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Mini 2-Port PS/2 & USB ~ KVM Switch Stock No. 08214 / 08216 Download 08214-16 Instructions |
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Quick Installation Guide |
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Introduction |
The 08214 Super Mini Desktop KVM Switch is a 2-port PS/2 type KVM Switch that comes with two sets of built-in 1.5M cables to save you cabling trouble. It enables the user to access, control, boot, and reboot two computers using only one keyboard, mouse and monitor.
It's one piece design of KVM Switch and cabling accessories offer more portability and convenience to KVM Switch users.
Though compact and integrated in one-piece design, you can nevertheless expect every function of a decent KVM Switch from the 08214.
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Before You Install |
The default setting of the 08214 Super Mini Desktop KVM Switch is appropriate for most systems. In fact, you do not have to make any configuration before installation. It's a Plug n play device. Just connect the keyboard, monitor and mouse to the KVM Switch, and then connect the KVM cables to the connectors on your computers. Then boot up the computers one at a time. You can then use the hotkeys to switch between the two systems.
For a quick start on installation and operation, please follow the instructions below.
The correct setup sequence is....
(1) Connect the shared keyboard, monitor and mouse to the KVM Switch first.
(2) Connect each set of built in cables to a computer.
(3) Power up your computers one at a time.
Since the KVM Switch receives power from the computer's PS/2 interface, it is powered up when you connect the KVM cables to a PC.
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Out-Of-The-Box Installation |
Take the Super Mini Desktop KVM Switch out of the box and begin installation.....
Before connecting any cable to your KVM Switch, please make sure all your
computers and their peripherals have been powered off. Otherwise, the KVM Switch
might not be set up properly.
Step 1. Make sure all the computers that are to be connected to the KVM Switch and their peripherals are in powered-off state. If not, power them off before you proceed with the following steps.
Step 2. Connect the shared keyboard, monitor and mouse each to its ports on your KVM switch.
Step 3. Connect each set of the built-in KVM cable to a
computer’s keyboard, video and mouse ports. You can use individual standard keyboard, mouse and
video cables to extend the cable distance, but depends on the type of the cables you use, the
maximum cable distance is limited to 5 ~ 7 meters (15.5 ~ 23 feet).
Step 4. Power up the connected computers one at a time. After all your computers are powered up, the keyboard and mouse will be recognized and now you can begin operating the KVM switch.
DO NOT TRY to connect the built-in KVM cables to the computers while the computers are still in powered-on states. Otherwise, the computer will have difficulty recognizing your shared keyboard and mouse.
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Easy Operation |
To select a specific computer, you can use hotkey commands.
Keyboard Hotkeys
A keyboard hotkey sequence consists of three specific keystrokes: See Quick Reference Sheet
Hotkey sequence = ScrLk + ScrLk + Command key
The two consecutive ScrLk keystrokes should be pressed within 2 seconds and the following command key(s) should also be pressed
within 2 seconds in likewise manner. Otherwise, the hotkey sequence will not be validated.
For detailed Hotkey sequences and their corresponding functions, please refer to the Quick reference sheet.
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System Requirements |
| Model Number |
08214 |
| PC Side | No extra
cables required (using the built-in 1.5M KVM Combo Cable) |
| Console Side | 1 x PS/2
Keyboard 1 x PS/2 Mouse 1 x Monitor |
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Quick Reference Sheet |
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Hotkey Commands |
| Command | Hotkeys | Description |
| Select PC | ScrLk + ScrLk + (x)1 (x is a top-row number key) x = 1 ~ 2 for PC Channel |
Select the active channel. |
| Next Lower Channel | ScrLk + ScrLk + (up arrow key) | Select the next lower connected channel. |
| Next Higher Channel | ScrLk + ScrLk + (down arrow key) | Select the next higher connected channel. |
| Reset Console Mouse | ScrLk + ScrLk + (end key) | Reset mouse on the console side. |
| Autoscan | ScrLk + ScrLk + (S key) | Autoscan through every connected channel for quick screen browsing of each channel (default 5 seconds) |
| Stop Autoscan | Any key on keyboard | Terminate Autoscan activity. |
Notes:
1 Note that X denotes a number key for the selected port number. (x = 1 or 2). Use
only the number keys on the upper row of your keyboard.
Hotkey convention: The hotkey notation ScrLk + ScrLk + (key), denotes that you should hit the individual key consecutively one at a time, not simultaneously.
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