D-Link DKVM-8E Manual - Free PDF Download

Page 3 - KVM Switch Functionality and Daisy-Chain Features

Explains the function of the DKVM-8E in controlling up to 8 computers via a single keyboard, mouse, and monitor. Details the Daisy-Chain feature for expanding control to 64 PCs, hot-plug capability, auto-detection, OSD menu, password protection, and switching methods.

Page 4 - Keyboard Hotkey Commands and Package Contents

Details keyboard commands for AutoScan mode, audible feedback, key status recall, monitor support, emulation features, compatibility, and instructions for verifying package contents before installation.

Page 5 - Included Components of the KVM System

Lists all included components for the KVM switch system, specifying quantities for the switch, power adapter, cable kits, mounting brackets, and fasteners.

Page 6 - Physical Installation Layout

Shows the layout of the DKVM-8E front panel, labeling components such as the Current Active Bank Display, Port Select, Power Switch, and other control elements.

Page 7 - Device Port Layout and Installation Warnings

Details the physical arrangement of ports including console, PC, VGA, PS/2 keyboard, and mouse connectors. Includes warnings regarding powering off devices before connecting cables to prevent damage.

Page 8 - Rack Mounting and Monitor Connection Setup

Provides instructions for mounting the device in a 19-inch rack (Step 1) and connecting the monitor using an HD DB-15 cable (Step 2).

Page 9 - Connecting Peripheral Devices

Shows procedures for connecting peripheral devices, detailing how to connect a keyboard and mouse to the device ports.

Page 10 - Connecting PCs via Video and Mouse Cables

Details instructions for connecting multiple PCs using VGA video cables and PS/2 mouse cables, including steps for connecting the first computer's mouse cable.

Page 11 - Connecting Multiple Computers

Describes the process for connecting multiple computers to the KVM switch by managing keyboard cable connections and verifying all links before powering on the unit and monitors.

Page 12 - Powering Up Connected Systems

Provides instructions for powering up multiple connected computers, including warnings about using the power adapter for daisy-chain functionality and avoiding switching ports during boot-up to prevent communication errors.

Page 13 - Initial Setup and Button Operation

Explains initial setup procedures, default password settings (eight zeros), and instructions on using the button to cycle through ports 1 to 8.

Page 14 - Switch Operation and Reset Procedures

Details how the display LED indicates PC status, how to use the reset button to restore the switch state, and how to use keyboard hotkeys for port switching.

Page 15 - Hotkey Commands for Port Selection

Explains specific hotkey commands using Scroll Lock in combination with arrow keys or Page Up/Page Down for bank navigation and selecting specific ports by entering numbers.

Page 16 - Advanced Keyboard Hotkeys and ROM Reflash

Details keyboard combinations for Beeper, Auto Scan, OSD default value functions, their behavior, limitations, and instructions for ROM reflash procedures.

Page 17 - Daisy-Chaining KVM Switches

Explains keyboard shortcuts for searching PC names, accessing the OSD manual, and instructions for daisy-chaining up to eight KVM switches using a diagram.

Page 18 - Daisy-Chaining Banks with Cable Kits

Describes how to connect up to eight KVM switch banks sequentially using a 3-foot 3-in-one cable kit, introducing the Hot Plug feature for easy PC addition or removal.

Page 19 - Managing Connections and Hot-Plug Peripherals

Provides instructions for safely disconnecting and reconnecting PCs, switching ports with pass-through functions, hot-plugging peripherals, and notes on operating system compatibility issues like SCO Unix.

Page 20 - On Screen Display (OSD) Operation

Details navigation within the OSD manual window, graphical representation of the interface, settings for system names, password changes, console control, and navigation keys.

Page 21 - KVM Configuration and Status Management

Explains default PC naming conventions, status indicators (like the sun symbol), OSD display timing, scan interval settings, and password management procedures.

Page 22 - Password Setting and Console Control

Details the steps for setting a new password and explains the behavior of the CONSOLE ON/OFF setting regarding user access and power failure states.

Page 23 - PC Port Configuration via OSD

Explains how to configure PC port settings and manage system banks using OSD controls, including functions for editing names, bank navigation, and resetting the OSD to factory defaults.

Page 24 - ROM Refresh Process

Describes the behavior of Display LEDs during the ROM refresh process and when they stop flashing upon returning to default OSD settings.

Page 25 - Troubleshooting KVM Switch Issues

Provides step-by-step solutions for issues like OSD menu failure, master unit inability to detect slave units in a cascade, and methods involving hotkeys, cable checks, and resetting units.

Page 26 - Video and Keyboard Troubleshooting

Offers solutions for monitor/video problems such as ghosting or fuzzy images by checking cables and adjusting settings, and addresses keyboard detection errors during system startup.

Page 27 - Keyboard and Mouse Detection Troubleshooting

Provides step-by-step solutions for issues where a keyboard fails to work or a mouse is not detected during the boot-up sequence.

Page 28 - PS/2 Mouse Troubleshooting

Offers troubleshooting steps for PS/2 mouse issues, including scenarios where movement becomes erratic after switching ports, advising checks on cables, rebooting, and verifying compatibility.

Page 29 - Power Supply Operation and Requirements

Explains that the switch draws power from both the adapter and the PC's PS2 port, advises against disabling the power switch or unplugging the adapter for stable operation, and clarifies power requirements for daisy-chaining.

Page 30 - Technical Specifications

Lists technical specifications for the display or KVM switch, including supported connections, cascade capabilities, resolution, bandwidth, enclosure material, dimensions, and power requirements.