IOGear 84B User manual

MiniView™SE
2/4 Port Desktop KVM Switch
User Manual (GCS82B/GCS84B)

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Thank you for purchasing one of the smallest and most feature-rich KVM switches on the market.
IOGEAR’s KVM switches are first-rate connectivity accessories designed to help reduce the frustration of
managing multiple computer systems. With the MiniViewTM SE series by IOGEAR, you can access multiple
computers from a single console(keyboard, monitor and mouse). The MiniViewTM SE provides two conve-
nient methods to access connected computers. Change ports easily using the push button selection switch
located on the unit’s top panel, or by entering Hot Key combinations from the keyboard. Setup is fast and
easy; plugging cables into their appropriate ports is all that is entailed.
We hope you enjoy using your MiniView™ SE KVM switch, yet another first-rate connectivity solution from
IOGEAR.

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Table of Contents
Package Contents
Overview
Features
Requirements
Introduction
Installation
Operation
Appendix
Specification
Radio & TV Interference Statement
Limited Warranty
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PackageContents
This package contains:
1 MiniViewTM SE KVM Switch (GCS82B or GCS84B)
1 User Manual
1 Warranty/Registration Card
4 6’ Premium Bonded KVM Cables (GCS84B)
2 6’ Premium Bonded KVM Cables (GCS82B)
1 Quick Start Guide
If any items are missing or damaged please contact your dealer.

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Overview
Overview
The MiniViewTM SE GCS82B & GCS84B KVM (Keyboard, Video, Mouse) Switch is a control unit that allows
access to 2/4 computers from a single console (keyboard, monitor and mouse). Before development of the
MiniView SE, 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 ports is all that is entailed. We have arranged
the PS/2 console ports on the front of the unit for easy and convenient access. There is no software to
configure, so there is no need to get involved in complex installation routines or be concerned with incompat-
ibility problems. Since the MiniViewTM SE GCS82B & GCS84B intercepts keyboard input directly, it works on
any hardware platform and with all operating systems.
The MiniViewTM SE GCS82B & GCS84B provides two convenient methods to access the computers
connected to the system using push button selection switches located on the units front panel and entering
Hotkey combinations from the keyboard.
There is no better way to save time and money than with a MiniViewTM SE GCS82B or GCS84B. By allowing
a single console to manage the attached computers, the MiniViewTM SE GCS82B & GCS84B eliminates the
expense of purchasing a separate keyboard, monitor and mouse. Additionally, it saves space taken up by the
additional hardware and eliminates the inconvenience of switching from the different computer systems.

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Features
Features
- Premium Bonded Cables Included
- Patented VSE Video Signal Enhancement Technology® for Superior Video Quality
- PS/2 Compatible Mouse Support - Microsoft® Intellimouse Pro & Logitech FirstMouse Support
- Keyboard and Mouse Emulation for Error Free PC Booting
- Easy to Install - No Software Required
- Computer Selection Via Push Button Switches or Keyboard Hot Keys
- Auto Scan Function for Monitoring Computer Operation
- Support up to 2048 x 1536
- LED for Easy Status Monitoring
- Follows PC 99 Color Specifications
- Easy to Operate
- Hot Swappable
- Unit Can Operate Without Power Adapter
- Compact Size for Convenient Placement
- For Use Wtih SUN & MAC Systems, An Additional Adapter is Required (GCV130, GCV160 Respectively)
- DC Input for Optional External Power Supply
- 3 - Year Warranty

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Requirements
Requirements
PS/2 Enabled Computer with/VGA (or compatible) Type Video Port
For USB enabled MACs and PCs
- Additional USB to PS/2 adapter required (IOGEAR PART NUMBER GUC100KM)
For ADB enabled MACs
- Additional ADB to PS/2 adapter required (IOGEAR PART NUMBER GCV160)
For SUN systems
- Additional SUN to PS/2 adapter required (IOGEAR PART NUMBER GCV130)
Note:MiniViewSEdoesnotsupportserialmice.
Accessories
• USB to PS/2 adapter (GUC100KM)
• ADB to PS/2 adapter (GCV160)
• SUN to PS/2 adapter (GCV130)
•Console Extender(CE220)*Extendyourconsoleupto500ft.away
IOGEARhas a fulllineofKVM, FireWire,USB,USB2.0,and ShareViewproducts. Pleasevisitourwebsite atwww.iogear.comforfurther information.

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Front View
1. Port Selection Switches
Pressing a push button switch shifts access to the computer connected to its corresponding port.
2. Port LEDs (designed into the port selection switches)
•TheOn Line LEDlightsORANGEtoindicate that thecomputerconnectedtothe port itcorrespondstoisupand running.
•TheSelected LED lights GREEN when theportitcorrespondstoisthecurrently selected port. Depending on theport’s
status, the LED may flashaccordingtoaspecificpattern(see the table in theAppendixfordetails).
3. Console keyboard and mouse ports
The cables from your keyboard and mouse plug in here.
Each port is identified by an appropriate icon.
Introduction