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Note: In order to perform a firmware upgrade, you need to use a computer that’s not connected to the

KVM.

Step 1

Connect the provided firmware upgrade cable to the firmware upgrade port of the KVM and the serial port

of your computer. Connect power adapter to your power outlet and the KVM.

Step 2

Go to www.iogear.com to download the latest available firmware or the specific firmware that you wish to

upgrade to.

Step 3

Shut down all the computers that are connected to the KVM. Then Invoke Firmware Upgrade Mode.
(Please refer to Hotkeys Setting Mode section.)

Step 4

Extract the file with WinRAR or compatible software. Then double click on the execute file to begin with the

Firmware Upgrade Utility.

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Summary of Contents for GCS1642

Page 1: ...1 GCS1642 GCS1644 PART NO M1087 M1088 Installation Installation Guide 2 4 Port Dual View Dual Link DVI KVMP Switch with Audio...

Page 2: ...2...

Page 3: ...red trademark of International Business Machines Inc Macintosh G3 G4 and iMac are registered trademarks of Apple Computer Inc IOGEAR makes no warranty of any kind with regards to the information prese...

Page 4: ...DVI KVMP Switch with Audio 2 4 x Dual Link DVI KVM Cables 2 for GCS1642 4 for GCS1644 2 4 x Dual Link DVI Cables 2 for GCS1642 4 for GCS1644 1 x USB to PS 2 Converter 1 x Firmware Upgrade Cable 1 x Po...

Page 5: ...5 System Requirements Console Two displays with DVI inputs A Keyboard and Mouse Computer Computers with DVI outputs An open USB port Optional Audio Analog audio connections for speakers and mic...

Page 6: ...itching via Front Panel Pushbutton 18 Port Switching via Hotkeys 19 Auto Scanning 21 Hotkey Setting Mode HSM 22 Mac Keyboard Emulation 24 Sun Keyboard Emulation 25 Factory Default Hotkey Settings 26 F...

Page 7: ...KVMP SWITCH 7 GCS1642 Overview Front View Port 1 Pushbutton 1 Mode Button 2 Port 2 Pushbutton 3 Front Panel Console Mic Connection 4 Front Panel Console Audio connection 5 Front Panel USB 2 0 Periphe...

Page 8: ...ort B 5 Console DVI Video Port A 6 USB 2 0 Peripheral Sharing Port 7 Console Mic Connection 8 Console Audio Connection 9 CPU2 DVI Video Port 2B 10 CPU2 DVI Video Port 2A 11 CPU2 USB Connection 12 CPU2...

Page 9: ...Overview Front View 2 4 3 5 6 7 1 Port 1 Pushbutton 1 Port 2 Pushbutton 2 Mode Button 3 Port 3 Pushbutton 4 Port 4 Pushbutton 5 Front Panel Console Mic Connection 6 Front Panel Console Audio connecti...

Page 10: ...10 CPU4 DVI Video Port 4A 11 CPU4 USB Connection 12 CPU4 Mic Connection 13 CPU4 Audio Connection 14 CPU3 DVI Video Port 3B 15 CPU3 DVI Video Port 3A 16 CPU3 USB Connection 17 CPU3 Mic Connection 18 CP...

Page 11: ...11 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 26 27 28 29...

Page 12: ...Installation Step 1 Please make sure your source devices and display are powered off before you start Step 2 Plug the power adapter into the power outlet and connect it to the DC power jack from the K...

Page 13: ...13 Step 3 Connect the DVI cables from your monitors to the console DVI port A and B Port A will be your main monitor and Port B will be your extended desktop monitor...

Page 14: ...t and console USB mouse port Note If you are using PS 2 keyboard and mouse please use the included PS 2 to USB converter Simply connect the PS 2 keyboard and mouse to the PS 2 keyboard and mouse port...

Page 15: ...nk DVI KVM cable from the KVM switch to each of your computers DVI connection from DVI Port A to the DVI output and USB connection to open USB port from your computer Connect the audio and mic connect...

Page 16: ...16 Step 6 Connect Dual Link DVI cables from DVI Port B of the KVM to your second DVI output of your computers Final Step Turn on your source devices...

Page 17: ...Selected Dim Green A device is connected to the KVMP switch but the port is not on focus Bright Green The specific port has focus on the KVM Keyboard video and mouse Audio Green The specific port has...

