IOGear MiniView GCS1772 User manual

MiniView™
2/4-Port Multi-Function USB 2.0 KVM Switch
User Manual (GCS1772 / GCS1774)
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Thank you for purchasing one of the most feature-rich KVM with USB peripheral sharing, audio, and built-in
Ethernet switch. You can save money and space by eliminating the need for multiple 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. To top it off, the built-in Ethernet switch allows you to easily network and share Internet with your
computers.
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 new IOGEAR USB KVMP switch, yet another first-rate connectivity solution from
IOGEAR!
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Welcome

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Package Contents
Overview
Features
System Requirements
Introduction
Installation
Basic Operation
Hotkey Operation
Keyboard Emulation
Ethernet Switch
Firmware Upgrade
Appendix – Troubleshooting
Specification
Technical Support
Radio & TV Interference Statement
Limited Warranty
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Package Contents
This package contains:
1 x GCS1772 or GCS1774 KVM Switch
2 x Custom 6’ KVM cables (for GCS1772)
4 x Custom 6’ KVM cables (for GCS1774)
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
IOGEAR’s Symphony multi-function KVM Switch represents the new wave in KVM technology. The GCS1774
allows you to control four computers using a single VGA monitor, USB keyboard and mouse. In addition, it has
a built-in USB 2.0 hub, Ethernet 10/100 switch, and Audio sharing capabilities.
With its built-in USB 2.0 High Speed hub, slow transfer rates are a thing of the past. Fully compatible with USB
2.0 standards, this KVM allows you to share your USB peripherals and transfer data at up to 480 Mbps. In
addition, the audio ports allow you to connect one set of speakers and microphone, and share them among your
computers.
To complement your KVM setup, IOGEAR’s Symphony KVM sports a full-featured Ethernet 10/100 switch. This
built-in Ethernet switch allows you to easily add the computers in your KVM setup to your Ethernet network.
Among its many features, it supports auto-sensing, 10/100 Mbps speed, and is fully compliant with 802.3
networking standard.

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Features
• Multi-function USB KVM switch integrates a USB 2.0 hub, Ethernet switch, and Audio
• Controls multiple computers with a single VGA monitor, USB keyboard and mouse
• Built-in USB 2.0 peripheral sharing to share printers, scanners, hard drives, etc., with data transfer rates
of up to 480 Mbps.
• Built-in Ethernet switch to expand your existing broadband network
• Share one set of speakers with all your computers
• Independent switching of KVM, USB peripherals, and audio focus
• Port selection via Hotkeys and front push-buttons
• Auto scan mode for monitoring all computers
• Power on detection – automatically switches to the first powered on port
• Superior video quality - up to 2048 x 1536
• Firmware upgradeable
• Easy installation – no software required
• Keyboard and mouse emulation for error-free boot up
• Hot pluggable – add or remove computers without powering down the switch
• Compatible with multiple operating platforms (PC, Mac, and Sun)
• All cables included

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System Requirements
Console
• VGA or SVGA monitor
• USB mouse
• USB keyboard
Computer
• VGA or SVGA port
• USB port for keyboard/mouse cable
• USB 2.0 port for USB hub cable
• Supports Windows 98SE/ME/2000/XP; Mac OS 8.6 or higher; Solaris; Linux
Audio
• Requires powered speaker system

Front View
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.
1. Port selection buttons
•Switch console only - Press selection button for
less than two (2) seconds to bring only the KVM
focus to the computer attached to its
corresponding port
•Switch everything - Press selection button for
longer than four (4) seconds to bring KVM, Audio,
and USB Hub focus to the computer attached to
its corresponding port.
•Press and hold port selection switches 1 and 2
for more than two seconds to start Auto Scan
Mode.
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KVM LEDs
•Lights DIM ORANGE to indicate that the
computer attached to the corresponding port is
up and running (On Line)
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Introduction

•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.
USB LED
•Lights DIM GREEN to indicate that there is a
USB cable connection to the computer attached
to its corresponding port. Does not light if there
is no USB connection to the computer
•Changes to BRIGHT GREEN to indicate that the
computer attached to its corresponding port is
the one that has access to the USB peripherals.
3. Ethernet LEDs
The Ethernet LEDs light to indicate data transmission
status of their corresponding ports on the built-in
Ethernet switch:
4. USB Hub
USB peripherals (printers, scanners, hard drives, etc.)
can plug into these ports
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Back View
1. Ethernet port
Connect CAT 5 LAN cables to these ports.
2. Console Audio jack
The cables from your microphone and speakers plug
in here. Each jack is color coded and marked with an
appropriate icon.
3. Firmware upgrade port
The included Firmware Upgrade cable that transfers
the firmware upgrade data from the administrator’s
computer to the KVM plugs into this connector. See
Firmware Upgrade section for more details.
to these ports.
4. Power Jack
The power adapters plugs into this jack.
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