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Page 2 - Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna

Note: This equipment has been tested and found to complywith the limits for a Class B digital device, pursuant to Part15 of the FCC Rules. These limits are designed to providereasonable protection against harmful interference in aresidential installation. This equipment generates, uses andcan radiat...

Page 3 - Overview

Overview The CS-74A KVM (Keyboard, Video, Mouse), Switch is acontrol unit that allows the control of up to four computers froma single console (keyboard, monitor, and mouse). With itscustom designed connectors, the CS-74A reduces the numberof ports required for a 4 Port KVM switch from 15 (10 PS/2 a...

Page 4 - Features; Compact Vertical-Standing Design

Features M Compact Vertical-Standing Design M Custom Connector Layout Requires Only 5 Ports - 4SPDB-15 Connectors for Linking to the Computers - ASingle, Integrated, SPDB-15 Connector For the Keyboard,Video, and Mouse Console M Custom ASIC For Enhanced Performance M Easy to Install - No Software Req...

Page 5 - System Requirements; Console; A PS/2 style keyboard; Computers; Note: 1. Cable sets are also available in 3 m lengths. If you need; If your computer uses a standard AT style keyboard

System Requirements Console M A VGA, SVGA, or Multisync monitor capable of the highestresolution that you will be using on any computer in theinstallation M A PS/2 style keyboard M A PS/2 style mouse Computers The following equipment must be installed on each computerthat is to be connected to the s...

Page 6 - Components; Port Selection Switches

Components Front View: 1. Port Selection Switches Press a switch to give the KVM focus to the system attachedto its corresponding port. M Pressing Buttons 1 and 2 simultaneously for 3 secondsperforms a Keyboard and Mouse Reset. M Pressing Buttons 3 and 4 simultaneously for 3 secondsstarts Auto Scan ...

Page 7 - The Console Connector Cable plugs in here.; * The shape of these 15-pin CPU and Console port connectors

Rear / Bottom View 1. CPU Port Connectors* The KVM cables that connect the unit to the mouse,keyboard, and video ports on the computers you areconnecting up can plug into any available port. 2. Console Port Connector* The Console Connector Cable plugs in here. * The shape of these 15-pin CPU and Con...

Page 8 - Installation; Note: If your computers use AT style connectors for the

Installation The CS-74A can either lay flat on the desktop or stand upright.To have it stand upright, unsnap its mounting stand from thebottom of the unit; turn it 90 o ; and snap it back into place. See the photo on the front page for an example. Refer to the diagram on p. 7 as you do the following...

Page 9 - The power adapter should be DC9V with the inside

Note: 1. In order to fit into the jack, the power adapter cable should have an L shaped plug. 2. The power adapter should be DC9V with the inside positive and the outside negative: - 7 - 1 2 3 3 4 2003-02-18

Page 10 - Operation; Manual Port Selection; Selecting the Active Port

Operation Controlling all the computers in your CS-74A installation from asingle console could not be easier. Two port selection methodsthat provide instant access to the computers are available: M Manual Port Selection M Hotkey Port Selection Manual Port Selection With Manual Port Selection you sim...

Page 11 - When Hotkey Mode is active:

Invoking Hotkey Mode: All Hotkey operations begin by invoking Hotkey Mode. InvokingHotkey Mode takes three steps: 1) Press and hold down theNum Lock key; 2) Press and release the asterisk key or theminus key; 3) Release the Num Lock key: [Num Lock] + [*]; or: [Num Lock] + [-]; Note: The asterisk or ...

Page 12 - Mode and Hotkey Mode.

Selecting the Active Port: Each CPU port is assigned a numeric Port ID (1 - 4). Instead ofswitching to a port with the Port Selection switches, you cangive the KVM focus directly to any computer on the installationwith a Hotkey combination. The steps involved are: 1. Invoke Hotkey Mode (see p. 9) 2....

Page 13 - Note: 1. Skip Mode remains in effect until you exit it. You can; in order to regain normal control of the console.; Hotkey Summary Table:; After invoking Hotkey Mode:

Skip Mode: This feature allows you to skip from the currently active Port tothe Previous or Next one with a single keystroke. In contrast toAuto Scan Mode (which switches Ports at a fixed interval), youcan dwell on a particular port for as long or as little as you like.To activate Skip Mode: 1. Invo...

Page 14 - Selected LED Display; Specifications

Selected LED Display Activity Meaning Off Port is not selected. On (Steady) Port is connected to an active computer. Flashing (On and Off equal) Port is connected to an active computer and is beingaccessed in Auto Scan mode. Flashing (On long; Off short) Port is connected to an active computer and i...

Page 15 - Troubleshooting

Troubleshooting Symptom Cause Action Keyboard 1 and/orMouse 2 Not Responding Loose cables. Check all cable connections to makesure they are completely seated intheir sockets. Master View is in AutoScan or Skip Mode. Press [Esc] or [Spacebar] to exit AutoScan or Skip Mode. Keyboard needs to bereset. ...

Page 16 - Troubleshooting Notes:; Some Notebooks, notably the IBM Thinkpad and Toshiba; Limited Warranty

Troubleshooting Notes: 1. The unit is designed to work with AT and PS/2 keyboards. Older XT (84 key) and some older AT keyboards (those withthe function keys on the side), will not work. 2. Some Notebooks, notably the IBM Thinkpad and Toshiba Tecra, have trouble when their mouse and keyboard portsar...

ATEN CS-74A - Manual

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