StarTechcom Switch SV221DVI User Manual

DVI KVM SWITCH  
StarView DVI KVM Switch  
SV221DVI  
SV421DVI  
Instruction Guide  
*SV421DVI shown  
* Actual product may vary from photo  
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Table of Contents  
Introduction . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2  
Installation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2  
Using Your KVM Switch . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3  
Troubleshooting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3  
Technical Specifications . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4  
Technical Support . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5  
Warranty Information . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5  
 
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Introduction  
Thank you for purchasing a StarTech.com StarView DVI KVM switch. Now you can  
share your DVI monitor or flat panel display, keyboard, and mouse between two  
(SV221DVI) or four (SV421DVI) DVI-enabled computers. These KVM switches are  
designed especially for DVI-I interfaces to ensure the distortion-free, crystal-clear images  
associated with flat panel monitors.  
Features  
• Allows you to share one DVI monitor, PS/2 mouse, and PS/2 keyboard between  
multiple computers  
• DVI-I interface supports both digital and analog video signal transmission  
• Supports PS/2 keyboards and mice, including M/S Intellimouse®, Intellimouse  
Explorer®, and Logitech Netmouse®  
• Supports high digital resolution of up to 1600x1200 and analog resolution of up to  
1920x1440  
• Support for multiple operating systems: Windows XP, 2000, Me, 98, 95, DOS, Linux,  
etc.  
Package Contents  
This package should contain:  
• 1 x StarView DVI KVM switch  
Installation  
1. Make sure that all your computers and peripherals are turned off.  
2. Connect your keyboard, monitor, and mouse to the console ports (with the white  
background) on the back of the KVM switch.  
3. Connect each of your PCs to one of the numbered PC ports on the back of the switch.  
You can use individual standard PS/2 keyboard, PS/2 mouse, and DVI video cables  
to connect the KVM switch to your PCs.  
Note: Your KVM switch is powered by the PS/2 ports. Once your KVM switch is  
connected to your PC’s PS/2 ports, the KVM is powered.  
4. Turn on your connected computers. Do not perform any activities on the KVM switch  
until the PCs have properly booted or your DVI interface may not be properly  
initialized.  
 
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Using Your KVM Switch  
There are two ways to access your connected computers: the front panel pushbutton or a  
hotkey sequence.  
Using the Pushbutton  
Pressing the pushbutton on the front of the KVM switch allows you to scroll through  
your computers sequentially.  
Using the Hotkey Commands  
A keyboard hotkey sequence consists of three keystrokes. Each hotkey sequence starts  
with two Scroll Lock keystrokes. You must strike the Scroll Lock key twice in two  
seconds or less in order for the hotkey sequence to be acknowledged.  
Command  
Hotkey Sequence  
Description  
Select PC  
ScrLk + ScrLk + 1 (2, 3, 4) Selects the PC plugged into Port 1 (2, 3, 4)  
Next lower PC ScrLk + ScrLk + Up  
Next higher PC ScrLk + ScrLk + Down  
Start Autoscan ScrLk + ScrLk + S  
Selects the next (lower) PC.  
Selects the next (higher) PC.  
Starts autoscan mode. You can quit  
autoscan mode by pressing any key.  
Autoscan Beep ScrLk + ScrLk + B  
Toggles on/off the confirmation beep  
while in autoscan mode.  
Reset KVM  
ScrLk + ScrLk + End  
Resets the KVM switch.  
Troubleshooting  
Keyboard/mouse problems  
You should have connected your keyboard, mouse, and monitor to the KVM switch  
before connecting the switch to your computer. If you reversed this process, try  
rebooting your PCs.  
• Make sure the mouse/keyboard are properly connected to the KVM switch and that  
you have installed the proper drivers for your mouse/keyboard.  
• Try rebooting your KVM switch by pressing ScrLk + ScrLk + End.  
• If your keyboard/mouse came unplugged while in operation, you may need to  
reboot your PCs in order to get the switch to recognize the keyboard/mouse again.  
 
