Getting to Know the Hardware
If you look at your KVM switch, you will see
three sets of connectors. Two of them are for
CPUs, and one is labeled "Console". The console
connectors are where you will attach your moni-
tor, keyboard, and mouse that you will be using to
control your two remote CPUs. You will need to
attach the following to the console connectors:
1
VGA
,
SVGA
, or Multisync monitor capable of
the
highest
resolution that you will be using on
any computer in the installation
1
PS/2
Mouse
1
PS/2
Style Keyboard or
AT
Style Keyboard
Plus Keyboard Adapter (usually included with
keyboard or may be purchased seperately)
In order for your input devices and your monitor
to properly communicate with the CPUs on the
switch, you must ensure that the following equip-
ment is installed on the computers that you plan to
use with the switch.
A VGA, SVGA or Multisync card.
Either a 6-pin mini-DIN (PS/2 style), or DB-9
(standard serial) mouse port.
Either a 6-pin mini-DIN (PS/2 Style) keyboard
port with +5V DC on pin 4 and ground on pin 3,
or a 5-pin DIN (AT Style) keyboard port with
+5V DC on pin 5 and ground on pin 4.*
* See step 5 on page 8 in the next section.
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Hardware
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