IOGear GCS1782 User manual

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GCS1782 / GCS1784
PART NO. M1024
Installation
Installation Guide
USB 2.0 DVI KVMP Switch

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Table of Contents
Package Contents 5
Requirements 6
Operating systems 7
Components 8
Hardware Setup 12
Basic Operation 14
- Manual port selection 14
- Hotkey Switching 15
- Port ID numbering 16
- Direct port selection 16
- Auto Scanning 18
Advanced Conguration 20
- Hotkey setting mode 21
- Summary of Hotkey Settings 22
- Comparison of Default and
Alte Manual Port selection settings
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- Firmware up-grade mode 25
- Keyboard Operating platform 26
The Firmware Upgrade Utility 30
Troubleshooting 34
Specications 35
Limited Warranty 40

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Conventions
This manual uses the following conventions:
Monospaced Indicates text that you should key in.
[ ] Indicates keys you should press. For example, [Enter] means to press the Enter key. If keys
need to be chorded, they appear together in the same bracket with a plus sign between them:
[Ctrl+Alt].
1. Numbered lists represent procedures with sequential steps.
♦Bullet lists provide information, but do not involve sequential steps.
−>Indicates selecting the option (on a menu or dialog box, for example), that comes next. For
example, Start −> Run means to open the
Start menu, and then select Run .
Indicates critical information.

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1 USB 2.0 DVI KVMP Switch
[GCS1782] 2-Custom KVM Cable Sets (6ft)
[ GCS 1784] 4 custom Cable sets (6ft)
2 7.1 Audio cables (6ft) [GCS1782 only]
1 USB-to-PS/2 Converter
1 Firmware Upgrade Cable
1 Power Adapter
1 User Manual
1 Registration form
Verify All the components are present and that nothing was damaged in shipping. If you encounter a
problem, contact your dealer, or IOGEAR.
Read this manual thoroughly and follow the installation and operation procedures carefully to prevent
any damage to the unit, and/or any of the devices connected to it.
Package Contents

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Requirements
A USB mouse
A USB keyboard
Microphone and speakers (optional)
Monitor with a DVI input
Computers
A DVI-D port
USB Type A port
Audio ports (optional)
Cables
Two (6 ft) DVI-D KVM custom cable sets
are provided with this package, which
incorporates cables for microphones (pink)
and 2.1 channel surround sound speakers
(green)
Two additional 6 ft audio cables are
included for 7.1 sound and are used in
conjunction with the 2.1 audio cables on
the KVM cable

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Operating Systems
OS Distribution Version
Windows 2000 and higher
Linux RedHat 9.0 and higher; Fedora Core 4 and higher
SuSe 9.0 and higher
Unix AIX 4.3 and higher
FreeBSD 4.2 and higher
Sun Solaris 9 and higher
Novell Netware 6.0 and higher
MAC OS 9.0 and higher
Note: Supports Linux Kernel 2.6 and higher.

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Front View
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Components

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No Component Description
1 Port Selection
Pushbuttons
Press a pushbutton for longer than two seconds to bring the KVM, USB,
and audio focus to the computer attached to its corresponding port.
2 Port LEDs The Port LEDs are located below the Port Selection Pushbuttons. The
upper one (Orange) are the KVM Port LEDs; the lower ones (Green) are
the USB LEDs:
KVM Lights DIM ORANGE to indicate that the computer attached to
the port is (On Line). Changes to BRIGHT ORANGE to indicate that
the computer attached that port has KVM focus (Selected). Flashes to
indicate that the computer attached to its port is in Auto Scan mode.
USB Lights GREEN to indicate that there is a USB connection to the
computer attached to the port. Changes to BRIGHT GREEN to indi-
cate that the computer attached has access to the USB peripherals.
3 Console Ports (Audio) Connections for your microphone and 2.1 speakers
4 USB 2.0 Peripheral Port Connection for a USB peripheral device ( printer, scanner, etc.)

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Rear View
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