User manual IOGEAR GCL1808 INSTALLATION GUIDE

[. . . ] Installation Guide 8/16-Port 17" LCD Combo KVM Switch 1 GCL1808/GCL1816 PART NO. M1123/M1124 IOGEAR, the IOGEAR logo, MiniView®, VSE are trademarks or registered trademarks of IOGEAR. Microsoft and Windows are registered trademarks of Microsoft Corporation. IBM is a registered trademark of International Business Machines, Inc. [. . . ] Then type Y to proceed clearing or N to keep the name list. Activate Beeper This function allows you to enable or disable the beeper sound while switching port. Then type Y to activate or N to deactivate. 49 Set Quick View Ports This function allows you to set the desire ports as Quick View Ports. If a port is selected as a Quick View Port, an icon will show in the QV column of the OSD main screen. Simply more the red highlight bar to the desire port and press [Spacebar] to select the port as a Quick View Port. 50 Set Operating System This function allows you to define what kind of operating system is being used in each port. Simply move the red highlight bar to the desire port and press [Spacebar] to cycle through the options between WIN, MAC, SUN or OTHER. Note: The keyboard Operating platform will changed accordingly depending what you have chosen in this function. For example, if you have chosen Mac in Port 1 as the image is shown, the keyboard will change Mac keyboard emulation mode. Please see Hotkey Setting Mode (HSM) and Mac/Sun Keyboard Emulation sections to see the details. 51 Firmware Upgrade This function allows you to have the KVM activates the firmware upgrade mode so that you can perform a firmware upgrade to the KVM. If you would like to do a firmware upgrade, connect the firmware cable between the computer and KVM, then type Y to proceed with the firmware upgrade; otherwise, type N to cancel. After you type Y, you will see the below screen. Please see Firmware Upgrade section for details about how to perform a firmware upgrade. 52 Keyboard Language This function allows you to choose the keyboard language of your console keyboard. Auto is chosen by default; if you want to change the language, simply move the red highlight bar to the desire keyboard language that you wish to change to and then press [Enter]. Set Console Mode This function allows you to selects which console to be enabled. [0] is to enable both Internal Console and optional External Console, [1] is to enable Internal Console ONLY and [2] is to enable External Console ONLY. The default is [0], use [Spacebar] to cycle to the option that you wish to select then press [Esc] to exit the function*. 53 *Please note that the function will not take affect until you have logout from the OSD. F5: SKP F5: SKP This function allows you to trigger Skip Mode. When you see a left and right arrow next to the port number as the image below, you can press the arrow keys to skip to different ports. (Skip Mode's behavior depends on the setup that you chose in Scan-Skip Mode, please to F3 ­ SET for more detail about Scan-Skip Mode) Function [] [] [] Description Switch to the last accessible port Switch to the next accessible port Switch to the last accessible port* Note: If you have cascaded your KVM, it will switch to the last accessible port from level 2 of the last port from level 1. [] Switch to the next accessible port* Note: If you have cascaded your KVM, it will switch to the next accessible port from level 2 of the next port from level 1. 54 F6: BRC / F7: SCAN F6: BRC This function will only be shown if you have login as Administrator. Simply press [F6] to trigger Broadcast (BRC) Mode, then you will see a speaker symbol next to the port number. When BRC is activated, your command that you send from the console will be sent to all available computers ­ the computers that are listed in the OSD main screen, please go to F2 ­ LIST section for details. F7: SCAN This function allows you to autoscan all the available ports. (This autoscan behavior depends on the Scan-Skip Mode and Scan Duration. ) Please go to F3 ­ SET section for details. Simply press [F7] to trigger Autoscan Mode, then you will see a [S] next to the port ID number on the screen. [. . . ] Only qualified service personnel should attempt to service the device. 71 · If the following conditions occur, unplug the device from the wall outlet and bring it to qualified service personnel for repair: - The power cord or plug is damaged or frayed; - Liquid was spilled into the device; - The device was exposed to rain or water - The device was dropped, or the cabinet was damaged; - The device exhibits a distinct change in performance, indicating a need for service · When following the operating instructions, the device does not operate normally. · Only adjust those controls that are discussed in the operating instructions. Improper adjustment of other controls may result in damage that could require extensive repair by a qualified technician. · Do not connect the RJ-11 connector marked "UPGRADE" to a public telecommunication network. 72 Rack Mounting · · · · · · · · · · Before working on the rack, make sure that the stabilizers are secured to the rack, extended to the floor, and that the full weight of the rack rests on the floor. [. . . ]