StarTech.com SV231DDUSB - Manual (Page 6)

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Installing the KVM Switcher Software
Please note: The Switcher Software provides an alternative way to operate KVM functions
in addition to the original hardware hotkeys. If you are satisfied with the
hardware hotkeys, software installation is not necessary.
Also note: The Windows switcher software is recommended for systems using Windows
98SE or later. The Mac switcher Software is recommended for use on Mac OS
10.4 (Tiger) and later.
1. Insert the software CD (included) into the CD/DVD-ROM drive. This will launch the
Autorun screen. If the Autorun function has been disabled on the computer, simply
locate and execute the Autorun.exe file on the CD.
2. Click on “Software Installation for Windows” to begin installation. Follow the
instructions to completion. Once installation is finished, you will see a KVM Switcher
icon appear on the system tray of your desktop. Right-click on the icon to evoke the
operation menu, and double-click to evoke the configuration box. For Mac users, locate
the Mac switcher software (with a file extension of .pkg or .zip) and install
it on your Mac.
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There are three methods to control the KVM Switch for PC, USB hub and audio/mic
channel selection: using the front-panel push buttons, a hotkey sequence, or the Switcher
Software.
Front Panel Buttons
The Front Panel buttons allow direct control over KVM switch operation and channel
switching. Simply press the PC button for PC port switching. If binding is enabled between
PC / USB hub port control / Audio and Mic switching, they will be jointly selected at the
same time). If you wish to enable the binding of PC / Hub Port control / Audio and Mic
switching, use the hotkey sequences described on page 7 .
Keyboard Hotkeys
A keyboard hotkey sequence consists of at least three specific keystrokes:
Hotkey sequence = [ScrLk]* + [ScrLk] * + Command key(s)
(* User-definable = SCROLL LOCK, CAPS, ESC, F12 or NUM LOCK)
To configure the KVM Switch to use a preceding sequence other than two consecutive
Scroll Locks:
(1) Hit ScrollLock + ScrollLock + H, which will be followed by two beeps indicating
readiness for selection of a new preceding sequence, or press and hold down the last
front-panel button (Button 2 on SV231DDUSB, Button 4 on SV431DDUSB) until you
hear two beeps, then release the button.
(2) Select and press the key you would like to use as your preceding sequence (SCROLL