IOGear Computer Drive GCS642U User Manual

Installation Guide  
2-Port USB KVM with File Management  
GCS642U  
PART NO. M1190  
 
Table of Contents  
System Requirements  
Overview  
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Keyboard Emulation  
Troubleshooting  
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25  
27  
28  
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LED Display Status  
Hardware Setup  
Basic KVM Operations  
Hotkeys Summary Table  
File Management  
File Transfer  
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Factory Default Settings  
Specifications  
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13  
14  
16  
18  
20  
CE Statement  
Federal Communications Commission (FCC)  
Statement  
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32  
33  
Contact  
Limited Warranty  
File Sync  
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This manual uses the following conventions: Monospaced Indicates text that you should key in.  
[ ] Indicates keys you should press. For example, [Enter] means to press the Enter key. If keys need  
to be chorded, they appear together in the same bracket with a plus sign between them: [Ctrl+Alt].  
1. Numbered lists represent procedures with sequential steps.  
• Bullet lists provide information, but do not involve sequential steps.  
–> Indicates selecting the option (on a menu or dialog box, for example), that comes next. For  
example, Start ––> Run means to open the Start menu, and then select Run.  
Indicates critical information.  
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Package Contents  
1 x 2 port USB KVM with File Transfer  
1 x User Manual  
1 x Warranty Card  
Verify all the components are present and that nothing was damaged in shipping. If you encounter a  
problem, contact your dealer, or IOGEAR.  
Read this manual thoroughly and follow the installation and operation procedures carefully to prevent any  
damage to the unit, and / or any of the devices connected to it  
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System Requirements  
Console  
A VGA, SVGA, or multisync monitor capable of the highest resolution that you will be using on any com-  
puter in the installation  
A USB keyboard and a USB mouse  
Microphone and speakers (optional)  
Computers  
The following equipment must be installed on each computer that is to be connected to the system:  
A VGA, SVGA, or multisync video port  
USB Type A ports  
Microphone and speaker ports (optional)  
Operating System  
Windows XP, Windows Vista (32-bit / 64-bit)  
Windows 7 (32-bit / 64-bit)*  
Note: File management AP is supported by Windows OS only  
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Overview  
1. Port LEDs  
A port LED lights to indicate that the computer  
attached to its corresponding port has the  
KVM focus.  
2. KVM Cables  
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These cables attach to the computers in your  
installation.  
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3. Console Ports  
The cables from your USB mouse, monitor,  
and USB keyboard plug in here. The ports are  
marked with an icon on the bottom panel to  
indicate which is which.  
4. Speaker Jack  
Your console speakers plug in here.  
5. Microphone Jack  
Your console microphone plugs in here.  
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1. Speaker (Green)  
Plugs into the computers speaker port  
2. Keyboard/Mouse (Purple)  
Plugs into any available Type A USB port onthe  
computer  
3. Video  
Plugs into the computers VGA port  
4. File Transfer (Black)  
Plugs into any available Type A USB port onthe  
computer. Note: If there is only one USB port  
on the computer, you can connect a USB  
hub tothe computer, then plug the Keyboard/  
Mouse cable (purple) and then the File Transfer  
cable (black) into the USB hub  
5. Microphone (Pink)  
Plugs into the computers speaker port  
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LED Display Status  
Status  
Indication  
Orange On/Off  
Green On  
Port is selected / Port is not selected  
Port is connected to an active computer  
Flashing (one)  
Port is connected to an active computer and is being  
accessed in Auto Scan Mode orunder Keyboard/ Mouse  
USB Sync  
Flasing (all)  
File transfer/sync is in operation  
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Hardware Setup  
Please Make sure that power to all the devices you will be installing has been turned off. You must  
unplug the power cords of any computers that have the Keyboard Power On function  
Step1  
Plug your USB keyboard, USB mouse, and  
monitor into their respective ports on the  
GCS642U.  
Note: If your are using a wireless keyboard and mouse combo, the receiver must plug into the GCS642Us  
keyboard port in order for the hotkeys to function.  
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Step 2  
Plug your microphone and speakers into their respective jacks.  
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Step 3  
Plug the USB (purple first, then black), video,  
and audio connectors of the attached KVM  
cables into their respective ports on the  
computers you are installing.  
Note: If there is only one USB port on the  
computer, you can connect a USB hub to the  
computer, then plug the Keyboard/Mouse  
cable (purple) and then the File Transfer cable  
(black) into the USB hub.  
