MiniView® Ultra+8-Port Multi Platform KVM SwitchUser Manual (GCS1758)
Introduciton72. Port LEDs – The Port LEDs are built into the Port Selection Switches. The upper ones are the On LineLEDs; the lower ones are the Selec
1 2345IntroductionRear View81. Firmware Upgrade Section – Firmware Upgrade Switch : During normal operation and while performing afimware upgrade, thi
Introduction93. CPU Port Section – The cables that link the switch to your computers plug in here. Each CPU port iscomprised of a microphone jack, spe
InstallationBefore you Begin1. You must unplug the power cords of any computersthat does not support hot-plugging feature.2. To prevent damage to your
Installation113. At the other end of the cable (the computer end):a) For a computer with USB connections, plug theUSB, video, microphone and speaker c
Installation12Two Stage InstallationTo control even more computers, you can connectup to eight additional GCS1758 units cascading tothe CPU ports of t
132. For each Second Stage unit, plug the poweradapter cable into the switch’s power jack; plug thepower adapter into an AC source.3. Plug the First S
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Operation15Hot PluggingThe Miniview® Ultra+ supports hot plugging.Components can be removed and added back intothe installation by unplugging and repl
Operation16Powering Off:If it becomes necessary to power off one of theGCS1758 units, you must do the following:Shut down all the computers that are a
Operation17´ A computer attached to a First Stage unit has aone digit Port ID (from 1-4 for the CS-1754; from 1-8 for the CS-1758), that corresponds t
18OperationStation that connects directly to the computer youwant to access.2. Simultaneously pressing Port Selection buttons 7and 8 on the First Stag
OperationHot Key Mode (HKM):The GCS1758 provides an extensive, easy-to-use,hotkey function that makes it convenient to controland configure your KVM i
Hotkey Port Control20Hotkey Port Access:Hotkey Port Access allows you to select whichcomputer has the KVM focus. The Miniview® Ultra+provides the foll
21Hotkey Port ControlNote: While Auto Scan Mode is in effect,ordinary keyboard and mouse functions aresuspended - only Auto Scan Mode compliantkeystro
22Hotkey Port ControlAlternate OSD Invocation Keys:The OSD activation method can be changed fromtapping the Scroll Lock key twice to tapping the Ctrlk
Hotkey Port Control23 Miscellaneous:Hotkeys are also used to reset the USB, and togglethe beeper On and Off. To perform any of theseoperations, do the
Alternate Hotkey Invocation Keys24Hotkey Summary Table:Note: The brackets indicate the keys you shouldpress. Simply press the indicated keys - do nott
25Keyboard EmulationSun KeyboardThe PC Compatible (101/104 key) keyboard canemulate the functions of the Sun keyboard when theControl key [Ctrl] is us
26Mac Keyboard:The PC Compatible (101/104 key) keyboard canemulate the functions of the Mac keyboard. Theemulation mappings are listed in the table on
WelcomeThank you for purchasing the Miniview® Ultra+ KVM switch, one of the most versatile KVM switcheson the market. The New Miniview® Ultra+ is much
OSD OverviewThe On Screen Display (OSD) is used to handle allcomputer control and switching procedures. Allprocedures start from the OSD Main Menu. To
Note:1. The diagram depicts the Administrator’s MainScreen. The User Main Screen does not show theF4 ADM function.2. OSD always starts in List view, w
29OSD OperationOSD Main Screen Headings:OSD Functions:OSD functions are used to configure andcontrol the OSD. For example, you can:rapidly switch to a
30• F1 GOTO:GOTO allows you to switch directly to a porteither by keying in the port’s Name, or its Port ID.- To use the Name method, key in 1; key in
- These items only show up on the Administrator’s screen, since only he has Quick View settingrights (see p. 30, for details).Move the Highlight Bar t
32OSD Operation
33OSD Operation
F4 ADM:F4 is an Administrator only function. Itallows the Administrator to configure andcontrol the overall operation of the OSD. Tochange a setting D
35OSD Operation
36• F7 SCAN:The SCAN function allows you to automaticallyswitch among the available computers at regularintervals so that you can monitor their activi
Package ContentOverviewFeaturesSystem RequirementsIntroductionInstallationOperationHotkey Port ControlAlternate Hotkey Invocation KeyKeyboard Emulatio
37OSD Operation• F8 LOUT:LOUT (Log out) logs you out of OSD control of thecomputers, and blanks the Console screen. After usingthis function you must
38Firmware Upgrade UtilityThe Windows-based Firmware Upgrade Utility(FWUpgrade.exe) provides a smooth, automatedprocess for upgrading the KVM switch’s
Starting the Upgrade:To upgrade your firmware:1. Run the downloaded Firmware Upgrade Packagefile - either by double clicking the file icon, or byopeni
The Utility inspects your installation. All the devicescapable of being upgraded by the package arelisted in the Device List panel.4. As you select a
5. After you have made your device selection(s),Click Next to perform the upgrade. If you enabledCheck Firmware Version, the Utility compares thedevic
Upgrade SucceededAfter the upgrade has completed, a screenappears to inform you that the procedurewas successful:Click Finish to close the FirmwareUpg
Upgrade FailedIf the upgrade failed to complete successfully adialog box appears asking if you want to retry.Click Yes to retry. If you Click No, the
8. Plug the switch’s power adapter cable back in. Thiscompletes the Firmware Upgrade Recoveryoperation, and your switch is ready for use.1. Unplug the
45AppendixMiniview® Ultra+ Connection TablesThe following tables indicate the relationshipbetween the number of GCS1758 Units and thenumber of compute
46Troubleshooting
2This package consists of:1 Miniview® Ultra+ KVM1 Firmware Upgrade Cable1 Power Adapter1 Rack Mount Kit1 User Manual1 Quick Start Guide1 Warranty / Re
47Specifications
48If you are still experiencing problems after reading Product User Manual and the Troubleshooting section,you may either contact our technical suppor
Radio & TV Interference StatementWARNING!!! This equipment generates, uses and can radiate radio frequency energy and, if not installed andused i
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IOGEAR’s new eight-port Miniview® Ultra+ KVM switch is the ideal tool to help reduce redundant hardware.Eight monitors, mice and keyboards are simply
Features• Dual interface support – supports computers with either PS/2 or USB Keyboard and mouse.• Multi platform support – Windows, Mac, and Sun Sola
System RequirementsConsole:VGA, SVGA, or Multisync monitor capable of the highest resolution that you will be using on any computer inthe installation
4321Introduction1. Port Selection Switches – Press a switch to access the computer attached to its corresponding port.Pressing Buttons 1 and 2 simulta
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