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Hardware Installation
Connecting the Console
1. Power off all computers.
2. Connect your USB keyboard and mouse directly to the USB keyboard and mouse ports (female)
of the KVM.
3. Connect the DVI video connector to your monitor.
4. (Optional) Connect your speakers to the console audio port.
Connecting the Computers
1. Connect the KVM's built-in USB keyboard and mouse cables to the USB ports on your computer.
2. Connect the KVM's DVI video connector to your computer.
3. (Optional) Connect the built-in audio jack to the audio port on your computer.
4. Repeat Steps 1 to 3 for your second computer.
5. Power on your computers and refer to the "Operation" section.
WARNING: Before connecting or disconnecting your devices to the KVM switch,
make sure your devices are powered off. Also make sure that your devices are
properly grounded before installation to prevent damage. Failure to follow these
instructions will void your product warranty. Tripp Lite will not be responsible for
damage to improperly grounded equipment.
Operation
The KVM allows you to switch between computers with a simple keyboard command. Simply press the
"Scroll Lock" key twice within a two-second period to switch the KVM focus to the other computer.
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