Friday 8:30am to 9:00pm EST
D-Link Technical Support over the Internet:
http://support.dlink.ca
email:[email protected]