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INSTALLATION AND TROUBLESHOOTING STEPS

Installation

How do I set up my DVI KVM switch?

1. Turn off all of the computers and monitors that will be connected to the

KVM switch.

2. Connect the power adapter to the KVM switch.

3. Connect the DVI cable from your monitor to the console DVI port on the

KVM switch.

4. If it is not already turned on, turn on the monitor.

5. Connect your keyboard and mouse to the console PS/2 or USB ports on

the KVM switch.

6. If you have not done so already, change the KVM switch to focus on port 1.

7. Connect the DVI cable from PC1 to the KVM switch.

8. Connect the PS/2 or USB cables from PC1 to the PC1 PS/2 or USB ports on

the KVM switch.

9. Turn on PC1. You should see the computer load the operating system that

you are using on PC1.

10. Make sure that the mouse and keyboard can control PC1.

Summary of content (6 pages)

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INSTALLATION AND TROUBLESHOOTING STEPS Installation How do I set up my DVI KVM switch? 1. Turn off all of the computers and monitors that will be connected to the KVM switch. 2. Connect the power adapter to the KVM switch. 3. Connect the DVI cable from your monitor to the console DVI port on the KVM switch. 4. If it is not already turned on, turn on the monitor. 5. Connect your keyboard and mouse to the console PS/2 or USB ports on the KVM switch. 6.
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11. Repeat steps 4 to 8 for each additional computer that you want to connect to the KVM switch. Leave the computer in focus until you make sure that the mouse and keyboard can control the computer in step 8. How can I identify which DVI video connection I have or need? Digital Visual Interface (DVI) is a video display interface that can contain different types of signaling, based on the application.
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whether or not a display carries either or both analog and digital sources depends on the technical specifications of your device. Will my wireless / gaming / combo (one receiver for mouse and keyboard) keyboard and mouse work with this KVM switch? Whether or not a wireless, gaming, or combo mouse and keyboard work with our KVM switches depends on several factors. We recommend that you use a standard wired mouse and keyboard with our KVM switches, especially when you troubleshoot issues.
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If you cannot get a wireless, gaming, or combo mouse and keyboard to work, we recommend that you insert the mouse or keyboard into the USB hub ports on the KVM switch, provided the KVM switch has USB hub ports (the ports are marked on the back of the KVM switch). If the KVM switch has hotkey functionality, you will lose the functionality when you switch the keyboard out of the dedicated keyboard port. Troubleshooting Everything is hooked up but nothing is working.
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 Use the video cable, KVM switch, video source, and video destination in another setup to see if the problem is with the components or the setup.  Use a different video cable, KVM switch, video source, and video destination in your setup to see if the problem persists. Ideally, you should test a component that you know works in another setup. When you test your cables, it is recommended that you do the following:  Test each cable individually.  Use short cables when you are testing.
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port and computer, and one port and computer that is not working. Keep the computer plugged into the same ports and only switch the cables. If the issue persists when you switch cables, the issue may be with the cable itself.  To determine if the problem is between the computer and the KVM switch, using the same cables, connect the KVM switch to one computer that is working and one computer that is not working.