ATEN CS64U 4-Port USB KVM Switch User Guide

: June 3, 2024
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Table of Contents

Package Contents
Hardware Review
Requirements
Operation
Speciﬁcations
References
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CS64U/CS64US
4-Port USB KVM Switch
User Guide

Package Contents

1 4-Port CS64U USB KVM Switch or
1 4-Port CS64US USB KVM Switch
1 User Instructions

Hardware Review

A CS64U / CS64US

B KVM Cable Connectors
C Hardware Installation
ATEN CS64U 4 Port USB KVM Switch-fig2

All information, documentation, and speciﬁcations contained in this media are subject to change without prior notiﬁcation by the manufacturer. Please visit our website to ﬁnd the most up-to-date version.

Important Notice
Considering environmental protection, ATEN does not provide a fully printed user manual for this product. If the information contained in the Quick Start Guide is not enough for you to conﬁgure and operate your product, please visit our website www.aten.com, and download the full user manual.

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Requirements

Console

A VGA, SVGA, or multisync monitor capable of the highest resolution that you will be using on any computer in the installation
A USB Keyboard and a USB Mouse
Speakers (optional)

Computers
The following equipment must be installed on each computer that is to be connected to the system:

A VGA, SVGA, or multisync video port
USB Type-A port
Speaker port (optional)

Cables
The CS64U / CS64US’s innovative design features built-in KVM and speaker cables for extra convenience. No further cables are necessary.
Hardware Review A B

Port LEDs
KVM Cables
Speaker Jack
Console Ports
Speaker Plug
Video Connector
USB Keyboard/Mouse connector
Note: The KVM cable connectors are the same on both models.

Hardware Installation C
Important

Make sure that the power to any device that you connect to the installation has been turned off. You must unplug the power cords of any computers that have the Keyboard Power On function.
Make sure that all devices you will be installing are properly grounded.

Setting up the CS64U / CS64US USB KVM Switch is quick and easy. Refer to the installation diagrams:

Plug your USB keyboard, USB mouse, and monitor into their ports on the CS64U / CS64US.
Note: When using a wireless keyboard and mouse combo, the dongle must plug into the CS64U / CS64US’s keyboard port in order for the hotkeys to function.
Plug your speakers into the speaker jack.
Plug the USB, video, and audio connectors of the attached KVM cables into their respective ports on the computers you are installing.
Power on the computers.
Note: The CS64U / CS64US’s power on default is to link to the ﬁrst computer that is powered on.

Operation

Port Switching
See the following table for full details.

Hotkey	Action

[Scroll Lock] [Scroll Lock]| [Enter]| Brings the KVM and Audio focus from the port that currently has the KVM focus to the next port on the installation (1 to 2; 2 to 3; 3 to 4; 4 to 1)
Note: If the KVM and Audio focus are on different ports, only the KVM focus switches.
[n] [Enter]| Brings the KVM and Audio focus to the computer attached to the corresponding Port ID.
Note: Replace n with the port number (1, 2, 3, 4).

Note: If using the Scroll Lock key conﬂicts with other programs running on the computer, the Ctrl key can be used instead.
Invoking Hotkey Setting Mode (HSM)
All hotkey operations begin by holding the Num Lock key, pressing and releasing the Minus key, then releasing the Num Lock key. See the following tables for full details.
Note: If using [Num Lock] [-] conﬂicts with other programs, [Ctrl] [F12] can be used
instead.

Auto Scanning

Hotkey	Action
[Scroll Lock] [Scroll Lock] [a] [Enter]	Starts Auto Scan. The KVM focus

cycles from port to port at 5-second intervals.
[Scroll Lock] [Scroll Lock] [a] [n] [Enter]| Starts Auto Scan. The KVM focus cycles from port to port at n-second intervals. Note: Replace n with a number between 1 and 99.

Note: To exit Auto Scan, press [Esc] or [Spacebar]. Auto Scanning stops when you exit Auto Scan mode.
Hotkey Summary Table

Combination	Function

[Num Lock] [-]| [H]| Toggles between the default [Num Lock] [-] and alternate [Ctrl][F12] HSM invocation keys.
[T]| Toggles between the default [Scroll Lock] [Scroll Lock] and alternate [Ctrl][Ctrl] port switching keys.
[F2]| Activates Mac keyboard mapping.
[F3]| Activates Sun keyboard mapping.
[F10]| Auto detects keyboard operating platform.
[F4]| Lists current switch settings via the paste function of a text editor.
[F5]| Performs a USB keyboard and mouse reset.

[F6] [nn] [Enter]| Sets the keyboard language layout. Note: nn is a two-digit number that represents one of the following keyboard language codes: US English 33; French 08; Japanese 15.
[r] [Enter]| Resets hotkeys to the default setting.
[u] [p] [g] [r] [a] [d] [e] [Enter]| Invokes Firmware Upgrade Mode. (CS64US only)
[Esc] or [Space Bar]| Quits hotkey setting mode.

Note: For further information, please download the complete User Manual from www.aten.com

Speciﬁcations

Function	CS64U	CS64US
Computer Connections	4
Port Selection	Hotkeys

Connectors

|

Console Ports

KVM Ports

| Keyboard /

Mouse

Environment

| Operating Temp.| 0-50ºC
Storage Temp.| -20-60ºC
Humidity| 0 80% RH, Non-condensing
Physical

Properties

EMC Information
FEDERAL COMMUNICATIONS COMMISSION INTERFERENCE STATEMENT:
This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B digital service, pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC rules. These limits are designed to provide
reasonable protection against harmful interference in a residential installation. Any changes or modiﬁcations made to this equipment may void the user s authority to operate this equipment. This equipment generates, uses, and can radiate radio frequency energy. If not installed and used in accordance with the instructions, may cause harmful interference to radio communications. However, there is no guarantee that interference will not occur in a particular installation. If this equipment does cause harmful interference to radio or television reception, which can be determined by turning the equipment off and on, the user is encouraged to try to correct the interference by one or more of the following measures:

Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna;
Increase the separation between the equipment and receiver;
Connect the equipment into an outlet on a circuit different from that to which the receiver is connected;
Consult the dealer/an experienced radio/television technician for help.

FCC Caution : Any changes or modiﬁcations not expressly approved by the party responsible for compliance could void the user’s authority to operate this equipment.
This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules. Operation is subject to the following two conditions:(1) this device may not cause harmful interference, and(2) this device
must accept any interference received, including interference that may cause undesired operation.
All information, documentation, firmware, software utilities, and specifications contained in this package are subject to change without prior notification by the
manufacturer. Please visit our website http://www.aten.com/download/?cid=dds for the most up-to-date versions.

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