IOGear Switch GCS932UB User Manual

Installation Guide  
2-Port USB DVI-D Cable KVM Switch  
with Audio and Microphone Support  
GCS932UB  
PART NO. M1103  
 
Package Contents  
1 x 2-Port USB DVI-D Cable KVM Switch  
1 x Remote Switch Button  
1 x Installation Guide  
1 x Warranty Card  
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System Requirements  
Console  
DVI-D supported monitor  
USB keyboard and mouse  
Powered speakers and microphone (optional)  
Computers  
Two USB ports  
A DVI-D supported connection  
3.5mm audio and microphone connections  
(optional)  
Operating System  
Windows XP  
Windows Vista (32bit/64bit)  
Windows 7  
Mac OS X or greater  
Sun Solaris workstation  
Linux, UNIX and other USB supported systems*  
*Additional drivers and support may be needed  
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Overview  
1. Remote Switch Button  
2. CPUs Mic. connection  
8. Console USB Mouse Port  
9. Console USB Keyboard Port  
10. LEDs  
11. Console DVI-D Video Port  
12. Console Mic. Port  
3. CPUs Audio connection  
4. CPUs DVI-D connection  
5. CPUs USB Mouse connection  
6. CPUs USB Keyboard connection  
7. Remote Switch Button Port  
13. Console Audio Port  
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Standard Installation  
Step 1  
Please make sure your computers and monitor are  
Step 3  
powered off before you start.  
Connect your USB keyboard and mouse to the  
console USB keyboard port and console USB  
mouse port. If you would like to use the remote  
switch button, please connet it to the remote  
Step2  
Connect the DVI cable from your monitor to the  
console DVI monitor port. Then, turn on the  
monitor.  
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switch button port.  
Step 4  
Step 5  
Connect your powered speaker and mic. to the  
console audio port and console mic. Port.  
Connect a set of your molded KVM cable to each of  
your computers – DVI cable to the DVI output, USB  
cables to open USB ports from your computer,  
audio cable to your audio output and mic. cable to  
the mic. input.  
Final Step  
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Advanced Installation  
Step 1  
Step 3  
Please make sure your computers and monitor are  
powered off before you start.  
Connect your USB keyboard to the console USB  
keyboard port. If you would like to use the remote  
switch button, please connet it to the remote switch  
button port.  
Step2  
Connect the DVI cable from your monitor to the  
console DVI monitor port. Then, turn on the  
monitor.  
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Step 4  
Step 5  
Connect a powered USB hub to the console mouse  
port, then connect the mouse to any available USB  
port in the hub. Then, connect any peripherals that  
you want to share between your computers to the  
other available USB ports in the hub.  
Connect your powered speaker and mic. to the  
console audio port and console mic. Port.  
Note: Please make sure mouse emulation has been  
disabled for this setup to function correctly.  
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Step 6  
Connect a set of your molded KVM cable to each of  
your computers – DVI cable to the DVI output, USB  
cables to open USB ports from your computer,  
audio cable to your audio output and mic. cable to  
the mic. input.  
Final Step  
Turn on your computers.  
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LED Indication  
LED Indication  
- LED will light up in Green showing the port that can be controlled by the console.  
- Both LEDs will be flashing together when the KVM is in Fireware Upgrade Mode.  
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Port Switching  
You can switch port via remote switch button,  
mouse or hotkey commands.  
Port Switching via Hotkey Commands  
To trigger a Hotkey Mode, simply press [Scroll  
Lock] [Scroll Lock]**. Please refer to Hotkey  
Summary Table for details.  
Port Switching via Remote Switch Button  
Simply press the remote switch button once to  
switch focus to the next port.  
**Note: If there is a conflict using [Scroll Lock]  
[Scroll Lock] sequence, you can change to the  
alternative sequence [Ctrl] [Ctrl] by press and  
holding the remote switch button for 3 seconds.  
When you press and hold the remote switch  
button for 3 second when the sequence is [Ctrl]  
[Ctrl], it will change the sequence back to [Scroll  
Lock] [Scoll Lock].  
Port Switching via Mouse  
Simply press scroll wheel button twice rapidly to  
switch focus to the next port.*  
*Note: This feature requires a mouse that has a  
scroll wheel. Also, this feature can only be used  
when both Mouse Emulation Mode and Mouse  
Port-Switching Mode are enabled.  
