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User Manual F1DD102L F1DD104L SOHO KVM Switch with Audio DVI with USB Console and Host Support.
T abl e of Contents 1. Intr oduction ............................................................................... 1 Package Contents ............................................................. 1 2. Overview .......................................
1 1 SOHO KVM Switch with Audio 2/4 SOHO DVI/USB/Audio Cable Kits, 6 ft. User Manual Quick Installation Guide Power Supply 9V , 1A DC Adapter 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 section Intr oduction Congratulations and thank you for purchasing Belkin’ s SOHO KVM Switch with Audio.
2 Overvie w F eatur e Overview Video Resolution The SOHO KVM Switch is able to support video resolutions of up to 1920x1200 so you can use the latest in video display technology for all your computers. Flash Upgrade With the firmware-upgrade featur e, your investment in the KVM Switch is further ensured and its lifetime value is maximized.
3 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 section Overvie w Equipment Requir ements Operating Systems SOHO KVM Switches with Audio ar e for use on CPUs using: Platforms Mac OS ® * X v10.
4 Overvie w 4 Unit Display Diagrams F ront Vie w Back View KVM Soho VGA U-type 4 Port Enclosure Print Graphics v .2.1 F1DS102L, F1DS104L front panel back panel KVM Soho DVI 4 Port Enclosure Print Graphics v .2.1 F1DD102L, F1DD104L front panel back panel KVM Soho VGA T -type 4 Port Enclosure Print Graphics v .
5 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 section Overvie w 5 Specifications Part No.: F1DD102L, F1DD104L Power: 9V , 1A DC adapter with center pin-positive polarity PCs Supported: 2 (F1DD102L), 4 (F1DD104L) Console Keyboard: USB Console Mouse: USB Monitor Supported: DVI-D Max Resolution: 1920x1200 Audio Input/Output: 3.
6 6 Installing the KVM Switch Pr e-Configuration Wher e to Place the KVM Switch The compact size of the KVM Switch makes it perfect for desktop placement.
7 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 section Installing the KVM Switch Connecting the KVM Switch The KVM Switch is a plug-and-play device for installation. For a quick start on installation and operation, please follow the instructions below for the setup sequence: Step 1.
8 Installing the KVM Switch NO TE REGARDING DDC SUPPORT: In order to read the monitor’ s DDC information accurately , the following steps must be followed whenever a dif ferent monitor is connected to the KVM Switch: Step 1. Power down each computer that is connected to the KVM Switch.
9 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 section Installing the KVM Switch Audio and Microphone Connections Note: Speakers and micr ophones are not r equired for use of your KVM Switch . Connect the Audio Step 1. Using the audio cable attached to your speakers, connect the male 3.
10 Installing the KVM Switch Pow ering Up the Systems The KVM Switch must be powered up befor e the computers. Once all cables have been connected, power up the CPUs that are attached to the KVM Switch. All computers can be powered on simultaneously .
11 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 section 11 11 Using the KVM Switch Sel ecting a Computer Using Dir ect-Acc ess Port Sel ectors Y ou can directly select which computer you wish to control by pressing the corresponding direct-access port selector next to the appropriate port.
12 Using the KVM Switch Hot-Key Prec eding Sequence Configuration For users who want to use a preceding sequence other than two consecutive Scroll Locks, there is also one convenient way to configure it.
13 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 section Using the KVM Switch T o modify the hot-key preceding sequence from the default Scr oll Lock, you can either hit the hot-key sequence: scrlk – scrlk – H – (y), y = SCROLL LOCK, CAPS, ESC, F12 or NUM LOCK (as detailed in the Hot-Key Quick Reference T able below).
14 Using the KVM Switch Notes: 1. The USB keyboard hot keys allow faster and br oader control of your KVM Switch and audio/mic switching in addition to the front-panel buttons. If you have configur ed a hot-key preceding sequence other than two consecutive scroll locks, you should change your hot-key sequence accordingly.
15 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 section 15 Using the KVM Switch Switching the Audio/Mic The audio/mic is independent to the KVM Switch and can be switched independently . This means that if you are working on port 1 of the KVM Switch, you can be listening to your music on port 3.
16 Firmwar e-Upgrade Guide This firmware-upgradeable KVM Switch allows you to upgrade firmware contents whenever it is needed to enhance its compatibility to other devices or its functionality and performance. W e offer both Windows and Mac versions of the upgrade utility .
17 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 section Firmwar e-Upgrade Guide Upgrade Using the Windows V ersion Utility Pr epare y our KVM Switch and the Host PC Note: The host PC must be running Windo ws 2000 or above in or der to compl ete the firmwar e upgrade. Step 1. Ensure that the power adapter is connected to the KVM Switch.
18 Firmwar e-Upgrade Guide Activate the Firmwar e-Upgrade Utility Pr ogram Note: Y ou should close any unnecessary running programs such as antivirus, system-monitoring, or automatic updates; otherwise, the stability of the system during the firmware-upgrade pr ocess might be undermined.
