Compaq Keyboard/Monitor/Mouse Switch Box - Manuals

Page 2 - NOTICE; Compaq Keyboard/Monitor/Mouse Switch Box User Guide

. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Writer: Kristi Wishon Project: Notice Comments: File Name:B-notice.doc Last Saved On:8/29/96 4:24 PM NOTICE The information in this publication is subject to change without notice. COMPAQ COMPUTER CORPORATION SHALL NOT BE LIABLE FOR TECHNIC...

Page 3 - Contents; Chapter 1; Introduction; Chapter 2; Installation; Chapter 3; Basic Switch Functions

. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . iii Compaq Keyboard/Monitor/Mouse Switch Box User Guide Writer: Kristi Wishon Project: Table of Contents Comments: File Name:C-toc.doc Last Saved On:9/6/96 2:51 PM Contents Chapter 1 Introduction Compaq Keyboard/Monitor/Mouse Switch Box Fea...

Page 4 - Chapter 4; Alternate Configurations; Appendix A; Compaq Keyboard/Monitor/Mouse Switch Box Specifications; Appendix B; Command Summary; Appendix C; Troubleshooting Tips

. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . iv Writer: Kristi Wishon Project: Table of Contents Comments: File Name:C-toc.doc Last Saved On:9/6/96 2:51 PM Displaying Version Information and Device Settings ..............................................3-4 Basic Switch Functions conti...

Page 5 - Appendix D; Regulatory Notices; Appendix E; Power Cord Set Requirements

. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . v Compaq Keyboard/Monitor/Mouse Switch Box User Guide Writer: Kristi Wishon Project: Table of Contents Comments: File Name:C-toc.doc Last Saved On:9/6/96 2:51 PM Appendix D Regulatory Notices Appendix E Power Cord Set Requirements General R...

Page 7 - Configurations

. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-2 Introduction Writer: Kristi Wishon Project: Introduction Comments: File Name:D-ch01.doc Last Saved On:9/6/96 2:50 PM ■ External Keypad Jack - The Keyboard/Monitor/Mouse Switch Boxhas an external keypad jack to support rack-mounted Compa...

Page 12 - Rack-mount Installation

. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-3 Compaq Keyboard/Monitor/Mouse Switch Box User Guide Writer: Kristi Wishon Project: Installation Comments:File Name:E-ch02.doc Last Saved On:9/6/96 3:18 PM HYDR-010.EPS Figure 2-2. Snapping cable ties into place Rack-mount Installation S...

Page 13 - Cover Panel Installation

. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-4 Installation Writer: Kristi Wishon Project: Installation Comments:File Name:E-ch02.doc Last Saved On:9/6/96 3:18 PM Cover Panel Installation After the unit is fully installed, secure the front cover panel using the middlehole, as shown ...

Page 16 - Computer Startup Behavior

. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-7 Compaq Keyboard/Monitor/Mouse Switch Box User Guide Writer: Kristi Wishon Project: Installation Comments:File Name:E-ch02.doc Last Saved On:9/6/96 3:18 PM Computer Startup Behavior During startup the computers send device settings to th...

Page 17 - Unattended Reboot

. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-8 Installation Writer: Kristi Wishon Project: Installation Comments:File Name:E-ch02.doc Last Saved On:9/6/96 3:18 PM Whenever you switch between two computers, the Keyboard/Monitor/MouseSwitch Box reconfigures the keyboard and mouse usin...

Page 18 - Unit Operation

. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-1 Compaq Keyboard/Monitor/Mouse Switch Box User Guide Writer: Kristi Wishon Project: Basic Switch Functions Comments: File Name:F-ch03.doc Last Saved On:9/6/96 1:17 AM Chapter 3 Basic Switch Functions This chapter provides information on ...

Page 19 - -2 Basic Switch Functions; Press Esc to exit the CCR selection window.; Advanced Switch Operations

. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-2 Basic Switch Functions Writer: Kristi Wishon Project: Basic Switch Functions Comments: File Name:F-ch03.doc Last Saved On:9/6/96 1:17 AM Checking Port/ComputerStatus You can confirm which ports are currently active and whether each port...

Page 20 - Scanning System Computers

. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-3 Compaq Keyboard/Monitor/Mouse Switch Box User Guide Writer: Kristi Wishon Project: Basic Switch Functions Comments: File Name:F-ch03.doc Last Saved On:9/6/96 1:17 AM ■ Setting up a special scan pattern ■ Assigning unique names to the co...

