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Chapter 4. OSD Operation
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Setting Function
SET
OPERATING
SYSTEM
Specifies the operating platform of the computer attached to each port.
For each port, press the [Spacebar] to cycle through the choices (PC,
Mac, Sun, and Other). Repeat until all the ports have been set, then
press [Esc]. The default is PC.
Note: If you are installing a Sun or Mac computer, before you run it for
the first time you must set the correct operating system for the port it is
connected to with this function; otherwise, it will not boot.
SET CAT 5
CABLE
LENGTH
Lets you specify how long the Cat 5 cable between the port and the
KVM adapter cable is. Press [Spacebar] to cycle through the cable
length settings:
S: Short – for up to 25 m
M: Medium – for between 20 and 40 m
L: Long – for above 35 m
An S, M, or L appears next to the port to indicate the choice.
SET
KEYBOARD
LANGUAGE
Sets the keyboard language layout for the computers attached to each
port. Press [Spacebar] to cycle through the choices: English (US);
English (UK); French; German; Japanese; Korean; Traditional
Chinese; and Spanish. The default is English (US).
SET
CONSOLE
MODE
This setting selects which console(s) (internal/external) are enabled:
0 Both consoles enabled
1 LCD Console only
2 External console only
Use the spacebar to cycle through the choices. The default is 0.
Changes will not be saved until you logout.
FIRMWARE
UPGRADE
In order to upgrade the KL1508 / KL1516’s firmware (see Firmware
Upgrade, page 55) you must first enable Firmware Upgrade Mode with
this setting.
When you bring up this menu, the current firmware version levels
display. Select Y to enable Firmware Upgrade Mode, or N to leave this
menu without enabling it.
ADAPTER
UPGRADE
In order to upgrade an Adapter Cables’ firmware (see Adapter Cable
Upgrade, page 61), you must first enable its Upgrade Mode with this
setting. Press [Spacebar] to select the KVM Adapter Cable you want
to upgrade.
When you select a KVM Adapter Cable, its current firmware version
levels display. Select Y to enable Firmware Upgrade Mode, or N to
leave this menu without enabling it.