StarTech.com SV211KDVI User manual

USB/DVI KVM Switch
with Cables
2 Port Compact USB/DVI
KVM with Cables and Audio
Switching
SV211KDVI
SV211KDVIGB
Instruction Manual

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Table of Contents
Introduction..................................................................... 1
Packaging Contents.....................................................................1
System Requirements .................................................................1
Installation....................................................................... 2
Software Installation ....................................................................3
Configuration Diagram.................................................................4
Operation......................................................................... 5
Front Panel Pushbuttons .............................................................5
Keyboard Hotkeys .......................................................................5
KVM Switcher Software...............................................................6
Specifications.................................................................. 9
Technical Support........................................................... 10
Warranty Information ...................................................... 10

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Introduction
Packaging Contents
1 x SV211KDVI / GB KVM switch•
2 x 4’ DVI, Audio and Mic combo cables•
1 x Power Adapter•
2 x 4’ USB cables•
System Requirements
Two PC or Mac-based computers with DVI Video out and USB•
control capability
USB capable operating system installed on each computer•
USB peripheral control set (Mouse, Keyboard)•
DVI monitor•

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Installation
Front View
Rear View
1 Microphone IN port
2 Speaker IN port
3 Console DVI out port
4 Shared Console USB ports
5 Power Button
6 5VDC Power IN
7 USB OUT to Computer 2
8 DVI IN from Computer 2
9 USB OUT to Computer 1
10 DVI IN from Computer 2
1 2 3 4 5
6 7 8 9

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Software Installation
This section details how to install the optional software, as well as how
to make the necessary physical connections between your peripherals
and the KVM switch. For best results, ensure that all of the computers
to be controlled are located as close as possible to the KVM switch and
console peripherals (monitor, keyboard, mouse), as this will reduce the
length of cabling required and reduces the chance of interference.
KVM Switcher Software
For each computer that will be connected to the KVM switch, please1.
insert the companion CD ROM into your CD drive. The installation
program USBKVMIn.exe should run automatically, however if it does
not, please locate the file on the disk and double-click on the icon to
launch the application:
Please note: If the installation software does not launch from the in-
cluded Software CD, please copy it to your local hard disk and attempt
to install it locally.
Please note: The KVM Switcher software is recommended for use on
computers running Windows®98SE or higher, or Mac OS®10.4 (Tiger)
or higher.
When the software Welcome Screen appears, please click on2.
Software Installation for Windows/Mac to begin installation, and
follow the on-screen instructions to completion. Once the software
has been installed, you will see a KVM Switcher icon on the system
tray of your desktop. Right-click on the icon to launch the operation
menu, or double-click to evoke the configuration box.
KVM Switcher Icon (Windows)
KVM Switcher Icon (Mac OS)

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Please note that the KVM Switcher Software supports both Windows and Mac OS operating
system; for other operating systems such as Linux, the hotkey combination Scroll Lock + Scroll
Lock can still be used as long as the computer is PC-based.
Connect the shared USB keyboard, mouse, monitor, speaker/head-3.
phone and microphone to the corresponding port on the front panel
of the KVM Switch.
Connect each of the Computer connections (USB and DVI) to the4.
computers you wish to control, using the included 3-in-1 KVM combo
cables.
Optional: Connect the shared speaker and microphone to the ap-5.
propriate ports on the front panel of the KVM Switch.
Conguration Diagram
Please note: On some older computers, you may be required to manu-
ally enable the USB option in the BIOS, prior to being able to use a
USB control set (mouse and keyboard).
Other Icons:
No live connection detected
Current Active connection on port 1
Current Active connection on port 2

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Operation
There are three methods to control your KVM Switch for PC and Audio/
Mic channel selection: front panel pushbuttons, hotkey sequences or
the KVM Switcher Software.
Front Panel Pushbuttons
The front panel pushbuttons provide direct control over KVM switch-
ing operation. Simply press the button to switch to the corresponding
PC port (as well as the audio/mic channel ports if binding is enabled).
By default, PC port switching and audio/mic port switching are bound
together, unless you bind the audio to a specific port.
Please note: You can use the front panel pushbuttons to switch to
an empty port (not connected to a slave computer), but the keyboard
hotkeys or KVM Switcher Software cannot perform the same function.
Keyboard Hotkeys
Please note: Each keystroke within a hotkey sequence should be
pressed within two seconds. Otherwise, the hotkey sequence will not
be validated.
Please note: After switching ports, you must wait until the KVM
Switcher icon updates accurately in the taskbar, before switching again.
Please note: Hotkeys are only functional while the computer is operat-
ing system is running. If you wish to switch computer control during the
boot phase, please use the front panel pushbuttons as necessary.
User Definable Hotkeys: Ctrl + Alt + [command key]. Please note that
these three keys must be pressed simultaneously. Upon the release of
the keys, the switching action will be executed.
Universal Hotkeys Sequence: Scroll Lock + Scroll Lock switches to
the next port.

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KVM Switcher Software
Right-click on the KVM Switcher icon in the taskbar to evoke the opera-
tion menu, then select whichever PC is available for switching. Once
you select a PC channel, it will immediately switch to the selected
channel. Please note that the unconnected ports or the active port will
be grayed out (non-selectable).
Windows:
Operating Menu Configuration
Dialog Box
Mac OS:
Operating Menu Configuration
Dialog Box

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To change the command key, simply enter it into the field provided in
the Configuration Dialog Box. Depending on the command key you’ve
designated in the KVM Switcher Software, to switch to PC ‘x’:
Hotkey sequence = Ctrl + Alt + [command key]*
*The default hotkey setting is CTRL + ALT + 1/2 for PCs 1 and 2.You
can also use Scroll Lock + Scroll Lock to switch to the other computer
Please note: If you intend to modify the command key, you have to
modify them on each of the computers connected to the switch.
Start Auto-scan
Right-click the KVM Switcher icon in the taskbar to evoke the operating
menu, then select Start Auto-scan to activate auto-scanning.
Stop Auto-scan
While auto-scanning, right-click the KVM Switcher icon to evoke the
operating menu, then select Stop Auto-scan to de-activate auto-
scanning. Alternatively, you can press any button on the front panel to
stop this function.
KVM Switcher Configuration
Right-click the KVM Switcher icon and select Settings or double-click
the icon to bring up the configuration dialog box.
Fix Audio Port at PC x
Check this option, then select the PC to which you wish to fix the
audio/mic channel. Once selected, the audio/mic channel will be fixed,
and become non-switchable.
Auto-scan Period
Select the Auto-scan period from 10 - 60 seconds, available in incre-
ments of 5 seconds. This setting will define the length of time the KVM
Switch will wait before switching to the next PC.