IOGear Switch GCS82B GCS84B User Manual

MiniView™ SE  
2/4 Port Desktop KVM Switch  
User Manual (GCS82B/GCS84B)  
 
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Thank you for purchasing one of the smallest and most feature-rich KVM switches on the market.  
IOGEAR’s KVM switches are first-rate connectivity accessories designed to help reduce the frustration of  
managing multiple computer systems. With the MiniViewTM SE series by IOGEAR, you can access multiple  
computers from a single console(keyboard, monitor and mouse). The MiniViewTM SE provides two conve-  
nient methods to access connected computers. Change ports easily using the push button selection switch  
located on the unit’s top panel, or by entering Hot Key combinations from the keyboard. Setup is fast and  
easy; plugging cables into their appropriate ports is all that is entailed.  
We hope you enjoy using your MiniView™ SE KVM switch, yet another first-rate connectivity solution from  
IOGEAR.  
 
Table of Contents  
Table of Contents:  
Package Contents  
Overview  
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Features  
Requirements  
Introduction  
Installation  
Operation  
Appendix  
Specification  
Radio & TV Interference Statement  
Limited Warranty  
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Package Contents  
This package contains:  
1 MiniViewTM SE KVM Switch (GCS82B or GCS84B)  
1 User Manual  
1 Warranty/Registration Card  
4 6’ Premium Bonded KVM Cables (GCS84B)  
2 6’ Premium Bonded KVM Cables (GCS82B)  
1 Quick Start Guide  
If any items are missing or damaged please contact your dealer.  
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Overview  
Overview  
The MiniViewTM SE GCS82B & GCS84B KVM (Keyboard, Video, Mouse) Switch is a control unit that allows  
access to 2/4 computers from a single console (keyboard, monitor and mouse). Before development of the  
MiniView SE, the only way to control multiple computer configurations from a single console was through a  
complex and costly network system.  
Setup is fast and easy, plugging cables into their appropriate ports is all that is entailed. We have arranged  
the PS/2 console ports on the front of the unit for easy and convenient access. There is no software to  
configure, so there is no need to get involved in complex installation routines or be concerned with incompat-  
ibility problems. Since the MiniViewTM SE GCS82B & GCS84B intercepts keyboard input directly, it works on  
any hardware platform and with all operating systems.  
The MiniViewTM SE GCS82B & GCS84B provides two convenient methods to access the computers  
connected to the system using push button selection switches located on the units front panel and entering  
Hotkey combinations from the keyboard.  
There is no better way to save time and money than with a MiniViewTM SE GCS82B or GCS84B. By allowing  
a single console to manage the attached computers, the MiniViewTM SE GCS82B & GCS84B eliminates the  
expense of purchasing a separate keyboard, monitor and mouse. Additionally, it saves space taken up by the  
additional hardware and eliminates the inconvenience of switching from the different computer systems.  
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Features  
Features  
- Premium Bonded Cables Included  
- Patented VSE Video Signal Enhancement Technology® for Superior Video Quality  
- PS/2 Compatible Mouse Support - Microsoft® Intellimouse Pro & Logitech FirstMouse Support  
- Keyboard and Mouse Emulation for Error Free PC Booting  
- Easy to Install - No Software Required  
- Computer Selection Via Push Button Switches or Keyboard Hot Keys  
- Auto Scan Function for Monitoring Computer Operation  
- Support up to 2048 x 1536  
- LED for Easy Status Monitoring  
- Follows PC 99 Color Specifications  
- Easy to Operate  
- Hot Swappable  
- Unit Can Operate Without Power Adapter  
- Compact Size for Convenient Placement  
- For Use Wtih SUN & MAC Systems, An Additional Adapter is Required (GCV130, GCV160 Respectively)  
- DC Input for Optional External Power Supply  
- 3 - Year Warranty  
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Requirements  
Requirements  
PS/2 Enabled Computer with/VGA (or compatible) Type Video Port  
For USB enabled MACs and PCs  
- Additional USB to PS/2 adapter required (IOGEAR PART NUMBER GUC100KM)  
For ADB enabled MACs  
- Additional ADB to PS/2 adapter required (IOGEAR PART NUMBER GCV160)  
For SUN systems  
- Additional SUN to PS/2 adapter required (IOGEAR PART NUMBER GCV130)  
Note: MiniView SE does not support serial mice.  
