IOGear MiniView GCS1762 User manual

MiniView™
DVI 2/4 PORT USB KVMP Switch
User Manual (GCS1762 / GCS1764)
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Thank you for purchasing one of the most feature-rich DVI KVM with USB peripheral sharing and audio
technology on the market. You can save money and space by eliminating the need for multiple DVI monitors,
keyboards, mice, and 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 enjoy using your Miniview DVI 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
Specifications
Technical Support
Radio & TV Interference Statement
Limited Warranty
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Package Contents
This package contains:
1 x GCS1762 or GCS1764 KVMP Switch
2 x Custom 6’ KVM Cables (GCS1762)
4 x Custom 6’ KVM Cables (GCS1764)
1 x Firmware Upgrade Cable
1 x Power Adapter
1 x User Manual
1 x Quick Start Guide
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 GCS1762/GCS1764 DVI KVM Switch charts a revolutionary new direction in KVM switch functionality by
combining a switch with a 2 port USB hub at the same time as it provides an interface for a digital monitor
(DVI). The new IOGEAR GCS1762/GCS1764 enhances some of the great features found in the MiniView
KVM line and adds DVI technology into the mix.
The independent (asynchronous) switching feature, allows the KVM focus to be on one computer while the
USB peripheral/Audio focus is on another computer. This gives the user greater control over and more
flexibility. It also eliminates the need to purchase a separate USB hub as well as additional speakers set for
your other computers; thus reducing cost and maximizing user space.
The Miniview DVI USB KVMP Switch fully supports the DVI specification for both digital video input (flat panel
displays, data projectors, plasma displays) and analog video input (traditional monitors).

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Features
• Independent switching of KVM video, audio and USB hub
• Fully compliant with USB 1.1 specs for data transfer rates of up to 12 Mbps
• DVI digital and analog monitor support – fully compliant with the DVI specifications
• Computer selection via front panel switches and hotkeys
• LED display for easy status monitoring
• Auto Scan mode for monitoring of all computers
• Complete keyboard emulation for error free booting
• Superior video quality – 1600 x 1200; DDC2B
• Hot pluggable – add or remove computers without powering down the switch
• Supports Windows and MAC systems

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System Requirements
Console
DVI monitor compliant with DVI-I specs that can support resolution of KVM switch
USB style mouse
USB style keyboard
Microphone and speakers*
*Must be set of powered speakers
Computer
Available DVI port for video**
Type A USB port
Audio ports
Cables
GCS1762 includes set of 2 cables (6’ long)
GCS1764 includes set of 4 cables (6’ long)

Front View
1. Port selection buttons
•Press selection button for less than two (2)
seconds to bring only the KVM focus to the
computer attached to its corresponding port
•Press selection button for longer than two (2)
seconds to bring KVM, Audio, and USB Hub
focus to the computer attached to its
corresponding port.
•Press selection button 1 and 2 simultaneously for
two seconds to start Auto Scan Mode .
2. Ports LEDs
The Ports LEDs are built into the port selection
switches. The upper ones are the KVM port LEDs;
the lower ones are the USB LEDs.
KVM LEDs
•Lights DIM ORANGE to indicate that the
computer attached to the corresponding port is
up and running (On Line).
•Lights 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.
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Introduction

USB LED
•Lights GREEN to indicate that the computer
attached to its corresponding port is the one
that has access to the USB Peripherals.
3. USB Console ports
Your USB keyboard and USB mouse plug in here.
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Introduction