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StarTech.com SV431-DVIUA manual

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  • Page 1

    Manual Revision: 10/01/2012 For the most up-to-date information, please visit: www.startech.com DE: Bedienungsanleitung - de.startech.com FR: Guide de l'utilisateur - fr .startech.com ES: Guía del usuario - es.startech.com IT: Guida per l'uso - it.startech.com NL: Gebruiksaanwijzing - nl.startech.com PT: Guia do usuário - pt.startech.co[...]

  • Page 2

    Instruction Manual FCC C ompliance Statement This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B digital device, pursuant to part 15 of the FCC Rules. These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference in a residential installation. This equipment genera tes, uses and can radiate rad[...]

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    Instruction Manual i T able of C ontents Introduction ........................................................................................... 1 Featur es ........................................................................................................................................................ 1 Before Y ou Begin ...................[...]

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    Instruction Manual 1 Introduction Thank you for purchasing a StarT ech.com 4 Port StarView DVI USB K VM Switch. This product oers a cost-eective way to operate up to four computers or ser vers from a single keyboard, monitor and mouse per ipheral set, while saving valuable deskspace. Fea turing USB peripheral sharing, audio switching and asto[...]

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    Instruction Manual 2 Installation PC BIOS Notice: The f ollowing BIOS setup changes are necessar y for PC users but ar e not required for Mac users: 1. In ST ANDARD CMOS, set HAL T ON ERROR to ALL BUT KEYBOARD . 2. In PNP AND PCI SETUP , set PNP OS INST ALLED to YES and set the USB IRQ to ENABLED . Console C onnec tions Before installation, please [...]

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    Instruction Manual 3 Connecting Slav e Computers There are two options f or connecting slave computers to SV431DVIU A: 1. a) Using a Male to Male DVI-D (Single Link) cable, connect the computer’ s DVI port to one of the four available PC ports (PC 1, PC 2, PC 3, PC 4) as shown below . b) Using a USB A-B Cable, c onnec t the USB port that correspo[...]

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    Instruction Manual 4 Operation Please note: SV431DVIU A can be used with a VGA connection to controlled (sla ve) computers, how ever an adapter must be used to make the connection (please see Accessory Products from Star T ech.com - DVIVGAMF). Also note: Analog and digital connections cannot be used concurrently . T o successfully connect SV431DVIU[...]

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    Instruction Manual 5 “FUNC” Button T o adjust the optimal video signal strength corr esponding to the length or quality of DVI cable being used, use the FUNC button in combination with the other fr ont panel pushbuttons. 1. Pr ess the FUNC button three times. The POWER LED will ash once per second. 2. T o adjust equalization of the selected [...]

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    Instruction Manual 6 Rack M ount Kit (Optional) The gure below show s how to attach optional mounting brackets and cable support (SV431RACK) to SV431DVIUA f or use with a standard 19” rack cabinet: T o Rack Cabinet Back Post USB to monitor cables to the switch T o Rack Cabinet Back Post USB or monitor cables to a computer T wo screws secure th[...]

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    Instruction Manual 7 T roubleshooting Symptom Causes Solution Keyboard or mouse does not work In Auto Scan mode, the keyboard and mouse are not operable. Press an y front panel button to select a computer , then use the keyboard and mouse. Newly installed USB device does not work Improper device driver Device consumes too much power . Improper devi[...]

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    Instruction Manual 8 Specications No . of computer supported 4 Fron t Panel Push Button 5 Hot Plug-and-Play support Y es Automatic Scan Interval 3, 8, 15, 30 seconds Cable Length (Max) 4.6m(15’) for USB Computer ON-LINE LED 4 Computer selected LED 4 Monitor Type DVI Computer peripheral c onnec tor Monitor USB Type B x 4 DVI female x 4 Console [...]

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    Instruction Manual 9 T echnical Suppor t StarT ech.com’ s lif etime technical support is an integral part of our c ommitment to provide industry-leading solutions. If you ever need help with your product, visit ww w .startech.com/support and access our comprehensive selection of online tools, documentation, and downloads. For the la test drivers/[...]

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    Hard-to-nd made easy . At StarT ech.com, that isn ’t a slogan. It ’ s a promise. StarT ech.com is your one -stop source for ever y connec tivity part you need. From the latest technology t o legac y pr oduc ts — and all the par ts that bridge the old and new — we can help you nd the parts that connect your solutions. We make it easy t[...]