Accessories  
• USB to PS/2 adapter (GUC100KM)  
• ADB to PS/2 adapter (GCV160)  
• SUN to PS/2 adapter (GCV130)  
• Console Extender (CE220) *Extend your console up to 500 ft. away  
IOGEAR has a full line of KVM, FireWire, USB, USB 2.0, and ShareView products. Please visit our website at www.iogear.com for further information.  
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Introduction  
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Front View  
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1. Port Selection Switches  
Pressing a push button switch shifts access to the computer connected to its corresponding port.  
2. Port LEDs (designed into the port selection switches)  
• The On Line LED lights ORANGE to indicate that the computer connected to the port it corresponds to is up and running.  
• The Selected LED lights GREEN when the port it corresponds to is the currently selected port. Depending on the port’s  
status, the LED may flash according to a specific pattern (see the table in the Appendix for details).  
3. Console keyboard and mouse ports  
The cables from your keyboard and mouse plug in here.  
Each port is identified by an appropriate icon.  
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Introduction  
Back View  
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2
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1. Console Video Connector  
The cable from your monitor plugs in here  
2. Computer Port Connections  
The extender cables that connect back to the mouse, keyboard, and video ports on the computers plug in here. Each  
port is identified by an appropriate icon.  
3. Power Port  
Note: 1. In order to have the console’s keyboard and mouse control notebook computers that only have one PS/2 port you can use a two PS/2 port to  
USB adapter, such as the IOGEAR GUC100KM, where you would plug the extender cable’s keyboard and mouse connectors into the adapter’s  
PS/2 ports, then plug the adapter’s USB cable into the computer’s USB port.  
2. Ordinary PS/2 to USB changers commonly sold in computer shops will not work with this KVM switch.  
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Installation  
Setup and Installation  
Front  
optional  
Back  
Step. 1  
* Before you begin, please make sure that the power to all devices has been turned off.  
• Plug your Mouse, Keyboard, and Monitor into the console area on the KVM. Then plug the power adapter port (optional).  
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Installation  
Setup and Installation  
Step. 2  
• Connect the cables that came with the MiniView™ SE KVM Switch to the KVM’s computer ports.  
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Installation  
Setup and Installation  
To keyboard and mouse ports  
ToVGA ports  
Step. 3  
1. Connect the other end of the cables that came with the  
MiniView™ SE KVM to your computers.  
2. Once complete, turn the KVM switch on.  
3. Then turn on the power of connected computers.  
4.You are now ready to take full advantage of your new KVM  
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Operation  
Operation  
Controlling the computers on your MiniView™ SE KVM (GCS82B & GCS84B) from a single console could not be easier.  
The switch has two port selection methods providing you with instant access to your computers.  
• Manual Port Selection  
• Hot Key Port Selection  
Manual Port Selection  
With manual port selection you simply press the appropriate button to select your desired CPU. The front LED lights indicate which computers are in use  
and which ones are selected. This makes for easy port navigation.  
Hot Key Port Selection  
Hot Key Navigation allows you to select the active computer directly from the keyboard instead of having to manually  
select the ports from the KVM itself. The MiniView™ SE KVM provides three Hot Key navigation features.  
• Active Port Selection  
• Auto Scan Mode  
• Last/Next Mode (GCS84B only)  
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Operation  
Selecting the Active Port  
(GCS82B only)  
You can toggle between the two PCs by pressing and releasing the left or right control key twice [ctrl]+[ctrl]  
(GCS84B only)  
Each CPU port is assigned a numeric ID (1-4). You can directly access any computer connected to the KVM with a hot  
key combination that specifies the ID of the CPU port.  
Press each of the following keys, in order, holding them down until all three are depressed. [Alt+Ctrl+Shift]  
• Key in the appropriate port number (1,2,3,4)  
• Press [ENTER] to complete your selection  
Note: The combination must be on the same side of the keyboard (i.e. Left [ctrl]+left[Alt]+left[shift])  
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Operation  
Auto Scan Mode  
The MiniView™ SE KVM’s auto scan feature automatically switches between the connected CPUs at regular 5-second intervals  
so that you can monitor their activity without having to switch the ports yourself.  
(GCS82B) To invoke the Auto Switch feature press and release the left shift key then do the same with the right shift key in succession of each other.  
