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Chapter 3. OSD Operation
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F6 BRC
F6 is a Super Administrator or Administrator only function. Clicking the F6
field, or pressing [F6], invokes Broadcast (BRC) Mode. In Broadcast Mode,
commands are sent from the console to all computers, whether directly
connected to the first stage Matrix KVM Switch or attached to a daisy chained
Matrix KVM Switch.
This function is particularly useful for operations that need to be performed on
multiple computers, such as performing a system wide shutdown, installing or
upgrading software, etc.
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While BRC Mode is in effect, a Speaker symbol appears before the Port
ID Display of the port that currently has the console focus.
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While BRC Mode is in effect, the mouse will not function normally. You
must exit BRC Mode in order to regain control of the mouse.
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To exit BRC Mode, invoke the OSD (with the OSD Hotkey), then Click
the
F6 field, or press [F6], to turn BRC Mode off.