DKVM2K - Switch D-LINK - Free user manual and instructions

USER MANUAL DKVM2K D-LINK

2-Port KVM Switch with Built-in Cables DKVM-2K This product works with all Windows Operating Systems Check Your Package Contents These are the items included with your purchase: Before You Begin You must have at least the following:

• DKVM-2K KVM Switch with Built-In Cables

• PS/2 / USB converter ©2003 D-Link Systems, Inc. All rights reserved. Trademarks or registered trademarks are the property of their respective holders. Software and specifi cations subject to change without notice. If any of the above items are missing, please contact your reseller.2 Installing the DKVM-2K Attach your computer’s 6-pin PS/2 male keyboard connector to the DKVM-2K keyboard port. Attach your monitor’s HDDB 15 VGA connector to the console port of the DKVM-2K. Attach your computer’s 6-pin PS/2 male mouse connector to the DKVM-2K mouse port. Make sure that all your computers are turned OFF before installing the DKVM-2K to avoid mouse and keyboard errors when booting up your computers.3 Installing the DKVM-2K Attach the DKVM-2K‘s built-in monitor cable to the VGA port located on the back of your computer case. Attach the DKVM-2K’s built-in mouse cable to the PS/2 mouse port located on the back of your computer case. Attach the DKVM-2K’s built-in keyboard cable to the PS/2 keyboard port located on the back of your computer case. Type A Power ON all your attached computers after you have completed the DKVM-2K installation. The following steps below apply to both the computers that you are using with your DKVM-2K.4 Switching with the DKVM-2K The DKVM-2K features a Select Button located on the front panel and keyboard Hot Keys to switch quickly and easily between both your computers. Select Button To enter Hot Key switching mode, press the Scroll Lock key twice. A beep confi rms that the Hot Key mode is activated. Hot Key Menu Scroll Lock + Scroll Lock + 1 : Switches to PC 1 Scroll Lock + Scroll Lock + 2 : Switches to PC 2 Scroll Lock + Scroll Lock + S : Activates Auto Scan Mode. Each computer will be scanned every 10 seconds. Scroll Lock + Scroll Lock + ESC : Exits Auto Scan Mode and Hot Key Mode. Scroll Lock + Scroll Lock + M: Resets the Mouse and Keyboard5 Troubleshooting Tips Keyboard If your keyboard is not functional, not detected, or there is a keyboard error on boot- up, check the following:

• Make sure that the keyboard is properly connected to the computer and to the DKVM-2K. Check that the keyboard is plugged into the correct PS/2 keyboard port and not the PS/2 mouse port.

• Verify that the keyboard works when plugged into the computer directly. You will have to shut down your computer first to do this.

• Read your motherboard documentation and make sure that the PS/2 keyboard’s IRQ is enabled. This can be set for most computers in the BIOS setup.

• Try using a different keyboard. Mouse If your mouse is not functional, not detected, or there is a mouse error on boot-up, check the following:

• Make sure that the mouse is properly connected to the computer and to the DKVM-2K. Check that mouse is plugged into the correct PS/2 mouse port and not the PS/2 keyboard port.

• Verify that the mouse works when plugged into the computer directly. You will have to shut down your computer first to do this.

• Read your motherboard documentation and make sure that the PS/2 mouse’s IRQ is enabled. This can be set for most computers in the BIOS setup.

• Try using a different mouse.

• If mouse movement is random when switching between computers, try shutting down your computer and rebooting.

• Verify that your computers do not have more than one mouse driver installed (check your config.sys and autoexec.bat files for Windows) and that you are using the latest mouse driver.

• If a special mouse is used such as a cordless or scrolling mouse, make sure you use generic PS/2 mouse drivers. A non-standard PS/2 mouse may have extensions on the PS/2 protocol that are not supported by the DKVM-2K.

• Do not move the mouse or press any mouse buttons when switching from one PC to another.

• Try resetting the mouse by unplugging it from the DKVM-2K for about 3 seconds and reconnecting. Video If the image on your monitor is not clear, check the following:

• Verify that all video monitor cables are inserted properly.

• Try lowering the resolution and refresh rate of your monitor.

• DKVM-2K KVM Switch with Built-In Cables