Avocent Computer Monitor 416 User Manual

AutoView® 416/424  
Installer/User Guide  
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AutoView® 424  
Installer/User Guide  
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trademarks of Avocent Corporation. AutoView and LongView are  
registered trademarks of Cybex Computer Products Corporation.  
All other marks are the property of their respective owners.  
© 2002 Avocent Corporation. All rights reserved.  
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USA Notification  
Warning: Changes or modifications to this unit not expressly approved by the party  
responsible for compliance could void the user's authority to operate the equipment.  
Note: This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class  
A digital device, pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC Rules. These limits are designed  
to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference when the equipment is  
operated in a commercial environment. This equipment generates, uses and can radiate  
radio frequency energy and, if not installed and used in accordance with the instruction  
manual, may cause harmful interference to radio communications. Operation of this  
equipment in a residential area is likely to cause harmful interference in which case the  
user will be required to correct the interference at his own expense.  
Canadian Notification  
This digital apparatus does not exceed the Class A limits for radio noise emissions  
from digital apparatus set out in the Radio Interference Regulations of the Canadian  
Department of Communications.  
Le présent appareil numérique n’émet pas de bruits radioélectriques dépassant les  
limites applicables aux appareils numériques de la classe A prescrites dans le Règlement  
sur le brouillage radioélectrique édicté par le Ministère des Communications du Canada.  
Japanese Notification  
Agency Approvals  
UL 1950, CSA C22. 2 No. 950, EN60950, IEC 60950  
FCC part 15A, EN55022, EN55024  
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Table of Contents  
Chapter 1: Product Overview  
Features and Benefits . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3  
Compatibility . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6  
Safety Precautions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6  
Chapter 2: Installation  
Getting Started . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9  
Rack Mounting your AutoView Unit . . . . . . . . . . 9  
Installing an AutoView Switch . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11  
Attaching Multiple AutoView 424 Units . . . . . . . 15  
Chapter 3: Basic Operations  
Operating the AutoView 424 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 19  
Activating OSD . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 19  
Setting Up the On-Screen Display (OSD) . . . . . . 21  
Setting User Station Security . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 26  
Scanning your AutoView System . . . . . . . . . . . . 28  
Resetting your Mouse . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 30  
Displaying Version Information . . . . . . . . . . . . . 31  
Keyboard Switching . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 31  
Chapter 4: Advanced Operations  
Multiuser Operation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 37  
Keyboard Translation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 38  
Appendices  
Appendix A: FLASH Upgrades . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .43  
Appendix B: Technical Specifications . . . . . . . . . .44  
Appendix C: Technical Support . . . . . . . . . . . . . .45  
Appendix D: Troubleshooting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .46  
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Product Overview  
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Contents  
Features and Benefits . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3  
Compatibility . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6  
Safety Precautions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6  
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Chapter 1: Product Overview  
Features and Benefits  
The AutoView 424 KVM switch allows you to control up to 256 PC, Sun  
or USB computers with one keyboard, monitor and mouse. It supports  
Sun workstations, USB computers, IBM PC/AT and PS/2 systems and 100%  
compatible machines with support for VGA, SVGA, XGA and XGA-II video.  
Sun and PS/2 keyboard and mouse peripherals connect through the rear of  
the unit.  
Multiplatform  
The AutoView 424 adds multiplatform capabilities to your switching system  
by simultaneously supporting any combination of PS/2, Sun or USB computers  
in the same system. Switch easily across platforms with the AutoView 424  
on-screen menu system.  
Multiuser/extended access capability  
The AutoView 424 supports two simultaneous users in the system. This second  
user may be placed up to 500 feet away from the AutoView 424 system.  
Built-in extension lets you place your second keyboard, monitor and mouse  
wherever you need them most. Within the base unit, AutoView 424 performs as  
a complete 2 x 24 matrix switch with both users independently accessing any  
of the 24 attached computers at the same time.  
On-Screen Display capability  
Configure and control your AutoView 424 switch with the On-Screen Display  
(OSD). Name your computer channels anything you wish, then select the  
desired computer from an easy-to-use menu. Secondary menus let you  
configure and initiate channel scanning and other system features.  
Advanced security for total control over system access  
Use the advanced multilevel security feature to configure and control server  
access for every type of user in the system. The administrator has full  
access privileges, while individual users can have viewing or viewing/editing  
capability for each attached server.  
FLASH upgrade capability  
The AutoView 424 switch is FLASH upgradable. This allows you to update  
your firmware at any time through a simple serial connection to insure that  
your AutoView 424 is always running the most current version available.  