Page 21 - -4 Basic Switch Functions; Press Print Scrn. The CCR Selection window appears.

. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-4 Basic Switch Functions Writer: Kristi Wishon Project: Basic Switch Functions Comments: File Name:F-ch03.doc Last Saved On:9/6/96 1:17 AM Displaying VersionInformation and DeviceSettings To help when troubleshooting or supporting this sy...

Page 22 - Press Esc to remove the Version window.

. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-5 Compaq Keyboard/Monitor/Mouse Switch Box User Guide Writer: Kristi Wishon Project: Basic Switch Functions Comments: File Name:F-ch03.doc Last Saved On:9/6/96 1:17 AM The window contains keyboard information including enabled/disabled,ty...

Page 23 - -6 Basic Switch Functions; Setting a Scanning Pattern; Press Print Scrn. The CCR Selection window appears on the monitor.

. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-6 Basic Switch Functions Writer: Kristi Wishon Project: Basic Switch Functions Comments: File Name:F-ch03.doc Last Saved On:9/6/96 1:17 AM 2. Press F2 and the Advanced Menu screen appears. The highlight is inthe Commands menu. 3. Using th...

Page 25 - -8 Basic Switch Functions; Changing the Menu Attributes

. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-8 Basic Switch Functions Writer: Kristi Wishon Project: Basic Switch Functions Comments: File Name:F-ch03.doc Last Saved On:9/6/96 1:17 AM Changing the Menu Attributes You can change the “look” or visual appearance of the Console Configur...

Page 26 - Menu Attributes

. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-9 Compaq Keyboard/Monitor/Mouse Switch Box User Guide Writer: Kristi Wishon Project: Basic Switch Functions Comments: File Name:F-ch03.doc Last Saved On:9/6/96 1:17 AM 5. When you’ve completed all the desired changes, press Enter to save ...

Page 27 - -10 Basic Switch Functions; Flag Attributes

. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-10 Basic Switch Functions Writer: Kristi Wishon Project: Basic Switch Functions Comments: File Name:F-ch03.doc Last Saved On:9/6/96 1:17 AM Changing the Status FlagAttributes The status flag indicates the currently connected computer and ...

Page 28 - Press Esc to exit CCR.

. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-11 Compaq Keyboard/Monitor/Mouse Switch Box User Guide Writer: Kristi Wishon Project: Basic Switch Functions Comments: File Name:F-ch03.doc Last Saved On:9/6/96 1:17 AM Enabled FLAG OFF = Flag does not appear PORTS ON = Flag indicates the...

Page 29 - -12 Basic Switch Functions; Press Esc to remove the Advanced Menu screen from the display.

. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-12 Basic Switch Functions Writer: Kristi Wishon Project: Basic Switch Functions Comments: File Name:F-ch03.doc Last Saved On:9/6/96 1:17 AM 2. Press F2 and the Advanced Menu screen appears. The highlight is inthe Commands menu. Press the ...

Page 30 - Resetting the Unit

. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-13 Compaq Keyboard/Monitor/Mouse Switch Box User Guide Writer: Kristi Wishon Project: Basic Switch Functions Comments: File Name:F-ch03.doc Last Saved On:9/6/96 1:17 AM 4. Enter the new password, and then press Enter. Passwords can be up ...

Page 31 - -14 Basic Switch Functions

. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-14 Basic Switch Functions Writer: Kristi Wishon Project: Basic Switch Functions Comments: File Name:F-ch03.doc Last Saved On:9/6/96 1:17 AM You can also connect the mouse and/or keyboard to the switch while thesystem is powered up. When y...

Page 32 - Paired Switch Configurations

. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-1 Compaq Keyboard/Monitor/Mouse Switch Box User Guide Writer: KRISTI A. WISHON Project: Alternate Configurations Comments: File Name:G-ch04.doc Last Saved On:9/6/96 1:19 AM Chapter 4 Alternate Configurations There are other ways to config...

Page 33 - -2 Alternate Configurations; Tiered Switch Configurations

. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-2 Alternate Configurations Writer: KRISTI A. WISHON Project: Alternate Configurations Comments: File Name:G-ch04.doc Last Saved On:9/6/96 1:19 AM Tiered Switch Configurations In tiered systems, you can connect additional switches to ports...

