MiniView USB KVM Switch

(GCS634U)

4-Port USB KVM Switch with Built-in KVM Cables and Audio Support
Model # GCS634U Description
Introducing the four port MiniView Micro USB KVM switch from IOGEAR the simplest way to simultaneously run and share audio among four computers with a single USB keyboard, monitor and USB mouse. This self-powered KVM switch features the unique USB sniffing technology for USB mouse and keyboard emulation to ensure smooth operation, as well as support for Plug-n-Play monitors and most wheel mice. Our patented VSE Video Signal Enhancement technology provides rich, 32-bit color at resolutions up to 2048 x 1536. Another big plus is the MiniView capability to provide audio support, it allows you to share your multimedia speakers among the connected computers. This switch also offers multi-platform support; it is compatible with Windows and Mac computers as well as Sun Solaris workstations. IOGEAR delivered a huge breakthrough in KVM operation to Mac and Sun users by enabling functionality for the special keys on these systems. When using a PC keyboard, a special set of hot keys are designed to emulate the special keys on Mac and Sun machines. The Miniview Micro USB KVM has two 6' long KVM cables molded-in, and two detachable 6' long KVM cables, all you need to do is to plug them into your computers and you'e got a complete KVM solution from IOGEAR.

Features

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Control up to 4 computers from a single video, USB keyboard and USB mouse Expandable & extendable: two 6' molded-in cables, and two detachable 6' cables Full support for Mac, PC & Sun systems Supports Mac & Sun special keys Connect speakers to enjoy audio from any connected system Select system by tapping Hot Keys on keyboard Instant, error-free boot-up Plug-n-Play 2048 x 1536 video resolution Requires no software Requires no external power

Function Diagram

Requirements

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Computers with a USB connection and VGA connection Windows98SE, and above Mac OS 8.6 or greater Sun Solaris work station Linux, UNIX and other USB Audio: Requires powered speakers systems

Package Content

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1 MiniView Micro USB KVM Switch 2 detachable KVM cables (6 feet) 1 User Manual 1 Quick Start Guide 1 Warranty Registration Card

Warranty

3-YEAR

Specifications

Function Cable Length CPU Connectors Keyboard & Mouse Audio Keyboard, Mouse, and Monitor Monitor **** Unit Dimensions Length Height Width Weight Unit Wt. w/accessories 1.5 lb ( 0.68 kg) 6.45 in ( 16.4 cm) 1.25 in ( 3.175 cm) 6.45 in ( 16.4 cm) 2 x USB Type A 2 x stereo speaker 2 x DB15 for detached cables 2 x HDB15 Male GCS634U 6 ft. (1.83 m.)
Master Carton Wt. Unit Pack Wt. Unit Wt. Console Connectors Mouse Audio Keyboard Monitor *** Unit Package Dimensions Width Height Depth * Master Carton Height Width * Master Carton Qty. Depth
11.25 lbs. ( 5.1 kg) 3.4 lbs. ( 1.54 kg) 2.5 lb ( 1.13 kg)
1 x USB Type A 1 x stereo speaker 1 x USB Type A 1 x HDB15 Female
10.5 in. ( 26.67 cm) 8.875 in. ( 22.5 cn) 3.875 in. ( 9.84 cm)
9.75 in. ( 25 cm) 11.375 in. ( 28.9 cm) 3 12.5 in.( 31.75 cm )
2008 IOGEAR, Inc. All other trademarks belong to the respective owners.

User Manual (GCS634U)

