StarTech.com Starview SV231USBANGB User manual

USB KVM Switch
with Audio & Ethernet Hub

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Instruction Manual
Table of Contents
Introduction ................................................................................... 1
Features ......................................................................................1
Package Contents .......................................................................1
Hardware Requirements..............................................................2
Hardware Guide ..........................................................................3
Installation...................................................................................... 6
Cable Connection ........................................................................7
Port Numbering ...........................................................................8
Powering Off and Restarting .......................................................8
Hot Plugging................................................................................8
Operation........................................................................................ 9
Manual Port Switching.................................................................9
Hotkey Port Switching .................................................................9
Cycling Through the Ports ..........................................................9
Hotkey .........................................................................................9
Action...........................................................................................9
Going Directly to a Port ...............................................................10
Hotkey Setting Mode (HSM).......................................................... 12
Invoking Hotkey Setting Mode .....................................................12
Alternate HSM Invocation Keys ...................................................13
Alternate Port Switching Keys .....................................................13
Keyboard Operating Platform ......................................................13
List Hotkey Settings.....................................................................14
USB Reset...................................................................................15
Hotkey Beeper Control ................................................................15

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Disable Port Switching Keys........................................................15
Restore Default Settings..............................................................15
Invoke Firmware Upgrade Mode .................................................16
HSM Summary Table...................................................................16
Keyboard Emulation...................................................................... 17
The Firmware Upgrade Utility....................................................... 19
Starting the Upgrade ...................................................................20
Upgrade Succeeded....................................................................22
Upgrade Failed ............................................................................23
Specifications ................................................................................ 23
Technical Support ......................................................................... 25
Warranty Information .................................................................... 25

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Introduction
Thank you for purchasing a StarTech.com USB KVM Switch with Audio
and Ethernet Hub. A unique multimedia switching solution, this multi-
function switch integrates a USB 2.0 hub, Ethernet Hub, and audio while
supporting high-resolution VGA video interfaces.
Plus, the switch provides a built-in, 3 or 5 port 10/100 Mbps Ethernet Hub,
allowing you to easily network and share an Internet connection among
computers . All these features come in a rugged metal chassis with a
compact form factor that won’t waste your valuable desk space.
Features
Bi-directional switching and flexible interoperability; switch permits in•
dependent PC, independent peripheral, and independent audio
function, regardless of KVM switch focus
Built-in 3 or 5 port 10/100 Mbps Ethernet switch allows you to easily•
network and share Internet with your computers
Built-in USB 2.0 Hub allows peripheral sharing for printers, scanners,•
portable hard drives, etc., with data transfer rates of up to 480 Mbps
Hot pluggable - add or remove computers without powering down the•
switch
Supports Windows® 98/SE/ME/2000/XP/Vista™, Linux, MacOS, etc•
Package Contents
1 x KVM Switch•
1 x Firmware Upgrade Cable•
1 x Power Adapter•
1 x User Manual•
2 x USB KVM Cables (SV231USBAN)•
4 x USB KVM Cables (SV431USBAN)

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Hardware Requirements
Console:
A VGA, SVGA, or Multisync monitor capable of the highest resolution•
that you will be using on any computer in the installation
A standard 101/104 key USB style keyboard•
A standard 3-button USB style mouse•
Computers:
The following equipment must be installed on each computer that is to be
connected to the KVM Switch:
A DE-15/VGA D-sub video port•
A Type A USB port for the keyboard/mouse combo USB cable•
A Type A USB port for the USB hub cable•
Cables:
Please note that only Custom KVM cable sets specifically designed
to work with this switch may be used. Two (SV231USBAN), or four
(SV431USBAN) 1.8m cable sets are provided with this package

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Hardware Guide
SV231USBAN/SV431USBAN**
Rear Panel
Please note that the SV431USBAN rear panel is identical to that of
SV231USBAN, with the exception of the number of the audio and slave
connection ports.
For an explanation of the functions corresponding to the numbered com-
ponents listed above, please see the charts on the following pages.
1&2 43
SV231USBAN
Front Panel
SV431USBAN
Front Panel
567
8910

