IOGear GCS1782G User manual

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Installation Guide
2-Port Dual-Link DVI KVMP Pro with 7.1 Audio
GCS1782G
PART NO. M1171-b
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Table of Contents
Conventions 4
Package Contents 5
System Requirements 5
Operating Systems 6
Overview 7
Hardware Setup 11
Basic Operation 13
Advanced Conguration 20
Summary of Hotkey Settings 22
The Firmware Upgrade Utility 30
Troubleshooting 34
Specications 35
FAQ 38
SJ/T 11364-2006 40
Compliance Information 41
Limited Warrranty 42
Contact 43

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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.
Conventions

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1 x 2-Port Dual-Link DVI KVMP Pro with 7.1 Audio
2 x Dual Link DVI-D KVM Cables
2 x 7.1 Audio Cables
1 x Power Adapter
1 x Installation Guide
1 x Waranty Card
Package Contents
Console
1 DVI display
1 set of USB keyboard and mouse
Microphone and speaker (optional)
Computers
1 DVI port
1 USB
Audio ports (optional)
System Requirements

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Operating Systems
OS Flavor Version
Windows 2000 and higher
Linux RedHat 9.0 and higher
SuSE 10.0 / 11.1 and higher
Ubutu 7.04 / 7.10
Unix AIX 4.3 and higher
FreeBSD 5.5 and higher
Sun Solaris 9 and higher
Novell Netware 6.0 and higher
OS 9.0 and higher
Note: Supports Linux Kernel 2.6 and higher.

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2-Port Dual-Link DVI KVMP Switch
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2-Port Dual-Link DVI KVMP Switch
Front View
Overview
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No. Component Description
1 Port Selection
Pushbuttons
Press a button 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
indicate that the computer attached has access to the USB peripherals.
3Console 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
2-Port Dual-Link DVI KVMP Switch
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2-Port Dual-Link DVI KVMP Switch
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No. Component Description
1 USB Console Ports USB Keyboard and mouse connections*
2 Console Port Section Connections for your monitor, mic, and speakers
3 CPU Port Section Connections for the cables that link the switch to your computers. Each
CPU port is comprised of a microphone jack, speaker jack, USB type B
socket and a DVI connector
4 Power Jack Power adapter connection
5 USB Peripheral Port Connection for USB 2.0 peripherals ( printers, scanners, etc)