Kinan KVM-1508XX 8 Port Rackmount KVM Console User Manual

: September 19, 2024
: Kinan

KVM-1508XX 8 Port Rackmount KVM Console

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Product Information

Specifications

Model: Rackmount KVM Console
Ports: 8 Port / 16 Port
Height: 1U
Manufacturer: Shenzhen Kinan Technology Co., Ltd.
Printing Date: 2024/04
Version: V2.0

Product Description

The Rackmount KVM Console integrates multiple port KVM switches
in a 1U height console. It allows users to control multiple
computers with a single set of devices including a monitor,
keyboard, and mouse, eliminating the need to equip separate
peripherals for each computer.

Product Features

Space-saving design
Easy installation
No software configuration required
Supports multiple port KVM switches

Front View

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Structure and Size

The Rackmount KVM Console is designed to fit in a standard
19-inch rack. It has a slim profile with a height of 1U, making it
ideal for server rooms and data centers where space is limited.

Hardware Installation

Rack Mounting

To install the Rackmount KVM Console in a rack, follow these
steps:

Secure the console in the rack using appropriate mounting
hardware.
Connect the necessary cables to the console and the connected
devices.
Ensure proper cable management for a neat setup.

Installation Instruction

Refer to the user manual for detailed installation instructions
specific to your setup.

Opening and Closing the Console

To access the console, follow these steps:

Open the console by [describe opening mechanism].
Close the console securely after use to protect the
components.

LED Instructions

The LED indicators on the console provide status information.
Refer to the user manual for LED meanings and troubleshooting
tips.

Operating the Monitor

To operate the monitor connected to the KVM Console, use the
buttons or controls provided on the monitor itself.

USB Keyboard Emulation

The KVM Console supports USB keyboard emulation for seamless
control of connected computers. Specific instructions for Mac and
Sun keyboards are provided in the user manual.

Appendix

[Additional information can be found in the user manual’s
appendix section.]

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

Q: Is software configuration required for the Rackmount KVM

Console?

A: No, software configuration is not required for this console.
Simply connect the cables and start using it.

Q: Can the console control both Mac and Windows computers?

A: Yes, the console supports both Mac and Windows computers.
Refer to the user manual for specific keyboard emulation
instructions.

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Rackmount KVM Console (8 Port / 16 Port) User Manual
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Printing date2024/04 Version V2.0

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Contents
Overview………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………… 2 Product Description…………………………………………………………………………………………………. 2
Product Features………………………………………………………………………………………………………2
Front View……………………………………………………………………………………………………………….3 Structure and Size……………………………………………………………………………………………………. 4
Hardware Installation………………………………………………………………………………………………………..5
Rack Mounting…………………………………………………………………………………………………………5 Installation instruction………………………………………………………………………………………………6
Opening the console………………………………………………………………………………………………………… 7
Closing the console…………………………………………………………………………………………………..8 LED Instructions………………………………………………………………………………………………………. 8
Operating the monitor………………………………………………………………………………………………9
OSD Operation………………………………………………………………………………………………………………. 10 OSD Functions………………………………………………………………………………………………………..11 F1-ADM…………………………………………………………………………………………………………12 F2-Scan………………………………………………………………………………………………………… 15 F3-Set……………………………………………………………………………………………………………16 F4-Tool…………………………………………………………………………………………………………. 18 F6-Edit port names………………………………………………………………………………………… 19 F7-Set quick view port(QV)…………………………………………………………………………….. 19 F8-LOUT……………………………………………………………………………………………………….. 19
USB Keyboard Emulation………………………………………………………………………………………………… 21
Mac keyboard……………………………………………………………………………………………………….. 21 Sun keyboard………………………………………………………………………………………………………… 22
Appendix………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………. 23
Specifications………………………………………………………………………………………………………… 23 FAQ……………………………………………………………………………………………………………………….24

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Overview

Product Description

The KVM console integrates multiple port KVM switches in a 1U height console. It can

control multiple computers with a set of devices including monitor, keyboard and mouse,

thus saves much cost and space to separately equip keyboard, mouse and monitor for every

computer.

