Mask hotkey switch – StarTech.com SV565FXDUSA User Manual
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Note: Commands described in the [Key] - [Key] format are keys that must be pressed
in order on the keyboard. Commands described in the [Key]+[Key] format must be
pressed simultaneously.
Note: If the Num Lock, Caps Lock, and Scroll Lock lights are flashing in unison on the
keyboard, the other Unit has control. You will not be able to control the Host computer
system until the other Unit releases access to that computer.
Beep Codes
Some of the keyboard command sequences you issue to the Console Unit have
multiple possible settings. The Unit will beep to indicate what setting you have
selected for the command you issued. (A short beep followed by a long beep indicates
an invalid command.)
[Ctrl] - [Ctrl] - [Alt]+[E] (Compatibility Mode)
1 beep: disabled
2 beeps: enabled
Mask Hotkey Switch
The Mask Hotkey switch on the rear panel of both the
Computer and Console Units can be used when an external
KVM switch is present. Setting the switch to ON will ‘Mask’
(disable) the units built-in hotkey detection, allowing the
controls keys to be sent directly to the KVM switch.
ON
OFF