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    2/4-Port USB DVI KVM Switch CS72D / CS74D User Manual www.aten.com[...]

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    CS72D / CS74D User Manual ii FCC Information Federal Communication Commis sion Interference Statement This equipment has been tested and found to co mply with the limits for a Class B digital service, pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC rules. Thes e limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference in a resident ial inst[...]

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    CS72D / CS74D User Manual iii User Information Online Registration Be sure to register your product at our online support center: T elephone Suppo rt For telephone support, call this number: User Notice All information, docum entation, and specifications contained in this manual are subject to change without prior no tification by the manufacturer.[...]

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    CS72D / CS74D User Manual iv Package Content s The CS72D / CS74D package consists of:  1 CS72D / CS74D 2/4-Port USB DVI KVM Switch  1 1.2 m 44-pin Custom KVM Cable Set  1 1.8 m 44-pin Custom KVM Cable Set (for CS74D only)  1 Power Adapter (for CS74D only)  1 User Instruction s* Check to make sure that all the comp onents are present [...]

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    CS72D / CS74D User Manual v Content s FCC Information . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ii RoHS. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ii SJ/T 11364-2006. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .[...]

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    CS72D / CS74D User Manual vi Video DynaSync . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15 Mouse Emulation Control . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15 Mouse Port-switching . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16 Power On Detection . . . . .[...]

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    CS72D / CS74D User Manual vii About this Manual This User Manual is provided to help you get the most from your CS72D / CS74D. It covers all aspects of instal lation, configuratio n and operation. An overview of the information found in the manual is provided below. Chapter 1, Introduction, introduces you to the CS72D / CS74 D system. Its purpose, [...]

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    CS72D / CS74D User Manual viii Conventions This manual uses the following conven tio ns: Product Information For information abo ut all ATEN produ cts and how they can help you connect without limits, vi si t ATEN on the Web or co ntact an ATEN Authorized Reseller. Visit ATEN on the Web for a li st of locations and telepho ne numbers: Monospaced In[...]

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    1 Chapter 1 Introduction Overview The CS72D / CS74D 2/4-Port USB DVI KVM Switch allow s yo u to cont rol two or four computers using one USB mouse, USB keyboard and Digi tal Visual Interface (DVI ) monitor console. It support s digital video devices, such as flat panel displays, data projectors, plasma displays and digital TVs. The CS72D / CS74D co[...]

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    CS72D / CS74D User Manual 2 Features  One DVI console controls two (CS7 2D) or four (CS74D) USB interface computers  Fully compliant with DVI specifi cation (Digital only)  Supports multi-functi on and wi reless mouse/keyboard  Audio enabled – ful l bass response provides a rich experience for 2.1 channel surround sound systems  Su[...]

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    1. Introduction 3 Hardware Requirement s Console  A DVI compatible monitor capable of the highest possible resolution  A USB mouse  A USB keyboard  Speakers (optional) Computers The following equipment mu st be available on each computer:  A DVI port Note: The quality of the display is affected by the quality of the DVI display card.[...]

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    CS72D / CS74D User Manual 4 Operating Systems Supported operating systems are shown in the table, below: Note: Supports Linux Kernel 2.6 an d higher . OS Ve r s i o n Windows 2000 / XP / 2003 / 2008 / Vista / X86 / X64 / 7 / 8 Linux RedHat 9.0 and higher SuSE 10 / 1 1.1 and high er Mandriva (Mandrake) Linux 2006 and higher Debian 3.1 / 4.0 Ubuntu 7[...]

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    1. Introduction 5 Component s CS72D Front View CS74D Front View No. Component Descript ion 1P o r t Selection Pushbuttons For manual port selection, press a port selection pushbutto n to bring the KVM focus to the comp uter attached to its corresponding port. See Manual Switching , page 1 1 f or more details. 2 Port LEDs The Port LEDs are built int[...]

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    CS72D / CS74D User Manual 6 CS72D Rear V iew CS74D Rear V iew No. Component Description 1 DVI Console Port The cable from your DVI monitor plugs in here. Note: The USB keyboard and USB mouse ports are located on the unit’s side panel. 2 Computer Port(s) The cable(s) that link the switch to your computers plug in here. Note: Y ou can identify the [...]

