SCOUT mini Manual del Usuario y Guía de Instalación Dakota Computer Solutions, S.L. C/ Francisco de Vitoria, 19 50008 Zaragoza España www.dakota.eu.
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Garantía Dakota Computer Solutions warrants the Scout Mini KVM Switch™ to be in good working order for one year from the date of purchase from Dakota Computer Solutions or an authorized dealer. In addition, all products can be returned within 30 days from the date of purchase from Dakota Computer Solutions. If the customer is not satisfied with the product for any reason, he has the right to return it and Dakota Computer Solutions will reimburse the buying price (excluding the freight costs).
INDEX INTRODUCTION PRODUCT OVERVIEW Package contents Locating the unit Cable requirements 5 2 6 6 6 HARDWARE Overview Front panel Connectors 7 7 8 8 INSTALLATION Step 1 – Connecting monitor, keyboard, mouse and speakers Step 2 – Connecting the computers Step 3 – Powering up the system Step 4 – Switching from the keyboard 9 9 9 9 9 OPERATION Keyboard computer selection Switching to next or previous computer Keep command Scan mode commands Scan time interval command Mode command Typematic value command
Introduction Thank you for choosing Scout mini. Designed for plug-and-play operation, your new Scout mini switch will simplify your job by helping you organize your multiple computer applications. The Scout mini lets you use a single keyboard, monitor, mouse and speakers to access two computers, allowing you to significantly reduce your equipment overhead and end keyboard and monitor clutter.
PRODUCT OVERVIEW Package contents Your Scout mini package includes the Scout mini unit, 2 Combo CPU cables 1.8m/6ft and this manual. Locating the unit The Scout mini unit is best located as close to the computers as possible. This will reduce the length of the CPU cables and provide a more cost-effective and neater installation.
HARDWARE Overview PS/2 mouse Speakers PS/2 keyboard VGA monitor to computer A to computer B Audio output Audio output VGA output VGA output PS/2 keyboard output PS/2 keyboard output PS/2 mouse output PS/2 mouse output Status LED Reset switch Page 7 of 21 Power LED Select LED Select switch Scout mini - Manual Rev.1.
Front panel The Scout mini front panel features five LEDs and two switches. To familiarize yourself with the Scout mini’s controls and indicators, review the illustration on the left side and the descriptions given below. Reset switch Status LED Select LEDs 1-2 Power LEDs 1-2 Select switch Table 1. Front panel Resets the unit and initializes the keyboard and mouse, also used to reset the unit to factory default settings The yellow status LED lights as data is received from the keyboard and mouse.
INSTALLATION Step 1. Connecting monitor, keyboard, mouse and speakers 1.1 Plug monitor, keyboard, mouse and speaker cables directly into the rear panel of the unit. Step 2. Connecting the computers CPU cables connect your computers to the Scout mini. Each computer requires its own cable set. 2.1 Plug the HD15 male connector of the cable set into the VGA connector of your computer. Plug the green PS/2 male connector of the cable set into the PS/2 mouse connector of your computer.
Operation Your Scout mini is easy to use. Commands for selecting computers and functions of the Scout mini can be entered with the keyboard. You can also select a computer pressing the Select button on the front panel of the Scout mini. IMPORTANT NOTE: To enter any keyboard command, press and release the left Control Key (). Then enter the command followed by any parameters you wish to specify, for example the port number.
Scan mode commands To enable scanning from the keyboard, press and release the left Control Key (), then type S. Scout mini will begin scanning sequentially from its current CPU port through the remaining ports, then begin again at CPU Port 1. The time between switching to the next port is the scan time interval (see below) and is programmable from 1-15 seconds. To stop scanning, press and release , then type X. Scanning is also disabled by entering a CPU selection command.
Typematic value command Scout mini can be configured to control the keyboard typematic rate and delay. This setting is used to adjust the user preference of the way the keyboard acts when holding a key down to repeat a keystroke, such as when moving a cursor across a line. The rate is the speed at which the keys are sent in keys/second. The delay is the wait time in milliseconds after the key is initially pressed, before additional keystrokes are sent.
PS/2 to serial mouse translation, wheel mouse You can use some computers with PS/2 mouse interfaces and some computers with serial interfaces. You must issue this command on each computer that is serial. You must switch to each computer and issue the command. To configure a computer for a serial mouse, press and release the left Control Key, type Q1, and press . Follow with the Keep command to save the new setting in the unit’s non-volatile memory.
Reset command for keyboard and mouse This command is used to re-boot the mouse and keyboard without removing power from the Scout mini and computer. This is most useful to reset a PS/2 mouse that has been unplugged and plugged back in. This command is also useful to enable mouse data to be sent to a CPU, which has not enabled the mouse. This may be the case if the Scout mini was not connected or was powered off after a CPU was booted up.
Keyboard command summary To enter any keyboard command, first press and release the left Control Key () twice. Then enter the command followed by any parameters you wish to specify, for example the port number. Letter commands are not case sensitive, and are shown in upper case for clarity only. Do not use the numeric keypad to enter any commands. All Scout mini commands use a two-second time-out between characters, to abort the command.
Table 5. Keyboard command summary Command Short cut Description Go to selected port Go to next port Go to previous port Scan On x where ‘x’ is A or B + - Connects your common keyboard, monitor, mouse and speakers to the selected computer. Selects the other computer. Selects the other computer.
Troubleshooting 1. CPU does not boot; keyboard error received or mouse error received. a. Cable is loose, reseat cable and hit F1 to continue or reboot computer. b. Wrong cable plugged in, keyboard and mouse cables reversed. c. Cable is defective, try using cable from another computer. If problem goes away cable is defective. d. Port on Scout mini is defective, try using another port on Scout mini. If problem goes away port is defective. e.
c. Cable is defective, try using cable from another computer if problem goes away cable is defective. d. Port on Scout mini is defective, try using another port on Scout mini. If problem goes away port is defective. 9. Lower resolution video OK, but can’t enter high-resolution mode. a. Wrong CPU cable used. Be sure you are using a Dakota High-Resolution Combo cable set. 3rd party cables are often of poor quality. b. Video driver has not been setup correctly.
Service Information Maintenance and repair The unit does not contain any user-serviceable parts inside. Any malfunction of the unit should be reported to a factory-authorized repair centre for service. Any discrepancies in the operation of the unit according to this manual should be reported to the Technical Support Department of Dakota Computer Solutions. Technical support If you cannot determine the nature of a problem, please call Dakota Computer Solutions and ask for Technical Support.
APPENDIX A. FACTORY DEFAULT SETTINGS Description Default setting Scan enable Off Scan time interval 5 seconds Caps/Numlock/Scroll On Keyboard mode 2 Typematic value 43 (Rate = 10.9 chars/sec, delay = 500 millisec.) Mouse translation 0 (PS/2 mouse input to PS/2 mouse output) APPENDIX B.
