ATEN Technology ACS-1712 User Manual

User ManualACS-1712ACS-17142001-07-05

InstallationBefore you Begin1. Make sure that power to all the devices you will be connectingup have been turned off. You must unplug the power cords

OperationHot PluggingThe Master View ACS-1712 / ACS-1714 supports USB hot plugging -components can be removed and added back into the installation by

Port SelectionThe Master View ACS-1712 / ACS-1714 provides three methods to obtaininstant access to any computer on your installation: Manual; Hotkey;

Port ID NumberingCPU ID NumberingEach CPU port on a Master View installation is assigned a single digit number(1 or 2 for the ACS-1712; 1 to 4 for the

Hotkey Summary TableCombination Action[Ctrl] + [Ctrl] Invokes OSD (Default)[Scroll Lock] + [Scroll Lock] Invokes OSD (Alternate Method)[Ctrl]+[Shift]+

OSD OperationOSD OverviewOn Screen Display (OSD), provides a menu driven interface to handle thecomputer switching procedure. Although Hotkey switchin

OSD NavigationM [Esc] cancels the current selection, or dismisses the current menu andmoves back to the menu one level above. If you are at the highes

OSD Main Menu HeadingsHeading ExplanationPN This column lists the Port ID numbers for all the CPU ports on theinstallation. The simplest method to acc

F5-F8 PREV USB / NEXT USBM Pressing [F5] Switches access to the USB peripherals from the currentlyactive computer to the Previous one on the installat

F10 SET UPPressing [F10] brings up the OSD configuration menu. To change a setting:1. Move the highlight bar through the list using the Up and Down Ar

NOTE: This equipment has been tested and found to comply withthe limits for a Class B digital device pursuant to Subpart J of Part15 of the FCC Rules.

Setting FunctionSET PASSWORD Allows you to set a password in order to control access tothe console. See OSD Security (p. 17) for passwordsetting deta

OSD SecurityIn order to prevent unauthorized access to the computers, the OSD provides apassword security feature. If a password has been set, the OSD

AppendixTroubleshootingSymptom Possible Cause ActionErraticbehavior.Unit not receivingenough power underself-poweredoperation.Use the Power Adapter th

SpecificationsFunction ACS-1712 ACS-1714 Computer Connections 2 4CPU Port Selection Front Panel Switches; Hotkeys; OSDUSB Port Selection Hotkeys; OSDL

Limited WarrantyIN NO EVENT SHALL THE DIRECT VENDOR’S LIABILITY EXCEED THEPRICE PAID FOR THE PRODUCT FROM THE DIRECT, INDIRECT, SPECIAL,INCIDENTAL OR

Packing ListThe complete Master View ACS-1712 / ACS-1714 package consists of:M One ACS-1712 or ACS-1714 KVM SwitchM One Power AdapterM One User Manual

ContentsOverview . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1Features. . . . . . . .

OverviewThe Master View ACS-1712 and ACS-1714 represent a revolutionary newdirection in KVM (Keyboard, Video, Mouse) Switches. The ACS-1712 andACS-171

FeaturesM Dual Function KVM-USB SwitchM One Console Controls 2 (ACS-1712 ) or 4 (ACS-1714 ) Computers and TwoAdditional USB DevicesM USB Keyboard and

Hardware RequirementsConsoleM A VGA, SVGA, or Multisync monitor capable of the highest resolution thatyou will be using on any computer in the install

IntroductionFront View*1. Port Selection SwitchesM Press a switch to access the computer attached to the corresponding port.M Pressing Buttons 1 and 2

Rear View*1. Power JackThe power adapter cable plugs in here.2. Console Port SectionM The two type A USB connectors (upper row) are for USB peripheral