StarTech.com SV1631DUSBGB - Manual (Page 12)

Instruction Manual
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Function key <F4>:
More functions are available by hitting < F4>. A new screen pops up displaying more
functions as described below. Most of them are marked with a triangle ( ► ) indicating
there are options to choose from. Using the <UP> and <DOWN> arrow keys, select the
functions and press <ENTER>. Available options will be shown in the middle of the
screen. Again, using the <UP> and <DOWN> arrow keys to view options then press
<ENTER> to select it. You can press <ESCAPE> to exit at any time.
Auto Scan:
In this mode, the KVM Switch automatically switches from one power-on computer
to the next, sequentially, in a fixed interval. During AutoScan mode, the OSD displays
the name of the selected computer.
When Auto Scan detects any keyboard or mouse activity, it suspends the scanning
till activity stops; it then resumes with the next computer in sequence. To abort
Auto Scan mode, press the left <CTRL> twice, or, press any front button. Scan Type
and Scan Rate set the scan pattern. Scan Type (<F4>: More\Scan Type) determines
if scanned computers must also be eye mark selected. Scan Rate(<F4>: More\Scan
Rate) sets the display interval when a computer is selected before selecting the
next one.
Manual Scan:
Scan through power-on computers one by one by keyboard control. You can type
(<F4>: More\Scan Type) to determine if scanned computers must also be eye
mark selected. Press the <UP> arrow key to select the previous computer and the
<DOWN> arrow key to select the next computer. Press any other key to abort Manual
Scan mode.
Scan Type:
• Ready PC + N : In Scan mode, scans through power-on computers and those with
the eye mark on the selected ports.
• Ready PC: In Scan mode, scans through all power-on computers.
• N only: In Scan mode, scans through any N marked computer regardless of
computer power status. Non-volatile memory stores the Scan Type settings.
Scan Rate:
Sets the duration of a computer displayed in Auto Scan mode. The options are 3
seconds, 8 seconds, 15 seconds and 30 seconds. The non-volatile memory stores the
Scan Rate setting.
Keyboard Speed:
The KVM offers PS/2 Keyboard typematic setting that overrides the similar settings
in BIOS and in Windows. Available speed options are Low, Middle, Fast and Faster as
10, 15, 20 and 30 characters/sec respectively. Keyboard settings are stored in non-
volatile memory.