After you are all cabled up, you can power  
on the computers and peripherals. The  
GCS642U’s power on default is to link to  
the first computer that is powered on.  
Turn on your computers.  
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Basic KVM Operations  
Port Switching  
Hotkey Port Selection  
All hotkey operations begin by invoking hotkey  
mode:  
Tap the Scroll Lock key twice to the toggle the  
KVM, USB, and Audio focus between the two  
ports.  
1. Hold down the Num Lock key.  
2. Press and release the minus key.  
3. Release the Num Lock key..  
Note: If you prefer, you have the Ctrl key be the  
toggle key (see Hotkey Summary Table, page 14)  
Mouse Port Selection  
Note: If using [Num Lock] conflicts with other  
programs, [Ctrl] can be used instead (see Hotkey  
Summary Table, page 14)  
Simply double-click the scroll wheel on your USB  
mouse to switch between ports. The mouse port-  
switching function allows you to toggle back and  
forth between the ports.  
1. This feature is only supported by USB 3-key  
scroll wheel mice.  
2. The default setting is OFF.  
3. This feature is only supported when mouse  
emulation is also enabled.  
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Hotkeys Summary Table  
Combination  
Configuration  
[Num Lock] [-]  
[H]  
[T]  
[N]  
To toggle between the default ([Num Lock] [-]) and alternate ([Ctrl] [F12])  
hotkey mode invocation keys:  
To toggle between the default ([Scroll Lock] [Scroll Lock]) and alternate ([Ctrl]  
[Ctrl]) port switching keys:  
To Enable / Disable keyboard hotkey emulation. (Disable for use with  
gaming keyboards.)  
[M]  
[W]  
[E]  
To Enable / Disable mouse emulation.  
To Enable / Disable mouse port switching.  
To Enable / Disable power-on detection.  
To invoke Video DynaSync™  
[D]  
[Enter]  
[F2]  
[F3]  
To activate Mac keyboard mapping:  
To activate Sun keyboard mapping:  
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Combination  
Configuration  
[Num Lock] [-]  
[F10]  
[F4]  
To auto detect the keyboard operating platform:  
To list the current switch settings via the paste function of a text editor.  
To perform a USB keyboard and mouse reset:  
[F5]  
[F6]  
[nn]  
To set the keyboard language layout: Note: nn is a two-digit number that  
represents one of the following keyboard language codes: 33 – US English  
[Enter] 08 – French 15 – Japanese  
[r]  
To reset the hotkeys to their default setting.  
[Enter]  
[A]  
[n]  
To start Auto Scanning with default 5 sec. scan interval  
To change the scan interval after Auto Scan has started. Note: n is a  
[Enter] number from 1–4 as follows: 1 = 3 sec; 2 = 5 sec; 3 = 10 sec; 4 = 20 sec.  
[Scroll Lock] [Scroll Lock]  
[Esc] or [Space Bar]  
To switch ports.  
To exit hotkey or auto scan mode.  
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File Management  
The drivers necessary for performing file  
management operations are built into the  
GCS642Us rmware. The first time you plug the  
file transfer USB cables into your computers,  
Windows finds and installs them. When you open  
the Windows file Explorer, two new “drives” appear:  
IOGEAR FM, and Virtual Link.  
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Virtual Link simply provides a buffer for the file  
management utility; it performs no other function.  
To perform file management operations, click the  
File Management icon on both computers.  
The main screen offers two operations: File Transfer  
and File Sync, as described in the sections that  
follow.  
For best file transfer performance, the  
recommended system memory capacity is 4GB or  
above.  
If the file management main screen doesn’t  
appear, click the file management executable file  
that appears in the folder that comes up. The file  
management main screen appears:  
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File Transfer  
To perform file transfer operations, click the File  
Transfer button on the main screen. A folder  
containing the files on the opposite computers  
desktop appears on your screen.  
If you see the following screen, you just need  
to turn on the File Management on the other  
computer:  
This folder works just like any other folder on your  
system. You can drag and drop files and folders to  
and from this folder just as if it were a folder that  
originated on your system.  
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To navigate to other files and folders on the  
opposite computer, click the button just to the left  
of the folder name.  
To add a new folder under the current one, click the  
plus sign (+) at the right of the folder name bar.  
