The installation and configuration of this equipment is a relatively simple process provided you take care to follow the
instructions given in this document and the full user guide. In addition, please take time to read the section entitled ‘Extended
PCI Bus performance’ in the user guide.
The connection diagrams in the document show the DDL2050 desktop unit but the instructions apply equally to all versions. The
main differences are the availability and number of PCI slots in the desktop unit and the medium used to connect to the back-
racked computer: copper or fibre.
1 Preparing your computer
a.
If your computer has on-board video or audio, perform a restart and change the BIOS settings to PCI or Autodetect.
Consult your computer documentation for specific instructions.
b.
Save your changes and power down the computer.
c.
Disconnect the keyboard, monitor, mouse and any other USB devices or audio components that will be active at the
user desktop.
d.
Remove the computer cover to enable access to the interface cards inside
.
e.
Remove the current video and audio cards, if applicable, from the computer.
2 Configuring the PCI Add-In card
The DDP2000 / 2100 PCI card is fitted with a number of configuration DIP switches which control which services (USB, Audio etc.) are
available at the desktop. By default all services are enabled. The full user guide provides more details.
3 Installing the PCI Add-In Card
Install and secure the PCI Add In Card into an available PCI slot. Close and secure the cover of the computer. If you are using a PS/2
keyboard and mouse connect the PS/2 keyboard/mouse “Y” cable between the PCI Add-In Card and the appropriate PS/2 ports on your
computer. This cable is not required if a USB keyboard and mouse are being used.
4 Deploying the system
Relocate the computer to the centralized computer facility. Connect the computer’s power cable. Connect the newly installed DDP 2000
PCI Add-In Card to the Desktop Appliance using CAT 5/5e/6 cable (fiber-optic cable for the DDP2100 version) as required. NOTE: A patch
cable can be used to locally connect the appliance to the PC.
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Digital KVM Extender
Quick Start Guide
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Document Part No: HB-DDXX-0002
Installed DDP2000 PCI
Add-In card
Y splitter card shown
connecting keyboard &
mouse to PCI-Add in card
Cat 5, 5e or 6 twisted pair
connection to desktop
unit.*
*DDP 2100 version using fibre optic cable is also available
model shown - DDL2050
WARNINGS:
Always connect the Desktop unit to the power supply unit BEFORE mains power is switched on.
The DeTwo system works by extending the PCI bus from the computer PCI Add-in card out to the desktop unit via
a twisted pair cable link. Disconnecting the link cable whilst the system is in use could result in corruption of the
host PCI bus and subsequent loss of data.
