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    PS/2-USB K VM Switch CS82U / CS84U User Manual www.aten.com[...]

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    CS82U / CS84U User Manual ii FCC Information This equipment has been test ed and found to comply with the li mits for a Class B digital device, pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC Rules. These limits are designed to provide reasonable protect ion against harmful interference in a residential installation. This equip ment generates, uses and can radiate [...]

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    CS82U / CS84U 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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    CS82U / CS84U User Manual iv Package Content s The CS82U / CS84U package consists of:  1 CS82U / CS84U PS/2-USB KVM Switch  2 Custom KVM Cable sets (CS82U)  4 Custom KVM Cable Sets (CS84U)  1U s e r G u i d e Check to make sure that all the comp onents are present and that nothing got damaged in shipping . If you encounter a problem, co[...]

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    CS82U / CS84U User Manual v Content s FCC Information . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ii User Information . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .iii Online Registration . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .[...]

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    CS82U / CS84U User Manual vi Invoking HSM . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 17 Alternate HSM Invocation Keys . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 18 Alternate Port Switching Keys . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 18 Keyboard Language . . . . . . . .[...]

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    CS82U / CS84U User Manual vii About this Manual This User Manual is provided to help you get the most from your CS82U / CS84U. 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 CS82U / CS84 U system. Its purpose, [...]

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    CS82U / CS84U User Manual viii Conventions This manual uses the following conven tions: Product Information For information abo ut all ATEN produ cts and how th ey can help you connect without limits, vi sit ATEN on the Web or contact an ATEN Authorized Reseller. Visit ATEN on the Web for a li st of locations and telephone numbers: Monospaced Indic[...]

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    1 Chapter 1 Introduction Overview The CS82U / CS84U PS/2-USB KVM Switch is a desktop control unit that allows users to access two or four co mputers from a single KVM console (PS/ 2 or USB keyboard and mouse, and VGA monitor). The CS82U / CS84U comes with ATEN’s patented Video DynaSync TM technolo gy, which eliminates boot-up disp lay problems a [...]

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    CS82U / CS84U User Manual 2 Features  One PS/2-USB VGA cons ole controls two (CS 82U) or four (CS84U) VGA interface co mputers.  Computer selection via front panel pushb uttons, hotkeys, and mouse  Multiplatform support – Windows 2000/XP/V ista/7, Linux, Mac, and Sun*  Superior video quality – 2048 x 1536; DDC2B  V ideo DynaSync [...]

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    Chapter 1. Introduction 3 Hardware Requirement s Console  A VGA compatibl e monito r capable of the highest possible resolution  A USB or PS/2 mouse  A USB or PS/2 keyboard Computers The following equipment mu st be available on each computer:  A VGA port Note: The quality of the display is affected by the quality of the VGA display car[...]

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    CS82U / CS84U 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 / 7 Linux RedHat 9.0 and higher SuSE 10 / 1 1.1 and higher Debian 3.1 / 4.0 Ubuntu 7.04 / 7.10 UNIX AIX 4.3 and higher FreeBSD 5.5 and higher S[...]

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    Chapter 1. Introduction 5 Component s CS82U Front View CS84U Front View 1 & 2 1 & 2[...]

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    CS82U / CS84U User Manual 6 No. Component Description 1P o r t Selection Pushbuttons For manual port selection:  Press and release a port selection pushbutton to bring the KVM focus to the computer attached to its corresponding port. The Port LED lights bright orange.  Press and hold port selection pushbutton 1 and 2 for more than 2 seconds t[...]

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    Chapter 1. Introduction 7 CS82U Rear View CS84U Rear View 1 23 4 1 23 4[...]

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    CS82U / CS84U User Manual 8 Note: 1. Use of a power adapter (DV 5V) is optional, and requires a separate purchase. 2. The shape of the connectors has b een specifically modified so that only custom KVM cables designed to work with this switch can plug in (see Cables , page 3, for details). Do NOT attempt to use ordinary 15-pin VGA connect or cables[...]

