Adder Technology AV4OSD Switch User Manual


 
AdderView Installation and Use Page 5
1. Introduction
Thank you for purchasing the AdderView OSD. Your AdderView is a high
performance keyboard, monitor and mouse sharing device which supports a wide
range of PC hardware and software platforms.
1.1 Key features
Control multiple PCs from a single keyboard, monitor and mouse.
On-screen menu allows computers to be selected by name.
SmartBoot feature automatically boots all machines during power up.
‘Interface powered” operation – AdderView draws its power from the connected
PCs.
Mixed AT/PS2 keyboards and PS2/RS232 mice supported as standard.
Can be cascaded to provide a video switching network.
Password security prevents unauthorised use.
Remote control module for convenient operation.
Channel switching by on-screen display, front panel key, keyboard hotkey, or 3
button mouse.
Automatically restores keyboard and mouse states when channel changed.
Can be controlled remotely via an RS232 serial port.
Supports high bandwidth monitors at resolutions up to 1900 x 1200.
Supports keyboard modes 1,2 and 3 and mouse prompt and stream modes for
maximum compatibility.
Includes screen saver, auto-scan and variable hotkey options.
Confirmation of selected ports on local and cascaded AdderViews.
Supports Microsoft IntelliMouse and other common wheel mice.
Mouse restoration functions to enable ‘hot plugging’ of certain systems.