Freedom9 KVM-08P Switch User Manual


 
Chapter 2: Hardware Installation
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NOTE:
To keep the KVM switch status in a stable state, please leave the power adapter plugged in.
This is very important when KVM switches are stacked together in a Daisy Chain stack.
Step 5 Check Again
Double-check all of the connections. Make sure the keyboard and mouse cables go to the cor-
rect ports.
Step 6 Connecting Other Computers
Repeat step 3 to 4 for the remainder of the computers.
Step 7 Connecting KVM Power
Attach the power supply to the KVM SWITCH unit and plug the other end into an electrical
receptacle. Now you will see the LED for Port 1 light up, and you will hear a beep. Switch on
your monitor.
Step 8 Turn on all Computers
Now power up all computers together. The first computer will be shown on the monitor.You may
check to see if the mouse, keyboard and monitor work after the system has booted up. If this is
OK, use the “Select” button to choose the next computer and verify the functionality in the same
way. If you find errors, recheck all cables for proper connections before going to the trouble
shooting section of this manual.
Step 4 Connecting Keyboard and Mouse
Connect the first computer’s mouse/keyboard cable to the KVM SWITCH. If using a PS/2 cable,
connect one end to the PS/2 mouse/keyboard port on the computer, and the other end to the
“Computer 1” PS/2 mouse/keyboard port on the rear of KVM SWITCH. Make sure both mouse
and keyboard have been connected to their appropriate ports. Most cables are color coded to
match the connectors. It is a good idea to check this when connecting the cable. If your com-
puter has an AT type keyboard port, you will need a PS/2 to AT keyboard adapter.
Rear of computer