DKVM-8E 8- Port Keyboard, Video, and Mouse Switch User’s Guide Rev. 2.
TABLE OF CONTENTS Introduction........................................................................ 1 Product Feature ............................................................... 1 Package Content ............................................................. 2 Hardware Installation ...................................................... 4 Front Panel Layout......................................................... 4 Real Panel Layout..........................................................
Introduction The DKVM-8E gives you the ultimate in control of 8 PCs from one keyboard, mouse and monitor. To expand control ability, the Daisy-Chain allows eight DKVM-8E stack up for control 64 PCs from one keyboard, mouse and monitor. OSD (On-Screen Display) menu provides human friendly interface for naming each PCs and selecting one of them.
Hardware Installation This section will explain how to connect the console and the computers to the DKVM-8E switch unit. First the layout of front and rear panel will be shown.
Real Panel Layout Console Port Connectors Daisy Chain Port PC Port Connectors VGA monitor PS/2 keyboard connector connector PS/2 mouse connector PS/2 Keyboard VGA signal output output PS/2 mouse output Installation WARNING! Before attempting to connect anything to the DKVM-8E or the computers, make sure everything is powered off . Otherwise, plugging and unplugging cables may cause irreversible damage to your computers and the DKVM-8E.
Step 1 Find a convenient place to put your DKVM-8E. Its 19” rack mount form factor makes it ideal mountable on 19” rack. When mounting to a rack, attach the included brackets to the sides of the DKVM-8E. Take note of the length of your cables so that your computers, DKVM-8E, keyboard, mouse and monitor are distanced properly. Step 2 Connect the monitor to the DKVM-8E.
Step 3 Connect the keyboard to the DKVM-8E. Step 4 Connect the mouse to the DKVM-8E.
Now the PC connections will be made with the monitor (VGA) connections first. Connect a VGA cable (15-pin HDDB Male / Male) with the Male side to both of the PC and the rear panel of the DKVM-8E unit to the connector labeled VGA. Repeat this for all PCs. Step 6 Connect the first computer’s mouse cable to the DKVM-8E. If using a PS/2 cable, connect one end to the PS/2 mouse port on the computer, and the other end to the PC1 PS/2 mouse port on the back of DKVM-8E.
Step 7 Connect the first computer’s keyboard cable to the DKVM-8E. Using another PS/2 cable connect one end to PS/2 keyboard port on the computer, and the other end to the PC1 keyboard port on the back of DKVM-8E. Back of PC Step 8 Double-check all of the connections. Make sure the keyboard and mouse cables go to the correct ports. Step 9 Repeat step 5 to 8 for the remainder of the computers. Step 10 Attach the power supply to the DKVM-8E unit and plug the other end into an electrical receptacle.
NOTE: Please be remind to plug in power adapter. Although the PCs connected to DKVM-8E are able to support enough power to the stand alone switch, DKVM-8E still needs a power adapter for daisy chain more banks. If you forgot to plug in power adapter on the status of daisy chain, it may cause the unpredictable behavior or shut down the PC. Step 11 Now power up all computers simultaneously. The first computer will be shown on the monitor.
Usage The power on state of DKVM-8E When you power on KVM switch, it will ask for the password, the default password value is eight zero –“ 00000000 “. Please key in eight zero and enter the same value at retype field. Note: Before you are not familiar with the operation of OSD manual, please don’t change the password – i.e. keep the default eight zero (00000000) value.
Display LED Indication You can press the button in order like mentioned-above diagram. When you select one of eight PC ports and this PC is shut down or this PC port is disconnected to the PC, the display LED of selected port will flash. When you select one of eight PCs ports and this PC is powered on, the selected port LED is lit. Reset Button To press select and bank button of bank 1 (master) simultaneously can reset KVM switch.
Lock” “Scroll Lock” key), the keyboard will back to under Operation System control state. Below are the different hot key commands within 2 seconds Scroll Lock + Scroll Lock Scroll Lock + Scroll Lock + = Previous Channel + = Next Channel Note: You also could press “up arrow key” or “down arrow key” to speed up selecting the destination port) Scroll Lock Scroll Lock Scroll Lock + + Scroll Lock + Page Up + Scroll Lock + Page Down Scroll Lock + Bank No. 1~8 Port No.
Note: Bank no. and port no. selection must be made using the numeric keys on the keyboard. Numeric keys on the keypad are not available as a hot key command. Scroll Lock + Scroll Lock B + = Beeper Note: The default Beeper function is ON Scroll Lock + Scroll Lock + S = Auto Scan Note: 1. If you set up scan mode command already, DKVM-8E issue one beeper for confirmation every time when one of PC ports hop to next PC port. 2. To get out of Auto Scan Mode, press any key or SPACE bar.
Note: 1. Rom re-flash command need take 1~2 minutes. 2. The password is not included in this re-flash. Scroll Lock + Scroll Lock + F = Search the same PC name FIND:█ Note: Search PC name starting from 1st PC port Scroll Lock + Scroll Lock + Space bar = On Screen Display Manual Daisy Chain Diagram Please follow the steps below closely to daisy chain DKVM-8E. You can daisy chain up to 8 DKVM-8Es. 1. Connect Keyboard, Mouse and Monitor to the console port (white color block) of bank 1 KVM switch. 2.
console port (white color block) of bank 2 KVM switch. 3. Please repeat item 2 to daisy chain more bank as you want. But, the maximum daisy chain bank is eight levels. Please use the attached 3 feet 3-in-one Cable Kit to daisy chain the KVM Switches. Bank:1 MASTER (Bank 1) Bank:2 SLAVE (Bank 2) Bank:3 SLAVE (Bank 3) ： Bank:8 SLAVE (Bank 8) Maximum 8 Levels Hot Plug The DKVM-8E supports “Hot Plug“ function for easy addition or removal of PCs.