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Mouse support  
The AutoView 424 offers support for numerous PS/2 mice including: IBM  
ScrollPoint, Logitech MouseMan Wheel, Logitech Trackman Marble Wheel,  
Logitech Trackman Marble FX, Kensington 4 Button Mouse, Microsoft Explorer  
Mouse and the Microsoft IntelliMouse family.  
Plug and Play  
The AutoView 424 supports Plug and Play video and is compliant with the  
VESA DDC2B standard.  
Mouse translation  
For added compatibility with your current equipment, AutoView 424 features  
mouse translation capability. Operated through the AutoView 424, your mouse  
will work with any attached computer - regardless of whether the computer is  
Sun, USB or PS/2 mouse compatible.  
Expansion for up to 64 computers  
An AutoView 424 unit will support from one to 24 attached computers, or  
channels, depending on the model. If more than 24 channels are needed,  
multiple units can be cascaded together for expansion. An extra tier of units can  
be connected for a total of 256 attached computers in one system.  
Keep Alive feature  
The AutoView 424 Keep Alive feature allows attached servers to power the unit  
in the event of an AutoView 424 power failure. This prevents attached computers  
from locking up and keeps you from losing valuable time and data.  
OSD Configuration Utility  
The OSD Configuration Utility allows the administrator to easily configure and  
download a channel list with defined users and access privileges to the entire system.  
This utility will also read and save your current configuration for extra security.  
AutoBoot technology  
The AutoBoot feature boots all attached servers during initial power up or  
after a power failure. Computers are booted transparently without operator  
intervention, and may be powered up one at a time or all at once. When the  
power stabilizes, a channel may be selected.  
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Built-in scanning capability  
A built-in scanning feature allows you to automatically monitor, or scan,  
connected computers without intervention. When keyboard activity is detected,  
scanning is suspended until all activity stops. Scanning then resumes with the  
next channel in sequence.  
Keyboard switching  
In addition to using the on-screen menus, you can also switch computer  
channels with a simple keyboard sequence.  
16-port version  
The AutoView 424 is also available in a 16-port version known as the AutoView  
416. Aside from the number of ports, all information in this manual that applies  
to the AutoView 424 is also applicable to the AutoView 416.  
A typical AutoView 424 configuration is shown below.  
Extended  
Access User  
LongView  
AutoView 424  
CAT5 Connection  
Analog User  
KVM-Connection to Servers  
KVM-Connection to Switch  
Figure 1.1: AutoView 424 Configuration  
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Compatibility  
XGA/XGA-II support  
If you wish to use XGA or XGA-II video, you will need to purchase an adaptor  
available through Avocent.  
Safety Precautions  
To avoid potential video and/or keyboard problems when using Avocent products:  
If the building has 3-phase AC power, ensure that the computer and monitor  
are on the same phase. For best results, they should be on the same circuit.  
Use only Avocent-supplied cable to connect computers and KVM switches.  
Avocent warranties do not apply to damage resulting from user-supplied cable.  
To avoid potentially fatal shock hazard and possible damage to equipment,  
please observe the following precautions:  
Do not use a 2-wire extension cord in any Avocent product configuration.  
Test AC outlets at the computer and monitor for proper polarity and grounding.  
Use only with grounded outlets at both the computer and monitor. When  
using a backup power supply (UPS), power the computer, the monitor and  
the AutoView 424 unit off the supply.  
NOTE: The AC inlet is the main disconnect.  
Rack mount safety considerations  
Elevated Ambient Temperature: If installed in a closed rack assembly, the  
operation temperature of the rack environment may be greater than room  
ambient. Use care not to exceed the rated maximum ambient temperature  
of the unit.  
Reduced Air Flow: Installation of the equipment in a rack should be such  
that the amount of airflow required for safe operation of the equipment is  
not compromised.  
Mechanical Loading: Mounting of the equipment in the rack should be such  
that a hazardous condition is not achieved due to uneven mechanical loading.  
Circuit Overloading: Consideration should be given to the connection of  
the equipment to the supply circuit and the effect that overloading of  
circuits might have on overcurrent protection and supply wiring. Consider  
equipment nameplate ratings for maximum current.  
Reliable Earthing: Reliable earthing of rack mounted equipment should  
be maintained. Pay particular attention to supply connections other  
than direct connections to the branch circuit (for example, use of  
power strips).  
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Contents  
Getting Started . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9  
Rack Mounting your AutoView Unit . . . . . . . . . . . . 9  
Installing an AutoView Switch . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11  
Attaching Multiple AutoView 424 Units . . . . . . . . 15  
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Chapter 2: Installation  
Getting Started  
Before installing your AutoView 424 system, refer to the lists below to ensure  
that you have all the items that shipped with the AutoView 424 as well as all  
other items necessary for proper installation.  