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    1. Introduction 7 CS72D / CS74D Side View No. Component Description 1 Audio Port The cable from y our speakers plugs in here. 2 USB Console Ports Y our USB keyboard and USB mouse plug in here. The USB 2.0 mouse port can be used for con necting a USB hub and USB peripheral sharing (with mouse emulation turned off). An additional power adapter might [...]

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    9 Chapter 2 Hardware Setup Cable Connections To set up your CS72D / CS74D, refer to the installation diag ram on the following page (the numbers in the diag ram correspond to t he steps below), and do the following: 1. Plug your USB keyboard and USB mouse into the USB C onsole ports located on the unit’ s side panel. Note: The USB ports can also [...]

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    CS72D / CS74D User Manual 10 Inst allation Diagram Note: The diagram uses CS74D panels to i llustrate the cable connection steps. 1 2 3 5 44-pin Cable Set 4 CS74D 6[...]

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    11 Chapter 3 Basic Operation Manual Switching There are three convenient methods to access the computers: Manual – which involves pressing the port selection pushb utt ons located on the unit’s front panel; Mouse – which involves clicking the scroll wheel of the mouse; and Hotkey – which involves entering combinatio ns from the keyboard. Ho[...]

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    CS72D / CS74D User Manual 12 Hot Plugging The CS72D / CS74D supports USB hot plugging – com ponents can be removed and added back into the installatio n by unplugging their cables from the USB hub ports without the need to shut the unit down. Firmware Upgrad e Refer to The Firmware Upgrade Utility , page 23 for a step-by-step guid e on upgrading [...]

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    13 Chapter 4 Hotkey Operation The CS72D / CS74D provides an extensi ve, easy-to-use, hotkey function that makes it convenient to control and configu re your KVM installation from the keyboard. Hotkey Setting Mode All hotkey operations begin wit h tappi ng the Scroll Lock key twice. This invokes the Hotkey Setting Mode (H SM), wh ich can be followed[...]

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    CS72D / CS74D User Manual 14 Alternate Hotkey Setting Mode The port switching activation keys can be changed from tapping the Scroll Lock key twice ([Scroll Lock] [Scroll Lock]) to tapping the Ctrl key twice ([Ctrl] [Ctrl]). To change the port swit ching activation keys, do the following: 1. Invoke HSM (see page 13). 2. Press [X] or [x] [Enter] . N[...]

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    4. Hotkey Operation 15 When you use the port switching hotkey or HSM, the mouse cursor must be in the current computer display. While Auto Scan Mode is in effect, ordinary ke yboard and mouse functions are suspended – only Auto Scan Mode complian t keystrokes and mouse clicks can be input. You must exit Auto Scan Mode (p ress the Esc key or the S[...]

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    CS72D / CS74D User Manual 16 Mouse Port-switching The Mouse Port-switching function can be enabled or disabled. The default setting is disabled. To enable, do the follo wing: 1. Invoke HSM (see page 13). 2. Press [W] or [w] [Enter] . This procedure is a toggle. Repeat to disable. Note: The feature is only supported when mouse emulation is enabled. [...]

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    4. Hotkey Operation 17 (Continued from previous page.) Note: T o set the keyboard language, see Keyboard Language , page 17. List Switch Settings To see a listing of the current switch setting s, do the following: 1. Open a text editor or word processor and place the cursor in the page window . 2. Invoke HSM (see page 13). 3. Press [F4] [E nter] to[...]

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    CS72D / CS74D User Manual 18 Note: nn is a two-digit number that represents the keyboard language code (US English: 33; French: 08; Japanese: 15). Restore Default Settings To reset the CS7 2D / CS74D to its default hotkey settings, do th e following: 1. Invoke HSM (see page 13). 2. Press [R] or [r] [Enter] . See Hotkey Summa r y T abl e below. Hotk[...]

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    4. Hotkey Operation 19 [wheel][wheel] If mouse port-switching is active, clicking the mouse wheel twice switches to the next port. [E] Enables/disables Power On Detection. [F2] [Enter] Enables Mac keyboard emulation. [F3] [Enter] Enables Sun keyboard emulation [F10] [Enter] Automatically detects and sets the keyboard operating platform. [F4] [En te[...]

