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4. As you select a device in the list, its description

appears in the Device Description panel.

5. After you have made your device selection(s), Click

Next

to perform the upgrade.

If you enabled Check Firmware Version, the Utility

compares the device’s firmware level with that of the
upgrade files. If it finds that the device’s version is higher

than the upgrade version, it brings up a dialog box
informing you of the situation and gives you the option to
continue or cancel.

If you didn’t enable Check Firmware Version, the Utility

installs the upgrade files without checking whether they are

higher level, or not.

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Summary of Contents for GCS1722

Page 1: ...1 User Manual VGA KVM Switch PS2 and USB GCS1722 GCS1724 PART NO M1258 M1259 www iogear com...

Page 2: ...other brand and product names are trademarks or registered trademarks of their respective holders IOGEAR makes no warranty of any kind with regards to the information presented in this document All i...

Page 3: ...peration 13 Port Switching 17 Hotkey Setting Mode HSM 21 Keyboard Emulation 22 Mac Keyboard Emulation 23 The Firmware Upgrade Utility 24 Factory Default Hotkeys Settings 25 Specifications 29 Troublesh...

Page 4: ...S 2 or USB keyboard and mouse With no software to configure setting up GCS1722 GCS1724 is quick and easy The setup is simple just plug cables into their appropriate ports Having a single console manag...

Page 5: ...ay problems Supports widescreen resolutions Console mouse port emulation bypass feature supports most mouse drivers and multifunction mice Complete keyboard emulation for error free booting Mac Sun ke...

Page 6: ...2 4 for GCS1724 1 User Manual 1 Warranty Card Console A VGA compatible monitor capable of the highest possible resolution A USB or PS 2 mouse A USB or PS 2 keyboard Computer The following equipment mu...

Page 7: ...will go to the computer attached to the corresponding port Press switches 3 and 4 simultaneously for 2 seconds to perform a keyboard and mouse reset GCS1724 only 2 Port LEDs The Port LEDs are built i...

Page 8: ...nal and requires a separate purchase 2 The shape of the yellow KVM connectors has been specifically modified so that only custom KVM cables designed to work with this switch can plug in Do NOT attempt...

Page 9: ...d Power On function Otherwise the switch will receive power from the computer To prevent damage to your installation make sure that all devices on the installation are properly grounded STEP 1 Plug yo...

Page 10: ...cable plug the USB or PS 2 and VGA connectors into their respective ports on the computer Note If you are using a combo console for example USB mouse and PS 2 keyboard plug in both the USB and PS 2 co...

Page 11: ...election switch 1 and 2 for more than 2 seconds to start Auto Scan Mode see page 14 for details Press and release either port selection switch 1 or 2 to stop Auto Scan Mode The KVM focus goes to the c...

Page 12: ...are marked on the rear panel of the switch see page 8 for details The Port ID of a computer is derived from the KVM port number it is connected to for example a computer connected to KVM port 2 has a...

Page 13: ...ad See Alternate Port Switching Keys page 16 for details Hotkey Action Scroll Lock Scroll Lock Enter Brings the KVM focus from the port that currently has the KVM focus to the next port on the install...

Page 14: ...ort at n second intervals Replace the n with a number between 1 and 4 when entering this hotkey combination to set the number of seconds that the CS82U CS84U should dwell on a port before moving on to...

Page 15: ...t be released within one half second otherwise Hotkey invocation is canceled When HSM is active the Caps Lock and Scroll Lock LEDs flash in succession to indicate that HSM is in effect They stop flash...

Page 16: ...toggle between the two methods To revert back to the original HSM invocation keys invoke HSM then press and release the H key again Alternate Port Switching Keys The port switching activation keys can...

Page 17: ...hed to a port for example you can change the port s keyboard operating platform configuration so that the PC compatible keyboard emulates the Mac keyboard The procedure is as follows 1 Bring the KVM f...

Page 18: ...do the following 1 Invoke HSM see page 15 2 Press and release F5 Hotkey Buzzer Control The Buzzer can be hotkey toggled on and off To toggle the Buzzer do the following 1 Invoke HSM see page 15 2 Pre...

Page 19: ...Firmware Upgrade Mode you must power off the switch Restore Default Settings To reset the GCS1722 GCS1724 to its default hotkey settings do the following 1 Invoke HSM see page 15 2 Press R Enter See...

Page 20: ...toggle between mouse emulation enabled and disabled do the following 1 Invoke HSM see page 15 2 Press M Keyboard Emulation Control To toggle between keyboard emulation enabled and disabled do the fol...

Page 21: ...or F5 Performs a reset on all USB devices F6 nn Enter Sets the keyboard language Key Function B Note nn is a two digit number that represents one of the following keyboard language code US English 33...

Page 22: ...F14 Enter Return Backspace Delete Insert Help Ctrl F15 22 Keyboard Emulation Mac Keyboard The PC compatible 101 104 key keyboard can emulate the functions of the Mac keyboard The emulation mappings a...

Page 23: ...trl F9 Find Crtl F10 Cut Sun Keyboard The PC compatible 101 104 key keyboard can emulate the functions of the Sun keyboard The emulation mappings are listed in the table below Note When using key comb...

Page 24: ...1 From a computer that is not part of your KVM installation go to our IOGEAR support site and select the product part number GCS1722 or GCS1724 to get a list of available Firmware Upgrade Packages 2...

Page 25: ...4 Port VGA KVM Switch GCS1724 K M RESET AUTO SCAN 3 5 4 5 25 Factory Default Hotkeys Settings...

Page 26: ...line to enter the full path to it The Firmware Upgrade Utility Welcome screen appears 2 Read and Agree to the License Agreement enable the I Agree radio button 3 Click Next to continue The Firmware Up...

Page 27: ...re Version the Utility compares the device s firmware level with that of the upgrade files If it finds that the device s version is higher than the upgrade version it brings up a dialog box informing...

Page 28: ...xits Firmware Upgrade Mode and resets itself Upgrade Failed If the Upgrade Succeeded screen doesn t appear it means that the upgrade failed to complete successfully in which case you should do the fol...

Page 29: ...Female Yellow 4 x SPHD 18 Female Yellow Power Optional 1 x DC Jack 1 x DC Jack Switches Selected 2 x Pushbutton 4 x Pushbutton LEDs On Line 2 Orange 4 Orange Selected 2 Green 4 Green Emulation Keyboar...

Page 30: ...C 5 V power adapter if you are not already using one If you are already using a power adapter check that it matches the system specifications and that it is plugged in and functioning properly Keyboar...

Page 31: ...le with cable set hot plugging Power off all devices on the installation power off the switch confirm all KVM cables are properly connected power on the switch power on the computers When switching po...

Page 32: ...ork with this product can be connected Setting Hotkey Default Port switching T Scroll Lock Scroll Lock Invoking HSM H Number Lock Auto Scan Interval Scroll Lock Scroll Lock A Enter 5 seconds Keyboard...

Page 33: ...product generates uses and can radiate radio frequency energy and if not installed and used as directed it may cause harmful interference to radio communications Although this product complies with t...

Page 34: ...ww iogear com support for live help and product support Warranty Information This product carries a 3 Year Limited Warranty For the terms and conditions of this warranty please go to http www iogear c...

Page 35: ...35 IOGEAR Toll Free 866 9 IOGEAR USA Phone 949 453 8782 19641 Da Vinci Foothill Ranch CA92610 www iogear com support iogear com Contact...

Page 36: ...2013 IOGEAR...

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