Supplied with the AutoView 424  
Your AutoView 424 switch package contains the following items:  
AutoView 424 unit  
Local country power cord  
AutoView 424 Installer/User Guide  
AutoView 424 Quick Installation Guide  
Download Instructions  
Optional items  
19 inch Switch Mounting Bracket kit (available from Avocent)  
Serial cable, DB9 female  
Adaptors (available from Avocent)  
Rack Mounting your AutoView Unit  
You can either place your AutoView appliance on your desktop or rack mount  
your unit into an EIA standard rack.  
Obtain a Rack Mounting Bracket Kit (1U) from Avocent to rack mount your  
AutoView. Before installing the switch and other components in the rack,  
stabilize the rack in a permanent location. Start rack mounting your equipment  
at the bottom of the rack, then work to the top.  
CAUTION: Rack Loading - Overloading or uneven loading of racks may result in shelf or  
rack failure, causing damage to equipment and possible personal injury. Stabilize racks in a  
permanent location before loading begins. Mount components beginning at the bottom of the  
rack, then work to the top. Do not exceed your rack load rating.  
CAUTION: Power Considerations - Connect only to the power source specified on the  
unit. When multiple electrical components are installed in a rack, assure the total component  
power ratings do not exceed circuit capabilities. Overloaded power sources and extension  
cords present fire and shock hazards.  
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To install the rack mounting bracket:  
1.Remove the side screws that secure the cover on your AutoView unit.  
2. Line up the holes in the side brackets with the screw holes in the sides  
of the AutoView unit.  
3. Using the previously removed screws, thread one through each of the  
holes in the sides of the rack mount brackets and into the AutoView cover.  
Tighten them securely.  
4. Install a snap on nut (provided) onto one end of the cable support rod.  
Insert the rod through both brackets as shown above. Install the remaining  
acorn nut on the other end of the support rod.  
5. Tie wraps can be used to secure cables to the support rod.  
Figure 2.1: Rack Mounting Diagram  
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Installing an AutoView Switch  
Installing your AutoView 424  
The diagram below illustrates one possible configuration for your AutoView  
424 switch. Follow the step-by-step procedure To install an AutoView 424  
switch to properly install your new switch.  
Extended Access User  
(Via LongView)  
TM  
POWER  
KVM  
EXTENDER  
Local User  
AutoView 424  
DB9 Serial Port  
for Updating  
Firmware  
Servers 2-18  
Server 1  
Figure 2.2: AutoView 424 Installation Example  
WARNING: To reduce the risk of electric shock or damage to your equipment -  
- Do not disable the power cord grounding plug. The grounding plug is an important safety feature.  
- Plug the power cord into a grounded (earthed) outlet that is easily accessible at all times.  
- Disconnect the power from the unit by unplugging the power cord from either the electrical  
outlet or the unit.  
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To install an AutoView 424 switch:  
1. Power down all computers that will be part of your AutoView 424 system.  
2. Plug your VGA monitor cable into the port labeled on the back of your  
AutoView 424. For Sun support, plug your Sun connector into the port  
labeled SUN and for PS/2 peripherals, plug your PS/2 keyboard cable and  
your PS/2 mouse cable into the ports labeled  
and respectively.  
NOTE: A PS/2 keyboard will not function if a Sun keyboard is attached. However, you may  
use a PS/2 mouse with a Sun keyboard.  
3. Locate the input cable appropriate to the computer you are connecting.  
AutoView 424 cable types are identified below. Plug this cable into any  
numbered channel port on the rear of the AutoView 424. The other end of  
the input cable will have up to three connectors depending on type. Plug  
these connectors into the matching ports on your computer.  
AutoView 424 Cable Types  
Cable  
Description  
PS/2 only/VGA  
PS/2 only/VGA  
PS/2 only/VGA  
PS/2 only/VGA  
Length  
CIFCM-4  
CIFCM-8  
CIFCM-15  
CIFCM-30  
4 ft  
8 ft  
15 ft  
30 ft  
CUSBM-4  
CUSBM-8  
CUSBM-12  
USB/VGA  
USB/VGA  
USB/VGA  
4 ft  
8 ft  
12 ft  
CWSNM-4  
CWSNM-8  
CWSNM-15  
CWSNM-30  
SUN Kbd/Mouse 13W3  
SUN Kbd/Mouse 13W3  
SUN Kbd/Mouse 13W3  
SUN Kbd/Mouse 13W3  
4 ft  
8 ft  
15 ft  
30 ft  
CVSNM-4  
CVSNM-8  
CVSNM-15  
CVSNM-30  
SUN Kbd/Mouse VGA  
SUN Kbd/Mouse VGA  
SUN Kbd/Mouse VGA  
SUN Kbd/Mouse VGA  
4 ft  
8 ft  
15 ft  
30 ft  
4. Locate your next input cable. Repeat step 3 until all computers are properly  
attached to the AutoView 424.  
