HP Z32k G3 31.5" 4K HDR Monitor - Manual (Page 24)

Connecting a second computer to the monitor
using the KVM function
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The keyboard, video, mouse (KVM) function in the monitor provides the capability to connect two computers
to one monitor with quick monitor access to either computer, and control using one keyboard and one mouse.
For video input from a second computer, connect either a DisplayPort cable or an HDMI cable to the
appropriate connector on the rear of the monitor. For example, connect one end of a DisplayPort cable
to a DisplayPort connector on the rear of the monitor and the other end to a DisplayPort connector on the
second computer. If the second computer has only an HDMI port, connect one end of the HDMI cable to an
HDMI port on the rear of the monitor and the other end to an HDMI port on the second computer.
For the USB connection to the second computer, you can use a USB Type-B to Type-A cable connected to the
monitor's USB Type-B port.
When the Thunderbolt (bottom side) input is connected, the monitor will automatically switch to the
Thunderbolt input for both video and USB data regardless of the computer state. When the Thunderbolt
input is disconnected and the second computer is active, the monitor will automatically switch back to the
active input (DisplayPort or HDMI).
Table 2-1 Connecting a second computer
Components Description
(1) Power connector Connects your monitor to a power outlet.
(2) HDMI port When the second computer is active (PC #2), the monitor switches to the
active input (HDMI or DisplayPort).
(3) Thunderbolt port Multiple function support includes charging, USB, and display functions.
(4) DisplayPort port
(5) USB Type-B port USB port connects to PC #2.
KVM connection priorities
The section describes KVM connection priorities.
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