Hawking CS164 User Manual Download Page 13

   Activity/Green LED 

Meaning

Off

Port is not selected 

On (Steady) 

Port is connected to an active PC 

Flashing (On and Off 
equal)

Port is connected to an active PC and is being accessed 
in Auto Scan mode.

Troubleshooting

Note:

If you are experiencing difficulties, first make sure that there are no problems with 

the cables, and that they are all properly connected. 

Symptom

Possible Cause 

Action

Erratic Behavior 

Unit not receiving 
enough power under 
self-powered
operation.

Use the Power Adapter that was supplied 
with the unit to provide external power. 

Keyboard needs to be 
reset

Unplug the Keyboard from the Console 
Keyboard Port, then plug it back in. 

CS164/168 needs to 
be reset 

Turn off the PCs and wait for five 
seconds.  Turn them back on. 

Keyboard Not 
Responding*

CS164/168 is in Auto 
Scan Mode or 
Last/Next Mode 

Press the [Spacebar] to exit Auto Scan or 
Last/Next Mode. 

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Summary of Contents for CS164

Page 1: ...CS164 CS168 4 8 Port KVM Rack Mount Switch...

Page 2: ...e date of purchase If the product proves defective during this two year warranty period call Hawking Customer Service in order to obtain a Return Authorization number Warranty is for repair or replace...

Page 3: ...C Power Adapter i One Rack Mount Kit Check to make sure that the unit was not damaged during shipping If you encounter a problem contact your dealer Please read this manual thoroughly and follow the i...

Page 4: ...ts 5 Console 5 PC 5 Cables 5 Introduction 6 Front View 6 Rear View 6 Installation 7 8 Operation 9 Port Selection 9 Manual Navigation 9 HotKey Navigation 9 Auto Scan Mode 10 Appendix 11 LED Status 11 T...

Page 5: ...llation routines or to be concerned with incompatibility problems Since the CS164 CS168 intercepts keyboard input directly it works on any hardware platform and with all operating systems The CS164 CS...

Page 6: ...vided For System Bootup i Console s PS 2 Mouse Controls All Connected PCs i PS 2 Compatible Mouse Support Microsoft Intellimouse Intellimouse Explorer Logitech Net Mouse or any other fully compatible...

Page 7: ...following cables will be required i 4 CS164 HDB 15 pin male to male VGA Cables 8 for the CS168 i 4 CS164 PS 2 cables male to male for Keyboards 8 for the CS168 i 4 CS164 PS 2 cables male to male for t...

Page 8: ...Front Panel Rear Panel of CS168 1 Port LEDs Pressing the appropriate Select button switches access between The PCs The selected LED lights indicate which port is the active one 2 Sounds The switch wi...

Page 9: ...witch A standard EIA 19 equipment rack is sufficient as well To mount the switch on a rack install the included mounting brackets to the sides of the switch Secure them with the provided screws and th...

Page 10: ...Installation Diagram CS164 Shown 8...

Page 11: ...y in use The RED LED lights indicate the computers that are turned on and have power HotKey Navigation HotKey navigation allows you to conveniently access connected PCs directly from the keyboard inst...

Page 12: ...ive at the time when scanning stopped remains active Last Next Mode The Last Next feature is provided to enable you to quickly switch back and forth between computers in order to monitor them manually...

Page 13: ...all properly connected Symptom Possible Cause Action Erratic Behavior Unit not receiving enough power under self powered operation Use the Power Adapter that was supplied with the unit to provide ext...

Page 14: ...st 2 seconds to switch Resolution and or Bandwidth set too high Select a lower resolution and or bandwidth Video Problems Poor cable quality We strongly recommend that you use premium cables Using hig...

Page 15: ...pin Daisy Chain Port Connector No PC Selection Hotkey Push Button LED Lamp Eight Red LED s Eight Green LED s Scan Intervals 5 99 Seconds Keyboard Emulation PS 2 Mouse Emulation PS 2 VGA Resolution 192...

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