1. A PC can be disconnected and reconnected to the same or different port of the DKVM-8E without having to power it off as long as it is not the Daisy-chain port or pass through port. 2. When the pass through port is active and selected, you must switch to a different port before you change the configuration, and then you can switch back to the pass through port. 3. You may unplug the mouse or the keyboard from the console port and plug it back in at any time. NOTE: Some O.S.
On Screen Display Operation When you pop up the OSD manual window go through the hot key, you will see the following small window on your monitor. BANK: 1 X 0 Y SYSTEM 01 0 ☼SYSTEM 02 0 ☼SYSTEM 03 0 ☼SYSTEM 04 0 ☼SYSTEM 05 0 SYSTEM 06 Z SYSTEM 07 0 ☼SYSTEM 08 0 [OSD: 10 SEC. ] CHANGE PASSWORD \SCAN:10 SEC. ^CONSOLE ON/OFF _ESC: QUIT ENTER: TAB: NEXT INSERT: EDIT ©/ª: SELECT PORT PgDn / PgUp: BANK SELECT X The 1ST line bar is Bank no. Y The 2nd block is your PC system name list.
default of 8 port KVM switch PC name is from “SYSTEM 01”, “SYSTEM 02”,…, “SYSTEM 08”. Z The sun symbol “☼ “ beside the PC name shows that the respective PC system is powered on. [ The “OSD: 10 SEC” means that the OSD windows display or PC system name exists 10 sec. on your monitor. You can modify it from 05 sec to 99 sec. The factory default value is 10 sec. \ “SCAN TIME” is the scan interval from one PC port hopped to the next PC port.
ENTER NEW PASSWORD: █ ESC: QUIT ENTER : RETYPE NEW PASSWORD: █ ESC: QUIT ENTER : You need to retype the password again for rechecking your previous key-in password is matched or not. NEW PASSWORD COMPLETE ESC: QUIT ENTER : ^ “CONSOLE ON/OFF“ lets you select the console access of the KVM switch. If you select “CONSOLE ON“, any user can use the console. If you select “CONSOLE OFF“(factory default is OFF state), a password must be entered to use the console.
_ To use up arrow key “y“ or down arrow key “z“ to select port for destination PC name. After you have selected the PC port already, you can press the ENTER Key to switch the PC port you want immediately To use “PgUp“ key or “PgDn” key for selecting previous or next Bank no. (or Box No.) BANK: 1 SYSTEM 01 02 ☼SYSTEM 02 03 ☼SYSTEM 03 04 ☼SYSTEM 04 01 Press “INS” key for editing PC name. When editing is finished, press the “Enter“ key to save the information.
keys in order. The Display LEDs on the front panel will be flashed during the refresh process.
Trouble Shooting General Problems Q: The OSD menu does not display a “☼“ on a channel where a computer is connected and powered up. What do I do? A: ˙DKVM-8E will updated “☼“ every 2 seconds. Using hot key to access the OSD menu again and it should have re-detected all the active channels. Q: When cascading the MASTER unit does not see the slave unit(s). A: ˙Refer to the Installation section for information on how to properly connect the daisy-chain cable.
Monitor/Video Problems Q: I am getting ghosting shadowing or fuzzy images on my monitor. What do I do? A: ˙Check the cables and make sure they are inserted properly. ˙Your resolution and / or refresh rate is extremely high, or your cable is too long. Replace your VGA cables with coaxial, double-shielded cables. ˙ Check to make sure that the power adapter is plugged in and is working properly. Make sure the power switch is on. ˙Lower your refresh rate and / or screen resolution settings.
PC, whether stand-alone or connected to a DKVM-8E. Q: The computers boot up fine, but the keyboard does not work. A: ˙Check the cables and make sure they are inserted properly in the correct ports. ˙ Make sure the keyboard works when directly plugged into the computers. ˙Try a different keyboard, but use only 101,102 or 104-key keyboards. ˙Make sure that the keyboard driver is for 101, 102 or 104-key keyboards. ˙ Check to make sure that the power adapter is plugged in and is working properly.
˙Make sure the mouse is directly plugged into the computer. Rebooting is necessary when trying this. If the computer still does not detect the mouse, then your computer’s PS/2 mouse port has a problem. Q: The computer boot up fine, but the mouse does not work. A: ˙Check the cables and make sure they are inserted properly in the correct ports. ˙Make sure the mouse works when plugged into the computer. Rebooting is necessary when trying this.
A : Switch the console port to the problem PC port and power on this PC again to get the mouse. Problems with power supply Q: The power switch is off, but the switch still works fine or power adapter Is unplugged from the switch, but the switch still works fine ? A: DKVM-8E draws the power source from power adapter and PC’s PS2 port. Some PC’s PS2 port can support enough power for the switch, but some PC’s PS2 port ( like laptop, notebook computer…etc.) is unable to supply enough power for the switch.
Specification Computer Connections Display LED Indication Keyboard Mouse Monitor Cascade : : : : : : Cascade Port On Screen Display 19” Rack Mount Cascade (Level) Max.