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Component Description
1
Port
Selection
Switches
Pressing a switch brings the focus to the computer attached
to its corresponding port.
2Port LEDs
Upper:
KVM
DIM ORANGE indicates the computer attached
to its corresponding port is up and running (On
Line).
BRIGHT ORANGE indicates the computer
attached to the corresponding port is the one
that has the KVM focus (Selected).
Flashes to indicate that the computer attached
to the corresponding port is being accessed
under Auto Scan mode.
Lower:
USB
DIM GREEN indicates there is a USB cable
connection to the computer attached to the
corresponding port. Does not light if there is no
USB connection to the computer.
BRIGHT GREEN to indicate the computer
attached to the corresponding port has access
to the USB peripherals.
3Ethernet
LEDs
Indicate data transmission status of corresponding ports on
the Ethernet hub:
LAN
Link
Off: No data connection to the computer
attached to its corresponding port.
On: Data connection to the computer attached
to the corresponding port is detected.
Flashing: Data is being transmitted through
the port.
10/
100Mbps
Off: Data transmission speed is 10Mbps.
On: Data transmission speed is 100Mbps.
4USB Hub
Section USB peripherals can plug into either port.
Hardware Guide - Cont’d

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Hardware Guide - Cont’d
Component Description
5Ethernet Port
Section
The CAT5 LAN cable that connects to the
computer’s Ethernet port can plug into any
available port.
6Console Audio
Jacks
The cables from your microphone and speak-
ers plug in here. Each jack is color coded and
marked with an appropriate icon to indicate
itself.
7Firmware Upgrade
Port
The Firmware Upgrade Cable that transfers the
firmware upgrade data to the SV231USBAN /
SV431USBAN plugs in here.
8 Power Jack The power adapter cable plugs into this jack.
9Console Port
Section
Your USB keyboard, USB mouse, and monitor
plug in here.
10 CPU Port Section
The cables that link the switch to your comput-
ers plug in here. Each CPU port is comprised
of a microphone jack, speaker jack, and KVM
data connector.
Please note: The shape of these 15-pin connectors has been specifically
modified so that only KVM cables designed to work with this switch can
be connected). Do NOT attempt to use ordinary 15 pin VGA connector
cables to link these ports to the computers.

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Installation
To set up your SV231USBAN/SV431USBAN KVM Switch, refer to the
installation diagram on the following page, which corresponds with the
following steps:
Plug your keyboard, mouse and monitor into the Console Ports located1.
on the unit’s rear panel.
Plug your microphone and speakers into the Console microphone and2.
speaker jacks located on the unit’s rear panel.
Using a KVM cable set (included), plug the custom SPHD connector3.
into any available CPU Port on the KVM switch. Plug the
accompanying microphone and speaker connectors into the
corresponding audio ports for that CPU Port.
At the other end of the KVM cable, plug the USB keyboard/mouse,4.
USB hub, video, microphone and speaker cables into their respective
ports on the computer.
Use CAT5 cable to connect an available Ethernet port on the KVM5.
switch to the computer’s Ethernet port. Repeat steps 3-5 for any other
computer you are connecting to the KVM switch.
Plug the cable from your external LAN source into any available6.
Ethernet port on the switch.
Plug the power adapter that came with the KVM switch, into an AC7.
power source, then plug the power adapter’s DC plug into the KVM
switches DC jack.
Plug your USB peripherals into the USB hub section on the front8.
panel.
Warning! Make sure that power to all of the devices you will be con-
necting to the KVM switch, has been turned off.”
Please Note:
A. The audio connectors and jacks are color coded and marked with an
appropriate icon for easy installation.
B. Be sure that the audio connectors on the KVM cable set are plugged
into the same CPU Port number on the KVM switch.