5. Locate the power cord that came with your AutoView 424 unit and plug  
it into the IEC power connector on the AutoView 424. Make sure that the  
power switch is off, then plug the other end of the power cord into an  
appropriate AC wall outlet. This outlet must be near the equipment and  
easily accessible to allow for unplugging prior to any servicing of the unit.  
6. Power up your AutoView 424 unit first, then power up all attached computers.  
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NOTE: The AutoView 424 and all attached computers should be powered down before  
servicing the unit. Always disconnect the power cord from the wall outlet.  
To connect an extended access PS/2 user station:  
1. Plug a standard Category 5 Unshielded Twisted Pair cable (up to 500  
feet) into the RJ-45 style modular jack on the rear of the AutoView 424.  
Avocent C5T or Avocent P5T cable is strongly recommended to achieve  
best performance and maximum distance. If you use a different Category  
5 cable, make sure it is terminated to the EIA (TIA) 568 B standard,  
commonly used for 10BaseT Ethernet.  
2. Route the Category 5 cable to the location where you intend to place the  
secondary monitor, keyboard and mouse.  
3. Connect your monitor, keyboard and mouse to the connectors on the  
rear of the LongView receiver just as you would connect them to  
your computer. Make sure you connect your monitor’s power supply to  
appropriate electrical outlets.  
NOTE: The  
connector on the rear of the receiver is not used in any AutoView 424  
configuration. Do not connect anything to this connector.  
4. Connect the Category 5 cable to the modular jack on the rear of the receiver.  
5. Connect the circular power plug from the wall mount power supply to  
the power port on the LongView receiver. Then plug the power supply  
into a convenient electrical outlet. Verify that the receiver’s power LED is  
now lit.  
To connect an extended access Sun user station:  
NOTE: This will require a VAK-1 adaptor kit available from Avocent.  
1. Plug a standard Category 5 Unshielded Twisted Pair cable (up to 500  
feet) into the RJ-45 style modular jack on the rear of the AutoView 424.  
Avocent C5T or Avocent P5T cable is strongly recommended to achieve  
best performance and maximum distance. If you use a different Category  
5 cable, make sure it is terminated to the EIA (TIA) 568 B standard,  
commonly used for 10BaseT Ethernet.  
2. Route the Category 5 cable to the location where you intend to place the  
secondary monitor, keyboard and mouse.  
3. If your monitor uses a 13W3 plug, connect the 15HDD male adaptor to the  
port of your LongView receiver and your monitor cable to your VAK-1 video  
adaptor. Otherwise, plug your monitor directly into the LongView receiver.  
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LongView Receiver  
RECEIVER  
VAK-1 Video  
Adaptor  
VAK-1 Keyboard/  
Mouse Adaptor  
13W3 Video  
Connector  
Keyboard/Mouse  
Connector  
Sun User Station  
Figure 2.3: Connecting Extended Access Sun Peripherals  
4. Plug the ends of the 6-pin miniDIN VAK-1 keyboard/mouse adaptor into  
the  
and ports on your LongView receiver and then plug the Sun  
keyboard/mouse cable into the VAK-1 adaptor.  
5. Connect the Category 5 cable to the modular jack on the rear of the receiver.  
6. Connect the circular power plug from the wall mount power supply to  
the power port on the LongView receiver. Then plug the power supply  
into a convenient electrical outlet. Verify that the receiver’s power LED is  
now lit.  
7. If your extended access location utilizes Sun peripherals, you will need to  
configure the AutoView 424 to recognize them before they can be used.  
To do this:  
a. At the local user, activate the OSD by pressing either of the keyboard  
Control keys twice within one second.  
b. Press the Control key twice more to access Administrator Commands.  
c. Use your Arrow keys to highlight Administrator Functions and press Enter.  
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d. Highlight and select the Remote User menu selection. Use the  
Spacebar to cycle through peripheral types and select the ones  
appropriate to your system. Press Enter to select.  
Attaching Multiple AutoView 424 Units  
NOTE: CIFCM cables are required for cascading.  
To cascade multiple AutoView 424 units:  
1. Follow steps 1-5 in the procedure To install an AutoView 424 switch for each  
cascaded unit.  
