Quick start guide
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Manual Revision: 09/20/2016
For the latest information, technical specifications, and support for
this product, please visit www.startech.com/SV431HDU3A2.
Packaging contents
• 1 x 4-port HDMI® KVM switch
• 4 x rubber feet
• 1 x universal power adapter (NA/EU/UK/AU)
• 1 x quick start guide
System requirements
• Host computer with a USB 2.0 or USB 3.0 port
• Computer system equipped with an HDMI port
• Display device (for example, monitor, TV, and so on) equipped with
an HDMI port
• USB keyboard and mouse support
The maximum resolution for this KVM switch is 1920x1080.
Note:
To obtain the maximum USB throughout, you must use a
computer with a USB 3.0 port.
System requirements are subject to change. For the latest
requirements, please visit
.
SV431HDU3A2
4-Port KVM Switch for HDMI Computers - USB 3.0
*actual product may vary from photos
About USB 3.0 and USB 3.1 Gen 1
USB 3.0 is also known as USB 3.1 Gen 1. This connectivity standard
offers speeds up to 5 Gbps.
Product diagram
Front view
Port selection/link LEDs
Port selection buttons
Power LED
Console USB
keyboard and
mouse port
USB 3.0 ports
Rear view
Console HDMI
connector
PC connection
ports
PC USB ports
PC audio port
(x4)
USB 3.0 port
Power input
port
Console USB
keyboard and
mouse ports
Console audio
port
Connect the console to the KVM switch
1. Turn off your computer and any devices or peripherals that are
connected to it (for example, printers, external hard drives, and so
on).
2. Connect a monitor to the
Console HDMI connector
on the KVM
switch.
3. Connect a USB keyboard and mouse to the
Console USB
keyboard and mouse ports
on the KVM switch.
4. If necessary, connect speakers or a headset to the
Console audio
port
on the KVM switch.
Attach the rubber feet
To affix the rubber feet to the bottom of the KVM switch, peel off the
backing on each rubber foot and stick the feet to the bottom of the
KVM switch in the indicated areas.
Connect computers to the KVM switch
You can connect up to four computers to the KVM switch.
1. Connect a male-to-male HDMI cable from the port on the
computer to one of the numbered
PC connection
ports on the
KVM switch.
2. Connect a USB A to B cable from the USB port on the computer to
the corresponding numbered
PC USB
port on the KVM switch.
3. If you’re using audio, connect a set of audio cables from the
speaker port on your computer to the corresponding
PC audio
port
on the KVM switch.
4. Repeat steps 2 and 3 for any additional computers that you want
to connect to the KVM switch.
5. Connect the keyboard and mouse that you want to share
between computers to the
Console USB keyboard and mouse
ports.
Note:
If you want to use USB 3.1 Gen 1 peripherals between all of the
connected computers, make sure that the peripherals are connected
to the
USB 3.0
ports on the KVM switch.
6. Connect the universal power adapter from a wall outlet to the
power input port on the KVM switch.