It is easy and fast to install the KVM console, you just need to connect corresponding cables

to the right ports of KVM and its module without software configuration.

The KVM console can control up to 8 or 16 computers, supports multiple hardware platform

and multiple operating system.

Product Features 17.3″ LED TFT monitor, high brightness, high resolution; 1U height, suitable height for standard 19″ rack mount, metal structure; Ultra slim 99 keys keyboard with small numeric keyboard; High resolution and high flexibility with touchpad; with two function buttons and
scroll wheel.

Switch Functions A single USB console controls up to 8 or 16 computers By daisy chaining up to 31 additional Combo-KVM, as many as 512 computers can be
controlled from the single KVM console which supports 8 or 16 ports KVM seamless mixed cascade connection Supports wireless keyboard and mouse from different suppliers Two level password security — only authorized users view and control computers up to four users and an administrator with a separate profile for each
Users can set up different hot keys(Scroll Lock/Caps Lock/F12/Ctrl, auto scanning time, port display time, log out time, buzzer on/off and mouse on/off according to their different needs
Broadcast mode-operations simultaneously performed on all selected computers Multiplatform support -Windows, Linux, Mac and Sun Supports multimedia USB keyboard (PC, Mac and Sun) USB keyboard emulation –computer boot even the console focus is else where Convenient computer switching via front panel pushbuttons, hotkeys, OSD menu Automatically shows the computer position on the front panel LED screen under daisy
chaining connection without DIP set by hand Auto scan feature for monitoring user-selected computers Hot pluggable — add or remove computers without having to power down the switch Quickly select your computer by naming the server or inputting SN number of the
serve

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Diagram 1-1.1 front view

1LED Monitor 2Rear Bracket Slot 3LED OSD Controls 4Front Bracket
5Keyboard

6Touchpad 7Handle
8Release Catch
9Display Panel 10.Switch LED

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1-1.2
1-1.3 1. PC port: 8/16 port (integrating VGA/keyboard/mouse input port) 2. Power input (AC or DC) 3. Power switch 4. Ground connection screw 5. Cascade port 6. Console
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Hardware Installation
Rack Mounting A standard rack mounting kit is provided to mount the switch in a depth of 510-850mm in a standard 19″ rack. For other mounting distance, the rear brackets need to be customized accordingly With one person hold the switch in place and the other person slides the L bracket into the switch’s side mounting brackets from the front to the back, then screws the brackets to the rack. (see below installation drawing)

2-1.1 rack mounting (1)

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Installation instruction

Make sure the rack mounting KVM switch has been connected to the ground ( in the diagram)
Connect KVM switch with the computer according to in the diagram 3) Connect power cable to KVM port as shown in in the diagram 4) Turn on the power, the KVM start to work after power supply ( in the diagram)

Note1Connect monitor, USB or PS/2 keyboard and mouse to Console port to connect another console. in the diagram
*explain: Not supports OSD on external dispaly, to switch via hotkey Ctrl, see details on page 17 about OSD Hotkey function instructions
2Daisy chaining multiple KVM switches according to in the diagram. Plug the yellow port of daisy chaining cable in the yellow “Daisy-Chain in” DB 15 port on KVM console, then plug the other blue port in the blue “Console” DB 15 port on KVM switch, etc.
To ensure signal integrity and simplify cable layout, we strongly recommend you using high quality cables with different length.
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Opening the console
Release the release catch.

