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This manual uses the following conventions:
Monospaced Indicates text that you should key in.
[ ] Indicates keys you should press. For example, [Enter] means to press the Enter key. If keys 

need to be chorded, they appear together in the same bracket with a plus sign between them: 

[Ctrl+Alt].

1. Numbered lists represent procedures with sequential steps.

Bullet lists provide information, but do not involve sequential steps.

−>Indicates selecting the option (on a menu or dialog box, for example), that comes next. 
For example, Start −> Run means to open the 

Start menu, and then select Run.

  Indicates critical information.

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Summary of Contents for GCS1782G

Page 1: ...1 Installation Guide 2 Port Dual Link DVI KVMP Pro with 7 1 Audio GCS1782G PART NO M1171 b www iogear com...

Page 2: ...G3 G4 and iMac are registered trademarks of Apple Computer Inc All other brand and product names are trademarks or registered trademarks of their respective holders IOGEAR makes no warranty of any kin...

Page 3: ...perating Systems 6 Overview 7 Hardware Setup 11 Basic Operation 13 Advanced Configuration 20 Summary of Hotkey Settings 22 The Firmware Upgrade Utility 30 Troubleshooting 34 Specifications 35 FAQ 38 S...

Page 4: ...y appear together in the same bracket with a plus sign between them Ctrl Alt 1 Numbered lists represent procedures with sequential steps Bullet lists provide information but do not involve sequential...

Page 5: ...VI D KVM Cables 2 x 7 1 Audio Cables 1 x Power Adapter 1 x Installation Guide 1 x Waranty Card Package Contents Console 1 DVI display 1 set of USB keyboard and mouse Microphone and speaker optional Co...

Page 6: ...000 and higher Linux RedHat 9 0 and higher SuSE 10 0 11 1 and higher Ubutu 7 04 7 10 Unix AIX 4 3 and higher FreeBSD 5 5 and higher Sun Solaris 9 and higher Novell Netware 6 0 and higher OS 9 0 and hi...

Page 7: ...7 2 Port Dual Link DVI KVMP Switch 1 2 2 3 5 6 5 4 Front View Overview 1 2 3 4...

Page 8: ...that the computer attached to the port is On Line Changes to BRIGHT ORANGE to indicate that the computer attached that port has KVM focus Selected Flashes to indicate that the computer attached to its...

Page 9: ...9 Rear View 2 Port Dual Link DVI KVMP Switch 4 2 3 1 4 5...

Page 10: ...monitor mic and speakers 3 CPU Port Section Connections for the cables that link the switch to your computers Each CPU port is comprised of a microphone jack speaker jack USB type B socket and a DVI...

Page 11: ...wing 1 Connect your USB keyboard and mouse into the USB Console Ports located on the unit s back panel 2 Connect your microphone speakers and monitor into the Console ports located on the unit s rear...

Page 12: ...cated on the front the second is located on the rear 6 Connect the power adapter that came with your switch into the jack on the switch then connect the adapter to an AC power source 7 Verify your con...

Page 13: ...election Press and release a port selection button to focus the computer on the corresponding port The USB and Audio focus do not change expect a 2 sec delay Press a port selection button twice to foc...

Page 14: ...abled 3 This feature is only supported when Mouse Emulation is enabled See Mouse Emulation Control for details Hotkey switching All port switching begins by tapping the Scroll Lock key twice The table...

Page 15: ...the KVM USB and Audio focus to the next higher port port 4 wraps to 1 Scroll Lock Scroll Lock K Enter Increments only KVM focus to the next port Scroll Lock Scroll Lock U Enter Increments only the US...

Page 16: ...f a computer is derived from the CPU port number it is connected to For example a computer connected to CPU port 2 has a Port ID of 2 The Port ID is used to specify which computer gets the KVM USB per...

Page 17: ...to the computer attached to the specified port Scroll Lock Scroll Lock n S Enter Brings only the audio focus to the computer attached to the specified port Scroll Lock Scroll Lock n K U Enter Brings...

Page 18: ...oving on to the next Replace the n with a number between 1 and 99 when entering this hotkey combination 2 While Auto Scan Mode is in effect ordinary keyboard and mouse functions are suspended only Aut...

Page 19: ...oll Lock Scroll Lock A Enter Invokes Auto Scan The KVM focus cycles from port to port at 5 second intervals default interval Scroll Lock Scroll Lock A n Enter The KVM focus cycles from port to port at...

Page 20: ...VM s hotkeys When HSM is active the Caps Lock and Scroll Lock LEDs flash in succession to indicate that HSM is in effect They stop flashing and revert to normal status when you exit HSM Ordinary keybo...