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    9 Chapter 2 Hardware Setup Cable Connections To set up your CS82U / CS84U installati on, refer to the installation diagram on the following page (th e numbers in the diagrams corresp ond to the steps, below), and do the following: 1. Plug your keyboard and mouse into the USB or PS/2 console ports locat ed on the unit’ s rear panel. 2. Plug your c[...]

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    CS82U / CS84U User Manual 10 Inst allation Diagram and / or 1 CS84U Rear View Custom KVM Cable Set Custom KVM Cable Set 2 3 4 5 (Optional)[...]

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

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    CS82U / CS84U User Manual 12 Mouse Port-switching The CS82U / CS84U supports the very latest in mouse port-switching – simply double-click the scroll wheel of your USB mouse to cycle thro ugh the ports. Note: 1. This featured is only supported by USB 3-key scroll wheel mice. 2. Th e default settin g is disabled 3. Th is feature is only supported [...]

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    Chapter 3. Basic Operation 13 Alternative Manual Po rt Selection Settings When Hotkey Setting Mode has been activ ated, pressing [S] will invoke the alternative front panel pushbu tton manual port selection functions as follows (see page 21, also):  Press a port selection pushbutton once to bring the KVM focus to the computer attached to its cor[...]

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    15 Chapter 4 Hotkey Operation The CS82U / CS84U provides an extensi ve, easy-to-use, hotkey function that makes it convenient to control and configu re your KVM installation from the keyboard. Port Switching All port switches begin with tappin g the Scroll Lock key twice. The tables below describe the actions th at each combination performs. Note: [...]

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    CS82U / CS84U User Manual 16 Auto Scanning The CS82U / CS84U’s Auto Scan feature automatically cycles the KVM focus through the computer ports at regular intervals. This allow s you to monitor the computer activity without having t o take the troubl e of switching from port to port manually. See the table below for d etails. Note: 1. While Auto S[...]

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    Chapter 4. Hotkey Operation 17 Hotkey Setting Mode Hotkey Setting Mode is used to set up your CS82U / CS84U swit ch configuration. All op erations begin with invoking Hotkey Setting Mode (HSM). Invoking HSM To invoke HSM do the fol lowing: 1. Press and hol d down [Num Lock] . 2. Press and release [-] . 3. Release [Num Lock] . Note: 1. There is an a[...]

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    CS82U / CS84U User Manual 18 Alternate HSM Invocation Keys An alternate set of HSM invocation keys is provided in case the default set conflicts wi th progra ms running on the compute rs. To switch to the alternate HSM invocati on set, do the following: 1. Invoke HSM (see page 17) 2. Press and release [H] . The HSM invocation key s become the Ctrl [...]

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    Chapter 4. Hotkey Operation 19 Keyboard Operating Plat form The CS82U / CS84U’s default port configuratio n is for a PC compatible keyboard operating platfo rm. If your c onsole uses a PC compatible keyboard and you have a Mac attached to a port, for examp le, you can change the port’s keyboard operating platfo rm configuration so that the PC c[...]

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    CS82U / CS84U User Manual 20 Hotkey Buzzer Control The Buzzer can be hotkey toggled on and off. To toggle the Buzzer, do the following: 1. Invoke HSM (see page 17 ). 2. Press and release [B] . The Buzzer toggles on or off. Disable Port Switching Keys To disable the Port Switchi ng Keys ([Scroll Lock] [Scr oll Lock] / [Ctrl] [Ctrl] ), do the followi[...]

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    Chapter 4. Hotkey Operation 21 Vi deo DynaSync To invoke Video DynaSync, ATEN’s ex clusive technol ogy that elimin ates boot-up display problems and optimizes resolution when switching betw een ports, do the following: 1. Invoke HSM (see page 17). 2. Press [D] . Mouse Port-switching To enable/disable th e Mouse Port-switching fu nction, do the fo[...]

