StarTech.com StarView SV231USB User manual

Manual Revision: 03/17/2011

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SV231USB

SV431USB

2 Port Professional USB KVM Switch Kit with Cables

4 Port Professional USB KVM Switch

FCC Compliance Statement

This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B digital device,

pursuant to part 15 of the FCC Rules. These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection

against harmful interference in a residential installation. This equipment generates, uses and can

radiate radio frequency energy and, 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

o 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 dierent from that to which the receiver is

connected.

Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/TV technician for help.

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that all trademarks, registered trademarks, service marks, and other protected names and/or

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holders.

Instruction Manual i

Table of Contents

Introduction .......................................................................................................................................................1

Features...........................................................................................................................................................1

Before You Begin..............................................................................................................................................1

Package Contents.....................................................................................................................................1

System Requirements ............................................................................................................................1

Accessory Products from StarTech.com............................................................................................2

Installation............................................................................................................................................................3

PC BIOS Notice............................................................................................................................................3

Console Connection ...............................................................................................................................3

Computer Connection ..........................................................................................................................4

Operation .............................................................................................................................................................5

Front Panel ....................................................................................................................................................5

Auto Scan.......................................................................................................................................................5

Rackmount Kit for SV431USB (optional)............................................................................................6

Specications.....................................................................................................................................................7

Troubleshooting...............................................................................................................................................8

Technical Support...........................................................................................................................................9

Warranty Information....................................................................................................................................9

Screen Quality & Pixel Policy..............................................................................................................9

Instruction Manual 1

Introduction

The StarView SV231USB and SV431USB, fully compatible with USB 2.0 specications, are a

combination of USB 2.0 KVM (Keyboard/Video/Mouse) switches and USB 2.0 peripherals sharing

devices.

With the SV231USB and SV431USB, you can easily operate up to 2 or 4 PCs, G3/G4 Macs, or

iMacs respectively from the 1 USB keyboard, 1 USB mouse, and 1 monitor saving you space,

time, equipment and money. Its peripheral sharing function enables you to share more USB

2.0 peripherals among all computers. Installation is easy as connecting USB A-B cables to the

computers and to the StarView switch.

Features

• Front panel push buttons for easy computer selection

• No drivers needed for keyboard and mouse operation

• Supports keyboard and mouse plug-n-play

• High VGA resolution: 1920 x 1440

• Buzzer sounds for computer switching conrmation

• Front button Auto Scan activation

• Selectable Scan Time interval

Before You Begin

Package Contents

This package should contain:

• 1x StarView USB KVM Switch

• 1 x Instruction Guide

• 1 x Power Adapter (only SV231USB)

• 2 x 2-in-1 USB/Monitor cables (only SV231USB)

System Requirements

Console side

• One VGA, SVGA or Multisync monitor

• One USB 2.0 keyboard

• One USB 2.0 mouse

Instruction Manual 2

System Requirements Cont’d

Computer side

Each USB 2.0 enabled computer must be connected to the StarView switch by:

• One HDB15 male-to-female VGA cable or monitor

• One USB 2.0 A-B cable with Type-A and Type-B plug for USB devices

• HDB-15 to DB-15 VGA adapter is required for Mac computer VGA ports

Accessory Products from StarTech.com

Contact your local StarTech.com dealer or visit www.startech.com for cables or other accessories

that will help you get the best performance out of your new product.

SVUSB2N1_6

6 ft. USB + VGA 2-in-1 KVM Switch Cable

SVUSB2N1_10

10 ft. USB + VGA 2-in-1 KVM Switch Cable

SVUSB2N1_15

15 ft. USB+VGA 2-in-1 KVM Switch Cable

SVUSBPOWER

SV231USB & SV431USB Power Adapter DC5V

Instruction Manual 3

Installation

PC BIOS Notice

The following BIOS setup changes are necessary for PC users and not necessary

for Mac users:

1. In STANDARD CMOS, set HALT ON ERROR to ALL BUT KEYBOARD

2. In PNP and PCI SETUP, set PNP OS INSTALLED to YES and set USB IRQ to ENABLED Note:

The StarView switch is applicable for USB 2.0 keyboard and mouse switching from one

computer to the other. If you plan to share other peripherals such as a CCD camera, printer

or scanner, it is necessary to shut down the driver of the computer before switching to

another computer. Because port switching is equivalent to unplugging the USB cable

from one computer and plugging it into another one, some USB drivers check attached

USB peripherals all the time and do not accept plug-n-play functions.