2. Plug the 25-pin “mini-D” connector of your CIFCM input cable into any  
available channel port on the rear of your primary AutoView 424 unit.  
3. Plug the 15-pin video connector on the other end of the cable into the port  
labeled  
connector into the port. Plug the remaining 6-pin miniDIN keyboard  
connector into the port.  
on your first cascading AutoView 424 unit. Plug the PS/2 mouse  
AutoView 424  
Primary Switch  
Servers 2-18  
Secondary Switch  
Servers 2-18  
Server 1  
Figure 2.4: Attaching Multiple Units  
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4. Repeat steps 2-3 for every cascaded AutoView 424 unit in your system.  
5. Power up your AutoView 424 unit(s) first, then all attached computers.  
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Contents  
Operating the AutoView 424 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 19  
Activating OSD . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 19  
Setting Up the On-Screen Display (OSD) . . . . . . . . 21  
Setting User Station Security . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 26  
Scanning your AutoView System . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 28  
Resetting your Mouse . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 30  
Displaying Version Information . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 31  
Keyboard Switching . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 31  
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Operating the AutoView 424  
Your AutoView 424 may be operated in a non-secure (no password required)  
or secure (password required) mode. All units ship defaulted to the non-secure  
mode. For information on implementing password security, see Setting User  
Station Security in this chapter.  
Computers may be powered up one at a time or all at once. No operator  
intervention is required during booting. A computer may now be selected via  
the On-Screen Display menu or, if you are in non-secure mode, keyboard  
hotkey sequence.  
There is one power status LED. This green LED will be illuminated when  
power has been applied to the unit.  
Figure 3.1: AutoView 424 Front Panel  
Activating OSD  
To access the OSD Administrator Channel List:  
1. Press the keyboard Control key twice within one second.  
2. In non-secure mode, the Administrator Channel List appears.  
-or-  
In secure mode, the User Login window appears. Type in your  
user name and press Enter. The Administrator Channel List appears.  
-or-  
In secure mode, if you are the system administrator, log in as Admin, Root  
or Administrator. Type your password and press Enter. The Administrator  
Channel List appears.  
3. If there is no keyboard activity, the login window will time-out after five  
minutes and go blank, enabling the monitor’s energy saver. Enter your  
OSD activation sequence to restore the login prompt.  
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Figure 3.2: Administrator Channel List  
NOTE: All AutoView 424 units ship in the default non-secure state. For more information on  
secure versus non-secure operation, see the Setting User Station Security section.  
Viewing the status of your switch system  
The Administrator Channel List displays all named channels in your AutoView  
424 system. They are listed alphabetically with their channel addresses and  
access status beside them. When in secure mode, only the channels that  
are accessible to the logged in user will be listed. For more information on  
security, see Setting User Station Security in this chapter.  
OSD Status Symbols  
Symbol  
Description  
Server connected and powered up.  
Server is powered down or is not operating properly.  
Selecting channels  
To select a channel in the OSD:  
1. Use the Up or Down Arrow keys or the mouse to select a channel.  
-or-  
Press the Home or End key to move directly to the top or bottom of the list.  
-or-  
Type a letter to move the highlight bar to the first channel name beginning  
with that letter. Press the letter repeatedly to scroll through all channels  
that begin with that letter from top to bottom.  
2. Press Enter.  
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To select servers without displaying the OSD:  
1. Press and hold down the Num Lock key. Press and release the Minus (-)  
key on the numeric keypad. Now release the Num Lock key. The Command  
Line screen appears.  
2. Type the channel address of the computer you wish to access.  
3. Press Enter. For more information, see Keyboard Switching in this chapter.  
Setting up the On-Screen Display (OSD)  
All commands other than selecting servers are performed from the  
Administrator Commands menu. If you are operating in non-secure mode or  
are the system administrator, you will have several options that do not appear  
in the user level Command menu. Add Channel, Edit Channel, Delete Channel,  
Administrator Functions and Scanning are all covered in separate sections in  
this chapter.  
Figure 3.3: The Administrator Commands Menu  
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Administrator Commands Features List  
Command  
Description  
Add Channel  
Set up the channel name, address, ID and scan dwell times.  
Edit the channel name, address, ID and scan dwell times.  
Delete a channel from the Administrator Channel List.  
Edit Channel  
Delete Channel  
Administrator Functions  
Set up administrator, users, channel switching, port setup  
and FLASH upgrade.  
Scanning  
Initiate the mode where the switch scans from port to port.  
Reset PS/2 Standard Mse/Kbd Reset the mouse and keyboard to restore correct settings.  
