StarTech.com SV431DVIDDU Quick Start - Manual

Manual Revision: 04/25/2014
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Quick Start Guide
This document will guide you through the initial steps to setup your
KVM Switch. For advanced settings please download the full user
manual from our website www.startech.com/downloads.
SV231DVIDDU / SV431DVIDDU
2 or 4 Port Dual DVI USB KVM Switch with Audio and USB 2.0 Hub
Hotkey Reference Chart
Command Hotkey Sequence Description
Select Active
Computer
++
( = Port Number: 1, 2, etc.)
Selects which port has
access to the keyboard/
mouse/monitor.
Select Audio/Mic
output
++
( = Function key: F5=Port
1, F6=Port 2, etc.)
Selects which port’s
speaker and microphone
output is active at the
console.
Bind computer and
Audio/ Mic control
(default)
++
When either the “select
active computer” or
“select audio/mic output”
commands are executed,
both functions are
Unbind computer
and Audio/Mic
output control
++
Computer control and
Audio/Mic output
control can be assigned
to different ports at the
same time.
Select next/
previous port
++< ↑> or<↓>
Selects the next (up arrow
key) or previous (down
arrow key) numbered
port for control.
Select previous
port
+ + Selects the most recent
previously active port
Beep sound on/off ++
Enables/disables audible
responses from the KVM.
Define new hotkey
sequence
+++
(= Scroll Lock, Caps Lock,
ESC, F12 or Num Lock)
Change the standard
hotkey to a
new value (see “Hotkey
Control” for more info).
Auto-scan ++
Automatically cycle
through active ports
in sequence every 10
seconds.
Auto-scan with
programmable
delay
+++
(= 0~9: where 1=10sec,
2=20sec…9=90sec, 0=100sec)
Auto-scan with a custom
set delay time.
Stop Auto-scan Press any key on keyboard
Terminate Auto-scan
activity.
Technical Support
StarTech.com’s lifetime technical support is an integral part of our commitment to provide industry-
leading solutions. If you ever need help with your product, visit www.startech.com/support and
access our comprehensive selection of online tools, documentation, and downloads. For the latest
drivers/software, please visit www.startech.com/downloads
Warranty Information
This product is backed by a two year warranty.
In addition, StarTech.com warrants its products against defects in materials and workmanship for
the periods noted, 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 of StarTech.com Ltd. and StarTech.com USA LLP (or their 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 or 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.
Hardware Installation
PC BIOS Notice
The following BIOS setup changes may be necessary for PC users.
1. In STANDARD CMOS, set HALT ON ERROR to ALL BUT KEYBOARD1.
2. In PNP AND PCI SETUP, set PNP OS INSTALLED to YES and set USB IRQ
to ENABLED.
NOTE: The KVM provides USB keyboard and mouse switching from one
computer to the other. If you plan to share other pe¬ripherals (printer,
scanner, Etc.) using the built in USB HUB, it is recommend that the software
for each device be shut down prior to switching between computers
Console Connection
Before installation, ensure that all devices and computers to be connected
to the KVM are powered off.
1. Connect one or two DVI monitor(s) to the Console’s DVI port.
2. Plug a USB keyboard and a USB mouse into the respective keyboard and
mouse ports pictured on the KVM console.
3. (Optional) Connect an audio device, and microphone to the respective
speaker and microphone ports pictured on the KVM console.
Computer Connection
1. Connect one or two DVI cables from the DVI out port(s) on each computer,
to the corresponding DVI monitor A, Monitor B in port(s) on the KVM.
2. Connect One USB A-B Cable from a USB-A port on each computer, to the
corresponding USB-B port on the KVM switch.
3. (Optional) Connect a 3.5 mm audio cable from the Microphone (pink),
and the audio (green), out ports on each computer to the corresponding
microphone and audio in port on the KVM switch.
4. Plug the power adapter into a wall outlet or other suitable power source.
Connect the opposite end to the port marked DC 9V on the KVM switch.
5. Power on each of the connected DVI monitors. Then Power up each of the
computers on at a time. After the computers are powered on the keyboard
and mouse will be recognized. The KVM switch is now ready to use.