OmniView® 2- & 4-Port PS/2 KVM Switch User Manual F1DJ102PeaB F1DJ104PeaB P74529ea_F1DJ10xP_uk.
Table of Contents 1. Introduction........................................................................................1 Package Contents.......................................................................1 2. Overview............................................................................................2 Feature Overview.. .......................................................................2 Equipment Requirements.............................................................
Introduction This User Manual will provide details about your new PS/2 KVM Switch, from installation and operation to troubleshooting—in the unlikely event of a problem. Thank you for purchasing the Belkin OmniView PS/2 KVM Switch. We appreciate your business and have confidence that you will soon see for yourself why Belkin is the number-one-selling brand in KVM switches worldwide. 1 2 section Congratulations on your purchase of this Belkin OmniView KVM Switch (the KVM Switch).
Overview Feature Overview • Hot Keys Hot-key functionality allows you to select a desired port using designated key commands. Control up to four computers, depending on the model, using simple hot-key sequences on your keyboard. Full hot-key instructions and commands are listed in this manual, on page 11. • AutoScan The AutoScan feature allows you to automatically scan and monitor the activities of all connected computers, one by one.
Overview 1 Cables: 2 Connecting the PS/2 KVM Switch to a computer requires a Belkin Cable Kit. Belkin PS/2 Cable Kits: F1D9000-XX (PS/2-style) Belkin PS/2 All-in-One Cable Kits: 3 section Equipment Requirements 4 F3X1105bXX (PS/2-style) 5 (-XX denotes length in feet) 6 7 8 F1D9000bea06 (PS/2-style) 3 P74529ea_F1DJ10xP_uk.
Overview System Requirements OS Platforms The PS/2 KVM Switch is compatible with CPUs running on, but not limited to, the following OS platforms: • Windows® NT®, 2000, XP, Server 2003, or Vista™ • Microsoft® DOS 5.x and above • Red Hat® Linux® 8.x and above • Novell® NetWare® 5.
Overview 1 4-Port PS/2 KVM Switch: 2 3 Console VGA Port Port-Selector Button section Unit Display Diagrams 4 Port Status LEDs Console Keyboard and Mouse Ports 5 6 7 8 Computer Ports Optional Power Jack 5 P74529ea_F1DJ10xP_uk.
Overview Specifications Part No.: F1DJ102P, F1DJ104P Enclosure: High-impact plastic Power: By PS/2 computer ports; optional 9V DC, 600mA power adapter, center-pin-positive polarity No. of Computers Supported: 2 and 4 respectively for 2- and 4-port models Monitors Supported: CRT and LCD (with VGA support) Max.
Installation Pre-Configuration 1 Where to Place the KVM Switch 2 Consider the following when deciding where to place the KVM Switch: 3 4 section The OmniView PS/2 KVM Switch is designed to sit on the desktop. Where you place the KVM Switch will be based on the location of your CPUs and the length of your cables.
Installation Installation Guide You are now ready to begin installation of your KVM Switch. The following sections (pages 8–10) provide complete instructions for the hardware setup. Before attempting to connect anything to the PS/2 KVM Switch or your computers, ensure that everything is powered off. Plugging and unplugging cables while computers are powered on may cause irreversible damage of the computers and/or the KVM Switch. Belkin is not responsible for damage caused in this way.
Installation 1 Connecting Computers to the PS/2 KVM Switch: Step 1 2 Make sure your computer is powered off. Using the Belkin PS/2 Cable Kit (F1D9000bea06), take the VGA cable and connect the male end to the VGA port on the first computer. Connect the female end of the cable to the PC1 port located on the long side of the KVM Switch. (Refer to diagram below.
Installation Powering Up the Systems Verify that all computers connected to the PS/2 KVM Switch are powered on. If any connected computers have not been powered on, it is okay to do so at this time (computers can be powered on simultaneously). The PS/2 KVM Switch emulates both a mouse and keyboard on each port and allows your computer to boot normally. Your PS/2 KVM Switch is ready to use. The computer connected to port labeled “PC1” will be displayed on the monitor.