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File Sync  
File Sync allows you sync entire folders between  
the two computers. The Folder Sync screen allows  
you to set up the folders you want to sync:  
Each File Sync operation is called a task. To begin  
sync operations:  
1. Click the + button at the upper left to add a task.  
2. If you want to, give the task a name, key the  
name in the Task Name field.  
3. Select the task type (Folder Sync is the default).  
4. Navigate to the desired folder on the Port 1 PC.  
Port 1 PC  
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5. Navigate to the desired folder on the Port 2 PC.  
6. Select your sync choice:  
a. Merge the two folders. In other words, copy  
the files from the Port 1 folder to the Port 2  
folder, and copy the files from the Port 2  
folder to the Port 1 folder – so that both  
folders are the same, and both contain all the  
files that were originally on each of them  
separately.  
b. Copy the files from the Port 1 folder to the  
Port 2 folder, but do not copy the files from  
the Port 2 folder to the Port 1 folder.  
c. Copy the files from the Port 2 folder to the  
Port 1 folder, but do not copy the files from  
the Port 1 folder to the Port 2 folder.  
Port 2 PC  
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7. Once you have made your selections, click Sync  
This Task, at the top right of the screen  
You can choose to set up more than one task.  
Each one appears as a list entry in the left panel.  
To run the tasks one by one, first select the  
desired task in the left panel, then click Sync This  
Task, at the top right of the screen.  
To run them all at the same time, click the  
triangle button (at the right of the + button) at the  
top left of the screen.  
To remove a task, first select the desired task in  
the left panel, then click Remove This Task, at the  
top right of the screen.  
Note: This utility has online help to guide you  
through each of the procedures.  
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Keyboard Emulation  
PC Keyboard  
[Shift]  
Mac Keyboard  
PC Keyboard  
[Print Screen]  
[Scroll Lock]  
Mac Keyboard  
Shift  
Ctrl  
F13  
F14  
[Ctrl]  
=
[Ctrl] [1]  
[Ctrl] [2]  
[Enter]  
Return  
Delete  
Help  
[Backspace]  
[Insert]  
[Ctrl] [3]  
[Ctrl] [4]  
[Alt]  
F15  
[Ctrl]  
Alt  
Note: When using key combinations, press and release the first key (Ctrl), then press and release the activa-  
tion key  
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PC Keyboard  
[Ctrl] [T]  
Sun Keyboard  
Stop  
PC Keyboard  
[Ctrl] [1]  
Sun Keyboard  
[Ctrl] [F2]  
[Ctrl] [F3]  
[Ctrl] [F4]  
[Ctrl] [F5]  
[Ctrl] [F6]  
[Ctrl] [F7]  
[Ctrl] [F8]  
[Ctrl] [F9]  
[Ctrl] [F10]  
Again  
Props  
Undo  
[Ctrl] [2]  
[Ctrl] [3]  
[Ctrl] [4]  
[Ctrl] [H]  
Front  
Copy  
Help  
Open  
Compose  
Paste  
Find  
Cut  
Note: When using key combinations, press and release the first key (Ctrl), then press and release the  
activation key  
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Troubleshooting  
Symptom  
Possible Cause  
Action  
the computer  
connected to  
GCS642U would not  
boot  
Certain mother BIOS is set to  
use CD ROM as the 1st boot  
device.  
Please check the boot order in your  
motherboard BIOS to ensure your  
operating system hard drive is the first  
boot device. For more details on how to  
perform these steps please refer to your  
motherboard user manual.  
Mouse and/  
or Keyboard not  
responding.  
Improper mouse and/or  
keyboard reset.  
Unplug the cable(s) from the console  
port(s), then plug it/them back in.  
KVM switch needs to be  
reset.  
Power off all devices on the installation;  
unplug the KVM switch from the  
computers; wait five seconds; then replug  
the switch and power up the computers.  
USB devices not  
responding.  
USB ports need to reset.  
Unplug the devices USB cable from the  
USB port on the switchs rear panel, then  
plug it back in.  
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Symptom  
Possible Cause  
Action  
Device not recognized  
(Windows).  
Windows timing problem.  
Unplug the KVM cable from the  
computersUSB port; go into Windows’  
System Settings and remove the Unknown  
Device entry; plug the KVM cable back in.  
Windows will now recognize the device.  