Page 18: ...de button once Orange LED will show you are in KVM Mode then press the correspond push button for the desire port that you wish to switch focus to Switch audio focus to a specific port Press the Mode...

Page 19: ...roll Lock k Enter Switch KVM focus to the next port Scroll Lock Scroll Lock n k Enter Switch KVM focus to port n Scroll Lock Scroll Lock s Enter Switch audio focus to the next port Scroll Lock Scroll...

Page 20: ...roll Lock n k s Enter Switch KVM and audio focus to port n Scroll Lock Scroll Lock n u s Enter Switch USB and audio focus to port n Port Switching via Hotkeys Note n is an interval that stands for the...

Page 21: ...d desire for scanning each port You can either activate Autoscan Mode via front panel push button or hotkeys Function Description Auto Scan Front panel pushbutton Press and hold port 1 and port 2 Push...

Page 22: ...nvoke HSM then press t Switch port switching hotkey sequence between Scroll Lock Scroll Lock and Ctrl Ctrl Invoke HSM then press F2 Enables Mac keyboard emulation Invoke HSM then press F3 Enables Sun...

Page 23: ...port switching hotkey Invoke HSM then press u p g r a d e Enter Activate Firmware Upgrade Mode Front panel KVM LED will flash indicating Firmware Upgrade Mode is activated Invoke HSM then press r Ente...

Page 24: ...04 key keyboard can emulate the functions of the Mac keyboard The emulation mappings are listed in the table below Note When using key combinations press and release the first key Ctrl then press and...

Page 25: ...table below PC Keyboard Sun Keyboard Crtl t Stop Crtl F2 Again Crtl F3 Props Crtl F4 Undo Crtl F5 Front Crtl F6 Copy Crtl F7 Open Crtl F8 Paste Ctrl F9 Find PC Keyboard Sun Keyboard Crtl F10 Cut Crtl...

Page 26: ...tkeys Settings Function Default Port Switching Scroll Lock Scroll Lock Invoking HSM Num Lock Auto Scan Interval 5 Seconds Beeper On Keyboard Operating Platform PC Compatible Port Switching Keys Enable...

Page 27: ...your power outlet and the KVM Step 2 Go to www iogear com to download the latest available firmware or the specific firmware that you wish to upgrade to Step 3 Shut down all the computers that are con...

Page 28: ...Step 5 Read the License Agreement and click I Agree then click Next if you wish to continue with the firmware upgrade Otherwise click Cancel to exit 28...

Page 29: ...perform firmware upgrade from the Device List and then click Next to continue Then the Firmware Upgrade Utility will verify if there is a KVM connected to the computer by the firmware upgrade cable C...

Page 30: ...is newer than the firmware that you wish to upgrade to a window will popup and prompt you to ask if you wish to proceed Simply click Yes to start the upgrade and No to cancel the upgrade Note If you...

Page 31: ...s done you will see Firmware upgrade OK in the Status Messages window Then simply click Finish to complete the whole firmware upgrade process Final Step Now the KVM will reset by itself and it will be...

Page 32: ...that occurs please do the following Step 1 Unplug the DC connector from the KVM then remove the housing of the KVM Step 2 Using a jumper cap short the jumper on the main board labeled J40 for GCS1642...

Page 33: ...the firmware upgrade is completed unplug the DC connector from the KVM Then remove the jumper from J40 for GCS1642 J45 for GCS1644 and put the housing back together Final Step Plug DC connector back...

Page 34: ...ency energy and if not installed and used in accordance with the instructions may cause harmful interference to radio communications However there is no guarantee that interference will not occur in a...

Page 35: ...ng interference that may cause undesired operation of the device FCC RF Radiation Exposure Statement This equipment complies with FCC radiation exposure limits set forth for an uncontrolled environmen...

Page 36: ...tive on the approximation of the law of member states relating to EMC Directive 89 336 EEC Low Voltage Directive 73 23 EEC and R TTE Directive 99 5 EC The product has been approved for LVD and covered...

Page 37: ...anty or representation expressed implied or statutory with respect to the contents or use of this documentation and especially disclaims its quality performance merchantability or fitness for any part...

Page 38: ...38 IOGEAR 23 Hubble Irvine CA 92618 P 949 453 8782 F 949 453 8785 Visit us at www iogear com Contact...

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Page 40: ...EEN IOGEAR is an environmentally conscious company that emphasizes the importance of conserving natural resources The use of our technology solutions helps reduce electronic waste HEALTH IOGEAR suppor...

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