Page 2 - Table of Contents
Table of Contents Introduction Overview 1 Features 1 Installation PC BIOS Notice 2 Adhesive Rubber Feet 3 Console Connection 3 Computer Connection 4 Operation Front Panel Push Buttons 5 Hot Key Commands 6 Cascade Configuration Connection 7 Change Selection 7 Appendices Specifications 8 Troubleshooti...
Page 3 - Introduction; Overview
1 Introduction Overview The StarTech.com SV431H, fully compatible with USB specification,is a hybrid USB and PS/1 keyboard/mouse/monitor sharing switch.The SV431H USB switch lets a user manage four computers by USBor PS/2 interface or a combination of both, from 1 monitor, PS/2keyboard and mouse sav...
Page 4 - Installation; PC BIOS Notice
2 Installation PC BIOS Notice The following BIOS setup changes are necessary for PC users usingUSB and not necessary for Mac users: 1. In STANDARD CMOS, set HALT ON ERROR to ALL BUT KEYBOARD. 2. In PNP AN PCI SETUP, set PNP OS INSTALLED to YES and set USB IRQ to ENABLE. 3. For newer computers: in IN...
Page 7 - Operations; Front Panel
5 • For notebook computers: In most cases, all you need is one PS/2male-to-male cable connected between the SV431H and yourNotebook; the Y-adapter is not necessary. However, some Notebookcomputers do not follow industry-standard, please check yourNotebook user’s manual for details. You can now turn ...
Page 8 - Hot Key Commands
6 Note: Computers using a USB keyboard and mouse are notimmediately operable when selected during during Auto Scan. Waitfor about three seconds after switching to a USB computer, then usethe keyboard and mouse. Hot Key Commands Hot Key commands are short keyboard sequences used to select acomputer, ...
Page 9 - Cascade Configuration; Connection
7 • To adjust the Scan Rate which sets the duration before switching tothe next computer in Auto Scan: Left Ctrl + Left Ctrl + F3 The SV431H sends one to four beeps indicating scan intervals of 3,8, 15 and 30 seconds respectively. • To adjust keyboard typematic rate (characters/sec), this settingove...
Page 10 - Appendices; Specifications
8 Appendices Specifications Specification SV431H No. of computers supported 4 Front panel push button 4 Hot plug-and-play Automatic scan interval Automatic scan interval 3, 8, 15, 30 seconds Cable Length (Max) 30M (100ft) for VGA 5M (15ft) for USB 30M (90ft) for PS/2 Computer Online LED 4 Computer S...
Page 11 - Troubleshooting
9 Troubleshooting Ensure that all cables are well seated. Label the cable for eachcomputer to avoid confusion when connected to the SV431H. Key Possible causes Solutions Keyboard or mousedoes not work • In Auto Scan,computers usingUSB keyboard andmouse are notoperable.• Too manykeyboard or mousedriv...