Adder Technology GEMAV4GEM Network Card User Manual


 
AdderView GEM Installation and Use Page 6
1. Introduction
Thank you for purchasing the AdderView GEM. Your AdderView GEM 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.
Continuous keyboard and mouse emulation on all ports ensures problem free
computer bootup.
Interface powered operation – AdderView GEM draws its power from the
connected computers for maximum convenience.
Intelligent switching feature enables users to switch between all ports or just the
active ports.
Supports high bandwidth monitors at resolutions up to 1900 x 1440 with an
excellent video transfer characteristic - high bandwidth and low distortion.
Mixed AT/PS2 keyboards and PS2/RS232 mice supported as standard.
Flash upgradeable - AdderView GEM's firmware may be upgraded by connecting
a computer's serial port and running a download program.
Can be cascaded to provide a video switching network.
Video channels support Display Data Channel (DDC/DDC1/DDC2) signalling.
Password security prevents unauthorised use.
User options stored in EEPROM memory.
Remote control module for convenient operation.
Channel switching by front panel key, keyboard hotkey, or 3 button mouse.
Automatically restores keyboard and mouse states when channel changed.
Supports keyboard modes 1,2 and 3 and mouse prompt and stream modes for
maximum compatibility.