Reset PS/2Wheel Mse/Kbd  
Version Information  
Reset the mouse and keyboard to restore correct settings.  
Access the version information about your system.  
To access the Administrator Commands menu:  
1. Press the keyboard Control key twice within one second.  
2. In non-secure mode, the Administrator Channel List appears.  
-or-  
In secure mode, the User Login window appears. Type in your  
user name and press Enter. The Administrator Channel List appears.  
-or-  
In secure mode, if you are the system administrator, log in as Admin, Root  
or Administrator. Type your password and press Enter. The Administrator  
Channel List appears.  
3. Press the keyboard Control key twice within one second again. The  
Administrator Commands menu appears.  
4. Press the Up or Down Arrow keys to select a specific menu or command.  
5. Press Enter to access a screen or activate a command.  
-or-  
Press Escape to exit the window without saving changes.  
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Adding and maintaining channels  
Basic channel maintenance is performed from the Administrator Commands  
menu and is available if you are operating in non-secure mode or if you are the  
system administrator. Here you can add, delete or edit individual channels.  
To add a new channel:  
1. Press the keyboard Control key twice within one second. The  
Administrator Channel List appears.  
2. Press the keyboard Control key twice within one second again. The  
Administrator Commands menu appears.  
3. Highlight Add Channel and press Enter.  
-or-  
Press the Insert key. The Add Channel menu appears.  
Figure 3.4: The Add Channel Menu  
4. Type in a new channel name, up to 14 characters long, and press Enter.  
5. Type in the address for the computer you are naming and press Enter.  
NOTE: The address cannot be longer than two digits. For cascaded addresses, see Keyboard  
Switching in this chapter.  
6. Enter the dwell time for the ID window and press Enter.  
7. Enter the dwell time for scanning and press Enter.  
8. Highlight ID Setup and press Enter. Use the Arrow keys to position the ID  
window where you would like it to appear when this channel is selected.  
Then press Enter. For further information, see Configuring the ID window  
later in this chapter.  
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9. Highlight Save Changes and press Enter.  
-or-  
Press Escape to exit this operation without adding the channel.  
To edit an existing channel:  
1. Highlight the channel you wish to change in the Administrator Channel List.  
2. Press the Control key twice to access the Command menu.  
-or-  
Press the F2 key once. (If you press F2, skip to step 4.)  
3. Select Edit Channel from the Command menu.  
4. Enter the new channel name, address, ID dwell time and Scan dwell time.  
Press Enter to accept.  
5. Highlight ID Setup and press Enter. Use the Arrow keys to position the ID  
window where you would like it to appear when this channel is selected.  
Press Enter. For more information, see Configuring the ID window later  
in this chapter.  
6. Select Save Changes and press Enter.  
To delete an existing channel:  
1. Highlight the channel you wish to delete in the Administrator Channel List.  
2. Press the Control key twice to access the Command menu.  
-or-  
Press the Delete key. (If you press Delete, skip to step 4.)  
3. Highlight Delete Channel.  
4. Type Y or N at the prompt to confirm the deletion and press Enter.  
Configuring the ID window  
The ID window appears when you change channels and displays the name  
of the selected channel. This window can be individually configured for each  
channel in your system. The characteristics of the ID window can be changed  
from the Edit Channel menu. This option is only available if you are operating  
in non-secure mode or if you are the system administrator.  
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To change the size, color and position of the ID window:  
1. Highlight the channel you wish to change in the Administrator Channel List.  
2. Press the Control key twice.  
-or-  
Press F3. (If you press F3, skip to step 4.)  
3. Highlight Edit Channel and press Enter.  
4. Highlight ID Setup and press Enter. The ID window will appear. Follow the  
procedures outlined in the table below to change the size, color or position  
of your ID window.  
ID Window Settings  
Operation  
Procedure  
Move the ID window  
Use the Arrow keys to move the ID window's position on  
the monitor. (Hold down the Shift key to move slower.) If  
the window flickers but does not move, continue tapping  
the Arrow keys until it moves back into range.  
Change window background color Press the Page Up key to cycle through the available  
window background colors.  
Change text color  
Press the Page Down key to cycle through the  
available text colors.  
Change window length  
Use the Plus (+) and Minus (-) keys to change the  
length of the ID window.  
Change window size  
ID window Help  
Press the Spacebar to toggle between large and small.  
Press F1.  
5. Press Enter to accept the changes or press Escape to exit the menu without  
saving the changes.  
Setting the ID window dwell time  
This menu selection lets you set the time that the ID window remains on screen  
after a channel switch. Each channel can be configured independently. The  
default time is set for five seconds.  