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    CS82U / CS84U User Manual 22 HSM Summary T a ble After invoking HSM (see page 17), key in one of the following keys to perfo rm the corresponding function: Key Function [H] T oggles between the default ([Num Lock] [-]) and alternate ([Ctrl] [F12]) HSM invocation keys. [T] T oggles between the default ([Scroll Lock] [Scroll Lock]) and alternate ([Ct[...]

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    23 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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    CS82U / CS84U User Manual 24 Sun Keyboard The PC compatible (101/104 key) keyboard can emul ate the functions 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 re[...]

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    25 Chapter 6 The Firmware Upgrade Utility The Windows-based Firmware Upgrade Uti lity (FWUpgrade.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 r[...]

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    CS82U / CS84U User Manual 26 4. At the other end of the custom KVM cable set, connect the SPHD connector to the Port 1 KVM section. 5. Invoke Firmware U pgrade Mode (see Firmware Upgrad e Mode , page 20). The front panel LEDs flash to indicat e that Firmware Up grade Mode is in effect.[...]

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    6. The Firmware Upgrade Utility 27 S t arting the Upgrade 1. Run the downloaded Firm ware Upgrade Package file – either by doub le clicking the file ico n, or using a com mand line to enter the full p ath. The Firmwar e Upgrade Utili ty W elcome screen appears: 2. Read the License Agreement (enable the I Agr ee radio button). 3. Click Next. The F[...]

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    CS82U / CS84U User Manual 28 4. As you select a device in the list, its description appears in the Device Description panel.After you have ma de your d evice selection(s), Click Next to perform the upgrade. 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[...]

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    6. The Firmware Upgrade Utility 29 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 82U / CS84U exits Firmware Upgrade Mode, and resets itself. Upgrade Failed If the Upgrade Succeeded screen [...]

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    31 Appendix Safety Instructions  Read all of these instructions. Save them for future reference.  Follow all warnings and instructions marked on the dev ice.  Do not place the device on any unstable su rf ace (cart, stand, table, etc.). If the device falls, serious damage wi ll result.  Do not use the device near water .  Do not plac[...]

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    CS82U / CS84U User Manual 32  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 33 T echnical Support International  For online technical support – inclu ding troubleshooti ng, documentation, and software updates: http://support.aten. com  For telephone support, Telephone Support , page iii North America When you contact us, please have the following information ready beforehand:  Product model number, seri[...]

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    CS82U / CS84U User Manual 34 Specifications Functio n CS82U CS84U Computer Connections 2 4 Port Selection Front Panel Pushbuttons; Hotkey , USB Mouse Connectors C onsole Ports Keyboard 1 x USB T ype A Female (Black), 1 x 6-pin Mini-DIN Female (Purple) Video 1 x HDB-15 Female (Blue) Mouse 1 x USB T ype A Female (Black), 1 x 6-pin Mini-DIN Female (Gr[...]

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    Appendix 35 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. In additio n, updating the product’s firmware may solve problems that have been discovered and resolved si nce the prior version was releas[...]

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    CS82U / CS84U User Manual 36 Monitor does not display after KVM cable set is hot plugged. Some graphics cards are incompatible with cable set hot plugging. Power off all devices on the installation (see safety note, page 31); power off the switch; confirm all KVM cables are proper ly connected; power on the switch; power on the computers When switc[...]

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    Appendix 37 Hotkey Default Settings The hotkey factory default settings are as follows: Setting Hotkey Default Port Switching [T] [Scroll Lock] [Scroll Lock] Invoking HSM [H] [Number Lock] [-] Auto Scan Interval [Scroll Lock] [Scroll Lock] [A] [Enter] 5 seconds Keyboard Operating Platform [F10] PC Compatible Mouse Emulation [M] Enabled Keyboard Emu[...]

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    CS82U / CS84U User Manual 38 About SPHD Connectors This product uses SPHD connectors for its KVM and/or Console ports. We have specifica lly modified the shape of these connectors so that only KVM cable s that we have designed to work with this product can be connected. Limited W arranty IN NO EVENT SHALL THE DIRECT VENDOR'S LIABILI TY EXCEED [...]