19 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 section Firmwar e-Upgrade Guide Connect your KVM Switch to the Hos t PC Step 5. Now press the first fr ont-panel button on the KVM Switch until you hear three beeps. The KVM Switch has now enter ed into the upgrade mode. Step 6. Check to make sure the KVM cables fr om port 1 are connected to the host PC.
20 Firmwar e-Upgrade Guide Begin the Fil e Upload Note: Before hitting the “Upgrade” button on the utility pr ogram, you should make sure that you ar e focused on port 1 of the KVM Switch where you have the computer connected. If not, switch to that computer before hitting the “Upgrade” button.
21 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 section Firmwar e-Upgrade Guide Step 9. Finally , unplug the power cable from the back of the KVM Switch and all other cables from the KVM Switch, and perform a cold r eset. Reconnect all the cables again to the KVM Switch. Now you can enjoy the newly added functionality and compatibility of the new firmware version.
22 Firmwar e-Upgrade Guide Install and Activat e the Firmware-Upgr ade Utility Progr am Note: Y ou should close any unnecessary running programs such as antivirus, system-monitoring, or automatic updates; otherwise, the stability of the system during the firmware-upgrade pr ocess might be undermined.
23 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 section Firmwar e-Upgrade Guide Click the “Choose” button to select the installation path of the upgrade utility . Then go through the guided steps to install the upgrade utility . After you have installed the program, you can find the upgrade-utility icon in the “Application” folder .
24 Firmwar e-Upgrade Guide Connect your KVM Switch to the Mac Hos t Step 5. Press the first fr ont-panel button on the KVM Switch until you hear three beeps. Now the KVM Switch has entered into the upgrade mode. Step 6. Check to make sure the KVM cables fr om port 1 are connected to the Mac host.
25 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 section Firmwar e-Upgrade Guide Step 7. Click the “Browse” button and locate the firmwar e-upgrade file, which is indicated with a file extension such as “*.blk”. Select the upgrade file (for example: “UCF-30-11-07.blk”) and click “Choose” to load the file.
26 Firmwar e-Upgrade Guide The file upload is finished when the progr ess bar runs through 100 percent and a prompt tells you that the upgrade is OK. Click “OK”. The firmware-upgrade pr ocess is complete. Step 9. Finally , unplug the power cable from the back of the KVM Switch and all other cables from the KVM Switch, and perform a cold r eset.
27 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 section F AQs Which operating systems does the KVM Switch support? The KVM Switch will support any operating system that runs on a USB platform. It will also work with non-USB-enabled Sun TM and Mac operating systems using the appropriate adapter .
28 F AQs Does the KVM Switch r equire an AC adapter? Y es, the KVM Switch requires a 9V , 1A DC power adapter with center pin-positive polarity . Can I use the KVM Switch to switch video signals only? Y es, you may use the KVM Switch to switch between video signals only without having to connect the keyboard and mouse.
29 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 section T r oubl eshooting VIDEO Pr oblem: I am getting ghosting, shadowing, or fuzzy images on my monitor . Solution: •Checkthatallvideocablesar einsertedproperly . •Checkthatthemonitoryouareusingsupportsther esolutionand r efresh-rate setting on your computer .
30 T r oubl eshooting KEYBOARD Pr oblem: Computer does not detect keyboard and I get a keyboar d error reported at boot up. Solution: •Checkthatthekeyboar dcablebetweentheKVMSwitchandthe computer is connected pr operly .
31 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 section T r oubl eshooting Pr oblem: The mouse is not detected at boot up. Solution: • Checkthecablesandmakesurethattheyar einsertedproperly . Pr oblem: The computer boots up fine, but the mouse does not work.
32 T r oubl eshooting Pr oblem: I am connecting my computer to the SOHO KVM Switch via USB and my keyboard and mouse do not work. Solution: •PriortoconnectingtheSOHOKVMSwitch,makesur ethattheHID USB driver is installed on each computer .
33 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 section T r oubl eshooting Firmwar e-Upgrade T roubl eshooting Pr oblem: The progr ess bar stops for a long time without any advancement. Solution: Press and hold down the first fr ont-panel button until two beeps are heard, and click the upgrade button on the upgrade utility program.
34 Information F C C Statement Declaration of Conformity with F C C Rul es for Electr omagnetic Compatibility We, Belkin Inter national, Inc., of 501 W est Walnut Street, Compton, CA 90220, declare under our sole responsibility that the products: F1DD102L, F1DD104L, to which this declaration relates: Comply with Part 15 of the FCC Rules.
35 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 section Information Belkin International, Inc., Limited 3-Y ear Product Warr anty What this warranty cover s. Belkin Inter national, Inc. (“Belkin”) warrants to the original purchaser of this Belkin product that the product shall be free of defects in design, assembly , material, or workmanship.
36 Information Belkin reserves the right to review the damaged Belkin product. All costs of shipping the Belkin product to Belkin for inspection shall be borne solely by the purchaser .
37 PM00311 © 2008 Belkin International, Inc. All rights reserved. All trade names are r egistered trademarks of respective manufactur ers listed. Mac OS and Mac are trademarks of Apple Inc.
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