LevelOne KVM-0217 - Manual (Page 16)

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2.4 Connecting the console and Configuring the Display Settings
Before connecting the rack mount console, make sure your computer has a video card. After you
connect the console, please install the video card driver. The video driver is supplied by the
video card manufacturer and may be found on the CD-ROM that came with your computer. If you
need information on installing a video card or video driver, refer to the manual that came with
your video card.
2.4.1 Configuring the Display Settings
After connecting the console and turning on your computer, you may need to configure one or more of
the following display settings:
Display mode (also called desktop area or video resolution)
Refresh rate (also called vertical scan rate or vertical sync)
Color depth (also called color palette or number of colors)
Each video card has several controls that let you adjust the display settings. Most video cards use the
Windows Display Properties control panel to configure the display. To open the Windows Display
Properties, right click the mouse in a blank area of the Windows desktop and then select Properties.
You can set the Color Palette and the Desktop Area in the Settings tab.
Whenever you change the resolution, color, or refresh rate, the image size, position, or shape may
change. This behavior is normal. You can readjust the image using the monitor on-screen controls. For
more information on the monitor on-screen controls, refer to Chapter 3. For more information on
configuring the display settings, refer to the manual that came with your video card.
2.4 Turning on the Console
Make sure all cables and the power cord are connected properly. Be sure to tighten all connector
screws. Using two hands, grasp the rear of the drawer, lift the tab and pull the panel up and forward.
Press the power button on the left of the monitor panel to turn on the console. The LED should turn to
green to indicate the console is powered on.
2.5 Testing the Console
To test that the console is working properly, perform the following steps:
1. Power up the console, and then turn on your computer.
2. Make sure the video image is centered within the screen area. Use the OSD controls to adjust the
image (see note below) or press the Auto button on the left side of the monitor.
Note: If the unit does not power up when the panel is pulled up, try pushing the soft power on/off
button on the left side of the monitor panel to power up the unit.
Note: You can adjust the horizontal and vertical position, contrast, and brightness to better suit your
video card and your personal preference. Refer to Chapter 3 for more information on using the
on-screen menu to adjust the video display