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(marked 

PC 1 ~ PC 2 

or 

PC 1 ~ PC 4

as applicable).

3. Using a USB Type A to Type B cable, connect the “A” (flat) end to an available USB 

port on the computer. Connect the opposite end to the “B” (D-shaped) USB 
connector on the KVM switch that corresponds to the computer number you wish to 
use for that system (directly under the monitor connection in step 2). This will provide 
both keyboard and mouse access to that system.

4. Optional: You can use 3.5mm male-to-male phono speaker cable to connect the 

speaker and/or microphone outputs on the computer to the corresponding connectors 
on the KVM switch, located under the monitor connector that corresponds to that 
computer on the KVM. Most computers have sound and microphone connectors that 
are color-coded to the standard used on the KVM switch: green for speakers, pink for 
microphone. See the documentation for the computer for assistance, if needed.

Using  the  KVM  Switch

Green LED (solid) = Active Computer

Green LED (flashing) = No Powered Computer on that Port

Red LED (solid) = Active Control of USB Hub

Button = Switch control to that port

The KVM switch offers two convenient ways to switch console control of the attached
computers. The first is by using the buttons on the front panel to select which computer
is active. The second is using keyboard hotkey combinations, which also allow you to
adjust several configuration options on the KVM. The reference chart on the next page
describes the hotkey commands and their options in detail.

Note:

If your computer is configured to use power-saving features (i.e. auto-standby after

inactivity), you may experience intermittent difficulty using the KVM switch. For optimal
performance we recommend configuring your computer’s BIOS setup software to enable
or disable (as applicable) the following options:

• Enable “USB Legacy Support”
• Enable “USB Keyboard and Mouse to bring computer out of standby”
• Disable “Power Saving Mode” for the USB hub

The names and location of these and similar options may vary from computer to
computer. Consult your manufacturer’s documentation for information on accessing and
modifying the BIOS setup if necessary.

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Summary of Contents for SV231USBA

Page 1: ...USB KVM Switch SV231USBA SV431USBA Instruction Manual Actual product may vary from photo 2 Port USB Desktop KVM Switch with Audio Switching 4 Port USB Desktop KVM Switch with Audio Switching ...

Page 2: ...antenna Increase the separation between the equipment and receiver Connect the equipment into an outlet on a circuit different from that to which the receiver is connected Consult the dealer or an experienced radio TV technician for help Use of Trademarks Registered Trademarks and other Protected Names and Symbols This manual may make reference to trademarks registered trademarks and other protect...

Page 3: ...lation 2 Installing the KVM Switch 2 Connecting computers to the KVM Switch 2 Using the KVM Switch 3 Keyboard Hotkey Command Reference Chart 4 Binding Unbinding control 4 Valid Hotkey sequences 4 Programmable Autoscan delay time 5 Accessory Products from StarTech com 6 Technical Support 7 Warranty Information 7 Instruction Manual i ...

Page 4: ...r a complete multimedia sharing solution Choice of configurable hotkey command sequence or front panel buttons for control Before You Begin System Requirements Console USB keyboard 1 USB mouse 1 VGA monitor 1 speakers optional microphone optional Controlled systems USB support VGA video out speaker out optional microphone out optional Additional cables required not included Each controlled compute...

Page 5: ... connector under CONSOLE optional 6 Connect a microphone to the pink 3 5mm phono connector under CONSOLE optional 7 Connect up to 2 other USB devices to the ports marked USB HUB optional 8 Plug the power adapter into a wall outlet or other suitable power source Connect the opposite end to the port marked DC 9V on the KVM switch Connecting computers to the KVM Switch This section describes how to c...

Page 6: ...mputer on that Port Red LED solid Active Control of USB Hub Button Switch control to that port The KVM switch offers two convenient ways to switch console control of the attached computers The first is by using the buttons on the front panel to select which computer is active The second is using keyboard hotkey combinations which also allow you to adjust several configuration options on the KVM Th...

Page 7: ... ScrLk ScrLk Z When either the select active computer or select USB hub control commands are executed both functions are switched to the selected port Unbind computer and USB hub control ScrLk ScrLk X The computer control and USB hub control can be executed separately KVM control and USB hub control control can be assigned to different ports at one time Bind computer and Audio Mic control default ...

Page 8: ...elay time z can be any one of the following values 1 10 sec 2 20 sec through 9 90 sec 0 100 sec Note Apple computers will need to be programmed using an IBM compatible keyboard that has a Scroll Lock key Instruction Manual 5 ...

Page 9: ...formance out of your new product SVUSB2N1_6 6 ft USB VGA 2 in 1 KVM Switch Cable SVUSB2N1_10 10 ft USB VGA 2 in 1 KVM Switch Cable SVUSB2N1_15 15 ft USB VGA 2 in 1 KVM Switch Cable MU6MM 6 ft Stereo Patch Cable 3 5mm Male to 3 5mm Male Please Note Gender changer GC15HSM is required when using this product with SVUSB2N1 series 2 in 1 USB KVM cables Instruction Manual 6 ...

Page 10: ...cts at our discretion The warranty covers parts and labor costs only StarTech com does not warrant its products from defects or damages arising from misuse abuse alteration or normal wear and tear Limitation of Liability In no event shall the liability of StarTech com Ltd and StarTech com USA LLP or their officers directors employees or agents for any damages whether direct or indirect special pun...

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