2 Port Professional USB KVM Switch Kit with Cables 4 Port Professional USB KVM Switch SV231USB SV431USB 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.com For the most up-to-date information, please visit: www.startech.
FCC Compliance 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 generates, uses and can radiate radio frequency energy and, if not installed and used in accordance with the instructions, may cause harmful interference to radio communications.
Table of Contents Introduction .......................................................................................................................................................1 Features............................................................................................................................................................1 Before You Begin...............................................................................................................................................
Introduction The StarView SV231USB and SV431USB, fully compatible with USB 2.0 specifications, are a combination of USB 2.0 KVM (Keyboard/Video/Mouse) switches and USB 2.0 peripherals sharing devices. With the SV231USB and SV431USB, you can easily operate up to 2 or 4 PCs, G3/G4 Macs, or iMacs respectively from the 1 USB keyboard, 1 USB mouse, and 1 monitor saving you space, time, equipment and money. Its peripheral sharing function enables you to share more USB 2.0 peripherals among all computers.
System Requirements Cont’d Computer side Each USB 2.0 enabled computer must be connected to the StarView switch by: • One HDB15 male-to-female VGA cable or monitor • One USB 2.0 A-B cable with Type-A and Type-B plug for USB devices • HDB-15 to DB-15 VGA adapter is required for Mac computer VGA ports Accessory Products from StarTech.com Contact your local StarTech.com dealer or visit www.startech.com for cables or other accessories that will help you get the best performance out of your new product.
Installation PC BIOS Notice The following BIOS setup changes are necessary for PC users and not necessary for Mac users: 1. In STANDARD CMOS, set HALT ON ERROR to ALL BUT KEYBOARD 2. In PNP and PCI SETUP, set PNP OS INSTALLED to YES and set USB IRQ to ENABLED Note: The StarView switch is applicable for USB 2.0 keyboard and mouse switching from one computer to the other.
Computer Connection Use a HDB15 male-to-female cable to connect from a computer’s VGA port to the StarView’s VGA port of the PC side, as shown below. Use a USB 2.0 A-B cable to connect from the StarView’s USB 2.0 port on the corresponding computer (A connector is the flat connector) as shown below.
Operation Front Panel 1. On-line LED and Selected LED: When the LED turns green, the connected computer is powered-on When a computer is selected its corresponding red LED illuminates. 2. Push buttons: Each computer has a button associated with it on the front panel for selection. Auto Scan Auto Scan automically scans through computers one by one in a fixed interval (see Scan Time below). Note: Keyboard or mouse is not operable during Auto Scan. • For SV231USB It sets the scan interval for Auto Scan.
Rack Mount Kit for SV431USB (optional) The figure below shows how to attach optional mounting brackets and cable support to the SV431USB for standard 19-inch rack cabinet.
Specifications SV431USB SV231USB # of Computers Supported 4 2 Front Panel Push Button 4 1 Hot Plug & Play Yes Auto Scan Interval 3, 8, 15, 30 seconds Cabel Length (Max) 30m (100ft) for VGA 5m (15ft) for USB Compter Online LED 4 2 Computer Selected LED 4 2 VGA 1920 x 1440, DDC2B Computer Peripheral Connector, Monitor USB Type B x 4 HDB-15 Male x 4 USB Type B x 2 HDB-15 Male x 2 Console Peripheral Connector, Monitor USB Type A x 4 HDB-15 Female x 1 USB Type A x 3 HDB-15 Female x 1
Troubleshooting Symptom Keyboard or mouse does not work Newly installed USB device does not work Causes Solutions In Auto Scan, keyboard and moust are not operable. Too many keyboard or mouse drivers installed Press any front button to select a computer, then use the keyboard and mouse. Remove all unnnecessary keyboard and mouse drivers • Improper device driver. Device consumes too much power. Device consumes too much power instantaneously • Improper device initialization.
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