Page 34 - Switching Tiered Systems

. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-3 Compaq Keyboard/Monitor/Mouse Switch Box User Guide Writer: KRISTI A. WISHON Project: Alternate Configurations Comments: File Name:G-ch04.doc Last Saved On:9/6/96 1:19 AM Connecting Tiers while theSystem is Powered Up If necessary, you ...

Page 35 - Specifications

. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . A-1 Compaq Keyboard/Monitor/Mouse Switch Box User Guide Writer: Kristi Wishon Project: Specifications Comments: File Name:H-apa.doc Last Saved On:9/6/96 3:19 PM Appendix A CompaqKeyboard/Monitor/MouseSwitch Box Specifications Table A-1 Comp...

Page 36 - A-2 Specifications

. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . A-2 Specifications Writer: Kristi Wishon Project: Specifications Comments: File Name:H-apa.doc Last Saved On:9/6/96 3:19 PM Video Modes Supported VGA, SVGA, XGA

Page 37 - Keyboard Sequences for CCR (Console Configuration

. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . B-1 Compaq Keyboard/Monitor/Mouse Switch Box User Guide Writer: Kristi Wishon Project: Command Summary Comments: File Name:I-apb.doc Last Saved On:9/6/96 3:19 PM Appendix B Command Summary Table B-1 Keyboard Sequences for CCR (Console Confi...

Page 38 - B-2 Command Summary

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Page 39 - System Troubleshooting

. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . C-1 Compaq Keyboard/Monitor/Mouse Switch Box User Guide Writer: Kristi Wishon Project: Troubleshooting Tips Comments: File Name:J-apc.doc Last Saved On:9/6/96 3:19 PM Appendix C Troubleshooting Tips Table C-1 System Troubleshooting Symptom ...

Page 40 - C-2 Troubleshooting Tips

. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . C-2 Troubleshooting Tips Writer: Kristi Wishon Project: Troubleshooting Tips Comments: File Name:J-apc.doc Last Saved On:9/6/96 3:19 PM Keyboard erroron boot, onecomputer Loose keyboardconnection Defective cable Check that all cables arewel...

Page 42 - C-4 Troubleshooting Tips

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Page 43 - Federal Communications Commission Notice; Canadian Notice

. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . D-1 Compaq Keyboard/Monitor/Mouse Switch Box User Guide Writer: Kristi Wishon Project: Regulatory Notices Comments: File Name:K-apd.doc Last Saved On:9/5/96 10:58 AM Appendix D Regulatory Notices Federal Communications Commission Notice Par...

Page 44 - D-2 Regulatory Notices; Class B Equipment; Modifications

. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . D-2 Regulatory Notices Writer: Kristi Wishon Project: Regulatory Notices Comments: File Name:K-apd.doc Last Saved On:9/5/96 10:58 AM Class B Equipment This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B digital ...

Page 45 - Japanese Notice

. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . D-3 Compaq Keyboard/Monitor/Mouse Switch Box User Guide Writer: Kristi Wishon Project: Regulatory Notices Comments: File Name:K-apd.doc Last Saved On:9/5/96 10:58 AM European Union (EU) Notice Products with the CE Marking comply with both t...

Page 46 - General Requirements

. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . E-1 Compaq Keyboard/Monitor/Mouse Switch Box User Guide Writer: Kristi Wishon Project: Power Cord Set Requirements Comments: File Name:L-ape.doc Last Saved On:9/6/96 3:19 PM Appendix E Power Cord SetRequirements The voltage select switch fe...

Page 47 - E-2 Power Cord Set Requirements; Power Cord Set Requirements - By Country

. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . E-2 Power Cord Set Requirements Writer: Kristi Wishon Project: Power Cord Set Requirements Comments: File Name:L-ape.doc Last Saved On:9/6/96 3:19 PM Country-SpecificRequirements Use the following table to identify the appropriate accredite...

Page 49 - Index

. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . I-1 Compaq Keyboard/Monitor/Mouse Switch Box User Guide Writer: Kristi Wishon Project: Index Comments: File Name:M-indx.doc Last Saved On:9/6/96 3:18 PM Index A Alternate Configurations 4-1Assigning Names 3-7Assigning Specific Device Types ...