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User Manual F1DS102L F1DS104L OmniView ® SOHO KVM Switch with Audio VGA with USB Console and Host Support.
T abl e of Contents 1. Intr oduction ............................................................................... 1 Package Contents ........................................................... 1 2. Overview .........................................
1 1 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 section Intr oduction Co ng rat ul at ion s on yo ur pu r ch ase o f the B el kin O mn iV ie w S OH O KVM S wi tch w it h Au di o. Ou r div er se li ne o f q ua lit y KV M s ol ut ion s ex emp li fi es th e Bel ki n com mi tm ent to d eli ve ri ng hi gh -qu al ity , du rab le p ro du ct s a t a c om pe tit iv e pri ce .
2 Overvie w F eature Overview Video Resolution The SOHO KVM Switch is able to support video resolutions of up to 2048x1536, so you can use the latest in video display technology for all your computers. Flash Upgr ade 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 Syst ems OmniView SOHO KVM Switches with Audio ar e for use on CPUs using: Platforms • Windows ® 2000, XP , Vista ® , Server 2003 • DOS • Linux ® • Novell ® • MacOS ® * X v10.
4 4 Overvie w Port Indicators 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 5 Overvie w Specifications Part No.: F1DS102L, F1DS104L Power: 9V , 1.1A DC adapter with center pin-positive polarity PCs Supported: 2 (F1DS102L), 4 (F1DS104L) Console Ke yboard: USB Console Mouse: USB Monitor Supported: VGA and SVGA MultiSync, LCD Max Resolution: 2048x1536@85Hz 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 .
8 Installing the KVM Switch Audio and Microphone Connections Note: Speakers and microphones ar e not required for use of your KVM Switch. Connect the Audio 1. Using the audio cable attached to your speakers, connect the male 3.5mm plug to the lime audio jack in the “Console” section of the KVM Switch.
9 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 section 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 .
10 Using the KVM Switch Sel ecting a Computer Using Dir ect-Acc ess Port Selector s Y ou can directly select which computer you wish to control by pressing the corresponding direct-access port selector next to the appropriate port. The LED will be lit to indicate that the port is currently selected.
11 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 section 11 11 section 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.
12 Using the KVM Switch T o modify the hot-key preceding sequence from the default Scr oll Lock, you can eitherhit the hot-keysequence: scrlk– scrlk– H –(y), .
13 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 section 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.
14 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 .
15 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 section Firmwar e-Upgrade Guide Step 3. Power on the host PC and copy/download the firmware-upgrade utility , “Belkin Soho.exe”, and the firmware-upgrade file, “.
16 Firmwar e-Upgrade Guide Connect your KVM Switch to the Hos t PC Step 5. Nowpressthefirstfr ont-panelbuttonontheKVMSwitchuntilyouhearthree beeps. The KVM Switch has now entered into the upgrade mode. Step 6.
17 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 section 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.
18 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. Nowyoucanenjoythenewlyaddedfunctionalityandcompatibilityofthenew firmware version.
19 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 section 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.
20 Firmwar e-Upgrade Guide After you have installed the program, you can find the upgrade-utility icon in the “Application” folder . Step 4. Now ,double-clickthe“BelkinSohoFW”icontoactivatetheupgradeutility . Nowtheupgradeutilityprogramisr eady .
21 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 section 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.NowtheKVMSwitchhasenteredintotheupgrademode.
22 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.
23 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 section 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.
24 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 .
25 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 section F AQs 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.
26 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 .
27 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 section 27 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 .
28 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. Solution: • Makesureitispluggedinpr operly .
29 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 section 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 .
30 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 three beeps are hear d, and click the upgrade button on the upgrade utility program.
31 1 2 3 4 5 5 7 8 section Information F C C Statement Declaration of Conformity with F C C Rul es for Electr omagnetic Compatibility W e, Belkin International, Inc.
32 Information Belkin International, Inc., Limited 3-Y ear Product W arranty 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.
33 1 2 3 4 5 5 7 8 section 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 .
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