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DKVM-8E

8- Port Keyboard, Video,

and Mouse Switch

User’s Guide

Rev. 1.0

Summary of Contents for DKVM-8E

Page 1: ...DKVM 8E 8 Port Keyboard Video and Mouse Switch User s Guide Rev 1 0 ...

Page 2: ...anel Layout 5 Installation 5 Usage 11 Daisy Chain Diagram 15 Hot Plug 16 On Screen Display Operation 18 Trouble Shooting 23 General Problems 23 Monitor Video Problems 24 Keyboard Problems 24 PS 2 Mouse Problems 25 Problems with computers using serial mouse output 27 Problems with power supply 27 Specification 29 ...

Page 3: ...re required each channel contains a microprocessor emulation to intelligently manage the boot up process for all your attached PCs boot up transparently and simultaneously n Daisy Chain ports allows control over as many as 64 computers through 8 banks of DKVM 8E units n Hot plug Add PCs or remove connected PCs for maintenance without powering down the KVM Switch or PCs n No DIP switch setting need...

Page 4: ...version technology allows connection of AT type computers that have serial mouse ports while using a PS 2 mouse only at console n Keyboard and mouse emulation for error free boot ups n Microsoft IntellMouse Microsoft Intellimouse Explorer support and emulation n Supports both AT and PS 2 type keyboards AT requires AT PS 2 adapter n User inexpensive and commonly found standard cables Package Conten...

Page 5: ...dapter 1 pcs DC12V 1A 3 in 1 KVM cable kit 3 sets 1 set 3 feet 3 in one Cable Kit to daisy chain 2 sets 6 feet 3 in one Cable Kit to PC Mouse Adapter cable 4 pcs DB 9 to 6 pin Mini DIN User s Manual 1 pcs This manual Rack mount bracket 2 pcs Screw 8 pcs Rubber foot 4 pcs ...

Page 6: ...explain how to connect the console and the computers to the DKVM 4 switch unit First the layout of front and rear panel will be shown Front Panel Layout Current Active Bank Display Current Active Port Display Bank Select Port Select Power Switch ...

Page 7: ...nnectors Console Port Connectors PS 2 Keyboard output PS 2 mouse output PS 2 keyboard connector PS 2 mouse connector VGA monitor connector WARNING Before attempting to connect anything to the DKVM 8E or the computers make sure everything is powered off Otherwise plugging and unplugging cables may cause irreversible damage to your computers and the DKVM 8E VGA signal output ...

Page 8: ...to the sides of the DKVM 8E Take note of the length of your cables so that your computers DKVM 8E keyboard mouse and monitor are distanced properly Step 2 Connect the monitor to the DKVM 8E Using the attached cable or the one included with your monitor connect it to the HD DB 15 female port on the back of the KVM 08 labeled with the monitor symbol at the CONSOLE connector ...

Page 9: ... 7 Step 3 Connect the keyboard to the DKVM 8E If you have an AT type keyboard you will need an AT to PS 2 adapter Step 4 Connect the mouse to the DKVM 8E Step 5 ...

Page 10: ...GA Repeat this for all PCs Step 6 Connect the first computer s mouse cable to the DKVM 8E If using a PS 2 cable connect one end to the PS 2 mouse port on the computer and the other end to the PC1 PS 2 mouse port on the back of DKVM 8E If using a serial mouse cable connect one end to a DB 9 serial port on the computer and the other end to the PC1 DB 9 serial mouse port on the back of the DKVM 8E Ba...

Page 11: ...T type keyboard port you will need a PS 2 to AT keyboard adapter Step 8 Double check all of the connections Make sure the keyboard and mouse cables go to the correct ports Step 9 Repeat step 5 to 8 for the remainder of the computers Step 10 Attach the power supply to the DKVM 8E unit and plug the other end into an electrical receptacle Now you will see the LED for Port 1 light up and you will hear...

Page 12: ...use keyboard and monitor work after the system has booted up If this is OK use the Select button to choose the next computer and verify the functionality in the same way If you find errors recheck all cables for proper connections before going to the trouble shooting section of this manual NOTE Please don t switch the PC port i e Don t press the push button of KVM switch or run hot key while the c...

Page 13: ...pe field Note Before you are not familiar with the operation of OSD manual please don t change the password i e keep the default eight zero 00000000 value Otherwise if you have set the password and unfortunately forget the password you will need to contact supplier D Link to have the unit re set The Push Buttons Pressing the button cyclically through all the ports 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 Port Status Port ...

