IOGear MiniView Ultra GCS138 User manual

MiniView™ ULTRA
8 Port KVM Switch (GCS138 Installation Manual)

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Thank you for purchasing one of the 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 MiniView™ ULTRA series by IOGEAR, you can access multiple computers
from a single console(keyboard, mouse and monitor). The MiniView™ ULTRA provides three convenient
methods to access connected computers. Change ports easily via the push button selection switch located
on the front of the KVM, or by entering Hot Key combinations from the keyboard, or through the OSD (On-
Screen-Display). Setup is fast and easy; plugging cables into their appropriate ports is all that is entailed.
We hope you enjoy using your MiniView™ ULTRA KVM Switch, yet another first-rate connectivity solution
from IOGEAR.

Table of Contents:
Table of Contents
Package Contents
Overview
Features
Requirements
Introduction
Installation
On-Screen-Display (OSD) Operation
Power Off
Port ID Numbering
Port Selection
Function Keys
Appendix(Troubleshooting)
Specification
Radio & TV Interference Statement
Limited Warranty
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PackageContents
This package contains:
1 MiniView™ ULTRA KVM switch (GCS138)
1 User Manual
1 Registration Card
1 Power Adapter
1 Quick Start Guide
If any items are damaged or missing please contact your dealer.

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Overview
Overview
The MiniView™ ULTRA GCS138 KVM (Keyboard, Video, Mouse) Switch is a control unity that allows access
to eight computers from a single console (keyboard, mouse and monitor). Before the development of the
MiniView™ ULTRA, the only way to control multiple computer configurations from a single console was
through a complex and costly network system.
setup is fast and easy, plugging cables into their appropriate posts is all that is entailed. We have arrange so
the 2 PS/2 console ports are on the front of the unit for easy and convenient access. There is no software to
configure, so there is no need to get involved in complex installation routines or be concerned with incompat-
ibility problems. Since the MiniView™ ULTRA GCS138 intercepts keyboard input directly, it works on any
hardware platform and with all operating systems.
The MiniView™ ULTRA GCS138 provides two convenient methods to access the computers connected to
the system using push button selection switches located on the units front panel and entering Hotkey
combinations from the keyboard.
There is no better way to save time and money than with a MiniView™ ULTRA GCCS138. By allowing a
single console to manage the attached computers, the MiniView™ ULTRA GCS138 eliminates the expense
of purchasing a separate keyboard, monitor and mouse. Additionally, it saves space taken up by the
additional hardware and eliminates the inconvenience of switching from the different computer systems.

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Features
Features
- Cascadable To Three Levels - Control Up to 512 PCs From a Single Console
- No Software Required
- PC Selection Via Front Panel Switches, HotKeys, or OSD (On Screen Display)
- Quick View Scan Feature for Monitoring Selected PCs
- PS/2 and Serial Mouse Emulation Provided For System Bootup
- Console’s PS/2 Mouse Controls All Connnected PCs - Even Those With Serial Mice
- PS/2 Compatible Mouse Support - Microsoft Intellimouse Pro, Logitech FirstMouse Support*
- SVGA, VGA and Multisync Monitor Support
- Superior Video Quality; 1920 x 1440; DDC, DDC2, DDC2B
- LED Display For Easy Status Monitoring
- Rack Mountable in 19” System Rack
- Hot Pluggable - Add or Remove PCs for Maintenance Without Powering Down the Switch
*1.PS/2compatiblemousesupportisforthreebutton(wheel)mice.
2. The Logitech Mouse Ware program’s changedevice proceduredoesnotworkonMicrosoftNTsystems.

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Requirements
Requirements
Console
-AVGA,SVGA, or Multisync monitor capable of the highest resolution that you will be using on anyPCintheinstallation
-APS/2StyleMouse
-A PS/2 StyleKeyboard
PC: The following equipment must be installed or on board each PC that is to be connected to the system:
-AVGA, SVGA or Multisync card.
-Either a 6-pin mini-DIN (PS/2style), or DB-9(standard serial), mouse port
-Eithera6-pin mini-DIN (PS/2 Style) keyboardportwith_5V DC on pin 4 and Groundon pin 3, or a 5-pin DIN(ATStyle) keyboardportwith+5VDC on
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Requirements
NOTE:
1.IfyourPC uses a standard ATstyle keyboardsocketyouwillneedtopurchaseaPS/2-to-AT keyboardadapter(Part No.2A-106,oranystandard
keyboardadapter),inordertoplugthecableinto the computer’s keyboard port.
2.Ifyour PC uses standard 9 pinserialportforthemouse,youwill need to purchase a PS/2-to-Serialmouseadapter(PartNo.2A-105;astandardmouse
adapterwillprobably not work). In order to plug the cableintothecomputer’s serial port.
3.Because ofthewiringand pinassignments,youcannot useaSerial-to-PS/2adapter attheendthat plugsintotheGCS138.