To set the ID window dwell time:  
1. Highlight the channel you wish to change in the Administrator Channel List.  
2. Press the Control key twice to access the Administrator Commands menu.  
3. Highlight Edit Channel and press Enter.  
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4. Highlight ID Dwell Time. Enter a number between Ø-255 seconds. Entering  
Ø disables the ID window. Entering 255 allows the ID window to stay on  
screen the entire time the channel is active.  
5. Highlight Save Changes and press Enter.  
Setting User Station Security  
The Administrator Functions menu allows you to set up the administrator and  
user accounts, enable and disable the setup port and utilize the AutoView 424  
FLASH upgrade feature. The table below discusses the security features.  
Security Operating Modes  
Feature  
Description  
Administrator  
Setting up an administrator account with a password places your  
system in secure mode. A lock symbol will appear to the right of the  
screen headings to indicate secure operation. Non-secure systems  
do not use passwords. To return your system to the default of non-  
secure mode, simply delete the administrator password. When the  
administrator password is enabled, user passwords must also be  
entered or the switch will not be completely secure. The default for  
users is no password. Simply press Enter at the prompt. If you  
configure an administrator password from this menu, your system will  
then be in secure mode. A lock symbol will appear to the right of the  
menu headings to indicate secure operation.  
Logout Capability  
You have the option of automatically logging out of the system after  
an administrator defined period of inactivity. Time-out values can be  
set from Ø to 60 minutes. (Default is five minutes.) A value of Ø  
keeps the user logged in continuously. When the time-out is  
reached, the current channel is deselected and the display goes to  
the login prompt. Users must log in again to access system  
computers. This option is only available in secure mode.  
Multiple User Logins You can create up to four user login accounts in addition to the  
system administrator. Use these accounts to configure and control  
server access for every type of system user. The administrator has  
full access privileges. Additional users can have viewing or viewing  
with keyboard and mouse control capability for each attached server.  
This option is only available in secure mode.  
To access the Administrator Functions menu:  
1. Press the Control key twice to access the Administrator Channel List.  
2. Press the Control key twice more to access Administrator Commands.  
3. Highlight Administrator Functions and press Enter.  
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To create the administrator account:  
1. Press the Control key twice to access the Administrator Channel List.  
2. Press the Control key twice again to access the Command menu.  
3. Select Administrator Functions - Setup Administrator. The Administrator  
Setup screen appears.  
4. Type your password and press Enter. (The password is not case sensitive.)  
5. Re-enter the password for confirmation.  
6. Enter the number of minutes you wish to pass without keyboard/mouse  
activity before the administrator is automatically logged out of the system.  
Entering Ø keeps the administrator logged on continuously; 60 is the  
maximum setting.  
CAUTION: Security is enabled once the password has been created. Store a copy of your  
password in a safe place.  
You should now see the option F10 - Logout at the bottom of your Administrator  
Channel List and a lock symbol to the right of the menu headings.  
To set up additional users:  
1. Press the Control key twice to access the Administrator Channel List.  
2. Press the Control key twice again to access the Command menu.  
3. Select Administrator Functions - Setup User 1.  
4. Highlight Name and type the name for this user.  
5. Highlight Password and type the password, then confirm it for this user.  
(Passwords are not case sensitive.)  
6. Highlight Logout Time. Type a value in minutes for this user’s logout time.  
A value of Ø keeps the user logged on continuously; 60 is the maximum  
setting. The default is set for 5 minutes.  
7. Highlight Access Setup. You will see a listing of all attached servers in the  
channel list. For each server, choose a level of access for this user by  
selecting one of the function keys listed on the screen: F5 for no access, F6  
for video only or F7 for video and keyboard/mouse capability. The default  
is set for full access. All changes go into effect immediately. Press Enter  
when you are finished.  
8. Press Enter to accept your selections and repeat steps 3-7 for each  
remaining user.  
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To assign the extended access user peripheral type:  
1. Press the Control key twice to access the Command menu.  
2. Highlight Administrator Functions - Remote User.  
3. Press the Space key to toggle between either PS/2 or Sun peripherals and  
press Enter.  
To assign the power state selection:  
1. Press the Control key twice to access the Command menu.  
2. Highlight Administrator Functions - Switch To.  
3. Press the Space key to toggle between either Powered Channels or All  
Channels to set the type of system the AutoView 400 will switch to. If  
Switch To is toggled to All Channels, the AutoView 400 will switch to a  
connected system regardless of power state. By default, the AutoView will  
only switch to systems that are powered up.  