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Diagram 2-1.3 unlocking NoteThe release lock can only do horizontal locking, it can’t bear any load. Pull the LED panel all the way out until it clicks into place. Rotate the LED module all the way back to expose the LED screen; the LED module can be rotated up to108°.
Best Resolution : 19201080@60Hz
Diagram 2-1.4 open angle of the console Turn on power switchKVM will be issued two “beep” sound, The Port LEDs light
flashes 4 times , the LED displays the prompted to enter the user’s password.
Diagram 2-1.5 password window LED panel is powered on when the power LED is green. Power on computer or server after power on KVM and you will see green light at each
port. The factory default password is blank; it will be OK after double click “Enter”.
NOTE: The username and password are no more than 16 characters, Press and hold the Shift key to type lowercase letters.
Please contact the manufacturer for support if the KVM is locked.
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Closing the console Close the LED display panel and the power automatically shut down. Push the release catch in the direction of the arrow; push the LED panel all the way in
until it automatically locks up.

Key
AUTO LOCK

LED Instructions

Diagram 2-1.6 unlocking the console

Diagram 3-1.1 front view

No.

Components

1

1-8 or 1-16

2

Port Selection Buttons& LEDs

3 Station ID

Function

Switching freely from port 1 to port 8 /16 2) Press [1] and [2] at the same time resets the KVM. 3) Press [7] and [8] at the same time switches to next stage level.
Indicator LEDs are built into the switches, the online LED light is on the left and the selected LED light is on the right.
An online LED light (green) indicates that the KVM has connected to its corresponding computer and power on. 2) A selected LED light (orange) indicates that the computer attached to its corresponding port is up and running.
Display the current port

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The LED OSD allows you to set up and configure the LED display.

Buttons MENU SELECT
EXIT/AUTO
SL-/SL+ LED state

Functions Press this button invokes the menu function and brings up the main menu.
Press this button exits the current menu and returns to the previous menu or presses this button exits the LED OSD. Press AUTO for automatic configuration.
Press this button moves your menu to make corresponding adjustment.
Green: running Red: power off or access nonstandard VESA signal
Flash greenenergy saving mode or no signal

Press AUTO if the screen migrates after power on or under other circumstances, then the screen auto configure to its best display state.(It might can’t be adjusted to its best state if part of the display mode is not standard VESA mode, if so return back to OSD menu to RESET, then it will back to normal). We suggest our customers to set up the display mode at 1920×1080, refresh rate at 60Hz.

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OSD Operation Double click the right buttons of the mouse or double click hotkeyScroll Lock to invoke below OSD main menu. You can customize the OSD hotkeys, find more details in OSD function instructions (Page 17).

Headings

Explanation

SN

level number-port number

$ QV LK Name

It shows the computer port is under monitoring.
The computers are power on and are online
“#”: quick view the port “BC”: Broadcast port ” @ “shows that the port is only available for viewing Port name, the maximum is 12 bytes

To access the OSD menu through keyboard: 1. In the submenus that appear, moving the highlight bar to your selected port and then press Enter. 2. PressPage UporPage Downquickly moves to next BANK
3. Press any key from 0-9to enter any port of current station, type BANK+PORT to enter other stations.

To access the OSD menu through keyboard:

move port selection single click port switch

single clickport switch

double clickappear OSD menu single clickexit OSD menu

*Note: Operate via keyboard after invoke the OSD menu via the touchpad.

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Menus

Keys

ADM

F1

Scan

F2

Set

F3

Submenu/explanation Set User login: account and password Set accessible: Set access permissions BRC Mode: monitor multiple computers at the
same time Load Default: reset the menu to the original factory
default settings All: Lists all the ports on the installation Power On: lists only powered on ports that have attached
computers. Quick View: Lists only the ports that have been
selected as Quick View ports Auto Scan: set scanning time period Port ID: set how long a port displays on the monitor OSD Hotkey: set OSD hotkeys Lout Time off: to set the time out value

Tool

F4

Reset KM: press Enter resets keyboard and touchpad BeeperOn: press Enter switch Bee sounds
Mouse Hot On: press Enter to shut down touchpad operating on OSD.
Restore Values: press Enter restore the current user default value.
About KVM: press Enter shows the KVM version

Edit

F6

Edits port names

QV

F7

Start or close Quick View

Lout

F8

Log out/blank the console screen

Esc

Press this key exits OSD menu

Exit

Scroll Lock Press this key exits OSD menu

Num Lock Press this key exits OSD menu

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8 Port /16 Port F1-ADM Menu overview

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Operating instructions 1PressF1or enters the
F1 submenus. 2Press moves the highlight
bar to select the submenu. 3PressEnterselects and exits ADM
menu. 4PressEsccancels the operation and
exits ADM menu.