Page 14: ...d but also re check all of slave banks which connected to mast DKVM 8E If you add a new DKVM 8E as a slave bank please use reset button of master DKVM 8E to assign a new ID to it You can view this new slave bank go through OSD menu With reset command the PC ports of DKVM 8E will not be reset Only power off DKVM 8E can reset PC ports Keyboard Hot Key Commands You can also conveniently command DKVM ...

Page 15: ...Previous Channel Next Channel Note You also could press up arrow key or down arrow key to speed up selecting the destination port Previous Bank Next Bank select PC port Scroll Lock Scroll Lock Scroll Lock Scroll Lock Scroll Lock Scroll Lock Page Up Scroll Lock Scroll Lock Page Down Bank No 1 8 Port No 0 Scroll Lock Scroll Lock Port No 1 8 8 port ...

Page 16: ...eper Note The default Beeper function is ON Auto Scan OSD default value Scroll Lock Scroll Lock B S Scroll Lock Scroll Lock R ROM REFLASH Scroll Lock Scroll Lock Note 1 If you set up scan mode command already DKVM 8E issue one beeper for confirmation every time when one of PC ports hop to next PC port 2 To get out of Auto Scan Mode press any key or SPACE bar ...

Page 17: ...lease follow the steps below closely to daisy chain DKVM 8E You can daisy chain up to 8 DKVM 8Es 1 Connect Keyboard Mouse and Monitor to the console port white color block of bank 1 KVM switch 2 Use one end of 3 in one Cable Kit to connect the daisy chain port of bank 1 and the other end for the console port white color block of bank 2 KVM switch F Scroll Lock Scroll Lock Scroll Lock Scroll Lock F...

Page 18: ... Bank 2 Bank 3 Bank 8 Hot Plug The DKVM 8E supports Hot Plug function for easy addition or removal of PCs The user can arrange or maintain PCs as follows 1 A PC can be disconnected and reconnected to the Please use the attached 3 feet 3 in one Cable Kit to daisy chain the KVM Switches MASTER Bank 1 SLAVE Bank 2 SLAVE Bank 3 SLAVE Bank 8 ...

Page 19: ...uration and then you can switch back to the pass through port 3 You may unplug the mouse or the keyboard from the console port and plug it back in at any time NOTE Some O S Operation Systems like SCO Unix are unable to support Hot Plug function If you apply Hot Plug to this kind of O S it will cause unpredictable behavior or shut down the PC Before attempting to use Hot Plug please make sure your ...

Page 20: ...lock is your PC system name list You will find the system number list from 01 to 08 You can define your PC name in maximum 8 characters The factory BANK 1 0 SYSTEM 01 0 SYSTEM 02 E 0 SYSTEM 03 0 SYSTEM 04 0 SYSTEM 05 0 SYSTEM 06 0 SYSTEM 07 0 SYSTEM 08 OSD 10 SEC CHANGE PASSWORD SCAN 10 SEC CONSOLE ON OFF ESC QUIT ENTER TAB NEXT INSERT EDIT Ç È SELECT PORT PgDn PgUp BANK SELECT u v w x y z ...

Page 21: ...IME is the scan interval from one PC port hopped to the next PC port The default SCAN time is 10 sec and the maximum scan time is 99 sec z CHANGE PASSWORD allows the user to change the password used to access all PC systems connected The default password is 8 digits 00000000 There is an enter password window showed out when you select this item and then press the Enter The maximum password is eigh...

Page 22: ...rd must be entered to use the console When you enter the password and pass the KVM switch authentication the CONSOLE will be set to ON After you finish using the KVM switch please do not forget to set the CONSOLE ON state to OFF for password authentication Note If you reset the KVM switch or there is a power failure the CONSOLE will be set at the OFF state ENTER NEW PASSWORD ESC QUIT ENTER COMPLET...

Page 23: ... finished press the Enter key to save the information To use Tab key to select items like Bank OSD SCAN CHANGE PASSWORD CONSOLE ON OFF etc When you finish the set up of PC name and get out of OSD setting mode you will find the PC name showed at the up left corner of monitor Now you can use ESC key to clear the message right away if you don t need it If you want OSD returning back to factory defaul...

Page 24: ...2 keys in order The Display LEDs on the front panel will be flashed during the refresh process When the OSD value back to default setting the Display LEDs on the front panel will stop flashing ROM REFLASH ...

