StarTech.com SV231DPU User manual

DisplayPort KVM Switch
2-Port Professional USB,
DisplayPort KVM Switch with
Hotkey Control
SV231DPU
Instruction Manual

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This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B digital
device, pursuant to part 15 of the FCC Rules. These limits are designed to provide
reasonable protection against harmful interference in a residential installation. This
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and used in accordance with the instructions, may cause harmful interference to radio
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Table of Contents
Introduction..................................................................... 1
Packaging Contents.....................................................................1
System Requirements .................................................................1
Installation....................................................................... 1
Hardware Installation...................................................................2
Driver Installation.........................................................................4
Operation......................................................................... 4
Front Panel ..................................................................................4
HotKey Control ............................................................................4
Alternative Hotkey Commands ....................................................7
Specifications.................................................................. 8
Technical Support........................................................... 9
Warranty Information...................................................... 9

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Introduction
Packaging Contents
1 x SV231DPU KVM switch•
1 x Power Adapter•
1 x Rubber Feet•
1 x Instruction Manual•
System Requirements
DisplayPort enabled computer system•
USB enabled computer system•
Standard 104-key USB keyboard•
Standard 3-button USB mouse•
Installation
NOTE: Prior to the installation, please power off all devices that will be
connected to this system.
Ensure that all devices you will connect are properly grounded.
Place cables away from fluorescent lights, air conditioners, and
machines that are likely to generate electrical noise.
If you experience any problems using a USB KVM switch, the
following BIOS setup changes may be necessary for PC users and not
necessary for Mac users:
Set HALT ON ERROR to ALL BUT KEYBOARD.•
In PNP AND PCI SETUP, set PNP OS INSTALLED to YES and set•
USB IRQ to ENABLED.
Different systems may use different naming, so contact your system
manufacturer for further assistance with these settings.

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Hardware Installation
PC1 Link/
Selection
LED PC2 Link/
Selection
LED
Port
Selection
Button
PC1 Port
PC2 Port
USB Hub
port
USB
Keyboard
port
USB Mouse
port
Monitor
DisplayPort
port
External
power port
Front View
Rear View

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*installation pictures are representations only
Plug a monitor into the Console’s DisplayPort connector; plug a USB1.
keyboard and a USB mouse into the dedicated USB keyboard and
mouse ports on the KVM switch.
Use a male-to-male DisplayPort video cable to connect the2.
DisplayPort connector on the computer’s video card, to one of the
KVM’s PC ports (ie. PC1)
Use a USB type A-B Cable to connect the KVM’s USB port (type B,3.
square connector) for the PC port used in Step 2, and the USB port
on the computer (type A, flat connector).
Repeat for Steps 2 and 3 for each PC port on the KVM switch, or4.
each computer you wish to use on the KVM.

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Driver Installation
No driver installation is required for the KVM switch, as the keyboard
and mouse uses native USB keyboard/mouse drivers that are already
installed on all operating system that fully support USB.
Operation
Front Panel
PC Link/Selection LED
The LED turns green when the connected computer is powered-on.
The corresponding LED will also illuminate red when that PC port is
currently selected.
Port Selection Button
Pushing the front panel “Select” button toggles between the PC ports
on the KVM switch.
HotKey Control
A Hotkey command is a short keyboard sequence for selecting a
computer, activating computer scan, etc. A hotkey sequence starts
with two left Ctrl keystrokes ( successively within 0.2 seconds )
followed by one or two more keystrokes. A built-in buzzer generates a
high-pitch beep for correct hotkey command; otherwise, one low-pitch
beep is generated for errors and the bad key sequence will not be
forwarded to the selected computer.
NOTE: Press and hold Left Shift and press Num Lock twice, then
release Shift followed by pressing left Ctrl once, which will enable /
disable the hotkey feature.

