Hall Research 4-to-1KVM - Manual (Page 3)

S S e e t t u u p p
FIGURE 1 4-to-1 KVM connector functions and the KVM-input cable
1. Use the special “KVM” (3-in-1) cable to connect PC #1 to the Switch. The black end connects to the
Switch. The purple connector, of the “KVM” (3-in-1) cable, plugs into the keyboard port on PC #1. The
teal connector, of the “KVM” (3-in-1) cable, plugs into the mouse port of PC #1 (it is best to turn off all
PC’s when you are hooking them to the 4-to-1).
2. Repeat step 1 for the remaining PC’s. Note: only 4 PC’s may be connected to the 4-to-1 KVM
simultaneously. Not all 4 PC ports need to be used for the 4-to-1 KVM to work properly.
3. Connect a mouse to the mouse port of the Switch.
4. Connect a keyboard to the keyboard port of the Switch.
5. Turn the PC’s on
6. The keyboard and mouse may now be treated as a keyboard and mouse connected directly to the PC that
is selected through the unit.
O O p p e e r r a a t t i i o o n n
The keyboard and mouse will function no differently than if the keyboard and mouse were connected directly
to the PC.
Switching
The first way to switch between the PC’s is to simply press the button for the desired PC on the front panel of
the Switch.
The second way to switch is through a hot-key combination from the keyboard. The hot-key combination is as
follows.
Press and release: “Scroll Lock”
Press and release: “Scroll Lock”
Press and release: “1” or “2” or “3” or “4”
The 4-to-1 KVM will now switch to the PC connected to the port corresponding to the number pressed.