Menu explanation
1. Set User Login–Press Enter and select Set User Login, a screen as below Diagram 4-1.1 appears:
One administrator and four users account can be set (The username and password Only allow uppercase letters and numbers, and must be less than 16 characters)

4-1.1

4-1.2

NoteYou can set up an account and password according to diagram 4-1.2, then a ” User setup ok” pops up showing you have done your set, and “Password Not Match” pops up, you need to type in your password again as you did in your first type.

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2. Set accessible–press Enter and select Set Access Permission, then below menu appears: (diagram 4-1.3):

Menu FULL VIEW NULL

4-1.3
Explanation
Full access function to the station and can do any operation to the ports View only function, you can only view the port but you can’t operate it if set this function. If you set this function, the port will be not displayed on the user’s OSD menu

NoteThe administrator always has full access to all the ports.

4-1.4

4-1.5

Eg.:1). If you want to set access permission of [User1], press Space to choose the

permission options you need to set.

2). [User1] log in OSD menu, as shown in diagram 4-1.5.

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3. BRC Mode – PressEnter to enter the BRC mode. Enter the main menu, press F7 to add or remove a port that need broadcast function. When BRC mode is effect, a speaker symbol appears in QV column. (see below diagrams). While BRC mode is in effect, we can operate multiple computer ports simultaneously, but the mouse is not function normally.

4-1.6

4-1.7

Open BRC mode

F1->BRC Mode OFF->pressEnter-> BRC Mode ON (see diagram 4-1.6)

Open the port that need broadcast function

Presskey–>select the port that need broadcast function press F7

a “BC” symbol appears in the QV column which shows the port has entered

broadcast mode.

Close the broadcasting port

Presskey–>select the portpress F7exit BRC mode and the “BC”

symbol disappears

Exit BRC mode

Invoke OSD main menu F1->BRC Mode ON ->pressEnter –> BRC Mode OFF,

the KVM exits BRC mode(diagram 4-1.8)

Press F1 ->BRC Mode OFF ->pressEnter ,enter the main menu, all “#” symbols turn into “BC” symbol(diagram 4-1.7 )

4-1.8 4. Load Default— press Enter and select Load Default, all the set values are
restored to original factory default settings.
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Operating instructions 1PressF2or enters the
F2 submenus. 2Press moves the highlight
bar to select the submenu. 3PressEnterselects and exits Scan
menu. 4PressEsccancels the operation and
exits SCAN menu.

Menu explanation

Submenu

Explanation

All

Use this function to scan all ports according to the set scanning interval.

Power On

Use this function to scan all ports with “$” according to the set scanning interval.

Quick View

Use this function to scan all ports with “#” quick view symbols according to the set scanning interval.

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8 Port /16 Port F3-Set Menu overview

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Operating instructions 1PressF3or enters the
F3 submenus. 2Press moves the highlight
bar to select the submenu. 3Press Enterselects and exits Set menu. 4PressEsccancels the operation and
exits Set menu.

