Chapter 1. Introduction
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Features
One console independently and simultaneously controls four DVI-D
computers, and two additional USB devices
2-port USB 2.0 hub built in; fully compliant with USB 2.0 specification
Multi-view console controls up to 4 video sources on one screen with
Display Modes including Quad View mode, Picture in Picture mode
(Dual, Triple or Quad), and Full Screen mode
Function control via OSD menu – Display Mode, port selection, DCC, etc.
DCC (Daisy Chain Control) port enables users to connect up to four
CM1164 units, and use one console keyboard/mouse to manage computers
or another CM1164
Hardware Cursor – control the OSD menu using the console mouse
Channel Editor – easily manipulate channel display settings, including the
size and position of channel windows, and switching their port numbers
Computer selection via front panel push buttons, hotkeys, IR Remote
Control and OSD (with mouse* function enabled)
Console mouse port emulation/bypass feature that supports most mouse
drivers and multifunction mice
Console keyboard emulation/bypass feature that support most multimedia
keyboards
Independent switching of USB peripheral port, audio function, and KVM
switch focus
Superior video quality – up to 1920 x 1200 resolution
Video DynaSync
TM
– exclusive ATEN technology that eliminates boot-up
display problems and optimizes resolution when switching between ports
Firmware upgradeable via a computer’s USB port
Power on detection – if one of the computers is powered off, the CM1164
automatically switches to the next powered-on computer
Auto Scan Mode
Full bass response provides a rich experience for 2.1 channel audio
Multiplatform support – Windows, Linux, Sun and Mac
Multilingual keyboard mapping – supports English, Japanese and French
keyboards
Sun/Mac keyboard support and emulation**
* For 3-key USB wheel mouse only
** PC keyboard combinations emulate Sun/Mac keyboards
** Sun/Mac keyboards only work with their own computers
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