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To select a computer:
Left Ctrl + Left Ctrl + 1
(Example: Selects the computer at port 1.)
Left Ctrl + Left Ctrl + 2
(Example: Selects the computer at port 2.)
NOTE: Do not use the keypad on the right-side of the keyboard.
Auto Scan
The KVM automatically scans through the powered-on computers in
sequence on a fixed time interval (see Scan Time below).
Note: The keyboard and mouse are not operable during Auto Scan.
To start Auto Scan:
Left Ctrl + Left Ctrl + F1
To abort the Auto Scan mode, press the left Ctrl key twice. When
Auto Scan detects any keyboard or mouse activity, it suspends the
scanning till the activity stops; it then resumes with the next computer
in sequence. The length of the Auto Scan interval (Scan Rate) is
adjustable, see below.
Manual Scan allows users to manually switch back and forth between
power-on computers.
Left Ctrl + Left Ctrl + F2
To select the previous or the next computer, press <UP> or <DOWN>
arrow keys. To abort the Manual Scan, press any other key.

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Scan Time
Four options are available for users to set the Scan Time duration, it
Includes 3, 8, 15 and 30 seconds.
Note: Scan Time is set to 3 seconds by default.
To adjust Scan Rate, set the scan time of duration before switching to
the next computer:
Left Ctrl + Left Ctrl + F3
The KVM Switch generates 1 to 4 beeps indicating a scan time
duration for 3, 8, 15 or 30 seconds respectively.
USB-Port Rule
There are two settings for USB-Port Rule: ON or OFF.
When set to ‘ON’, the USB Hub port follows computer selection.
When set to ‘OFF’, the USB Hub port stays on the currently selected
PC port.
USB 1: pressing the hotkey below to turn ON/OFF the USB-Port Rule:
Left Ctrl + Left Ctrl + F7
Enforce the USB following with the selected computer by pressing the
following hotkey:
Left Ctrl + Left Ctrl + U
NOTE: Please make sure that linking procedure of USB device has
been accomplished before switching to the next computer.

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Alternative Hotkey Commands
In addition to the Left Ctrl + Left Ctrl hotkeys, there are two alternative
hotkey sequences available.
For the following operations, users may press Scroll Lock twice1.
instead of pressing Left Ctrl twice.
To select a computer:
Scroll Lock + Scroll Lock + 1
(Example: Select the computer at port 1.)
Scroll Lock + Scroll Lock + 2
(Example: Select the computer at port 2.)
NOTE: Do not use the keypad at the right of the keyboard.
For those keyboards that do not have or support Scroll Lock, please2.
press and HOLD the Left Shift and press Num Lock twice instead of
pressing Left Ctrl twice.
To select a computer:
Hold Left Shift + Press Num Lock + Press Num Lock then
release shift + Press 1
(Example: Select the computer at port 1.)
Hold Left Shift + Press Num Lock + Press Num Lock then
release shift + Press 2
(Example: Select the computer at port 2.)
NOTE: Do not use the keypad at the right of the keyboard.

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Specications
Number of Ports 2
Computer Connectors
(per port)
1 x DisplayPort
1 x USB type B
Console Connectors 1 x DisplayPort
3 x USB type A
Maximum Video Resolution
2560x1600@60Hz
(higher resolutions may be
supported at lower refresh rates)
DDC2B Support Yes
Audio Yes (over DisplayPort)
OSD No
Cascadable No
Switching Modes Front Panel Button, Hotkey
Power Adapter 5VDC, 2A, center positive,
type N plug
Enclosure Material Steel
Dimensions 65.0mm x 126.0mm x 40.0mm
Weight 0.42kg

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Technical Support
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Warranty Information
This product is backed by a three year warranty.
In addition, StarTech.com warrants its products against defects in
materials and workmanship for the periods noted, following the initial
date of purchase. During this period, the products may be returned
for repair, or replacement with equivalent products at our discretion.
The warranty covers parts and labor costs only. StarTech.com does
not warrant its products from defects or damages arising from misuse,
abuse, alteration, or normal wear and tear.
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LLP (or their officers, directors, employees or agents) for any damages
(whether direct or indirect, special, punitive, incidental, consequential, or
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