Menu explanation Submenu Auto Scan Port ID OSD Hotkey
Lout Time off

Default value
5Seffective range 5-99
0Snot display the port ID 1-98S: display the seconds, maximum 98s 99S: permanent display
Scroll Lock + Scroll Lock Caps Lock +Caps Lock F12 +F12 Ctrl+Ctrl+KVM Hotkey
0: close the screen saver setting 01-99M: set the screen saver timeout Note: It is automatically log out if the current operator is no longer operate for a while, then the KVM will be locked and you need to enter user name and password to operate again

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OSD Hotkey Operation Operating instruction 1. PressF3and move the highlight bar with to select “OSD Hotkey”
submenu . Press Enterand below screen appears: 2. KVM default hotkey:Scroll Lock

Select the”CtrlCtrl +KVM Hotkey ” and pressEnter, and then the Ctrl hotkey is availablein this hotkey mode, themouse hotkey can’t enter the OSD menu
Invoke hotkeydouble click L_Ctrl + the corresponding function key

Function Switching port
Auto scanning Invoke OSD main menu

Operating + 1~8 + F1~ F8

Function description Skip ports from 1~8, Eg.: Double clickL_Ctrl plus 2 to skip to the second port of the current station.
Skip ports from 9-16

+ / +S + “space key”

Skip to previous/next port
1. Auto Scan automatically scan ports that attached PC or server. Users can set the scan duration in OSD menu and press any key to exit scanning mode. 2. Move the mouse to extend scan interval. This allows you to invoke OSD main menu see OSD menu operation

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8 Port /16 Port F4-Tool Menu overview

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Operating instructions 1PressF4or enters the F4
submenus. 2Press moves the highlight bar to
select the submenu. 3PressEnterselects and exits Tool menu. 4PressEsccancels the operation and exits
Tool menu.

Menu explanation Submenu Reset KM

Instruction Initialize the keyboard and mouse that connected to KVM when they are break down.

BeeperOn

The beeper can be turned on or off with this function.

Mouse HotOn

To open and close the mouse with this function. We can’t operate the OSD when it isOff.

Restore Values

Restore to original factory default values.

About KVM

It shows the KVM version information.

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F7-Set quick view port(QV)

Select the port with key; Press F6 and key in the new name
or modify the old one, then press Enter to save the name and exit editing. Press Escto cancel and exit the editing. Note: The NAME characters include: All alpha charactersA-Z
Press and hold the Shift key to type lower case letters
All numeric characters0-9
Default value: SYSTEM

F8-LOUT

Select ports withkeys Press F7 to include current port as
Quick View, then an arrowhead appears in the QV column to indicate so. Note Press F7 to cancel the QV symbol is the current port has already have a QV arrowhead symbol in its QV column; if you want to cancel all the QV function, press Restore Values under F4: Tool. (The port name restores to default setting at the same time.)

Press F8 exits the OSD main menu and fully exits current port, then the log in window appears:

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Setting OSD default values
Settings OSD hotkey Original user name Original password Port display duration Port display mode Port name Scan duration Scan mode Auto log out

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Default values Scroll Lock Scroll Lock Enter Enter 0 seconds Bank No.+Port No.+port name SYSTEM 5 seconds All Esc

Operating system Support operating system

Operating system

Windows

RedHat

Linux

SuSE

Mandriva(Mandrake)

AIX

UNIX

FreeBSD

Sun

Nove11

Netware

Mac

DOS

Version 2000 or higher 6.0 or higher 8.2 or higher 9.0 or higher 4.3 or higher 3.51 or higher Solais8 or higher 5.0 or higher 8.6 or higher
6.2 or higher

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USB Keyboard Emulation

Mac keyboard

The PC compatible (101/104 keys) keyboard can emulate the functions of the Mac keyboard. The emulation mappings are listed in the below table:

PC keyboard [Shift] [Ctrl]

MAC keyboard Shift Ctrl

L_Win & “1” L_Win & “2” L_Win & “3” L_Win & F12 [Alt] [Print Screen] [Scroll Lock] [Enter] [Backspace] [Insert]

Alt F13 F14 = Return Delete Help

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The PC compatible (101/104 keys) keyboard can emulate the functions of the Sun keyboard when the control key [L_Win] is used in conjunction with other keys.The corresponding functions are shown in the below table:

