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CHAPTER 4: Configuration
4.2.5 S
ETTING
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NABLING
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ISABLING
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OUSE
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WITCHING
In the Multi-Head ServSwitch’s factory-default state, you can use a three-button
PS/2 mouse or an IntelliMouse to cycle through the Switch’s CPU channels. To
switch to the next channel, simply hold down the center or “wheel” button on the
mouse, then press its left button. If you don’t want to use this feature—particularly
if it’s going to conflict with mouse-controlled application functions—you can
disable it by sending the [U][2], [U][3], or [U][5] command. If the third button
on a three-button mouse is being used to switch the Switch, it won’t be available for
use with PC software, although the wheel on an IntelliMouse can be used for both
switching and software with no problems. For this reason, we’ve included the
[U][1], [U][2], and [U][4] command options, which cause the Switch to report to
the attached PCs that they are attached to a 2-button mouse. If you want to use all
the functions of a 3-button mouse or IntelliMouse for your PC software, you should
send the Switch the [U][3] or [U][5] command.
The Multi-Head ServSwitch supports “Internet mice” that are compatible with
the Microsoft IntelliMouse. These are fitted with a wheel or other type of scrolling
control and sometimes have additional buttons. Many such mice are available from
several different manufacturers.
You can connect either a standard PS/2 mouse or an IntelliMouse compatible
mouse to the Switch’s control port. You can configure your CPUs using Microsoft
PS/2 or IntelliMouse drivers in any combination as required.
IntelliMouse features are supported on both PS/2 and RS-232 CPU connections.
When you use PS/2 CPU connections, the Switch will automatically configure itself
to the type of mouse requested by the driver. If you are using RS-232 CPU
connections, you will need to send the [U][4] or [U][5] command to enable the
IntelliMouse features.
U1
Channels are mouse-switchable; the Switch reports “2-button mouse” to the
attached PCs (default)
U2
Channels are not mouse-switchable; the Switch reports “2-button mouse” to
the attached PCs
U3
Channels are not mouse-switchable; the Switch reports “3-button mouse” to
the attached PCs
U4
Channels are mouse-switchable; the Switch reports “IntelliMouse” to the
attached PCs
U5
Channels are not mouse-switchable; the Switch reports “IntelliMouse” to
the attached PCs
