TESmart HKS1601A1U KVM Switch HDMI 16 Port User Guide
- June 14, 2024
- TESmart
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TESmart HKS1601A1U KVM Switch HDMI 16 Port
Technical Support
Thank you for choosing TESmart.
We are here to help you set up your KVM.
Please make sure you:
- Visit https://support.tesmart.com for a knowledge base and troubleshooting or scan the QR code directly with apps like Twitter.
- Consult [email protected] for technical support.
- Usually, you can resolve most issues with the troubleshooting below.
Hotkey Switching Issues
- Hotkeys not working
- Hotkey Issues
- Loud Beep
Hotkeys for 16 Ports KVM
- hotkey commands
- hotkey setup
- hotkey commands don’t work
Applicable product models for hotkeys ： HKS1601A1U
Basic info：
Keyboard must be plugged into dedicated Keyboard/Mouse port for hotkeys to be
recognized.
Troubleshooting / FAQ
My hotkey commands don’t work or stopped working
- Make sure the keyboard is plugged into dedicated mouse/keyboard ports.
- Please confirm that the keyboard and mouse you use is the basic keyboard and mouse. This KVM only supports basic keyboard mice, and does not support advanced keyboard and mouse including mechanical, multimedia, gaming, wireless Bluetooth keyboard and mouse, and so on.
How can I turn on /off the buzzer?
- You can use IR remote control to mute or unmute the buzzer.
- Press keyboard hotkeys Scroll Lock + Scroll Lock + F11 to mute or unmute buzzer.
Keyboard/Mouse Issues
- Jumpy mouse
- erratic behavior
- repeating keys
- multimedia keys not working
- No mouse
- No keyboard
My Mouse and keyboard Are Not Working.
First of all make sure you have the USB connection established
Please confirm that the keyboard and mouse you use is the basic keyboard and
mouse. This KVM only supports basic keyboard mice, does not support advanced
keyboard and mouse including mechanical, multimedia, gaming, wireless
Bluetooth keyboard and mouse and so on.
If you’re having erratic mouse behavior, dropouts, or repeating keys when
connected to the dedicated mouse/keyboard ports, this could be because the
dedicated mouse and keyboard ports have EDID programming. This emulation is
what allows the switch to receive hotkeys and mouse gestures but conflicts
with gaming peripherals and select mouse/keyboard brands.
- Solution 1: We see issues occur sometimes when there is Logitech or keyboard/mouse software (corsair, razer or etc.) installed into the computer. You can search your “Apps & Features” and uninstall this software. This should stop the conflict between the hotkey software and keyboard/mouse software.
- Solution 2: Another possible cause could be IR interference if you’re using a wireless keyboard/mouse, since the USB port is in the back of the KVM there could be interference due to distance and the cables. Using a USB extender to bring the USB dongle closer to the devices will strengthen the connection. If that still doesn’t work we recommend using the USB 2.0 port with a powered USB hub as a workaround. Because the USB port does not have EDID emulation, keyboard hotkeys and mouse gesture switching are not available to devices that use the USB input.
Video Signal Issues
- Blank Screen
- No video
- Monitor not working
- Flashing/Blinking
- Only one computer displays
- Port # not working
Flashing Monitors/No Display
Flashing Monitor | Snow screen | Blank Monitor|
The following are some common reasons that cause this situation
- Bad Cable- Its pretty rare but sometimes the video connection could fail. Try testing this connection directly to a monitor to confirm the connection works outside of the KVM.
- Bad Port- Either on the KVM or computer side. On the computer side, swap it with another computer if available. On the KVM test the failing port with another computer that is known to be working with the KVM. It the issue is USB(keyboard/mouse) failure, make sure you have the Online Light on, this indicates that the USB connection is active.
- Generic Adapter/Converters- If you are using adapters/converters is the connection stream this is often a point of failure.
- Non-standard Resolution than the Other Working Monitor- Try to change the resolution for the problematic monitor to the same as the other working monitor. It is possible that the selected resolution is not supported by the KVM therefore this will result in a blank screen or flickering.
- Docking Station Issues-Its pretty rare to have incompatible docks but it does happen with some older docking stations for example the HP Ultraslim Dock 2013
- Monitor-Make sure the monitor is set to the right input source.
Refresh Rates/ Resolution Issues
- Refresh Rate issues
- Resolution is incorrect
- Bad resolution
- We see refresh rate/resolution issues all the time when using adapters to connect to the KVM. Its important to remember the connection flows FROM the computer TO the KVM. For example, if you need to convert a USB C connection, it would be USB C to HDMI Adapter. we are aware that not all adapters work well in a KVM environment.
- A common issue we hear about is monitors not displaying the correct high refresh rate.
- This can be checked on the manual of your monitor it will demonstrate what refresh rates are supported via HDMI or Display port.