Console Connection

Before installation, make sure all devices and computers to be connected to the StarView switch

have been turned o. Plug a monitor to the Console’s VGA port; plug a USB 2.0 keyboard and a

USB 2.0 mouse Console’s USB ports as shown in gure 2.

For SV431USB only: As an option, the Master StarView is either SV431 or SV431D to be linked

to the SV431USB with a mini-DIN8 male-to-male cable. The SV431USB can operate as USB 2.0

peripheral sharing devices

SV231USB

SV431USB

1. USB Keyboard

2. USB Mouse

3. USB Device

1 2 3

Instruction Manual 4

Computer Connection

Use a HDB15 male-to-female cable to connect from a computer’s VGA port to the StarView’s VGA

port of the PC side, as shown below.

Use a USB 2.0 A-B cable to connect from the StarView’s USB 2.0 port on the corresponding

computer (A connector is the at connector) as shown below.

Female to Male HDDB15

for VGA

One USB Patch Cable for

both Keyboard & Mouse

Female to Male HDDB15

for VGA

One USB Patch Cable for

both Keyboard & Mouse

Instruction Manual 5

Operation

Front Panel

1. On-line LED and Selected LED:

When the LED turns green, the connected computer is powered-on When a computer is

selected its corresponding red LED illuminates.

2. Push buttons:

Each computer has a button associated with it on the front panel

for selection.

Auto Scan

Auto Scan automically scans through computers one by one in a xed interval (see Scan Time

below). Note: Keyboard or mouse is not operable during Auto Scan.

• For SV231USB

It sets the scan interval for Auto Scan. The Scan Time options are 3, 8, 15 and 30 seconds.

Note: Scan Time is automically set to the default of 3 seconds when the KAG switch

loses power.

• For SV431USB

To activate Auto Scan, press down front panel push buttons“3” and “4” simultaneously.

The port LED ashes during Auto Scan. Auto Scan is eective for powered-on computers

only. To exit the Auto Scan mode, just tap any one of the push buttons.

To change the Scan Time interval, press both fron panel buttons “1” and “2”

simultaneously. The SV431USB beeps 1, 2, 3, or 4 times for Scan Time of 3, 8, 15, or 30

seconds respectively.

Instruction Manual 6

Rack Mount Kit for SV431USB (optional)

The gure below shows how to attach optional mounting brackets and cable support to the

SV431USB for standard 19-inch rack cabinet.

To the Rack Cabinet

back post

Two screws secure the

cable support

To the Rack Cabinet

back post

Keyboard, Mouse,

Monitor cables to

the computer

Keyboard, Mouse,

Monitor cables to the

StarView KVM Switch

Instruction Manual 7

Specications

SV431USB SV231USB

# of Computers

Supported 4 2

Front Panel Push Button 4 1

Hot Plug & Play Yes

Auto Scan Interval 3, 8, 15, 30 seconds

Cabel Length (Max) 30m (100ft) for VGA

5m (15ft) for USB

Compter Online LED 4 2

Computer Selected LED 4 2

VGA 1920 x 1440, DDC2B

Computer Peripheral

Connector, Monitor

USB Type B x 4

HDB-15 Male x 4

USB Type B x 2

HDB-15 Male x 2

Console Peripheral

Connector, Monitor

USB Type A x 4

HDB-15 Female x 1

USB Type A x 3

HDB-15 Female x 1

H x W x D (mm)

(in)

size

44x 124 x 130

1.7 x 8.7 x 5.1

Compact

40x 124 x 70

1.6 x 4.9 x 2.7

Micro

Weight (g)

(oz.)

900

31.74

420

14.8

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