Iogear GCS1742 Manuel d'utilisateur

1MiniView™Dual View USB KVMP SwitchUser Manual (GCS1742 / GCS1744)®

103. USB PortConnect one USB peripheral (printer, scanner,etc.) here to share with your computer in yourKVM setup.KVM:• Lights DIM ORANGE to indicate

11Back View1. Power JackIf you choose to use external power, the poweradapter cable plugs into this jack.Note: Use of a power adapter (DC 5V) is optio

12• The upper connector carries the audio data(microphone and speakers) and the video data formonitor B;• The lower connector carries the USB data(key

13Before you Begin1. Make sure that power to all the devices you will be connecting up have been turned off. You mustunplug the power cords of any com

14Cable Connection1. Plug your Console devices (USB keyboard, USB mouse, VGA monitors, microphone and speakers),into the switch’s Console Ports.Note:

15Installation(Connection for USB Computers)

16Hot PluggingThe GCS1742/GCS1744 supports USB hot plugging – components can be removed and added backinto the installation by unplugging their cables

17Port ID NumberingEach CPU port on the GCS1742/GCS1744 switch is assigned a port number (1 or 2 for GCS1742; 1 to4 for GCS1744). The port numbers are

18Manual Switching1. Press and release a port selection switch to bring the KVM focus to the computer attached to its corresponding port. The USB an

19PC keyboardScroll LockHotkey OperationThe GCS1742/GCS1744 provides an extensive, easy-to-use, hotkey function that makes it convenientto control and

20Port Switching[Scroll Lock] [Scroll Lock] [Enter][Scroll Lock] [Scroll Lock] [K] [Enter][Scroll Lock] [Scroll Lock] [U] [Enter][Scroll Lock] [Scroll

21OSD OperationAuto ScanningHotkey OperationNote:• While Auto Scan is active, ordinary keyboard and mouse functions are suspended – only Auto Scan mo

22Hotkey Setting ModeInvoking Hotkey ModeFor all Hotkey operations, you must use the number keypad on the right side of your keyboard.To Invoke Hotkey

23To invoke Hotkey Mode (Mac keyboards):1. Press and hold Clear key for two seconds2. Press and hold Minus key [ - ] for one second3. Release Minus ke

24Hotkey OperationNote:• If using the Num Lock and Minus key to invoke Hotkey function is not optimal for your setup, refer tothe next page to change

25Alternate Hotkey Mode Invocation KeysIn case the default Hotkey Mode invocation keys (Num Lock and Minus) are not optimal in your setup,you may chan

26Hotkey OperationAlternate Port Switching KeysThe port switching activation keys can be changed from tapping Scroll Lock key twice ([Scroll Lock][Scr

27Hotkey OperationKeyboard Operating PlatformThe GCS1742/GCS1744 default port configuration is for a PC Compatible keyboard operating platform.If you

28Hotkey OperationList Hotkey SettingsTo see a list of the current hotkey settings, do the following:1. Invoke Hotkey Mode (see page 22-23)2. Open a t

29Hotkey OperationFirmware Upgrade ModeTo set the GCS1742/GCS1744 in firmware upgrade mode:1. Invoke Hotkey Mode2. Key in: upgrade3. Press [Enter]Note

Thank you for purchasing one of the industry’s most feature-rich dual display KVMs, with USB peripheralsharing and audio technology. You’ll save mone

30OperationSun Keyboard Emulation

31OperationSun Keyboard Emulation

32MAC Keyboard EmulationOperation

33The Windows-based Firmware Upgrade Utility (FWUpgrade.exe) provides a smooth, automatedprocess for upgrading the KVM switch’s firmware. To run the

34Shut down the computers on your MiniView™Extreme installation and make sure you have setthe KVM in firmware upgrade mode as instructedunder section

3531To upgrade your firmware: Run the downloaded Firmware UpgradePackage file - either by double-clicking the fileicon, or by opening a command lin

363. Click Next to continue. The Firmware UpgradeUtility main screen appears:The Utility inspects your installation. All the devicescapable of being u

374. As you select a device in the list, its descrip-tion appears in the Device Description panel.The Firmware Upgrade Utility

38After you have made your device selection(s),Click Next to perform the upgrade.If you enabled Check Firmware Version, theUtility compares the device

39As the Upgrade proceeds status messagesappear in the Status Messages panel, and theprogress toward completion is shown on theProgress bar.After the

Table of Contents0506070809131619334142444546Package ContentsOverviewFeaturesSystem RequirementsIntroductionInstallationBasic OperationHotkey Operatio

40If the upgrade failed to complete successfully adialog box appears asking if you want to retry. ClickYes to retry. If you click No, the Upgrade Fail

41AppendixTroubleshooting

42Specification

43Specification

44Technical SupportIf you need technical support, please check out our IOGEAR Tech Info Library (T.I.L.) atwww.iogear.com/support for the latest tips,

45Radio & TV Interference StatementWARNING!!! This equipment generates, uses and can radiate radio frequency energy and, if notinstalled and used

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5Package ContentsThis package contains:1 x GCS1742 or GCS1744 USB KVM Switch2 x Custom 6’ Audio/Video Cables (4 for GCS1744)2 x Custom 6’ USB/Video Ca

6OverviewThe GCS1742/GCS1744 USB KVM Switch brings dual head video functionality to IOGEAR’s USB KVMswitch technology. Now, two (GCS1742) or four (GCS

7Features• Provides a second video channel to support computers with dual displays• Two USB ports for USB peripheral sharing (such as printers, scanne

8System RequirementsConsoleTwo VGA monitorsUSB style mouseUSB style keyboardComputerTwo available VGA portsType A USB portAudioOnly two-piece, powered

9Front View1. Port selection buttons• Press a switch to access the computer attached to its corresponding port.• Press buttons 1 and 2 simultaneou