Using your PS/2 KVM Switch Selecting a Computer Using the Selector Button 1 Selecting a Computer Using Hot-Key Commands Switch to the next or previous port with simple keyboard hot-key sequences using the “Scroll Lock” key, and either the “Up” or “Down” arrow keys. To send commands to the KVM Switch, the “Scroll Lock” key must be pressed twice within two seconds. The PS/2 KVM Switch will beep, confirming that it is in hotkey mode.
Using your PS/2 KVM Switch Selecting a Computer Using the Port-Selector Button You can select which computer you wish to control by pressing the port-selector button. The LED will illuminate to indicate the port is currently selected. Port-Selector Button LED Display The LEDs on the front panel of the PS/2 KVM Switch serves as a status monitor. An LED illuminates to indicate that the console currently controls the corresponding computer.
Using your PS/2 KVM Switch Keyboard Hot-Key-Command Shortcut Reference 1 Below is a complete list of hot-key commands that can be used for your PS/2 KVM Switch: 2 Note: Each command needs to be preceded by “Scroll Lock”, “Scroll Lock”. Command Function Next computer [1,2,3,4] S Switch to port “x” (1, 2, 3, 4) Activates AutoScan Note: You will have approximately three seconds to complete each hot-key sequence. 4 5 section Previous computer 3 6 7 8 13 P74529ea_F1DJ10xP_uk.
Frequently Asked Questions Q: Which operating systems does the PS/2 KVM Switch support? A: The PS/2 KVM Switch will support any operating system that runs on a PS/2 platform only. Operating systems include, but are not limited to, DOS; Windows 2000, NT®, XP, Server 2003, Vista; and Linux. Q: Can I connect USB computers on the host side? A: No, the PS/2 KVM Switch will support PS/2 computers only.
Troubleshooting My computer does not boot up when connected to the KVM Switch, but works fine when I connect the keyboard, video, and mouse directly to the computer. • Make sure that the keyboard and mouse cables are connected tightly between the KVM Switch and the computer. 1 • Check that the keyboard and mouse cables are not crossed. 3 • Check the cable connections. 2 4 I am getting ghosting, shadowing, or fuzzy images on my monitor.
Troubleshooting The mouse is lost when I switch to a different port. • Check that the mouse you are using is connected properly to the console port of the KVM Switch. • Tighten any loose cable connections. • If you are using a mouse driver that was included with your mouse, uninstall it and install the standard Microsoft mouse driver. • Make sure the mouse works when directly plugged into the computer. • If the computer is coming out of standby mode, allow up to one minute to regain mouse function.
Glossary 1 The following definitions are used throughout this User Manual. AutoScan: A mode of operation where the KVM switch scans from one port to another, on an ongoing basis, as configured by the user. 2 Console: The all-in-one term for the keyboard, video monitor, and mouse connected to a KVM switch. 3 Console Port: Receptors for the console to connect to the KVM switch.
Information FCC Statement DECLARATION OF CONFORMITY WITH FCC RULES FOR ELECTROMAGNETIC COMPATIBILITY We, Belkin International, Inc., of 501 West Walnut Street, Compton CA 90220, declare under our sole responsibility that the products: F1DJ102P, F1DJ104P to which this declaration relates: Comply with Part 15 of the FCC Rules.
Information How to get service. 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 section To get service for your Belkin product you must take the following steps: 1. Contact Belkin International, Inc., at Express Business Park, Shipton Way, Rushden, NN10 6GL, United Kingdom, Attn: Customer Service, or call (800)-223-5546, within 15 days of the Occurrence. Be prepared to provide the following information: a. The part number of the Belkin product. b. Where you purchased the product. c. When you purchased the product. d.
OmniView® 2- & 4-Port PS/2 KVM Switch Belkin Tech Support UK: 0845 607 77 87 Europe: www.belkin.com/support Belkin Ltd. Express Business Park Shipton Way, Rushden NN10 6GL, United Kingdom +44 (0) 1933 35 2000 +44 (0) 1933 31 2000 fax Belkin B.V.