Welcome
Thank you for purchasing one of the most feature-rich keyboard, video, and mouse switches on the market. IOGEARs 4-Port USB KVM switches are rst-rate connectivity accessories designed to help reduce the frustration of managing multiple computer systems. With the 4-Port USB KVM by IOGEAR, you can access up to four USB computers from a single USB console (USB keyboard, USB mouse and monitor). The 4-Port USB KVM allows you to change ports easily by entering Hot Key combinations from the keyboard. Setup is fast and easy simply plug the cables into their appropriate ports with no drivers needed. We hope you enjoy using your 4-Port USB KVM, yet another rst rate connectivity solution from IOGEAR.
2006 IOGEAR. All Rights Reserved. PKG-M0320 IOGEAR, the IOGEAR logo, MiniView, VSE are trademarks or registered trademarks of IOGEAR, Inc. Microsoft and Windows are registered trademarks of Microsoft Corporation. IBM is a registered trademark of International Business Machines, Inc. Macintosh, G3/G4 and iMac are registered trademarks of Apple Computer, Inc. IOGEAR makes no warranty of any kind with regards to the information presented in this document. All information furnished here is for informational purposes only and is subject to change without notice. IOGEAR, Inc. assumes no responsibility for any inaccuracies or errors that may appear in this document.

Table of Contents

Package Contents Features System Requirements Introduction Installation Operation 11

Specication

Technical Support Limited Warranty

Package Contents

This package contains: 1 4-Port KVM Switch (two cables built-in) 2 Detachable custom KVM cables 1 User Manual 1 Quick Start Guide 1 Warranty Registration Card If any items are damaged or missing, please contact your dealer.

Overview

Introducing the four port 4-Port USB KVM switch from IOGEAR A simple solution for those with more PCs than hands. Use one USB keyboard, one monitor and one USB mouse to control up to four USB computers. This self-powered KVM switch features the unique USB snifng technology for USB mouse & keyboard emulation to ensure smooth operation, as well as support for Plug-n-Play monitors and most wheel mice. Our patented VSE Video Signal Enhancement technology provides rich, 32-bit color at resolutions up to 2048 x 1536. Another big plus of this switch is the capability to provide audio support, it allows you to share your multimedia speakers among the two connected computers. This switch also offers multi-platform support, it is compatible with Macs and Sun Solaris workstations. IOGEAR made a huge breakthrough in supporting Mac and Sun, by allowing Mac and Sun special keys to be functional, either with the Mac or Sun keyboard as the console keyboard, or with a standard PC keyboard. When using a PC keyboard, a special set of hot keys are designated to emulate the Mac and Sun special keys. With all KVM cables included with the unit, all you need to do is to plug in your computers, and youve got a complete KVM solution from IOGEAR.

Features

Use one USB keyboard, monitor and USB mouse to control up to four USB computers. Two 6 long molded-in cables to simplify setup, with two additional detachable cables to reduce clutter. Share your multimedia speakers among the connected computers. Full support for Mac and Sun systems. Supports special keys on Mac and Sun keyboards. Port selection through convenient Hot Keys. USB sniffing technology allows complete USB mouse and keyboard emulation for error-free boot-up. Plug-n-Play monitor support. Support video resolutions up to 2048 x 1536 No software required. Built in AutoScan mode. LEDs allow for easy status monitoring. 3 Year Limited Warranty.

System requirement

Console A VGA, SVGA, or Multisync monitor capable of the highest resolution that you will be using on any computer in the installation A USB Keyboard A USB Mouse Computers The following equipment must be installed on each computer that is to be connected to the system: A VGA, SVGA or Multisync card A USB type A port A multimedia sound card for audio sharing Speakers Only 2-channel, powered speakers are supported

Introduction

1) 2) 3) 4) 5) 6) 7) 8) 9) Port LEDs USB Keyboard Port USB Mouse Port VGA Monitor Port Stereo Speaker Port USB Plug (black) VGA Plug (blue) Audio Plug (light green) Custom KVM Plug (dark green)
10) Custom KVM Ports (dark green)

Installation

1. Plug your keyboard and mouse into the correct USB ports on the side of the switch. If using a wireless keyboard and mouse whose receiver has only one USB plug, make sure it is inserted into the keyboard port and not the mouse port. 2. Plug your monitor into the VGA port on the side of the switch. 3. Plug your powered speakers into the audio jack on the side of the switch. 4. Plug the extra KVM cables into the green ports on the back of the switch using the custom green connectors. (You may skip both or only one of these cables if only using two or three computers) 5. Plug the VGA, USB, and audio connections on each of the KVM cables into each of your computers.

