TRENDnet TK-214i User manual

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ABOUT THIS GUIDE
The 2-Port DVI USB KVM Switch Kit with Audio lets you
manage 2 computers with just one set of keyboard, DVI monitor,
mouse, and a set of speakers and microphone. KVM and Audio
are integrated into the TK-214i; no additional equipment
required. The USB console port provides support for the latest
USB keyboard and mouse. Popular hardware platforms such as
PC and Mac operating system are supported. Users can switch
between computers by using push button switch, hot-key or
KVM Switcher Software. The KVM utility support both
Windows & Mac operation system. It provide a client application
to let the KVM switching operations such computer selection,
hotkey sequence programming, auto scanning, autoscan delay
time programming, independent/simultaneous audio &
computer Switching, etc.
The TK-214i offers USB 2.0 interface technology for Plug and
Play and hot-pluggability. In addition to connect to mouse or
keyboard, the two USB 2.0 ports can also be connected to other
high-speed USB devices.

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Package Contents
Unpack the package and check all the items carefully, and be certain
that you have:
1 x TK-214i KVM Switch
1 x CD-ROM (Utility & User’s Guide)
Multi-Language Quick Installation Guide
If any item is damaged or missing, please contact your local dealer for
replacement. Please also keep the original packaging material in case
you need to ship the unit in the future.
System Requirements
Operating System:
Microsoft Windows 7/Vista/2003 Server/XP/2000/ME/98SE and
Linux, Mac OS(10.1~10.6)
USB keyboard
USB mouse
DVI Monitor
Microphone and Speaker (optional)

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General Features
Connects 2 computers with one keyboard, monitor and mouse
Integrated audio and microphone cables
Works with most USB mouse and keyboard device
Supports super HD Video quality, up to 1920 x 1200 pixel
resolution
Supports Windows 7/Vista/2003 Server/XP/2000/ME/98SE,
Linux, and Mac OS
Multi-Platform supports for PC or Mac.
Hot-Plug pluggable.
Switches computers by hot-keys, push button or KVM Switcher
software
Auto-Scan & LED display for easy status monitoring
User definable hot-key (Windows & Mac only)
USB Bus Power
2-Year limited warranty

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Operate the KVM Switch
Hardware Installation
1. Connects the shared USB keyboard, mouse, monitor,
microphone/speakers (optional) to your KVM Switch
2. Connects one set of USB/DVI/Microphone/Speaker cable to 1st
computer and connect another set of
USB/DVI/Microphone/Speaker to the 2nd computer. After you have
connected the KVM and the computer properly, the KVM Switch
is ready to use.
NOTE:
Some computers with USB interface may require you to
manually enable the USB option in the BIOS setting before
using any USB device. If your USB interface does not
work, please check the USB Status option in BIOS.
If you are using the Windows 98(SE) and have not
installed a USB mouse yet, it is highly recommend that you
connect the USB mouse directly to computer first before it
connects to KVM Switch.
KVM Switch Operation
There are three methods to select the computers
(1) One-touch push button switch
(2) Keyboards hot key commands
(3) KVM Switcher Software

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Push Button Switch
The One-Touch push button switch allows you to switch to another
computer by click the button.
Keyboard hot key commands
User-definable hot key for computer selection:
Hotkey sequence = Ctrl + Alt + [command key]*
Universal hotkey for computer toggle-switching:
* Please refer to next section for keys that are qualified to be used as
a command key
NOTE:
Both the universal hotkey, Scroll Lock + Scroll Lock and the
user-definable hotkey, Ctrl + Alt + [command key] WILL
NOT allow you to switch to an empty port that is not
connected to any computer. To force your KVM to switch to
an empty port, just press the push button switch to switch.
Universal Hotkey sequence = Scroll Lock + Scroll Lock
* For other operating systems such as Linux, you can still use this
special hotkey to facilitate computer switching. This special
hotkey is not available for Mac. However, you can press push
button switch to switch to another computer.
Each keystroke within a hotkey sequence should be pressed
within 2 seconds. Otherwise, the hotkey sequence will not be
validated.

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After perform port switching, you have to wait till the KVM
Switch icon shows forth the target port before you can perform
next switching again. The KVM Switch icon could be found on
the system tray of your Windows desktop after its installation.
All the hotkeys are only functional after your computers are
booting into the OS. If you want to switch computer in the
BIOS/preboot stage, press the push button switch.
KVM Switcher Software
In addition to computer push button switch or hotkey command, the
KVM switcher software provides the additional switching method. The
detail is described in next section.
KVM Switcher Operation Reference
For Windows User
1. Insert the Installation CD-ROM into your computer’s CD-
ROM drive to initiate the Auto-Run program, and the menu
screen will appear as below.

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2. Click Install Utility from the Auto-Run menu screen. The
welcome screen appears as below. Click Next >.
3. When completed, click Finish.

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4. After installing the utility, the KVM Switcher Software is
automatically installed to your computer, and creates a folder
in Start\Program\TRENDnet\USBKVM Switcher\
5. The KVM Switch icon on the system tray of your window
desktop. Right click to evoke the operation menu and double-
click to evoke configuration box.

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: No live connection detected
: Current active computer channel is on port 1
: Current active computer channel is on port 2
For Mac User
1. Insert the Installation CD-ROM into your computer’s CD-ROM
drive.
2. Double-click TK-214i CD-ROM icon on the desktop
3. Double-click on the Macintosh folder, then select
TrendnetUSBKVMSwitcher.pkg”.
4. Follow the instruction to finish the installation.
5. The KVM Switch icon on the system tray of your window desktop.
Right click to evoke the operation menu and double-click to evoke
configuration box.
: No live Connection detected
: Current active computer channel is on port 1
: Current active computer channel is on port 2