ATEN Technology CS-72M manual

User Manual CS-72M Read this guide thoroughly and follow the installation and operation procedures carefully in order to prevent any damage to the unit and/or any devices that connect to it. This package contains: M 1 CS-72M Mini Tower KVM Switch M 2 CS Custom KVM Cables M 6 Mounting Pads / 2 Cable Keepers M 1 User Manual M 1 Quick Start Guide If a[...]

Note: 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 protec tion against harmful interference in a residential installation. This equipment generat es, uses and can radiate radio frequency energy, and if not instal[...]

Overview The CS-72M KVM (Keyboard, Video, Mouse), Switch is a control unit that allows the control of two comput ers from a single console (keyboard, monitor, and mouse). With it s cust om designed SCSI-20 CPU port connectors, the CS-72M significantly reduces the number of ports required for a 2 Port KVM switch. The special connector design provide[...]

Features M Compact vertical-standing design M Custom SCSI-20 connector layout reduces the number of ports and makes for a streamlined installation M Easy to install - no software required - connecting cables to the computers is all it takes M Easy to operate - computer selection via selection swit ches or hotkeys M Power on detection - automaticall[...]

System Requirements Console M A VGA, SVGA, or Mult isync monit or capable of the highest resolution that you will be using on any computer in the installation. M A PS/2 style keyboard. M A PS/2 style mouse. Note: The CS-72M only supports PS/2 style mice - it does not support serial mice. Computers The following equipment must be installed on each c[...]

Components Front View: 1. Port Selection Switch es M Press a switch to give the KVM focus to the system attached to its corresponding port. M Pressing Buttons 1 and 2 simultaneously for 3 seconds starts Auto Scan Mode (see p. 11). While in Aut o Scan Mode, pressing either button exits Auto Scan Mode and switches the KVM focus to its corresponding p[...]

Rear View: 1. CPU Port Connectors The KVM cables that connect the unit to the keyboard, video, mouse, and audio ports on the computers you are connecting up can plug into any available port. Note: Only cables designed to work with this switch can be used. See the Cables section on p. 3 for details. 2. Monitor Po rt The video cable from your monitor[...]

Installation Preparation The CS-72M can either lay flat on the desktop or stand upright. To have it stand upright, place it in the mounting stand. Make sure that the long end of the stand is to the rear. To keep the unit from sliding around or scratching the desktop, attach the silicone mounting pads that have been included with this package to the[...]

Connecting Up To connect up the unit, refer to the diagrams on pages 8 and 9 as you do the following: 1. Plug your keyboard and mouse into their respective connectors on the CS-72M’s front panel. 2. Plug your monitor, microphone, and speakers into their respective connectors on the CS-72M’s rear panel. 3. Use the custom KVM cables (described in[...]

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Operation Controlling the computers in your CS-72M installation from a single console could not be easier. Two port selection methods that provide instant access to the computers are available: M Manual Port Selection M Hotkey Port Selection Manual Port Selection With Manual Port Selection you simply press the appropriate Port Selection switch on t[...]

To hotkey toggle the ports: 1. Press and hold down the Num Lock key 2. Press and release the asterisk key or the minus key 3. Release the Num Lock key: [Num Lock] + [*] or: [Num Lock] + [-] Note: The asterisk or minus key must be released within one half second, otherwise the hotkey operation is canceled. - 10 - 2003-08-01[...]

Auto Scan Mode The CS-72M’s Auto Scan feature automatically switches between the two ports at regular 5 seconds intervals so that you can monitor the computer activity without having to take the trouble of switching yourself. To invoke Auto Scan Mode hold down both Port Selection buttons for 3 seconds (see p. 4). Once scanning begins, it continue[...]

Selected LED Display Activity Meaning Off Port is not selected. On (Steady) Port is connected to an active computer. Flashing (On and Off equal) Port is connected to an active computer and is being accessed in Auto Scan mode. Specifications Function Specification CPU Ports 2 Port Selection Push Bu tton Switches; Hotkeys Connectors CPU 2 x SCSI-20 f[...]

Troubleshooting Symptom Cause Action Keyboard 1 and/or Mouse 2 Not Responding Loose cables. Check all c able connections to make sure they are completely seated in their sockets. Switch is in Auto Scan Mode. Press either Port Selection switch or the Spacebar to exit Auto Scan Mode. Keyboard / Mouse needs to be reset. Unplug the keyboard/mouse from [...]

Troubleshooting Notes: 1. The unit is designed to work with PS/2 keyboards. Older XT (84 key) and AT keyboards will not work. 2. Some Notebooks have trouble when their mouse and keyboard ports are used simultaneously. To avoid this, only connect the mouse port or the keyboard port. If you connect the mouse port, you will need to use the notebook’[...]