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Hotkeys Summary Table  
Hotkey combination  
[Enter]  
Description  
Switch KVM and audio focus to the next port  
Switch KVM focus to the next port  
Switch audio focus to the next port  
[k] [Enter]  
[s] [Enter]  
Activate Autoscan Mode. It will toggle between the two computers every  
5 seconds  
[a] [Enter]  
[Scroll Lock] [Scroll Lock] +  
Activate Autoscan Mode. It will toggle between the two computers with the  
specific time depending on the interval [n] that you have input. Please see  
Autoscan Interval Table for details.  
or  
[a] [Enter] [n]  
[Ctrl] [Ctrl]* +  
[x] [Enter]  
Change hotkey sequence to the alternative sequence  
Enable/disable mouse emulation  
[m] [Enter]  
*Note: If alternative hotkey  
[d] [Enter]  
[w] [Enter]  
Capture and store monitors EDID on specific port  
Enable/disable mouse port-switching function  
sequence is chosen  
Note: If you enable this feature when Mouse Emulation Mode is disabled,  
Mouse Emulation Mode will be enabled automatically  
[F2] [Enter]  
[F3] [Enter]  
Enable Mac keyboard emulation  
Enable Sun keyboard emulation  
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Hotkey combination  
Description  
List out current settings  
[Scroll Lock] [Scroll Lock] +  
[F4] [Enter]  
or  
Note: Please have a Notepad or word document opened before you  
trigger this function.  
[Ctrl] [Ctrl]* +  
[F5] [Enter]  
[F10] [Enter]  
[r] [Enter]  
Perform a USB keyboard and mouse reset  
Auto detect keyboard operating system  
Resets to factory default settings  
*Note: If alternative hotkey  
sequence is chosen  
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Autoscan Interval Table  
n
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2
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Description  
3 seconds  
5 seconds (default)  
10 seconds  
20 seconds  
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Mac Keyboard Emulation  
The PC compatible (101/104 key) keyboard can emulate the functions of the Mac keyboard. The emulation  
mappings are listed in the table below.  
PC Keyboard  
[Shift]  
Mac Keyboard  
[Alt]  
Alt  
Shift  
Ctrl  
[Print Screen]  
[Scroll Lock]  
F13  
F14  
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[Crtl]  
[Ctrl] [1]  
[Ctrl] [2]  
[Ctrl] [3]  
[Ctrl] [4]  
[Enter]  
Return  
Delete  
Help  
F15  
[Backspace]  
[Insert]  
[Ctrl]  
*Note: When using key combinations, press and release the first key (Ctrl), then press and release the  
second key.  
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Sun Keyboard Emulation  
The PC compatible (101/104 key) keyboard can emulate the functions of the Sun keyboard. The emulation  
mappings are listed in the table below.  
[Ctrl] [F9]  
[Crtl] [F10]  
[Crtl] [1]  
[Crtl] [2]  
[Crtl] [3]  
[Crtl] [4]  
[Crtl] [h]  
Find  
Cut  
PC Keyboard  
[Crtl] [t]  
Sun Keyboard  
Stop  
[Crtl] [F2]  
Again  
[Crtl] [F3]  
[Crtl] [F4]  
[Crtl] [F5]  
[Crtl] [F6]  
[Crtl] [F7]  
[Crtl] [F8]  
Props  
Undo  
Front  
Copy  
Open  
Paste  
Help  
Compose  
*Note: When using key combinations, press and release the first key (Ctrl), then press and release the  
second key.  
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Factory Default Settings  
Function  
Default Setting  
Autoscan Interval  
Hotkeys  
5 seconds  
[Scroll Lock] [ Scroll Lock]  
Keyboard Operating Platform  
Mouse Emulation  
Mouse Port-Switching  
PC compatible  
On  
Off  
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Firmware Upgrade  
Note: In order to perform a firmware upgrade, you  
need to use a computer thats not connected to  
the KVM.  
Step 3  
Press and hold the remote switch button of the  
KVM while connecting the 2 USB connections of a  
set of KVM cable to the computer that you will use  
to perform the firmware upgrade. When you see  
the 2 LEDs are flashing on the KVM, you can now  
release the remote switch button.  
Step 1  
available firmware or the specific firmware that you  
wish to upgrade to.  
Note: The computer that you use to perform the  
firmware upgrade must be powered on before you  
connect the 2 USB connections to it.  
Step 2  
Please make sure all the computers that are  
connected to the KVM are completely shutdown.  
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Step 4  
Step 5  
Windows will now install all the required drivers.  
You may see the below message popup in tray  
icon area.  
After you see the below message “Your new  
hardware is installed and ready to use.”, extract  
the downloaded file with WinRAR or compatible  
software. Then double click on the execute file to  
begin with the Firmware Upgrade Utility.  
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Step 6  
Step 7  
Read the License Agreement and click “I Agree”  
then click “Next” if you wish to continue with the  
firmware upgrade. Otherwise, click “Cancel” to exit.  
