IOGear GCS182 User Manual

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Console

One VGA, SVGA, or Multisync monitor capable of the highest resolution that you
will be using on any PC in the installation
One PS/2 mouse
One PS/2 keyboard or one AT keyboard w/ a PS/2 keyboard adapter
One set of speakers and microphone (optional)

The following equipment must be installed on each PC that is to be connected to
the system:
One VGA, SVGA or Multisync video card
One PS/2 mouse port or serial port
One PS/2 or AT keyboard port
One sound card

* See the note under Cables in the next section.

Cables

Although it’s possible to use standard extender cables to connect the PCs to the
MiniView

, for optimum signal integrity and to simplify the layout we strongly recommend

that you use the high quality custom cables that are provided as part of the package.

Note: The keyboard and mouse cables have PS/2 connectors at each end. If your PC uses a
standard AT style keyboard socket, you will need an AT-PS/2 keyboard adapter in order to plug
the cable into the PC’s keyboard port. If your computer uses a serial mouse, you will need to use
the provided PS/2 to Serial mouse adapter. Be aware, however, that because of the wiring and
pin assignments, attempting to use a PS/2 to Serial mouse adapter other than the one provided
with your MiniView

could provide undesired results.

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Product Features / Hardware Requirements

- Supports Microsoft IntelliMouse, Logitech MouseMan+, FirstMouse+, IBM
Scroll Point Mouse and many others

- Keyboard and mouse emulation for error free PC booting

- Hot pluggable – add or remove connected PCs without powering off the
MiniView

- Full Plug-n-Play monitor support

- Caps Lock, Num Lock and Scroll Lock status is saved and restored when
switching ports

- Supports video resolutions up to 1920 x 1440

- Easy installation - no software required

- Built-in Auto Scan Mode

- Uses standard connectors to connect PC’s

- Easy to operate - PC selection via push button or Hot Keys

- Compatible with virtually all operating platforms

- LED display for easy status monitoring

- Saves time, space, power and equipment costs

- Power-free design – the MiniView

draws power from the attached

computers