(GCS84B) To invoke the Auto Switch feature perfom the following key sequence:  
• Press each of the following keys, in order, holding them down until all three are depressed. [Alt+Ctrl+Shift]  
• Key in the port number (0)  
• Press [Enter] to complete your selection  
Once scanning begins it will continue until you press the [spacebar]. The port last seen during the scan will become the  
active port.  
Note: While Auto Scan Mode is in effect none of the keyboard keys will function until you press the [spacebar] to end the Auto Scan  
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Operation  
Last/Next Mode (GCS84B only)  
This feature allows you to switch between computers in order to monitor them manually. You can dwell on a particular post for  
as long or as little as you like (as opposed to Auto Scan Mode, which switches after a fixed interval). To invoke Last/Next  
Mode, key in the following Hot Key combination.  
1. Press and release [Alt+Ctrl+Shift]  
2. Press and release [9]  
3. Press Enter [Enter]  
Once Last/Next Mode is active, pressing the left Shift key (LShift) switches to the previous computer (from the currently  
active one), and pressing (RShift) switches to the next computer in the installation. Press [spacebar] to end the Last/Next  
mode.  
Note: 1. There is another, shorter HotKey combination to produce Last/Next Mode switching. Simply press the left Ctrl key twice  
in succession [LCtrl] + [LCtrl] to switch to the previous computer, or press the right Ctrl key twice in succession [RCtrl] + [RCtrl] to  
swich to the next computer. This method is available all the time. It does not have to be invoked first as in the case  
of the Alt+Ctrl+Shift method.  
2. While Last/Next Mode is in effect none of the other keyboard keys will function. You must exit Last/Next Mode by pressing the spacebar in order  
to use the console for anything else.  
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Operation  
Hot Key Summary Table (GCS82B/84B)  
Combination  
Action  
Model  
[ctr]+[ctr]  
To switch to another computer  
To switch to another computer  
To activate auto scan  
To activate auto scan  
To end auto scan  
GCS82B only  
GCS84B only  
GCS82B only  
GCS84B only  
both  
[alt]+[ctr]+[shift]+[1 or 2 or 3 or 4]+[Enter]  
[L-shift]+[R-shift]  
[alt]+[ctr]+[Shift]+[0]+[Enter]  
[spacebar]  
[alt]+[ctr]+[shift]+[9]+[Enter]  
[L-shift]  
Last/next mode  
GCS84B only  
GCS84B only  
GCS84B only  
Switch to previous computer  
To end last/next mode  
[spacebar]  
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Appendix  
Appendix  
LED Display (GCS82B & GCS84B)  
Activity  
Meaning  
Off  
Port is not selected.  
Port is connected to an active PC.  
On (Steady)  
Flashing (On and Off equal)  
Port is connected to an active PC and is being accessed in Auto  
Scan mode.  
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Appendix  
Troubleshooting (Model: GCS82B/84B)  
Note: If you are experiencing problems, first make sure that there are no problems with the cables, and that they are all properly connected.  
Symptoms  
Cause  
Action  
Keyboard Not Responding  
Keyboard needs to be reset  
Unplug the keyboard from the console keyboard port, then plug it  
back in.  
Turn off the PCs. Unplug the extender cables from the MiniView™.  
MiniView™ SE needs to be reset  
Wait five seconds; then plug the cables back in and turn the PCs  
on.  
MiniView™ SE is in Auto Scan Mode  
Mouse needs to be reset  
Press the [Spacebar] to exit Auto Scan Mode.  
Mouse Not Responding  
Unplug the mouse from the Console Keyboard Port, then plug it  
back in.  
Turn off the PCs. Unplug the extender cables from the MiniView™.  
MiniView™ SE needs to be reset  
Mouse in unsupported mode  
Wait fiveseconds; then plug the cables back in and turn the PCs  
on.  
Some mice can be set for PS/2 or serial mode. The MiniView™  
GCS82B/GCS84B does not support serial mice. Make sure the  
mouse is set to PS/2 mode. Some of the newer mice (with extra  
buttons and wheels) that come with their own drivers are not  
supported. Try using a regular mouse and a generic mouse driver  
(like the ones that come with the operating system).  
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Appendix  
Symptoms  
Cause  
Action  
Video Problems  
Resolution and/or Bandwidth set too high  
The MiniView™ SE GCS82B/84B supports VGA,  
SVGA, Multisync, and XGA (interlaced), with  
resolutions of up to 2048x 1536.  
We strongly recommend that you use the high quality  
IOGEAR cables provided with the GCS82B and  
GCS84B package. Using our high quality cables  
should eliminate possible video problems.  
