IOGear GCS182 User manual

MiniView
G-CS182 KVM switch now with audio support!

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The complete IOGEAR MiniViewTM package consists of:
· One MiniViewTM Plus KVM switch
· Two sets of KVM + audio custom cables
· One PS/2 to AT Keyboard adapter
· One PS/2 to Serial Mouse adapter
· One User Manual
· One Quick-Start Setup guide
· Warranty/Product Registration form
Note:
If both of your computers use serial mice or AT
keyboards, please contact us to obtain an extra
set of adapters.
Please check to make sure that all components
are included and nothing is damaged. If you
discover a problem, please contact your dealer.
Before connecting your MiniViewTM Plus, read the
manual thoroughly and follow the installation and
operation procedures carefully in order to
prevent any damage to the unit and/or any
devices it connects to.
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Contents
Welcome ...……...…………...…........................…... 01
Features / Requirements .……………....................... 02
Installation …………………..………......................… 03
Operation
Manual / Hotkey Port Selection ….………......... 11
Auto Scan Mode ……………………….…....... 12
Appendix A ………………………………................... 13
Specifications
Appendix B ………………………………................... 14
Troubleshooting
Warranty .....………………………………................... 15
Contacting IOGEAR ………….…………................... 16
Radio Interference

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Welcome
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 series by
IOGEAR, you can access multiple computers from a single console
(keyboard, mouse and monitor). The MiniViewTM provides two conve-
nient methods to access connected computers. Change ports easily via
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 MiniViewTM KVM switch, yet another first-
rate connectivity solution from IOGEAR.
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Console
One VGA, SVGA, or Multisync monitor capable of the highest resolution that you
will be using on any PC in the installation
One PS/2 mouse
One PS/2 keyboard or one AT keyboard w/ a PS/2 keyboard adapter
One set of speakers and microphone (optional)
PC
The following equipment must be installed on each PC that is to be connected to
the system:
One VGA, SVGA or Multisync video card
One PS/2 mouse port or serial port
One PS/2 or AT keyboard port
One sound card
* See the note under Cables in the next section.
Cables
Although it’s possible to use standard extender cables to connect the PCs to the
MiniViewTM, for optimum signal integrity and to simplify the layout we strongly recommend
that you use the high quality custom cables that are provided as part of the package.
Note: The keyboard and mouse cables have PS/2 connectors at each end. If your PC uses a
standard AT style keyboard socket, you will need an AT-PS/2 keyboard adapter in order to plug
the cable into the PC’s keyboard port. If your computer uses a serial mouse, you will need to use
the provided PS/2 to Serial mouse adapter. Be aware, however, that because of the wiring and
pin assignments, attempting to use a PS/2 to Serial mouse adapter other than the one provided
with your MiniViewTM could provide undesired results.
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Product Features / Hardware Requirements
- Supports Microsoft IntelliMouse, Logitech MouseMan+, FirstMouse+, IBM
Scroll Point Mouse and many others
- Keyboard and mouse emulation for error free PC booting
- Hot pluggable – add or remove connected PCs without powering off the
MiniViewTM
- Full Plug-n-Play monitor support
- Caps Lock, Num Lock and Scroll Lock status is saved and restored when
switching ports
- Supports video resolutions up to 1920 x 1440
- Easy installation - no software required
- Built-in Auto Scan Mode
- Uses standard connectors to connect PC’s
- Easy to operate - PC selection via push button or Hot Keys
- Compatible with virtually all operating platforms
- LED display for easy status monitoring
- Saves time, space, power and equipment costs
- Power-free design – the MiniViewTM draws power from the attached
computers
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Installation
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Connecting to your Console
Connecting your console to the
MiniView™ Plus.
You will need your VGA monitor, PS/2
mouse and PS/2 keyboard.
Step 1.
Connect the end of your monitor cable
into the console side of the MiniView™
Plus video port.
Step 2.
Plug in your PS/2 mouse and PS/2
keyboard into their designated ports on
the console side of the MiniView™ Plus.
2-3. Connect with CPU1
Your are here!
6-8. Audio Connections
1. Console connection
4-5. Connect with CPU2
Are you lost?
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4-5. Connect with CPU2
Connections to CPU1 port on
switch box.
To connect the first PC to the MiniView™ Plus,
you will need one of the two sets of IOGEAR
cables.
Step 1.
Connect the female end of your IOGEAR video
cable into the male video port on the side of the
MiniView™ Plus labeled CPU 1.
Step 2.
Plug in the PS/2 mouse and PS/2 keyboard
connectors located on the same end as the
female video connector. The cables have
images on them indicating that they are for the
keyboard or mouse.
2-3. Connect with CPU1
Your are here!
6-8. Audio Connections
1. Console connection
Are you lost?
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Connecting to the back of Computer 1
Step 3.
Now, plug the male end of the video cable into the
female video port on your PC.
Step 4.
Plug in the remaining PS/2 mouse and PS/2
keyboard connectors into your PC's keyboard and
mouse ports.
Note:
The keyboard and mouse cables have PS/2 connectors at each end.
If your PC uses a standard AT style keyboard socket, you will need
an AT-PS/2 keyboard adapter in order to plug the cable into the PC’s
keyboard port. If your computer uses a serial mouse, you will need
to use the provided PS/2 to Serial mouse adapter. Be aware,
however, that because of the wiring and pin assignments, attempting
to use a PS/2 to Serial mouse adapter other than the one provided
with your MiniViewTM could provide undesired results.
2-3. Connect with CPU1
Your are here!
6-8. Audio Connections
1. Console connection
4-5. Connect with CPU2
Are you lost?
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