CPU Switch Smart DVI
Installation and Use
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1. Introduction
Thank you for purchasing the CPU Switch Smart DVI. Your CPU Switch Smart DVI
is a high performance keyboard, monitor and mouse sharing device which supports
a wide range of PC hardware and software platforms.
1.1 Key features
Control multiple PCs from a single keyboard, monitor and mouse.
Continuous keyboard and mouse emulation on all ports ensures problem free
computer bootup.
Interface powered operation – CPU Switch Smart DVI draws its power from the
connected computers for maximum convenience.
Intelligent switching feature enables users to switch between all ports or just the
active ports.
Supports DVI Flat Panels and monitors at resolutions up to 1600 x 1200 @ 60Hz
(165MHz) – i.e. the maximum DVI single-link bandwidth.
Regenerates the DVI video signal and typically doubles the total cable run length
supported between the computer and the monitor.
Mixed AT/PS2 keyboards and PS2/RS232 mice supported as standard.
Flash upgradeable - CPU Switch Smart DVI's firmware may be upgraded by
connecting a computer's serial port and running a download program.
Can be cascaded to provide a video switching network.
Video channels support Display Data Channel (DDC2B) signalling.
DVI Hot Plug Detect support.
Password security prevents unauthorised use.
User options stored in EEPROM memory.
Remote control module for convenient operation.
Channel switching by front panel key, keyboard hotkey, or 3 button mouse.
Automatically restores keyboard and mouse states when channel changed.
Can be controlled remotely via an RS232 serial port.