Choose the correct KVM that you wish to perform  
firmware upgrade from the “Device List” and then  
click “Next” to continue. Then the Firmware Upgrade  
Utility will verify if there is a KVM connected to the  
computer by the firmware upgrade cable. (Check  
Firmware Version checkbox is optional)  
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Step 8  
Step 9  
If you have checked the “Check Firmware Version”  
checkbox, then the utility will check the current  
firmware that is on your KVM. If the current firmware  
is newer than the firmware that you wish to upgrade  
to, a window will popup and prompt you to ask if  
you wish to proceed. Simply click “Yes” to start the  
upgrade and “No” to cancel the upgrade.  
When the firmware upgrade is done, you will see  
“Firmware upgrade OK” in the “Status Messages”  
window. Then simply click “Finish” to complete the  
whole firmware upgrade process.  
Note: If you did not check the “Check Firmware  
Version” checkbox, utility will perform the upgrade  
automatically no matter what version of firmware  
you have in the KVM.  
Final Step  
Now the KVM will reset by itself and it will be ready  
for usage after the reset.  
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Upgrade Fail  
Unplug the 2 USB connections from your computer that has performed the firmware upgrade. Then, repeat  
the firmware upgrade process by following the procedure of Firmware Upgrade section starting from step 3.  
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Federal Communications Commission (FCC) Statement  
15.21  
You are cautioned that changes or modifications not expressly approved by the part responsible for  
compliance could void the users authority to operate the equipment.  
15.105(b)  
his 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  
interference in a residential installation. This equipment generates, uses and can radiate radio frequency  
energy and, if not installed and used in accordance with the instructions, may cause harmful interference to  
radio communications. However, there is no guarantee that interference will not occur in a particular  
installation. If this equipment does cause harmful interference to radio or television reception, which can be  
determined by turning the equipment off and on, the user is encouraged to try to correct the  
interference by one or more of the following measures:  
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Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna.  
Increase the separation between the equipment and receiver.  
Connect the equipment into an outlet on a circuit different from that to which the receiver is connected.  
Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/TV technician for help.  
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THIS DEVICE COMPLIES WITH PART 15 OF THE FCC RULES. OPERATION IS SUBJECT TO THE  
FOLLOWING TWO CONDITIONS:  
1. this device may not cause interference and  
2. this device must accept any interference, including interference that may cause undesired operation  
of the device.  
FCC RF Radiation Exposure Statement:  
This equipment complies with FCC radiation exposure limits set forth for an uncontrolled environment.  
End users must follow the specific operating instructions for satisfying RF exposure compliance. This  
transmitter must not be co-located or operating in conjunction with any other antenna or transmitter.  
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CE Statement  
This device has been tested and found to comply with the requirements set up in the council directive on  
the approximation of the law of member states relating to EMC Directive 89/336/EEC, Low Voltage  
Directive 73/23/EEC and R&TTE Directive 99/5/EC.  
The product has been approved for LVD and covered the following countries:  
Belgium, Denmark, France, Germany, Italy, Portugal, U.K., Spain, Sweden  
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SJ/T 11364-2006  
The following contains information that relates to China.  
有毒有害物质或元素  
部件名称  
多溴联苯  
(PBB)  
多溴二苯醚  
(PBDE)  
铅 (Pb)  
汞 (Hg)  
镉(Cd)  
六价 (Cr(VI))  
电器部件  
机构部件  
○:表示该有毒有害物质在该部件所有均质材料中的含量均在SJ/T 11363-2006规定的限量要求之下。  
●:表示符合欧盟的豁免条款,但该有毒有害物质至少在该部件的某一均质材料中的含量超出  
SJ/T 11363-2006的限量要求。  
×:表示该有毒有害物质至少在该部件的某一均质材料中的含量超出SJ/T 11363-2006的限量要求。  
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Limited Warranty  
IN NO EVENT SHALL THE DIRECT VENDOR’S LIABILITY FOR DIRECT, INDIRECT, SPECIAL,  
INCIDENTAL OR CONSEQUENTIAL DAMAGES RESULTING FROM THE USE OF THE PRODUCT,  
DISK, OR ITS DOCUMENTATION EXCEED THE PRICE PAID FOR THE PRODUCT.  
The direct vendor makes no warranty or representation, expressed, implied, or statutory with respect to  
the contents or use of this documentation, and especially disclaims its quality, performance,  
merchantability, or fitness for any particular purpose.The direct vendor also reserves the right to revise  
or update the device or documentation without obligation to notify any individual or entity of such  
revisions, or updates. For further inquiries please contact IOGEAR.  
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Contact  
IOGEAR  
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Irvine, CA 92618  
P 949.453.8782  
F 949.453.8785  
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IOGEAR, the IOGEAR logo, are trademarks or registered trademarks of IOGEAR, Inc. Microsoft and Windows are registered trademarks of Microsoft  
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change without notice. IOGEAR, Inc. assumes no responsibility for any inaccuracies or errors that may appear in this document.  
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