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Introduction
Introduction on MiniViewTM ULTRA
The MiniViewTM ULTRA GCS138 is a KVM switch that controls access to multiple computers from a single console (keyboard,
monitor, and mouse). Before the development of the MiniViewTM ULTRA, the only way to control multiple computer configura-
tions from a single console was through a complex and costly network system. Now, with the MiniViewTM ULTRA, you can
easily access multiple computers in a simple and cost effectively manner.
One MiniViewTM ULTRA can control up to eight PCs. Units can be cascaded to three levels, which means that as many as 73
MiniViewTM ULTRA units can control up to 512 PCs - all from a single console.
Setup is fast and easy; just plug the cables into their appropriate ports. There is no software to configure so there is no
need to get involved in complex installation routines or be concerned with incompatibility problems. Since the MiniViewTM
ULTRA accepts keyboard input directly, it works virtually any hardware platform with all operating systems.
The MiniViewTM ULTRA provides three convenient methods to access any PC connected to the system:(1) using the port
selection buttons on the front panel of each unit; (2) entering Hotkey combinations from the keyboard; and (3) selecting from
on-screen menus through the On Screen Display (OSD) feature. In addition, a powerful Quick View Scan feature allows you
to auto scan and monitor the activities of all operating PCs on the installation one by one.
There is no better way to save time and money than with a MiniViewTM ULTRA. By allowing the MiniViewTM ULTRA to manage
all the attached PCs, there is no need to purchase a separate keyboard, monitor, and mouse for each PC, saving an
enormous amount of space. It also eliminates the inconvenience and wasted effort involved in constantly moving around
from one PC to another.

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Front View
1. Port LEDs
On Line: Lights BLUE to indicate that the PC attached to the corresponding port is up and running. If the LED is flashing,
it indicates that the Port is being used for Cascading to another MiniViewTM ULTRA switch. Selected: Lights Green to
indicate the current selected port. The LED is steady under normal conditions, but flashes when its port is accessed
under Auto Scan mode.
2. Port Selection Switches
Press a switch to access the PC attached to the corresponding port. Pressing Buttons 1 and 2 simultaneously for 3
seconds performs a Keyboard and Mouse reset; pressing Buttons 7 and 8 simultaneously starts Auto Scan Mode.
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3.MiniViewTM ULTRA Reset
To reset the MiniViewTM ULTRA, use a thin object (such as the end of a paper clip, or a ballpoint pen), to press this recessed
switch in to initiate a warm reset. If the switch is kept in for longer than three seconds, a cold reset takes place.
4.Sound Opening
System sounds (beeps,etc.), are emitted from this opening.
5. Power LED
Lights to indicate that the MiniViewTM ULTRA is receiving power.
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Back View
1. Power Jack
The power adapter plugs in here.
2. Console Port Section
If this is a first station unit. Your monitor, keyboard and mouse plug in here.
If this is a daisy chained unit. The cables that link back to a port on a higher MiniViewTM ULTRA unit plug in here.
3. Console Port Section
The cables that link to the PCs plug in here.
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Setup and Installation (Power Adapter)
Step. 1 (Power AdapterConnection)
*Before you begin,pleasemakesure that thepowertoall devices hasbeenturnedoff.
Connecting your console to the MiniViewTM ULTRA. You will need yourVGA monitor, PS/2 mouse, PS/2 keyboard and the
MiniViewTM ULTRApoweradapter.
NOTE:To prevent damage to your installationduetogroundpotentialdifference,makesurethatalldevicesontheinstallationareproperlygrounded.
Consultyourdealerfortechnicaldetails,ifnecessary.
The Unit is designed to be non-powered (no external power required). Generally speaking, the only time that external power is
required is when you daisy chain it, or if operation becomes erratic because the unit isn’t obaining enough power from the
computer connections.
If you choose to use external power, plug the adapter into a standard surge protector, then plug the cable into the MiniViewTM
ULTRA PowerJack.
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Installation
Setup and Installation (Console Port Connection on KVM Switch)
Step.2(ConsoleConnection)
1.Connect the end of your monitor cable into the console side of the MiniViewTM ULTRA video port.
2.Plug in your PS/2 mouse and PS/2 keyboard into their designated ports on the console side of the MiniViewTM ULTRA.
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Setup and Installation (CPU Port Connection on KVM Switch)
Step. 3 (CPUPort Connection)
1.Connect the female end of your IOGEAR video cable into the male video port on the MiniViewTM ULTRA labeled with a CPU
port number.
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.

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Setup and Installation (Port Connections on back of Computer)
Step. 4 (Connecting the PCs)
3. Plug in the remaining PS/2 mouse and PS/2 keyboard connectors into your PC’s keyboard and mouse ports.
4.Repeat steps 1-3 for any additional computers you wish to connect to the MiniViewTM ULTRA.
NOTE: You mayneed to attach a PS/2toAT adapter onthekeyboardcableifyourcomputer hasanAT keyboardconnection. Also,if youdonothavea
PS/2mouseport youwillneedto use our PS/2toSerial adaptertoconnectthe mouse cable. You canuse anymanufacturer’s PS/2toAT
adapterbutyou must use our PS/2to Serial adapters for themouse.

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Setup and Installation (Cascading MiniViewTM ULTRA)
Step. 5 (Cascading MiniViewTM Ultra Units)
*Use standard IOGEARPS/2cablesto cascade units.
1. Connect the female end of your IOGEAR video cable into the male video port on an available CPU section of the
MiniViewTM ULTRA.
2. Plug in the 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.
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