CPU Switch Smart DVI
Installation and Use
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using an adapter as described in Appendix A. The CPU Switch Smart DVI will
operate without a mouse connected if you do not wish to use one.
2.2 Mounting the CPU Switch Smart DVI
The CPU Switch Smart DVI has been designed for use on a desktop or shelf in
close proximity to the user’s monitor and peripherals. The optional remote controller
may be used if you wish to locate the CPU Switch Smart DVI on a desk or shelf that
is some distance from the monitor and peripherals.
2.3 Connecting your devices
Ensure that the optional power adapter is disconnected from the CPU Switch Smart
DVI and that all the devices which are to be attached are switched off. Connect the
shared keyboard, PS/2 mouse and monitor to the connectors at the rear of the CPU
Switch Smart DVI (see figs 1, 2 and 3). Next, connect each computer system unit in
turn with the keyboard cable, mouse cable and video cable. Any unused computer
connections can be left unconnected. To connect computers with serial mouse
connections and AT style keyboard connections use the adapters specified in
appendix A. If you have an existing 6-pin mini-DIN to 9-pin serial adapter that came
with a mouse it may not be suitable for use with the CPU Switch Smart as there are
several different standard wiring configurations for these adapters.
The CPU Switch Smart DVI is now ready for use and will start to operate as soon as
one of the attached PCs is powered on. If you are connecting to PCs using cables
that are longer than 5 metres or are cascading the CPU Switch Smart DVI to
another CPU Switch Smart DVI you will need to use the optional power adapter.
When using the optional power adapter, ensure that it is connected to the mains and
powering the CPU Switch Smart DVI before you switch on the connected computers.