Operation

Switching between computers (Toggle keys) By default, all of the following commands begin by pressing the [Scroll Lock] key twice. A few PC keyboards and all Apple keyboards do not have a [Scroll Lock] key. If you have one of these keyboards you must use the alternate toggle key of [Control] instead. Enter advanced hotkey mode as described in the next section and press [T]. Then all of the following commands will work by simply pressing the [Control] key in place of the [Scroll Lock] key. [Scroll Lock] [Scroll Lock] [Enter] This will switch everything (KVM and sound) to the next port with a computer that is powered on. If only one computer is on, this will have no effect. [Scroll Lock] [Scroll Lock] (number) [Enter] This will switch everything (KVM and sound) to the exact port number typed. The number must be between 1 and 4, and you must use the numbers across the top of the keyboard, not the number pad. This command will work even if the computer on that port is not powered on. [Scroll Lock] [Scroll Lock] [K] [Enter] This will switch the KVM (keyboard, video, and mouse) to the next port with a computer that is powered on. The sound will not switch, allowing you to remain listening to the same computer as before. [Scroll Lock] [Scroll Lock] (number) [K] [Enter] This will switch the KVM (keyboard, video, and 12
mouse) to the exact port number typed. The number must be between 1 and 4, and you must use the numbers across the top of the keyboard, not the number pad. The sound will not switch, allowing you to remain listening to the same computer as before. [Scroll Lock] [Scroll Lock] [S] [Enter] This will switch only the speakers to the next port with a computer that is powered on. The keyboard, video, and mouse will remain where they were. [Scroll Lock] [Scroll Lock] (number) [S] [Enter] This will switch only the speakers to the exact port number typed. The number must be between 1 and 4, and you must use the numbers across the top of the keyboard, not the number pad. The keyboard, video, and mouse will remain where they were.

Advanced Hotkeys You may enter advanced hotkey mode by pressing and holding [Num Lock] on the number pad, then pressing the [-] key on the number pad and immediately releasing both keys. On Apple keyboards the [Clear] key on the number pad should be used in place of [Num Lock]. If you have done this correctly the Caps Lock and Scroll Lock lights on the keyboard should begin ashing. This means you are in hotkey mode, which will be shortened to just [HKM] below. If you are having trouble entering hotkey mode press [Esc] and try again. [HKM] [T] This will change the toggle key used to switch between computers. Each time you enter this command the toggle key will switch between the default of [Scroll Lock] and the alternate of [Control]. [HKM] [H] This will change the hotkey used to enter hotkey mode. Each time you enter this command the keys used to enter HKM will switch between the default of [Num Lock]+[-] and the alternate of [Control]+[F12]. Please note that you must hold [Control] while pressing [F12] in exactly the same way you must hold [Num Lock] while pressing [-]. [HKM] [A] [Enter] This will put the switch into Auto Scan mode, disabling the keyboard and mouse but switching the display every 5 seconds to the next computer. This is a good way to monitor all your computers without continuously pressing hotkeys. Press [Esc] or [Space] to cancel Auto Scan mode. 14
[HKM] [A] (number) [Enter] This will put the switch into Auto Scan mode, disabling the keyboard and mouse but switching the display every few seconds to the next computer. The number typed in determines the number of seconds the switch will remain on each port. Press [Esc] or [Space] to cancel Auto Scan mode. [HKM] [F2] This will manually set the operating system of the currently active port to Macintosh. This will allow the KVM to emulate special keys that are normally only present on an Apple keyboard. [HKM] [F3] This will manually set the operating system of the currently active port to Sun. This will allow the KVM to emulate special keys that are normally only present on a Sun keyboard. On some Sun computers it is necessary to set up the KVM in this way before the system will properly boot up. [HKM] [F10] This will set the operating system of the currently active port to Automatic. The KVM will auto-detect the type of computer on that port to allow emulation of whatever keys are most appropriate to that computer. This is the default setting for all ports and is appropriate for PC systems. [HKM] [F4] This will type out a list of current KVM settings. Open a word processor before using this command in order to see how the KVM is congured. [HKM] [F5] This will reset the USB ports on the switch, and may clear up any keyboard or mouse problems. 15