Page 25: ...s Q When cascading the MASTER unit does not see the slave unit s A Refer to the Installation section for information on how to properly connect the daisy chain cable Make sure the daisy chain cable that you are using is right Using any other cable will not guarantee proper operation or video quality Reset the all slave unit first and then reset master unit to get the lost slave unit Although a pow...

Page 26: ...ower adapter is plugged in and is working properly Make sure the power switch is on Lower your refresh rate and or screen resolution settings Keyboard Problems Q The keyboard is not detected or a keyboard error is reported during boot up A Check the cables and make sure they are inserted properly in the correct channels Check to make sure that the power adapter is plugged in and is working properl...

Page 27: ... key keyboards Make sure that the keyboard driver is for 101 102 or 104 key keyboards and not old XT keyboards Check to make sure that the power adapter is plugged in and is working properly Make sure the power switch is on PS 2 Mouse Problems Q The mouse is not detected during boot up A Check the cables and make sure they are inserted properly in the correct ports Check your computer motherboard ...

Page 28: ...inter still does not move then either your PS 2 mouse port or the mouse itself has a problem Try a different mouse Make sure the mouse is a true PS 2 mouse A combo mouse will work just a s long as it is set for PS 2 mode with the correct adapter A serial only mouse with a combo mouse adapter WILL NOT work Check to make sure that the power adapter is plugged in and is working properly Make sure the...

Page 29: ...t up fine but the serial mouse port of PC does not work A Check the adapter and make sure they are inserted properly in the correct ports Make sure the adapter pin out is right Q The wheel on the Mouse does not work on my computer Why A Make sure the mouse is fully compatible to Microsoft Intellimouse or Microsoft Intellimouse Explorer DKVM 8E does not support special wheel function of mouse Probl...

Page 30: ...pport enough power for the switch but some PC s PS2 port like laptop notebook computer etc is unable to supply enough power for the switch In order to make sure the system can work steadily please do not set power switch to off state or remove the power adapter from the switch Although the PCs connected to DKVM 8E are able to support enough power to the stand alone switch DKVM 8E still needs a pow...

Page 31: ...ack Mount Yes q Cascade Level 8 q Max Access PCs 64 q Manual Selection Push Button q Hot Key Yes q Switching Confirmation Buzzer q Keyboard state Saved and Restored q Keyboard PS 2 q Mouse PS 2 q Monitor VGA SVGA XGA MultiSync q Display Data Channel DDC1 DDC2B DDC2AB q Resolution 1920 x 1440 q Bandwidth 200M Hz q Enclosure Metal q Storage Celsius 0 70 q Dimension LxWxH mm 169mm 410mm 45mm q Weight...

Page 32: ...se 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 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...

Page 33: ...This device may not cause harmful interference and 2 This device must accept any interference received including interference that may cause undesired operation CE Mark Warning This is a Class B product In a domestic environment this product may cause radio ...

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Page 36: ...nk Technical Support over the Telephone 877 453 5465 24 hours 7 days a week D Link Technical Support over the Internet http support dlink com email support dlink com Tech Support for customers within Canada D Link Technical Support over the Telephone 800 361 5265 Monday to Friday 7 30am to 12 00am EST D Link Technical Support over the Internet http support dlink ca email support dlink ca When cont...

Page 37: ...in all material respects to the defective Hardware Repaired or replacement hardware will be warranted for the remainder of the original Warranty Period or ninety 90 days whichever is longer and is subject to the same limitations and exclusions If a material defect is incapable of correction or if D Link determines that it is not practical to repair or replace the defective Hardware the actual pric...

Page 38: ...hnical Support at 1 877 453 5465 who will attempt to assist the customer in resolving any suspected defects with the product If the product is considered defective the customer must obtain a Return Material Authorization RMA number by completing the RMA form and entering the assigned Case ID Number at https rma dlink com After an RMA number is issued the defective product must be packaged securely...

Page 39: ...ENCE OR DAMAGES OF ANY CHARACTER WHETHER DIRECT SPECIAL INCIDENTAL OR CONSEQUENTIAL INCLUDING BUT NOT LIMITED TO DAMAGES FOR LOSS OF GOODWILL LOSS OF REVENUE OR PROFIT WORK STOPPAGE COMPUTER FAILURE OR MALFUNCTION FAILURE OF OTHER EQUIPMENT OR COMPUTER PROGRAMS TO WHICH D LINK S PRODUCT IS CONNECTED WITH LOSS OF INFORMATION OR DATA CONTAINED IN STORED ON OR INTEGRATED WITH ANY PRODUCT RETURNED TO ...

Page 40: ...ul interference to radio communication 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 Reorient or relocate the re...

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