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FA Q s

Q: What is the maximum video resolution that the KVM Switch supports?
A: The advanced video circuit in the KVM Switch supports a maximum

resolution of 2048x1536@85Hz. 

Q: What video bandwidth does the KVM Switch support?
A: The KVM Switch supports 400MHz of video bandwidth.

Q: Do I have to install any software to use the KVM Switch? 
A: No, the KVM Switch does not require any drivers or software to be

installed in your computers. Simply connect all your computers to the
PC ports on the KVM Switch, then attach one keyboard, monitor, and
mouse to the Console port and it is ready for use.

Q: Can I use the KVM Switch on my Sun computer that supports USB?
A: Yes, the USB KVM Switch works with any USB-capable computer.

Q: Can I daisy-chain my KVM Switch with a Belkin PRO2 or MATRIX2

Series KVM Switch?

A: No, the KVM Switch cannot be daisy-chained to the PRO2 and

MATRIX2 Series KVM Switches. You may only daisy-chain the KVM
Switch with other ENTERPRISE Series KVM units (F1DE108B 
or F1DE008B).

FA Q s

Q: What operating systems does the KVM Switch support? 
A: The KVM Switch will support any operating system that runs on a PS/2

and USB platform. Operating systems include, but are not limited to,
DOS, Windows 95/98/2000/Me/NT/XP, Linux, and Mac OS.

Q: What does flash-upgradeable mean? 
A: With flash upgrade capability, you can update your KVM Switch at any

time through a simple parallel connection. Internet upgrade capability
ensures that your KVM Switch is always the most current version on
the market with the latest features and enhancements. 

Q: Does the KVM Switch support Microsoft IntelliMouse

®

A: The KVM Switch supports mice from Microsoft

®

, Logitech

®

,

Kensington

®

, etc., and Belkin. Please contact Belkin Technical Support

for compatibility issues you may encounter.

Q: How does the KVM Switch allow the user to switch 

between ports? 

A: The KVM Switch supports three methods of port selection. The user

can select computers using specially designated keyboard hot keys,
IntelliView, or can independently access the desired port by pushing
the direct-access port selectors. 

Q: How far can the computer be from the KVM Switch? 
A: When using PS/2 connections, the KVM Switch can be up to 25 feet

away from your computer. If your computer needs to be more than 25
feet (7.5 meters) from the KVM Switch, you can use the Belkin CAT5
Extender to place your monitor and PS/2 keyboard and PS/2 mouse
up to 500 feet away using a standard CAT5 UTP cable. When using
USB connection between your KVM Switch and computer, we
recommend that your computer be no more than 12 feet (4 meters)
from the KVM Switch. 

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Page 1: ...13 OmniView 8 Port KVM Switch with Quad Bus Video Technology ENTERPRISE Series F1DE108B P74042_F1DE108E_man qxd 5 6 02 10 06 AM Page 1...

Page 2: ...itch designed to outperform any other switch on the market The KVM Switch is engineered to work with the most advanced server room and laboratory environments offering PS 2 and USB mix and match suppo...

Page 3: ...or input device BANK The address of a KVM when used in a daisy chain configuration BANK numbers range from 0 to 15 typically set by adjusting the DIP Switch to the appropriate setting Console The keyb...

Page 4: ...o use either USB or PS 2 type keyboard and mouse to control computers via either their USB or PS 2 interfaces Video Resolution The KVM Switch offers support for video resolutions up to 2048x1536 85Hz...

Page 5: ...quires a specialized Belkin ENTERPRISE Series Dual Port KVM Cable One Dual Port KVM Cable connects two servers per KVM port OmniView ENTERPRISE Series Dual Port KVM Cables F1D9400 XX PS 2 style 6 10 1...

Page 6: ...direct access port selectors The lengths of the cables attached to your keyboard monitor and mouse The location of your computers in relation to your console and The lengths of the cables you use to...

Page 7: ...erver you wish to connect INSTALLATION SPECIFICATIONS Part No F1DE108B Power 100 240VAC 47 63Hz single phase Daisy Chain Maximum of 16 BANKs Max Number of PCs 8 per BANK F1DE108B 128 total Keyboard Em...

Page 8: ...er should detect and identify the KVM Switch as a generic mouse and keyboard Manually install the HID device driver by selecting Next through the Windows Hardware Wizard until the HID devices are comp...

Page 9: ...up to four consoles When daisy chained together each unit is referred to as a BANK and is assigned an address The KVM Switch that the Console keyboard mouse and monitor is connected to is referred to...

Page 10: ...nits Cautions and Warnings Never connect Daisy Chain IN to Daisy Chain IN or Daisy Chain OUT to Daisy Chain OUT This may produce unpredictable results and may cause damage to the KVM Switch console US...

Page 11: ...ictable interactions caused by connecting an improperly configured BANK 00 to a daisy chain POWERING UP THE SYSTEMS Once all cables have been connected power up the connected computers All computers c...

Page 12: ...sition from Static to Select mode but the port selection LEDs and the 7 segment LEDs will change to indicate the transition 2 If the AutoScan button is pressed the KVM Switch will beep and enter AutoS...

Page 13: ...lected port and the 7 segment LED will indicate AF Access Failure On a daisy chained KVM Switch pressing any button on the front panel will exit AutoScan mode and return to Select mode AutoScan mode w...

Page 14: ...e line The scroll wheel on the mouse can also be used to perform this function The up down double arrows to the right of the computer list scroll the list up and down one page at a time The Page Up an...

Page 15: ...e status of the current mouse connection and is updated in real time If the connection to the computer is via a PS 2 cable a small mouse icon is displayed If the mouse connection to the computer is vi...

Page 16: ...e is arbitrary text purely for organizational purposes The group name can be up to eight alphanumeric characters and is assigned by the KVM administrator The default group name of a computer is Group...

Page 17: ...telliView which will present the user with the login dialog box The User accounts defined in the KVM Switch can be used by individuals or groups of individuals the names of the users are fixed Group C...

Page 18: ...the user after a specified period 1 99 minutes of Console inactivity Generally this will return the KVM Switch to Guest level access but if guest access has been disabled all access rights will be re...

Page 19: ...screens will have the familiar format of title bar and window body which will contain the text of the message There will also be appropriate response controls such as OK and Cancel buttons based on th...

Page 20: ...0 Me NT XP Linux and Mac OS Q What does flash upgradeable mean A With flash upgrade capability you can update your KVM Switch at any time through a simple parallel connection Internet upgrade capabili...

Page 21: ...elkin dealer agent or employee is authorized to make any modification extension or addition to this warranty BELKIN IS NOT RESPONSIBLE FOR SPECIAL INCIDENTAL OR CONSEQUENTIAL DAMAGES RESULTING FROM AN...

Page 22: ...elkin Components 501 West Walnut Street Compton CA 90220 USA Tel 310 898 1100 Fax 310 898 1111 2002 Belkin Components All rights reserved All trade names are registered trademarks of respective manufa...

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