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KM0832 User Manual

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Setting Function

BROADCAST Selecting BROADCAST invokes Broadcast Mode. When this

function is in effect, commands sent from the console are

broadcast to all available computers on the installation.

This function is particularly useful for operations that need to be

performed on multiple computers, such as performing a system

wide shutdown, installing or upgrading software, etc.

Broadcast Mode works in conjunction with the VIEW MODE

function (under F2:VIEW). The VIEW MODE function (see

p. 81) is used to broaden or narrow the focus of which ports

appear on the OSD Main Screen. When you Broadcast a

command, it only goes to the ports currently listed on the OSD

Main Screen.

 While Broadcast Mode is in effect, a speaker symbol appears

before the Port ID Display of the port that currently has the

console focus.

 While Broadcast Mode is in effect, the mouse will not function

normally. You must exit Broadcast Mode in order to regain

control of the mouse.

 To exit Broadcast Mode, invoke the OSD (with the OSD

Hotkey), then select BROADCAST to turn Broadcast Mode

off.