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M AT R I X 2 S E R I E S FA Q S
Q: Can PS/2 and USB connections be used simultaneously on the
same port?
A: No. You must use one or the other for each CPU’s dedicated port on
the MATRIX2.
Q: Do I have to install any software to use the MATRIX2?
A: No, the MATRIX2 does not require any drivers or software to be
installed in your computers. Simply connect all your computers to the
PC ports on the MATRIX2, then attach one keyboard, monitor, and
mouse to the Console port and it is ready for use.
Q: Does the MATRIX2 require an AC adapter?
A: Yes, the MATRIX2 requires a 12-Volt DC, 1-Amp power adapter in
order to function properly.
Q: Can I use the MATRIX2 to switch video signals only?
A: Yes, you may use the MATRIX2 to switch between video signals only
without having to connect the keyboard and mouse. The keyboard and
mouse should be connected directly to the computer that the video
signal is taken from to ensure that your computer functions properly.
Q: Can I use the MATRIX2 on my Sun computer that supports USB?
A: Yes, the USB MATRIX2 works with any USB-capable computer.
Q: Does the MATRIX2 support Linux?
A: Yes, the MATRIX2 works with all Linux kernels configured for
USB support.
Q: How long is the warranty for the MATRIX2?
A: The MATRIX2 comes with a five-year limited warranty.
Q: Can I daisy-chain my MATRIX2 with a Belkin PRO2 or MATRIX2 Series
KVM Switch?
A: No, the MATRIX2 cannot be daisy-chained to the PRO2 and MATRIX2
Series KVM Switches . You may only daisy-chain the MATRIX2 with
other MATRIX2 units (F1DM208T or F1DM216T).
M AT R I X 2 S E R I E S FA Q S
Q: What operating systems does the MATRIX2 support?
A: The MATRIX2 will support any operating system that runs on a PS/2
and USB platform. It will also work with non-USB Sun and Mac
operating systems using the appropriate adapters (OmniView PS/2 Sun
Adapter [F1D082], OmniView PS/2 Mac Adapter [F1D080]). Operating
systems include, but are not limited to, DOS, Windows
95/98/2000/Me/NT/XP, Linux, and Mac OS.
Q: What does flash upgradeable mean?
A: With flash upgrade capability, you can update your MATRIX2 at any
time through a simple parallel connection. Internet upgrade capability
ensures that your MATRIX2 is always the most current version on the
market with the latest features and enhancements.
Q: Does the MATRIX2 support Microsoft IntelliMouse ® ?
A: The MATRIX2 supports mice from Microsoft ® , Logitech ® , Kensington ® ,
etc., and Belkin. Please contact Belkin Technical Support for
compatibility issues you may encounter.
Q: How does the MATRIX2 allow the user to switch between ports?
A: The MATRIX2 supports three methods of port selection. The user can
select computers using specially designated keyboard hot keys, OSD
menu, or can independently access the desired port by pushing the
direct-access port selectors.
Q: How far can the computer be from the MATRIX2?
A: When using PS/2 connections, the MATRIX2 can be up to 25 feet
away from your computer. If your computer needs to be more than 25
feet (7.5 meters) from the MATRIX2, you can use the Belkin CAT5
Extender to place your monitor and PS/2 keyboard and PS/2 mouse
up to 500 feet away using a standard CAT5 UTP cable. When using
USB connection between your MATRIX2 and computer, we
recommend that your computer be no more than 15 feet (5 meters)
from the MATRIX2.
Q: What is the maximum video resolution that the MATRIX2 supports?
A: The advanced video circuit in the MATRIX2 supports a maximum
resolution of 2048x1536@85Hz.
Q: What video bandwidth does the MATRIX2 support?
A: The MATRIX2 supports 400MHz of video bandwidth.
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