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  • Page 1

    OmniV iew ® E Series KVM Switch User Manual F1DB102P2 F1DB104P2 F1DB102P2-B F1DB104P2-B[...]

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    T able of Contents 1. Introduction ....................................................................................... 1 Package Contents ...................................................................... 1 2. Overview ............................................................................................ 2 Feature Overview ...........[...]

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    1 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 section Congratulations on your purchase of this Belkin OmniView KVM Switch (the KVM Switch). Our diverse line of KVM solutions exemplifies the Belkin commitment to delivering high-quality , durable products at an affor dable price. Designed to give you control over multiple computers fr om one console, Belkin KVM switches come in[...]

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    2 Feature Overview • Hot Keys Hot-key functionality allows you to select a desired port using designated key commands. Control up to four computers, depending on the KVM Switch model, using simple hot-key sequences on your keyboard. Full hot-key instructions and commands are listed in this manual, on page 13. • AutoScan The AutoScan featu[...]

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    1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 section 3 Overview Equipment Requir ements Cables: Connecting the E Series KVM Switch to a computer requir es a Belkin KVM Cable Kit. Belkin E Series Cable Kits: F1D9002-XX (PS/2-style) F1D9002x06 (PS/2-style) (-XX denotes length in feet) F1D9002-XX (PS/2-style)[...]

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    4 Overview System Requir ements OS Platforms The E Series KVM Switch is compatible with CPUs running on, but not limited to, the following OS platforms: •Windows ® NT ® , 2000, XP , Server 2003, or Vista TM •Microsoft ® DOS 5.x and above •RedHat ® Linux ® 8.x and above •Novell ® NetW are ® 5.x Keyboards •PS/2-comp[...]

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    1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 section 5 Overview Unit Display Diagrams Front/Rear V iew of the 4-Port E Series KVM Switch: CONSOLE PC 4 PC 3 PC 2 PC 1 CONSOLE PC 2 PC 1 Front/Rear V iew of the 2-Port E Series KVM Switch: CONSOLE PC 4 PC 3 PC 2 PC 1 CONSOLE PC 2 PC 1 Direct-Access Port Selector Console Monitor Port Console Keyboard and Mouse Port Selector Console[...]

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    6 Overview Specications Part No.: F1DB102P2, F1DB104P2 Enclosure: High-impact plastic Power: By PS/2 computer keyboar d port; optional 5V DC, 1A power adapter , center -pin-positive polarity No. of Computers Supported: 2 and 4 r espectively for 2- and 4-port models Monitors Supported: CRT and LCD (with VGA support) Max. Resolution: Up to 1920x14[...]

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    1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 section 7 Installation Pre-Conguration Where to Place the KVM Switch The OmniView E Series KVM Switch is designed to sit on top of your desktop. Where you place the KVM Switch will be based on the location of your CPUs and the length of your cables. C o ns id er t h e f o l l ow in g w h e n d e c i di ng w h e r e t o pl a c e t[...]

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    8 Installation Keyboard, Monitor , and Mouse Connections Connecting the Console Step 1 Connect the monitor to the E Series KVM Switch. Using the cable that is attached to your monitor , connect it to the HDDB15 female port on the rear left side of the E Series KVM Switch labeled “Console”. (Refer to diagram below .) CONSOLE PC 4 PC 3 PC 2 PC 1 [...]

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    1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 section 9 Installation Connecting Computers to the E Series KVM Switch Step 1 Make sure your computer is power ed off. Step 2 Using the Belkin E Series Cable Kit for PS/2 (F1D9002x06), connect the VGA connector to the monitor port on your computer . (Refer to diagram below .) Step 3 Connect the PS/2 mouse and keyboard connectors to [...]

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    10 Powering Up the Systems V erify t hat all co mput ers con nect ed to t he E Se ries KV M Sw itch ar e powe r ed o n. If a ny conn ect ed c ompu ter s ha ve not been po wer ed on, it is okay to do so a t t his time (computers can be powered on simultaneously). The E Series KVM Switch emul ate s bo th a mo use and key boa rd on eac h po rt a nd al[...]

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    section 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 11 Using your E Series KVM Switch Selecting a Computer Using the Selector Button Y ou can directly select a connected computer by pressing the selector button or by u sin g a hot -key com man d. T he LED will be lit ne xt t o th e n umbe r t o in dica te whic h p ort is curr en tly sel ecte d. It t ake s ap pr oxi mate ly 1 [...]

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    12 Using your E Series KVM Switch Selecting a Computer Using Port-Selector Buttons Y ou can directly select which computer you wish to control by pressing the direct-access port selector next to the corresponding port. The LED will illuminate to indicate the port is currently selected. LED Display The LED display on the front panel of the E Series [...]

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    section 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 13 Using your E Series KVM Switch Keyboard Hot-Key-Command Shortcut Refer ence Below is a complete list of hot-key commands that can be used for your E Series KVM Switch: Note: Each command needs to be preceded by “Scr oll Lock”, “Scroll Lock”. Command Function Previous active computer Next active computer [1,2,3,4] [...]

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    14 Q: What operating systems does the E Series KVM Switch support? A: The E Ser ies KVM Switch will support any operating system that runs on a PS/2 platform only . Operating systems include, but are not limited to, DOS; Windows 2000, NT , XP , Server 2003, Vista; and Linux. Q: Can I connect USB computers on the host side? A: No, the E Serie s KVM [...]

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    1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 section 15 15 section section T roubleshooting M y co m pu te r d oe s n ot bo ot u p w he n c o nn ec te d t o t h e K VM S wi tc h, bu t wor ks fi ne w he n I con nec t th e key boa rd, v id eo, a nd mo us e dir ec tl y to th e co mpu te r . • Makes ureth atthekeyb oar dandm ousec abl esar econn ect[...]

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    Th e mou se i s los t wh en I sw itc h to a di f fer en t por t . • C he ckt ha tth emo us eyo ua re usi ng is co nne ct ed pr ope rl yto th eco ns ol e po rt of t he K VM Swi tch. • Ti ghtena nyloos ecab leco nnec tion s. • If you ar eus in gam ou se dr ive rth [...]

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    1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 section 17 Glossary Th e followi ng def init ion s are us ed th roug hout t his Us er Ma nual . AutoScan: A mod e of ope rati on whe re the K V M Switch s can s fro m one po r t to ano ther, on an on goin g bas is, a s conf igur ed by the u ser. Console: The a ll-i n-o ne ter m for th e keyboa rd, vi deo mo nitor, and m ouse co nnec[...]

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    Information 18 18 FCC Statement DECLARA TION OF CONFORMITY WITH FCC RULES FOR ELECTROMAGNETIC COMP A TIBILITY W e, Belkin International, Inc., of 12045 E. W aterfront Drive, Playa V ista, CA 90094, declare under our sole r esponsibility that the products: F1DB102P2, F1DB104P2 to which this declaration relates: Comply with Part 15 of the FCC Rules. [...]

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    Information section 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 19 19 or if Belkin determines that the Belkin product has been impr operly installed, altered in any way , or tampered with. The Belkin Pr oduct W arranty does not protect against acts of God such as flood, lightning, earthquake, war , vandalism, theft, normal-use wear and tear , erosion, depletion, obsolescence,[...]

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    P75583 RevB © 2010 Belkin International, Inc. All rights reserved. All trade names are r egistered trademarks of respective manufactur ers listed. Windows, Windows Vista, NT , and Microsoft ar e either registered trademarks or trademarks of Micr osoft Corporation in the United States and/or other countries. Belkin T ech Support US http://www .belk[...]