Cable quality not good enough  
Troubleshooting Cont.  
1.The MiniView™ SE GCS82B/84B is designed to work with AT and PS/2 keyboards. Older XT (84 key) and some older AT keyboards (those with the  
function keys on the side), will not work.  
2.Some Notebook computers, noteably the IBMThinkpad andToshibaTecra have trouble working with the MiniView™ SE GCS82B/84B when their mouse  
and keyboard ports are used simultaneously. To avoid this problem, only connect the mouse port or the keyboard port to the MiniView™ SE unit. If you  
connect the mouse port, you will need to use the notebook’s keyboard when the notebook is the active computer.  
If you need further assistance please check out our IOGEARTech Info Library (T.I.L.) at www.iogear.com/support for the latest tips, tricks, and troubleshoot-  
ing. The IOGEART.I.L.was designed to provide you with the latest technical information about our products. Most of the answers to your questions can be  
found here, so please try it out before contacting technical support.  
Technical Support is available Monday through Friday from 8:00am to 5:00pm PST and can be reached at 949-453-8782.  
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Specification  
Specifications  
Function  
Specification  
Power Consumption  
Computer Connections  
Port Selection  
180mW(GCS82B) / 360mW(GCS84B)  
2(GCS82B) 4(GCS84B)  
Pushbutton Switches; Hot Keys  
2 (Orange) GCS82B; 4 (Orange) GCS84B  
2 (Green) GCS82B; 4 (Green) GCS84B  
LEDs  
On  
1 x 6 pin mini-DIN female (PS/2 style) - Console  
Keyboard  
Mouse  
2 x 6 pin mini-DIN female (PS/2 style) - CPU ports(GCS82B)  
4 x 4 pin mini-DIN female (PS/2 style) - CPU ports(GCS84B)  
1 x 6 pin mini-DIN female (PS/2 style) - Console  
2 x 6 pin mini-DIN female (PS/2 style) - CPU ports(GCS82B)  
4 x 6 pin mini-DIN female (PS/2 style) - CPU ports(GCS84B)  
Connectors  
1 x HDB-15 female - Console  
Video  
2 x HDB- 15 male - CPU Ports(GCS82B)  
4 x HDB- 15 male - CPU Ports(GCS84B)  
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Specifications  
Specifications  
Function  
Specification  
Scan Interval  
Resolution  
5 Seconds  
2048 x 1536, DDC, DDC2, DDC2B  
Operating Temperature  
Storage Temperature  
Humidity  
5 ~ 40° C  
-20 ~ 60° C  
0 - 80% RH  
Housing  
Metal  
Weight  
1.3 lbs(GCS82B) / 1.7lbs(GCS84B)  
5.5" x 2" x 3.5" (GCS82B)  
8.25" x 2" x 3.5" (GCS84B)  
Dimensions (LxWxH)  
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Radio &TV Interference Statement  
Radio & TV Interference Statement  
WARNING!!! This equipment generates, uses and can radiate radio frequency energy and, if not installed and  
used in accordance with the instruction manual, may cause interference to radio communications. This  
equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B computing device pursuant to  
Subpart J of Part 15 of FCC Rules, which are designed to provide reasonable protection against such  
interference when operated in a commercial environment. Operation of this equipment in a residential area is  
likely to cause interference, in which case the user at his own expense will be required to take whatever  
measures may be required to correct the interference.  
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LimitedWarranty  
Limited Warranty  
IN NO EVENT SHALL THE DIRECT VENDOR’S LIABILITY FOR DIRECT, INDIRECT, SPECIAL, INCIDEN-  
TAL OR CONSEQUENTIAL DAMAGES RESULTING FROM THE USE OF THE PRODUCT, DISK OR ITS  
DOCUMENTATION EXCEED THE PRICE PAID FOR THE PRODUCT.  
The direct vendor makes no warranty or representation, expressed, implied, or statutory with respect to the  
contents or use of this documentation, and especially disclaims its quality, performance, merchantability, or  
fitness for any particular purpose.  
The direct vendor also reserves the right to revise or update the device or documentation without obligation to  
notify any individual or entity of such revisions, or updates. For further inquires please contact your direct  
vendor.  
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Contact info.  
23 Hubble  
Irvine, CA 92618  
(P) 949.453.8782  
(F) 949.453.8785  
 

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