About This Guide; Unpacking The Product; Product Overview - D-Link KVM Switch Guide D'installation

About This Guide

This guide contains step-by-step instructions
for setting up your D-Link KVM Switch. Please
note that the model you have purchased may
appear slightly different from those shown in the
illustrations.

Unpacking the Product

Open the shipping carton and carefully unpack its
contents. Please consult the packing list located
in following information to make sure all items are
present and undamaged. If any item is missing
or damaged, please contact your local D-Link
reseller for replacement.
- (1) 8-Port or 16-Port Combo KVM Switch
- (1) CD
- (1) Quick installation Guide
- (4) 4 in 1 PS2/USB Combo KVM cable
- (1) Power Adaptor
- (1) Rack Mount Bracket Kit Set

Product Overview

Front Panel
A B
Figure 1. DKVM-440 Front Panel
A B
Figure 2. DKVM-450 Front Panel
Device Status LEDs and Buttons
Item Feature Description
A Status LEDs Selected (Red):
A Red LED indicates that the
corresponding PC is selected.
Online (Green):
A Green LED indicates that the
corresponding PC is online.
B Switch Button Press the button corresponding to the
computer you would like to select for
control via console.
C Reset Switch Press the Reset switch when you would
like to reset the device. The reset switch
must be depressed using a thin object like
the end of a paper clip, or a ball point pen.
D Power LED Indicates that the device is powered on.
Table 1. Front Panel Descriptions
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Rear Panel
KVM Port Connections
Item
A
B
C
D
Installation
Precautions:
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C D
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C D
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Console connection:
Plug the keyboard, mouse and monitor into the
console ports on the rear panel of the KVM Switch.
System connection:
Use the custom combo cable to connect your
computers. Refer to the figures and instruction
shown below for information about connecting the
KVM to PCs.
A B C D
Figure 3. DKVM-440 Rear Panel
A B C D
Figure 4. DKVM-450 Rear Panel
Feature Description
PS/2 Console Connects to the mouse cable of the
Mouse Port controlling console PC
PS/2 Console Connects to the keyboard cable of the
Keyboard Port controlling console PC
Console Port Connects to the monitor cable of the
(VGA) controlling console PC
Power LED Connects to the KVM combo cable of the
target workstations
Table 1. Rear Panel Descriptions
Please turn off computers and attached devices
when you begin installation of the KVM Switch.
For computers with Keyboard Power On
function, please unplug the power cords in
advance. Otherwise, the switch may not work
properly.
If your computers run Windows 98, please
connect the KVM switch to computers via PS/2
ports. Windows 98 does not support first time
installation through USB HID installation driver.
Some older computers may require you
to enable USB in BIOS to make the USB
interface work.