PC keyboard L_Win&L_Alt L_Win&F4 L_Win&L_Ctrl L_Win&F5 L_Win&F1 L_Win&F6 L_Win&F2 L_Win&F7 L_Win&F3 L_Win&F8 L_Win&”1″ L_Win&”2″ L_Win&”3″ L_Win&F12 L_Win&F11 L_Win&L_Shift

Sun keyboard Stop Again Props Undo Front Copy Open Paste Find Cut V_DN Mute V_UP Power Help Compose

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Appendix Specifications
Function

Computer connections

Direct Max

Port emulation Keyboard, mouse

LED model

LED monitor

View area Optimum resolution Display color

Brightness

Contrast ratio

Pixel pitch(mm)

Mouse

X/Y resolution Roll wheel

Keyboard

Port selection Input power Power consumption
Mounting distance
Operating temperature Store temperature Humidity Net weight Product dimension (W × D × H) Package dimension (W × D × H) Optional power input

XW1708 8 256 USB FHD TFT 17.3″

XW1716 16 512

1920×1080@60Hz

16.7 M

250cd/m² (T y p)

800: 1(T y p)

0.1989(H) × 0.1989(W)

1000 points /inch, (40 points/mm)

Supports scroll wheel function
99 keys (82 keys main keyboard +17 independent small numeric keyboard) Front panel pushbuttons, hotkeys, OSD menu
100V- 240Vac, 50-60Hz, <1.5A

13W

15W

510-850mm (L=420mm) Mounting bracket can be customized for other mounting distance

0–50

-20– 60

0–80% RH, non-condensing

10.9kg

11kg

448mm×525.6mm×42.5mm

765mm×615mm×185mm

-36V– -72V DC

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FAQ

1. The KVM console do not work when I connect and use the console for the first time. Solutions: Please re-connect the KVM console according to below steps: 1) Disconnect all the signal and power cables connected to KVM. 2) Then power on KVM and you hear the boot indicating sound from the beeper, a screen automatically pops up for you to enter the user name and password. 3) Type in the correct user name and pass word, the original password is clicking Enter twice, then the OSD main menu pop up on the screen. 4) Check the KVM console and make sure it can normally switch ports. 5) Connect one server (PC) to one of the KVM ports with signal cable and check port switching function, check the keyboard and mouse, if they are not working, try to re-start the server (PC). 6) After successfully finishing all above steps, gradually add server (PC) to this console until meet your need.

2. There is no pop-up window to type in user name and password or the pop-up window is not normally displayed. Solutions: 1) Check the AC/DC output. 2) Make sure you have heard the indicating sound and the keyboard LED is on after starting up the computer. 3) Check the LED power and make sure the LED signal cable has connected to the KVM console.

3. I can’t log in the KVM system after starting computer. Solutions: 1) Make sure the KVM keyboard is working, the user name and password is correct. The default value is blank, you can log in after press Enter. 2) If you still can’t log in the system, try to connect an external USB or PS/2 keyboard. (The original default value is blank; you can log in after double clicking Enter)

4. I can’t switch from one port to another after logging in the KVM system. Solutions: 1) Invoke the OSD main menu and check the user name on the top left, make sure the user has got the access permission from the administrator. 2) Please contact the distributor or the KVM manufacturer.

5. Bad display quality of PC screen. Solutions: 1) Check the signal cables, make sure they are connected. 2) Reset the monitor’s display settings.

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6. When I switch to one port, the keyboard and mouse do not work. Solutions:

Make sure you have exited the OSD menu. 2) Invoke the OSD main menu and check the user name on the top left, make sure the user has got the access permission from the administrator. 3) Pull out the USB port of the server (PC) then plug in.

7. I can’t invoke the OSD main menu. Solutions: 1) Check the keyboard to make sure it is working. 2) Double click Scroll_Lock. 3) Double click F12 4) Double click Caps Lock
5) Double clickCtrl+Space

8. The OSD code is in disorder or abnormal displayed when daisy chaining. Solution: Invoke the OSD menu after daisy chaining, pressF1and chooseLoad default,then press enter to refresh OSD ROM.

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