Cannot switch ports by  
pressing [Scroll Lock]  
twice  
Keyboard is incompatible with Switch to the Alternate port switching keys  
Scroll Lock invocation.  
(see Hotkey Configuration, page 11).  
Cannot invoke Hotkey  
Mode using [Num  
Lock][-]  
Incorrect operation for  
invoking Hotkey Mode.  
Hold the [Num Lock] key, press and release  
the [Minus] key, then release the [Num  
Lock] key. The [Caps Lock] and [Scroll  
Lock] LEDS will flash together to indicate  
that the unit is in Hotkey Mode.  
Keyboard is  
with[Num Lock] invocation.  
incompatible  
Switch to the alternate Hotkey Mode  
invocation keys (see Hotkey Configuration,  
page 11).  
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Factory Default Settings  
Function  
Default Setting  
5 seconds  
Auto Scan Interval  
Port Switching Hotkey  
Invoking HSM  
[Scroll Lock] [Scroll Lock]  
[Num Lock] + [-],  
PC Compatible  
Enabled  
Keyboard Operating Platform  
Mouse Emulation  
Mouse Switching Function  
Keyboard Emulation  
Power On Detection  
Disabled  
Enabled  
Enabled  
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Specifications  
Function  
GCS642U  
Computer Connections  
Port Selection  
2
Hotkeys; Mouse  
Connectors  
Console  
Ports  
Keyboard  
Video  
1 x USB Type A Female (White)  
1 x HDB-15 Female (Blue)  
1 x USB Type A Female (White)  
1 x Mini Stereo Jack Female (Green)  
1 x Mini Stereo Jack Female (Pink)  
2 x USB Type A Male (Purple)  
2 x HDB-15 Male (Blue)  
2 x Mini Stereo Jack Female (Green)  
2 x Mini Stereo Jack Female (Pink)  
2 x USB Type A Male (Black)  
2 (Orange/Green)  
Mouse  
Speakers  
Microphone  
Keyboard / Mouse  
Video  
KVM  
Ports  
Speakers  
Microphone  
File Transfer  
LEDs  
Selected / On Line  
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Function  
Cable Length  
Emulation  
Video  
GCS642U  
Computers  
2 x 0.9 m  
Keyboard / Mouse  
USB  
2048 x 1536; DDC2B  
3, 5, 10, 20 secs. (default 5 secs.)  
0–50ºC  
Scan Interval  
Environment  
Operating Temp.  
Storage Temp.  
Humidity  
-20–60ºC  
0–80% RH, Non-condensing  
Plastic  
Physical  
Housing  
Properties  
Weight  
0.43 kg  
Dimensions (L x W x H)  
8.24 x 6.99 x 2.52 cm  
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CE Statement  
This device has been tested and found to comply with the following European Union directives: Electromag-  
netic Capability (89/336/EMC), Low Voltage (73/23/EEC) and R&TTED (1999/5/EC).  
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Federal Communications Commission (FCC) Statement  
This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B digital device, pursuant to  
Part 15 of the FCC Rules. These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful inter-  
ference in a residential setting. This product generates, uses, and can radiate radio frequency energy and,  
if not installed and used as directed, it may cause harmful interference to radio communications. Although  
this product complies with the limits for a Class B digital device, there is no guarantee that interference will  
not occur in a particular installation.  
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Contact  
IOGEAR  
19641 Da Vinci  
Foothill Ranch, CA 92610  
P 949.453.8782  
F 949.453.8785  
®
© 2011 IOGEAR Part No. M1190  
IOGEAR, the IOGEAR logo, are trademarks or registered trademarks of IOGEAR. Microsoft and Windows are registered trademarks of Microsoft  
Corporation. All other brand and product names are trademarks or registered trademarks of their respective holders. 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 assumes no responsibility for any inaccuracies or errors that may appear in this document.  
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Limited Warranty  
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Make sure you:  
1. Use the live chat at www.iogear.com to try and solve any issues you may be having with the product  
3. Call the support line at 1(866) 946-4327 (U.S. only) or (949) 453-8782  
Warranty Information  
This product carries a 3 Year Limited Warranty. For the terms and conditions of this warranty, please go  
Important Product Information  
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Serial #__________________  
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About Us  
FUN  
IOGEAR offers connectivity solutions that are innovative, fun, and stylish,  
helping people enjoy daily life using our high technology products.  
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PART NO. M1190  
© 2011 IOGEAR  
 

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