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13 ™ O mniView MA TRIX2 Series KVM S witch MA TRIX2 Series User Manual F1DM208T F1DM216T P73783_Omniview_matix2_man.qxd 3/5/02 5:00 PM Page 1.
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T ABLE OF CONTENTS Over view Introduction . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1 F eature Overview . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2 Equipment Requirements . . . . . . .
3 2 OVERVIEW On-Screen Displa y (OSD): T he OSD feature simplifies server management by allo wing you to assign individual names to eac h connected server throughout the system. It provides a visual means of switc hing between computers and setting the time interval for the A utoScan function.
5 4 OVERVIEW OPERA TING SYSTEMS T he MA TRIX2 is designed for use on CPUs using: Platforms: • Windo ws ® 95/98/2000/Me/NT ® /XP • DOS • T urbolinux ® and all Linux ® distributions • Novell ® NetW are ® 4.
7 6 OVERVIEW SPECIFIC A TIONS P art No.: F1DM208T , F1DM216T P ower: 12-V olt DC, 1-Amp power adapter with center -pin positive polarity Daisy-Chain: Maximum of 16 KVM Switches Computer Connections Su.
9 8 INST ALLA TION STEP-BY -STEP INST ALLA TION GUIDE Cautions and W arnings: Before attempting to connect anything to the MA TRIX2 or your computer(s), please ensure that everything is powered off. Plugging and unplugging cables while computer(s) are po wered on may cause irreversible damage to the computer(s) and/or the MA TRIX2(s).
11 10 INST ALLA TION Connect the P ow er: Attach the po wer supply to the DC power jack labeled “DC 12V , 1A ” located on the rear of the MA TRIX2. Once the power is connected to a power source, the LED for port 01 will begin flashing. Sequentially push the direct-access port selectors for ports 01 through 08 (16 for F1DM216T).
13 12 INST ALLA TION DIP SWITCH CONFIGURA TION CHART DIP SWITCH# BANK ADDRESS 1 2 3 4 5 6 ON ON ON ON ON ON B ANK 00 Primary (default) ON ON OFF ON ON ON B ANK 01 Secondary ON ON ON OFF ON ON B ANK 02.
15 INST ALLA TION Connecting the Computers: 9. Connect all computers to the Primary and Secondary switc hes. Refer to “Single MA TRIX2 Installation” on page 10 for instructions on how to connect the Console and the computers to the MA TRIX2. 10. Connect the power supply to the Primary s witch first and power up the MA TRIX2.
17 16 USING YOUR MA TRIX2 Now that y ou have connected y our Console and computers to your MA TRIX2, it is ready for use. F or fast and easy identification, each of the two Consoles are color -coded: “Console A ” in amber and “Console B” in green.
SELECTING A COMPUTER USING KEYBO ARD HOT KEY COMMANDS Y ou can switch to the next or prior port with simple keyboard key sequences using the “Scroll Lock” key and either the up or do wn arrow keys. T o send commands to the MA TRIX2, the “Scroll Lock” key must be pressed twice within two seconds.
With daisy-c hain switch configur ation, you can switc h between BANKs b y pressing “Scroll Lock”, “Scroll Loc k”, “P age Up”, to switch to the next B ANK. Press “Scroll Lock”, “Scroll Lock”, “P age Down”, to switc h to the previous B ANK.
Ke yboard Hot K ey Commands: Y ou can also conveniently command the MA TRIX2 to switch ports through simple keyboard key sequences. T o send commands to the MA TRIX2, the “Scroll Lock” key must be pressed twice within two seconds. Y ou will hear a beep for confirmation.
25 24 USING YOUR MA TRIX2 T o update the firmwar e, you will need the following items: 1. A separate computer running Windows 95, 98, or Me. T his computer must not be connected to the CPU ports on the MA TRIX2. 2. An av ailable parallel port on the computer .
27 26 BELKIN KVM SWITCHES AND ACCESSORIES OMNIVIEW KVM SWITCHES OmniV iew E Series. T his series of desktop KVM Switches allows y ou to control two or four PS/2 computers from one Console and makes switc hing between computers more convenient.
29 28 BELKIN KVM SWITCHES AND ACCESSORIES full control of as many as 256 computers through dedicated daisy-c hain ports and is nativ ely rack-mountable for server room en vironments. Video resolutions of up to 2048x1536@85Hz are supported through a 400MHz bandwidth.
31 30 BELKIN KVM SWITCHES AND ACCESSORIES OMNIVIEW A CCESSORIES AND AD APTERS Belkin KVM technology includes v arious accessories and adapters to complete your KVM solution. T he Adapter Series converts Mac, Sun, or USB keyboards, video, and mouse signals into PS/2 and VGA.
33 32 MA TRIX2 SERIES F AQS Q: Can PS/2 and USB connections be used simultaneously on the same port? A: No. Y ou must use one or the other for each CPU’ s dedicated port on the MA TRIX2. Q: Do I ha ve to install any softw are to use the MA TRIX2? A: No, the MA TRIX2 does not require any driv ers or software to be installed in your computers.
35 34 TROUBLESHOOTING Ke yboard The computer does not detect a ke yboard and I get a keyboard error reported at boot up. • Check that the keyboard cable between the MA TRIX2 and the computer is completely connected. T ighten an y loose connections. • T ry using a different keyboard.
36 FCC Statement DECLARA TION OF CONFORMITY WITH FCC RULES FOR ELECTROMA GNETIC COMP A TIBILITY W e, Belkin Components, of 501 W est W alnut Street, Compton C A 90220, declare under our sole responsibility that the products: F1DM208T , F1DM216T to whic h this declaration relates: Comply with P art 15 of the FCC Rules.
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