[HKM] [X] [Enter] This will disable all toggle key functions. Neither [Scroll Lock] nor [Control] will allow you to change ports until this command is entered again. [HKM] [R] [Enter] This will reset all KVM settings to their defaults.
Using a PC keyboard to emulate a Sun Keyboard After you set up the appropriate Keyboard Platform, you will be able to use a PC (101/104) key keyboard to emulate the functions of the Sun keyboard when the Control key [Ctrl] is used in conjunction with other keys. The corresponding functions are shown in the table to the right.
NOTE: When using [Ctrl] combinations, press and release the [Ctrl] key, then press and release the activation key.
PC Keyboard [Ctrl] [T] [Ctrl] [F2] [Ctrl] [F3] [Ctrl] [F4] [Ctrl] [F5] [Ctrl] [F6] [Ctrl] [F7] [Ctrl] [F8] [Ctrl] [F9] [Ctrl] [F10] [Ctrl] [1] [Ctrl] [2] [Ctrl] [3] [Ctrl] [4] [Ctrl] [H]
Sun Keyboard Stop Again Props Undo Front Copy Open Paste Find Cut

Help Compose Meta

Using a PC keyboard to emulate a Mac Keyboard After you set up the appropriate Keyboard Platform, you will be able to use a PC (101/104) key keyboard to emulate the functions of the Mac keyboard. The corresponding functions are shown in the table to the right.
NOTE: When using key combinations, press and release the rst key [Ctrl] or [Alt]), then press and release the activation key.
PC Keyboard [Shift] [Ctrl] [Win] [Ctrl] [4] [Alt] [Prt_Sc] [Scroll Lock] [Desktop Menu] [Enter] [Back Space] [Ins] [Ctrl] [Win] [Ctrl] [1] [Ctrl] [2] [Ctrl] [3] L Alt/Option F13 F14 = Return Delete Help F15 Mult V_DN V_UP Mac Keyboard Shift Ctrl

Function

CPU Ports Port Selection CPU USB Connectors VGA Speaker Console Keyboard Connectors Mouse VGA Speaker LEDs Keyboard / Mouse Emulation Scan Interval Resolution Power Mode Operating Temperature Storage Temperature Humidity Housing Weight Dimensions (L x W x H) 4 Hotkeys

Specification

4 x Type-A (M) 4 x HDB-15 (M) 4 x Audio Jack (M) 1 x Type-A (F) 1 x Type-A (F) 1 x HDB-15 (F) 1 x Audio Jack (F) 4 x Green USB (PC, Mac, Sun) 5 Seconds 2048 x 1536, DDC2B Bus powered 0o C - 50o C -20o C - 60o C 0 - 80% RH Noncondensing Plastic 800g 109.1 x 97.23 x 25.45 mm

Technical Support

If you need technical support, please check out our IOGEAR Tech Info Library (T.I.L.) at www.iogear.com/support for the latest tips, tricks, and troubleshooting. The IOGEAR T.I.L. was designed to provide you with the latest technical information about our products. Most of the answers to your questions can be found here, so please try it out before contacting technical support. Technical support is available Monday through Friday from 8:00 am to 5:00 pm PST and can be reached at 866-9-IOGEAR or 866-946-4327

Limited Warranty

IN NO EVENT SHALL THE DIRECT VENDORS LIABILITY FOR DIRECT, INDIRECT, SPECIAL, INCIDENTAL OR CONSEQUENTIAL DAMAGES RESULTING FROM THE USE OF THE PRODUCT, DISK OR ITS DOCUMENTATION EXCEED THE PRICE PAID FOR THE PRODUCT. The direct vendor makes no warranty or representation, expressed, implied, or statutory with respect to the contents or use of this documentation, and especially disclaims its quality, performance, merchantability, or tness for any particular purpose. The direct vendor also reserves the right to revise or update the device or documentation without obligation to notify any individual or entity of such revisions, or updates. For further inquires please contact your direct vendor.