IOGear MiniView GCS1742 User manual

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MiniView™
Dual View USB KVMP Switch
User Manual (GCS1742 / GCS1744)
®

Thank you for purchasing one of the industry’s most feature-rich dual display KVMs, with USB peripheral
sharing and audio technology. You’ll save money and space by eliminating the need for multiple monitors,
keyboards, mice, as well as USB peripheral devices such as printers, scanners, and more. Up to 127
USB devices can be daisy chained from this KVMP switch. Sharing speakers and a microphone also
offers extra value and convenience for the users.
USB and KVM technology together makes cross-platform management easy. A single USB console can
control a PC and a Mac workstation, and share peripherals and audio between the computers.
We hope you’ll enjoy using your Miniview Dual View USB KVMP switch, yet another first-rate connectivity
solution from IOGEAR
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Package Contents
Overview
Features
System Requirements
Introduction
Installation
Basic Operation
Hotkey Operation
Firmware Upgrade Utility
Appendix
Specification
Technical Support
Radio & TV Interference Statement
Limited Warranty
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Package Contents
This package contains:
1 x GCS1742 or GCS1744 USB KVM Switch
2 x Custom 6’ Audio/Video Cables (4 for GCS1744)
2 x Custom 6’ USB/Video Cables (4 for GCS1744)
1 x Firmware Upgrade Cable
1 x User Manual
1 x Quick Start Guide
1 x Warranty/Registration Card
NOTE: The Power Adapter for the GCS1742/GCS1744 is optional, as the unit obtains its power from
the USB port on your computers. If you would like to purchase the power adapter for the unit, please
visit www.iogear.com. Refer to IOGEAR Part#: 0AD8-0005-261
Check to make sure that all the components are present and that nothing was damaged in shipping. If
you encounter a problem, contact your dealer.
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 that connect to it.

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Overview
The GCS1742/GCS1744 USB KVM Switch brings dual head video functionality to IOGEAR’s USB KVM
switch technology. Now, two (GCS1742) or four (GCS1744) dual head computers can be accessed and
controlled from a single console that consists of a USB keyboard, USB mouse, and two VGA, SVGA, or
Multisync monitors.
In addition, the GCS1742/1744 incorporates a two port USB hub that allows each of the computers to
share any USB peripherals connected to the hub on a one-computer-at a time basis. Recognizing the
importance of sound, the switches are also audio enabled. A single microphone can provide audio input
to each of the computers, and you can listen to the audio output of each computer on a single set of
speakers (on a one-at-a-time basis).
The GCS1742/GCS1744 independent (asynchronous) switching feature allows independent switching of
the KVM, USB hub, the second display channel, and audio focus. If you wish, you can give one
computer the KVM console focus, another the USB hub focus, while a third has the audio focus.
Setup is fast and easy; simply plug cables into their appropriate ports. There is no software to configure,
no installation routines, and no incompatibility problems.

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Features
• Provides a second video channel to support computers with dual displays
• Two USB ports for USB peripheral sharing (such as printers, scanners, etc.)
• Audio jacks for audio sharing between computers
• Independent (asynchronous) switching of the KVM, USB, and audio focus
• Fully compliant with the USB 1.1 specification
• Easy to install - no software required - connecting cables is all it takes
• Computer selection via push button switches or hotkeys
• LED display for easy status monitoring
• Auto Scan Mode for monitoring all computers
• Keyboard and mouse emulation for error free booting
• Superior video quality - 2048 x 1536; DDC2B
• Hot pluggable - add or remove computers for maintenance without powering down the switch
• Upgradeable firmware
• Supports Windows 98SE or higher, Mac OS 8.6 or higher, SUN Blade 2000/100, (Sun Solaris 8 or
higher) Unix and Linux RedHat 7.1 or higher

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System Requirements
Console
Two VGA monitors
USB style mouse
USB style keyboard
Computer
Two available VGA ports
Type A USB port
Audio
Only two-piece, powered speakers system supported

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Front View
1. Port selection buttons
• Press a switch to access the computer attached
to its corresponding port.
• Press buttons 1 and 2 simultaneously for 2
seconds to start Auto Scan Mode .
2. Port LEDs
The Port LEDs are built into the Port Selection
Switches. The upper ones are the KVM Port LEDs;
the lower ones are the USB LEDs.
1, 2 3
Introduction

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3. USB Port
Connect one USB peripheral (printer, scanner,
etc.) here to share with your computer in your
KVM setup.
KVM:
• Lights DIM ORANGE to indicate that the
computer attached to the corresponding port is
up and running (On Line).
• Changes to BRIGHT ORANGE to indicate that
the computer attached to its corresponding port
is the one that has the KVM focus (Selected).
• Flashes to indicate that the computer attached to
its corresponding port is being accessed under
Auto Scan mode.
USB:
• Lights DIM GREEN to indicate that there is a USB
cable connection to the computer. Does not light if
there is no USB connection to the computer (see
the installation diagram on p. 10).
• Changes to BRIGHT GREEN to indicate that the
computer attached to its corresponding port is the
one that has access to the USB peripherals.
Introduction