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    21 Chapter 5 Keyboard Emulation Mac Keyboard The PC compatible (101/104 key) keyboard can emu late the functions of the Mac keyboard. The emulation mappings are listed in the table below. Note: When using key combinations, press and release the first key (Ctrl), then press and release the activation key . PC Keyboard Mac Keyboard [S hift ] Sh ift [[...]

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    CS72D / CS74D User Manual 22 Sun Keyboard The PC compatible (101/104 key) keyboard can emul ate the fu ncti ons of the Sun keyboard when t he Control key [Ctrl] is used in conjunction with other keys. The corresponding function s are shown in the table below. Note: When using key combinations, press and release the first key (Ctrl), then press and [...]

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    23 Chapter 6 The Firmware Upgrade Utility The Windows-based Firmware Upgrade Uti lit y (FWUpg rade.exe) provides a smooth, automated process for u pgrad ing the KVM switch’s firmware. The Utility comes as part of a Firmware Upgrade Package that is specific for each device. Check the web site regul arly to find the latest packages an d information[...]

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    CS72D / CS74D User Manual 24 4. Press and hold the Port 1 pushbutton on the unit's front panel. While holding down th e Port 1 pushbutton, connect PC1 's USB Keyboard T ype A connnector in the Custom KVM cable set to a USB port on your computer . Note: The Computer Port 1 at the rear panel of the unit is labeled accordingly – use the ca[...]

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    6. The Firmware Upgrade Utility 25 3. Click Next. The Firmware Upgrade Utility main screen appears. The Utility inspects your in st allat ion. All the devices capable of being upgraded by the package are listed in the Device List panel. 4. As you select a device in the list, its description appears in the Device Description panel.After you have mad[...]

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    CS72D / CS74D User Manual 26 If you enabled Check Firmware V ersion, the Utility compares the device’ s firmware level with that of the u pgrade files. If the device’ s version is higher than the upgrade versi on, a dialog box gives you the option to Continue or Cancel. If you didn’t enable Check Firmware V ersion , the Utility installs the u[...]

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    6. The Firmware Upgrade Utility 27 Upgrade Succeeded After the upgrade has completed, a screen appears to inform you that the procedure was successful: Click Finish to close the Firmwa re Upgrade Utility. After a successful completion, the CS 72D / CS74D exits Firmware Upgrade Mode, and resets itself. Upgrade Failed If the Upgrade Succeeded screen [...]

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    29 Appendix Safety Instructions  Read all of these instructions. Save them for future reference.  Follow all warnings and instructions marked on the dev ice.  This product is for indoor use only .  Do not place the device on any unstable su rf ace (cart, stand, table, etc.). If the device falls, serious damage wi ll resul t.  Do not [...]

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    CS72D / CS74D User Manual 30  If an extension cord is used with this device make sure that the total of the ampere ratings of all products us ed on this cord does not exceed the extension cord ampere rating. Mak e sure that the total of all products plugged into the wall outlet does not exceed 15 amperes.  T o help protect y our system from s[...]

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    Appendix 31 T echnical Support International  For online technical support – inclu ding troubleshooting, d ocumentation, and software updates: http://eservice.aten.com  For telephone support, see Telephone Support , pag e iii. North America When you contact us, please have the following information ready beforehand:  Product model number[...]

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    CS72D / CS74D User Manual 32 Specifications Functio n CS72D CS74D Computer Connections 2 4 Console Connections 1 1 Port Selection Hotkey , Mouse switch, Front panel pushbuttons Connectors Console Ports KB 1 x USB T ype A F (Iron) Video 1 x DVI-D F (White) Mouse 1 x USB T ype A F (Iron) S peakers 1 x Mini S tereo Jack F (Green) Computer Port 1 KBMou[...]

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    Appendix 33 T roubleshooting Operation problems can be due to a variety of causes. The first step in solving them is to make sure that all cables are securely attached an d seated completely in their sockets. Symptom Possible Cause Action Erratic behavior . Unit not receiving enough power . Use a DC 5.3 V power adapter if you are not already using [...]

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    CS72D / CS74D User Manual 34 When switching ports, there is a several second delay before the change happens. This can occur when keyboard emulation is disabled. Use the [F10] hotkey to enable keyboard emulation. See Hotkey Summary Table , page 18. When switching ports with the mousewheel, and I want to switch across t wo ports (fr om Port1 to Port[...]