AdderView MP
Installation and Use
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2.8 Resetting the AdderView MP without disconnecting your
devices
The AdderView MP draws its power from the connected computers and therefore
may only be fully powered down when all the connected computers have been
switched off or disconnected. However, the AdderView MP may be reset without
disconnecting or powering down your computers by using the reset switch on the
underside of the unit. Performing a reset using this switch performs a complete
hardware reset on the AdderView MP and is equivalent to switching off the power.
To perform a hardware reset, insert a small blunt object, such as the ball of a pen,
into the small hole on the base of the AdderView.
2.9 Other useful installation information
PC boot up sequence
- When your PCs are powered on they communicate with
any attached keyboards and mice and setup parameters required by the particular
operating system. It is necessary for the AdderView MP to be attached and powered
on during this sequence so that it can give the required responses and keep track of
all the modes and settings requested by each of the connected PCs.
Mouse characteristics
- do not unplug a PS/2 mouse connection from a PC whilst
the PC is on. Due to the design of PS/2 mice communications the mouse function on
the PC will be lost and you will have to re-boot the PC to regain normal operation.
Unplugging the mouse from the AdderView MP will also cause it to stop operating
when it is plugged back in. RS232 mice can usually be unplugged and plugged back
in provided that a mouse was connected when the operating system initially booted.
The AdderView MP is fitted with a PS/2 mouse recovery system which allows you to
disconnect and re-connect the shared mouse without powering down the system
(although this is generally not advisable) - see section 2.10 for details.
Keyboard and mouse mode switching
- The AdderView MP keeps a log of the
keyboard and mouse mode and resolution settings requested by each of the
connected computers. These settings are automatically restored to the shared
keyboard and mouse when the AdderView MP channel is switched thus ensuring
maximum software compatibility. The keyboard num, caps and scroll lock states are
an obvious example of this process.
