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Overview
The LINDY CPU Switch Compact allows you to access two computers using one keyboard,
monitor and mouse. (The keyboard and mouse on the computers must use PS/2 connectors).
By using this switch you can save on the additional cost of keyboards, monitors and mice and
also save on desk space and eliminate the problems of using the wrong keyboard or mouse.
The CPU Switch Compact is compatible with a wide variety of mice including
4D/5D mice, with
support for one or two scroll wheels
and up to
5 or more buttons
. It also supports most
RF
mice including their battery status report and ID recognition function
.
The Audio model also offers
additional audio support
for switching a microphone and Stereo
speakers between the connected computers.
The CPU Switch Compact is a pure hardware solution and will therefore work with all operating
systems. It does not require any software installation. You simply connect the cables between
the CPU Switch Compact and your computers, and then turn on the computers.
The CPU Switch Compact supports switching between the connected computers via keyboard
hotkeys (SCROLL LOCK twice and either cursor up/down, or port number key 1 or 2).
The CPU Switch Compact permanently emulates the keyboard and mouse connections of all
connected computers. This prevents error messages when switching between computers.
Features
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Supports monitor resolutions up to 1920 x 1440, Bandwidth 400MHz
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Permanent keyboard and mouse emulation
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Supports computers with PS/2 type connectors
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Supports extended PS/2 bus protocols
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Supports hot plugging of computers
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Audio model: for devices with 3.5mm Stereo connectors (Speaker/Line Out & Mic/Line In)
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Serial mice and connectors are not supported
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No power supply required.
Installation
Before you start please ensure all the computers to be attached are switched off.
Apart from the connected computers you will only need one keyboard, monitor and mouse (and
optional speakers and microphone for the Audio model). If some cables are not long enough we
recommend using standard or 3-in-1 extension cables up to a maximum length of 10m.
Connect the keyboard, monitor and mouse directly to the appropriately labelled sockets on the
LINDY CPU Switch Compact. Audio connectors are colour coded: PINK for microphone
and
GREEN for speakers.
Connect the cables coming out of the CPU Switch Compact to the computers keyboard, monitor
and mouse ports. The mouse port on your computer must be a PS/2 type (6 pin Mini DIN
socket). When you have connected everything, switch on the monitor first and then switch on
the computers.
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Please note that you must have the correct mouse drivers installed on any of the connected
computers.
Operation
Your monitor will only display one computer signal at any one time. All keyboard and mouse
commands are sent to this computer only. When a computer is selected and it is not switched
on or is in sleep mode, the monitor will not show any signal. Please note that this is not the sign
of a faulty CPU Switch! Wake up this computer in the normal way you would when not using the
CPU Switch.
LED Indicators
LED Status
Meaning
ON
This PC port is selected and the PC is powered ON
OFF
This PC port is not selected
Flashing
CPU Switch is in Auto Scan Mode
Direct Port Selection / Keyboard Hot Key Commands:
You can command the CPU Switch Compact to switch the CPU port using simple key
sequences. To send commands to the KVM switch the SCROLL LOCK key must be pressed
twice within 2 seconds.
Select computer port directly:
Within 2 seconds
+ + or
= To select PC1 or PC2
Toggle through the computer ports:
Within 2 seconds
+ + = Previous Channel
Or
+ + = Next Channel
Auto Scan Mode:
Within 2 seconds
+ +
= Auto Scan (The scan interval is 8 seconds)
To escape Auto Scan Mode,
press any key or SPACE bar.
Hot Plug
The LINDY CPU Switch Compact supports hot plugging. When hot plugging, the computer to be
detached or re-attached should
not
be connected to the currently selected port on the CPU
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