NOTE:
The default setting of the SwitchView
DVI switch is appropriate for most systems.
You do not need to confi gure the switch
before installation. You should power off your
computers before beginning installation.
Connecting power
Connect the external power supply to the
SwitchView DVI switch.
NOTE:
If you do not use a USB device on
any of the USB 2.0 hub ports or hub ports
connected on a USB keyboard, the switch will
function via the USB self-power. The switch
receives power from the USB interface and
is instantly powered up when you connect
the switch to a PC. If using a USB device
other than a keyboard or mouse, plug in the
external power adaptor.
Connecting your peripherals
Connect your keyboard, monitor and mouse
into the console connectors on the rear of your
SwitchView DVI switch.
Connecting your computers
Connect each of your computers to the
SwitchView DVI switch using the DVI-I video
cable, USB cable (Type A to Type B) and audio
and mic cables provided.
Powering up your system
Power up the the connected computers, ensuring
that the keyboard and mouse are enabled. The
green LED indicates PC port status (solid green =
active port, fl ashing green = PC not connected).
The red LED indicates the hub port control status.
When lit it indicates which PC port has control of
all of the hub ports and their connected devices (if
USB LED 1 is red, PC port 1 has control).
The Power of Being There
®
Quick Installation Guide
SwitchView
®
DVI
2 or 4-Port DVI USB KVM Switch
The following instructions will help you
install and use your SwitchView DVI
KVM switch.
Should you require further assistance, please
contact Avocent Technical Support.
To install the switch
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Connect external
power supply.
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Connect your
peripherals to the
SwitchView DVI.
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Connect your
computers using the
cables provided.
Power up the
connected
computers.
Operating the SwitchView DVI Switch
There are two ways to control the SwitchView DVI
switch for PC and USB hub port control, as well as
audio/mic channel selection: front panel push-but-
tons or a hotkey sequence.
Front panel buttons
The front panel buttons provide direct control over
KVM channel switching by pressing the PC button
for PC port switching. If binding is enabled between
PC/USB hub port control and audio/mic switching,
they will jointly be selected simultaneously.
USB 2.0
hub
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