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Video problems  
• If your screen won’t show properly on your monitor, first make sure that all your  
cables are firmly seated in their proper ports.  
• If your screen is coming up blank or striped, the resolution on your PC may be higher  
than the maximum resolution supported by the KVM (1920 x 1440 analog, 1600 x  
1200 digital). Adjust the screen resolution and frequency until they are in the  
supported range.  
• If there is ghosting, speckles or stripes on your screen, there may be excessive  
electromagnetic interference from an external source. Check the path of your video  
cable for strong electromagnetic sources like motors or power cables. Try and keep  
your video cables as far as possible from these external sources.  
Technical Specifications  
SV221DVI  
SV421DVI  
User Ports  
1
1
Computer Ports  
2
4
Analog Resolution  
(Maximum Pixels)  
1920 x 1440  
1920 x 1440  
Digital Resolution  
(Maximum Pixels)  
1600 x 1200  
1600 x1200  
PC Connectors:  
Keyboard  
Mouse  
2 x PS/2 6-pin mini Din female  
2 x PS/2 6-pin mini Din female  
2 x DVI-I Single link female  
4 x PS/2 6-pin mini Din female  
4 x PS/2 6-pin mini Din female  
4 x DVI-I Single link female  
Monitor  
Console Connectors:  
Keyboard  
1 x PS/2 6-pin mini Din female  
1 x PS/2 6-pin mini Din female  
1 x DVI-I Single link female  
1 x PS/2 6-pin mini Din female  
1 x PS/2 6-pin mini Din female  
1 x DVI-I Single link female  
Mouse  
Monitor  
Power  
PS/2, 9V 500mA (optional)  
PS/2, 9V 500mA (optional)  
Dimensions  
L x W x H  
3.3 x 5.1 x 1.75“  
(86 x 140 x 45mm)  
4.25 x 8.75 x 1.75”  
(107 x 223 x 45mm)  
Weight  
1.14 lbs (520g)  
32~104ºF (0~40ºC)  
FCC, CE  
2.2lbs (1kg)  
32~104ºF (0~40ºC)  
FCC, CE  
Operating Temp.  
Safety Standards  
 
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Technical Support  
The following technical resources are available for this StarTech.com product:  
On-line help:  
We are constantly adding new information to the Tech Support section of our web site. To  
access this page, click the Tech Support link on our homepage, www.startech.com. In the  
tech support section there are a number of options that can provide assistance with this  
card.  
Knowledge Base - This tool allows you to search for answers to common issues using  
key words that describe the product and your issue.  
FAQ - This tool provides quick answers to the top questions asked by our customers.  
Downloads - This selection takes you to our driver download page where you can  
find the latest drivers for this product.  
Call StarTech.com tech support for help:  
USA/Canada: 1-519-455-4931  
UK/Ireland/Europe: 00-800-7827-8324  
Support hours: Monday to Friday 9:00AM to 5:00PM EST (except holidays)  
Warranty Information  
This product is backed by a one-year warranty. In addition, StarTech.com warrants its  
products against defects in materials and workmanship for the periods noted below,  
following the initial date of purchase. During this period, the products may be  
returned for repair, or replacement with equivalent products at our discretion. The  
warranty covers parts and labor costs only. StarTech.com does not warrant its products  
from defects or damages arising from misuse, abuse, alteration, or normal wear and  
tear.  
Limitation of Liability  
In no event shall the liability to StarTech.com Ltd. (or its officers, directors, employees or  
agents) for any damages (whether direct or indirect, special, punitive incidental,  
consequential, or otherwise), loss of profits, loss of business, or any pecuniary loss,  
arising out of related to the use of the product exceed the actual price paid for  
the product.  
Some states do not allow the exclusion or limitation of incidental or consequential  
damages. If such laws apply, the limitations or exclusions contained in this statement  
may not apply to you.  
 
Revised:August 5, 2003  
 

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