D-Link dkvm-2k manual

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    2-Port KVM Switch with Built-in Cables DKVM-2K DKVM-2K DKVM-2K DKVM-2K DKVM-2K This product works with all This product works with all This product works with all This product works with all This product works with all Windows Operating Systems Windows Operating Systems Windows Operating Systems Windows Operating Systems Windows Operating Systems C[...]

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    2 Installing the DKVM-2K Attach your computer’s 6-pin PS/2 male keyboard connector to the DKVM-2K keyboard port. Attach your monitor’s HDDB 15 VGA connector to the console port of the DKVM-2K. Attach your computer’s 6-pin PS/2 male mouse connector to the DKVM-2K mouse port. Make sure that all your computers are turned OFF before installing th[...]

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    3 Installing the DKVM-2K Attach the DKVM-2K‘s built-in monitor cable to the VGA port located on the back of your computer case. Attach the DKVM-2K’s built-in mouse cable to the PS/2 mouse port located on the back of your computer case. Attach the DKVM-2K’s built-in keyboard cable to the PS/2 keyboard port located on the back of your computer [...]

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    4 Switching with the DKVM-2K The DKVM-2K features a Select Button located on the front panel and keyboard Hot Keys to switch quickly and easily between both your computers. Select Button Y ou can also use your keyboard to switch between your computers. Press the Scroll Lock key twice to enter Hot Key switching mode. A beep confirms that the Hot Key[...]

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    5 Troubleshooting Tips Keyboard If your keyboard is not functional, not detected, or there is a keyboard error on boot-up, check the following: • Make sure that the keyboard is properly connected to the computer and to the DKVM-2K. Check that the keyboard is plugged into the correct PS/2 keyboard port and not the PS/2 mouse port. • V erify that[...]

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    T echnical Support Y ou can find software updates and user documentation on the D-Link website. D-Link provides free technical support for customers within the United S tates and within Canada for the duration of the warranty period on this product. U.S. and Canadian customers can contact D-Link T echnical Support through our website, or by phone. [...]