Page 21: ...on MACs To Toggle to or from the alternate Hotkey Setting Mode HSM 1 Press and hold down Num Lock 2 Press and release 3 Release Num Lock 4 Press and release H Invoking Hotkey Setting Mode Alternate 1...

Page 22: ...e KVM to its default hotkey settings Hotkey Beeper Control 1 Invoke HSM 2 Press B Toggles the Beeper On and Off Disable Port Switching Hot Keys 1 Invoke HSM 2 Press X Enter Toggles Hotkey Switching on...

Page 23: ...ssor Display Emulation Technology 1 Invoke HSM 2 Press and release D Display Emulation Technology eliminates the problems of your display reverting to default resolution when switching between compute...

Page 24: ...e Keyboard Emulation Control 1 Invoke HSM 2 Press N Console keyboard port emulation bypass feature supports most gaming multimedia keyboards The default setting is enabled Disabling allows the special...

Page 25: ...to the selected port Audio focus switches to the selected port Press and hold a port selection pushbutton for more than 2 seconds KVM focus USB and Audio focus switch to the selected port Switches onl...

Page 26: ...d emulates the Mac or Sun keyboard 1 Bring the KVM focus to the port you want to set 2 Invoke HSM 3 Press and release the appropriate Function key see table below Function Key Operation F2 Enables Mac...

Page 27: ...ompatible 101 104 key keyboard can emulate the functions of Mac and Sun keyboards when the Control key Ctrl is used in conjunction with other keys The emulation mappings are listed in the table on the...

Page 28: ...d Sun Keyboard Shift Shift Ctrl T Stop Ctrl Ctrl Ctrl F2 Again Ctrl F3 Props Ctrl 1 Ctrl F4 Undo Ctrl 2 Ctrl F5 Front Ctrl 3 Ctrl F6 Copy Ctrl 4 Ctrl F7 Open Alt Alt Ctrl F8 Paste Print Screen F13 Ctr...

Page 29: ...Enter Return Ctrl 2 Backspace Delete Ctrl 3 Insert Help Ctrl 4 Ctrl F15 Ctrl H Help Compose Note Press and release the first key Ctrl then press and release the activation key Note Press and release t...

Page 30: ...list of available Firm ware Upgrade Packages 2 Choose the Firmware Upgrade Package you want to install usually the most recent and download it to your computer 3 Power off the switch Unplug the KVM ca...

Page 31: ...31 5 Invoke Firmware Upgrade Mode see Firmware Upgrade Mode page 24 The front panel orange LEDs flash to indicate that Firmware Upgrade Mode is in effect 3 4...

Page 32: ...upgraded by the package are listed in the Device List panel 4 As you select a device in the list its description appears in the Device Description panel After you have made your device selection s Cli...

Page 33: ...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 following 1 Power...

Page 34: ...ower up There are ghost images on the external monitor USB ports need to reset Unplug the device s USB cable from the USB port on the switch s rear panel then plug it back in PC or OS does not support...

Page 35: ...panel Video 1 x DVI I F white Audio Line Out Port 2 x Mini Stereo Jack F green 1 x front panel 1 x rear panel Line In Port 1 x Mini Stereo Jack F blue Microphone Port 2 x Mini Stereo Jack F pink 1 x...

Page 36: ...2 x Mini Stereo Jack F green Line In Port 2 x Mini Stereo Jack F blue Microphone Port 2 x Mini Stereo Jack F Side Speaker Out Port 2 x Mini Stereo Jack F gray Rear Speaker Out Port 2 x Mini Stereo Ja...

Page 37: ...37 Switches Selected 2 x Pushbutton LEDs On Line 2 x Orange USB Link 2 x Green...

Page 38: ...a Please make sure that both monitor and monitor cable are DVI I supported b A VGA Male to Male cable for each of your VGA computer is required c A VGA Female to DVI A Male Adapter for each of your V...

Page 39: ...A Male to Male cable 4 Connect the other side of the VGA cable to the VGA connection on the DVI A Male to VGA Female Adapter 5 Connect the DVI A connection to the CPU DVI port of the KVM 6 Then use th...

Page 40: ...40 The following contains information that relates to China Pb Hg Cd Cr VI PBB PBDE SJ T 11363 2006 SJ T 11363 2006 SJ T 11363 2006 SJ T 11364 2006...

Page 41: ...adiate radio frequency energy and if not installed and used as directed it may cause harmful interference to radio communications Although this product complies with the limits for a Class B digital d...

Page 42: ...Year Limited Warranty For the terms and conditions of this warranty please go to http www iogear com support warranty Register online at https www iogear com registration Important Product Informatio...

Page 43: ...SISTANCE SETTING UP THIS PRODUCT Make sure you 1 Visit www iogear com for more product information 2 Visit www iogear com support for live help and product support IOGEAR www iogear com iogear custhel...

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