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LINDY CPU Switch Smart Installation and Use Page 17
system which allows you to disconnect and re-connect the shared mouse without
powering down the system (although this is generally not advisable) - see section
2.10 for details.
Keyboard and mouse mode switching - The LINDY CPU Switch Smart keeps a
log of the keyboard and mouse mode and resolution settings requested by each of
the connected PCs. These settings are automatically restored to the shared
keyboard and mouse when the LINDY CPU Switch Smart channel is switched thus
ensuring maximum software compatibility. The keyboard num, caps and scroll lock
states are an obvious example of this process.
2.10 Re-enabling a disconnected PS/2 mouse
If you disconnect the shared PS/2 mouse from the LINDY CPU Switch Smart by
accident during operation then the mouse operation will be lost when the mouse is
plugged back in. To avoid having to reboot the entire system in this situation the
LINDY CPU Switch Smart is fitted with an automatic mouse recovery system.
With the PS/2 mouse disconnected, change the channel using the keypad or
keyboard hotkeys. The LINDY CPU Switch Smart detects that the mouse has been
disconnected and triggers the automatic recovery system. Plug in the PS/2 mouse
and the LINDY CPU Switch Smart will re-initialise it.
Alternatively you can reset the keyboards and mice by holding down the front panel
key for 5 seconds. When the character ‘C’ is displayed on the front of the LINDY
CPU Switch Smart, press the front panel key again. A complete power off reset of
the connected keyboards and mice will then be performed. This function only resets
the shared keyboard and mice that are plugged into the control port. It does not
affect the status of any of the other ports on the switch or the CPU connections.
2.11 Hot plugging the LINDY CPU Switch Smart into running
systems and re-enabling disconnected CPU PS/2 mouse
connections
It is advisable to switch off the systems that are going to be connected to the LINDY
CPU Switch Smart before installation. However, if this is not possible then most
systems can be hot plugged by using the LINDY CPU Switch Smart’s mouse
restoration functions. The keyboard connection will normally restore itself
automatically.