Iogear GCS1794 Installation Guide

1GCS1792 / GCS1794PART NO. M1085 / M1086InstallationInstallation Guide2/4-Port HDMI Multimedia KVMP Switch with Audio

1011Rear View 1. Firmware Upgrade Port 2. DC Power Jack 3. Console USB Mouse Port 4. Console USB Keyboard Port 5. USB 2.0 Peripheral Sharing Port

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1213InstallationStep 1Please make sure your source devices and display are powered off before you start.Step 2Plug the power adapter into the power ou

1213Step 3Connect the HDMI cable from your display to the console HDMI port.*If your display has a DVI input instead of HDMI, please connect the HDMI

1415Step 4Connect your USB keyboard and mouse to the console USB keyboard port and console USB mouse port.*If you are using PS/2 keyboard and mouse, p

1415Step 5Connect a set of your HDMI KVM cable from the multimedia KVMP switch to each of your source devices – HDMI cable to the HDMI output and USB

1617*Note: Online status is detected by the USB connection from the KVM cable; therefore, if your source device does not support USB, the KVM will not

Simply press the front panel Pushbutton from the multimedia KVMP switch or trigger hotkeys from your keyboard.Port Switching via Front Panel Pushbutto

Port Switching via Front Panel Pushbutton (Alternative Settings)*Function DescriptionSwitch all focus (KVM, analog audio and USB) to a specic portPre

Port Switching via HotkeysHotkeys Description[Scroll Lock] [Scroll Lock] [Enter] Switch all focus (KVM, analog audio and USB) to the next port[Scroll

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[Scroll Lock] [Scroll Lock] [n] [k] [u] [Enter] Switch KVM and USB focus to port n*[Scroll Lock] [Scroll Lock] [n] [k] [s] [Enter] Switch KVM and an

*Note: Autoscan Mode from front panel push button will be scanning a port every 5 seconds by default. If you wish to have the Autoscan Mode be scannin

Hotkey Description1. Press and hold [Num Lock] ([Clear] key on Mac keyboard)2. Press and release [-]3. Release [Num Lock] ([Clear] key on Mac

Invoke HSM, then press [F5] USB ResetInvoke HSM, then press [b] Toggle hotkey beepers on or offInvoke HSM, then press [x] [Enter] Disable or enable po

The PC compatible (101/104 key) keyboard can emulate the functions of the Mac keyboard. The emulation mappings are listed in the table below.PC Keyboa

[Alt] Alt[Print Screen] F13[Scroll Lock] F14 =[Enter] Return[Backspace] Delete[Insert] Help[Ctrl] F15*Note: When using key combinations, press and r

2627Factory Default Hotkeys SettingsFunction DefaultPort Switching [Scroll Lock] [Scroll Lock]Invoking HSM [Num Lock] [-]Auto Scan Interval 5 SecondsB

Note: In order to perform a rmware upgrade, you need to use a computer that’s not connected to the KVM.Step 1Connect the provided rmware upgrade cab

Step 5Read the License Agreement and click “I Agree” then click “Next” if you wish to continue with the rmware upgrade. Otherwise, click “Cancel” to

Step 6Choose the correct KVM that you wish to perform rmware upgrade from the “Device List” and then click “Next” to continue. Then the Firmware Upgr

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Step 7If you have checked the “Check Firmware Version” checkbox, then the utility will check the current rmware that is on your KVM. If the current 

Step 8When the rmware upgrade is done, you will see “Firmware upgrade OK” in the “Status Messages” window. Then simply click “Finish” to complete the

3233Upgrade FailIf you don’t see “Firmware upgrade OK” in the “Status Messages” window, it means the utility has failed to complete the rmware succes

3233Step 3Now plug the DC connector back into the DC jack from the KVM. This will restore the KVM with factory default rmware.Step 4Perform the rmwa

3435Federal Communications Commission (FCC) Statement15.21You are cautioned that changes or modications not expressly approved by the part responsibl

3435THIS DEVICE COMPLIES WITH PART 15 OF THE FCC RULES. OPERATION IS SUBJECT TO THE FOL-LOWING TWO CONDITIONS: 1. this device may not cause interfer

3637This device has been tested and found to comply with the requirements set up in the council directive on the approximation of the law of member st

3637IN NO EVENT SHALL THE DIRECT VENDOR’S LIABILITY FOR DIRECT, INDIRECT, SPECIAL, INCIDENTAL OR CONSEQUENTIAL DAMAGES RESULTING FROM THE USE OF THE

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45Package Contents1 x 2/4-Port HDMI KVMP Switch –2/4 x HDMI KVM Cables (2 for GCS1792 / 4 for GCS1794) –1 x USB to PS/2 Converter –1 x Firmware Upgrad

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45RequirementsConsoleA display with an HDMI or DVI input* –A USB Keyboard and Mouse –Source DevicesSource devices with HDMI or DVI outputs* –USB port

67Table of ContentsGCS1792 Overview 7GCS1794 Overview 9Installation 12LED Indication 16Port Switching 17 Port Switching via Front Panel Pushbutton17

67GCS1792 OverviewFront View1. Port 1 Pushbutton2. Port 2 Pushbutton3. Front Panel Console Mic. Port4. Front Panel Console Analog Audio Port5. Front P

89Rear View1. Firmware Upgrade Port2. DC Power Jack3. Console USB Mouse Port4. Console USB Keyboard Port5. USB 2.0 Peripheral Sharing Port6. Console M

89GCS1794 OverviewFront View1. Port 1 Pushbutton2. Port 2 Pushbutton3. Port 3 Pushbutton4. Port 4 Pushbutton5. Front Panel Console Mic. Port6. Front P