To enable the setup port:  
1. Press the Control key twice to access the Command menu.  
2. Highlight Administrator Functions - Setup Port.  
3. Press the Space key to toggle between either For OSD Utility or Disabled.  
If you enable the setup port, you can automatically program the OSD via  
the OSD Configuration Utility or perform FLASH upgrades. Depending  
on the application, you may be asked to enable the setup port in the  
instructions that come with your AutoView enhancement.  
Performing FLASH upgrades  
FLASH upgrading allows you to update the code that runs your AutoView 424  
and keep it current with the latest firmware revisions. For more information,  
see Appendix A.  
Scanning your AutoView System  
The AutoView 424 scanning feature allows you to automatically monitor, or  
scan, your computer channels without intervention. When keyboard activity is  
detected, scanning is suspended until all keyboard activity stops. Scanning then  
resumes with the next channel in sequence. The length of time each channel  
remains on the screen, or dwell time, is configurable and can be changed at  
any time.  
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Scanning options  
There are multiple ways to scan through the channels in your AutoView 424  
system, either by name, address or list.  
NOTE: The AutoView 424 only scans the computers that are in your OSD list.  
Scanning by address allows you to view each of your active channels in  
the order that they are attached to the AutoView.  
Scanning by name allows you to scan channels in alphanumeric order  
according to the Administrator Channel List.  
Scanning by list allows you to create a customized scanning order for the  
switch to follow. Any active port in the system can be scanned in any  
order, as many times as desired.  
With all scan methods, you can adjust the dwell time for each channel or omit  
a channel from the scan sequence completely. Choose whichever method is  
most appropriate for your configuration.  
To scan using the OSD menu:  
1. Press the Control key twice to access the Administrator Channel List.  
2. Press the Control key twice again to access the Command menu.  
3. Highlight Scanning. Use the Spacebar to toggle through the list of options:  
Off, by Name, by Address or by List.  
4. Press Enter.  
To scan using a keyboard hotkey sequence:  
See Keyboard Switching later in this chapter. The following key sequences  
control scanning.  
Keyboard Hotkey Sequences  
Key Sequence  
Action  
<CM>SG<Enter>  
<CM>SH<Enter>  
Enables the scan Go command (by address only).  
Enables the scan Halt command.  
Setting up a custom scan list  
Scanning by list allows you to create a customized scanning order for the  
switch to follow. Any active channel in the system can be scanned in any order,  
as many times as desired.  
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To access the Administrator Scan List menu:  
1. Press the Control key twice to access the Administrator Channel List.  
2. Press the Control key twice again to access the Command menu.  
3. Highlight Setup Scan List and press Enter. The Administrator Scan List  
menu appears.  
Figure 3.5: Configuring the Scan List  
To add a channel to the Scan List:  
1. Press the F2 key to open a new selection.  
2. Type the address of the channel you want to add to the list. The dwell  
time and channel name are updated automatically from the channel  
configuration menu.  
3. Press Enter to save the new entry.  
To delete a channel from the Scan List:  
1. Use the Arrow keys to highlight the channel you wish to delete.  
2. Press the F3 key.  
3. Press Enter to confirm the deletion.  
Resetting your Mouse  
If your mouse locks up during normal use with the AutoView, you may be  
able to re-establish operation by issuing a reset command. The reset command  
sends a hot-plug sequence to the server. The hot-plug sequence to a Plug  
and Play server causes the mouse settings to be sent to the AutoView. With  
communication re-established, functionality is restored to you.  
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To reset the mouse values:  
1. From the Administrator Channel List, press the Control key twice to access  
the Command menu.  
2. Highlight either Reset PS/2 Standard Mse/Kbd or Reset PS/2 Wheel Mse/Kbd,  
depending on the type of mouse you are using.  
3. Press Enter to activate the reset.  
Displaying Version Information  
Use the Version screen to display the system firmware. This information  
facilitates system troubleshooting and support. For optimum performance,  
keep your firmware current.  
To display version information:  
1. From the Administrator Channel List, press the Control key twice to access  
the Command menu.  
2. Highlight Version Information and press Enter. The Version screen appears.  
Keyboard Switching  
One of the ways to change the active channel in a non-secured AutoView 424  
system is by entering a short sequence of keystrokes on the keyboard. This is  
called keyboard, hotkey or soft switching. In addition, there are a variety of  
commands that can be activated via the keyboard without having to access the  
OSD. The following procedures and tables describe your options.  
NOTE: Hotkey switching is only available in the default non-secure state. For more information on  
secure versus non-secure operation, see the Setting User Station Security section of this chapter.  
Using the Command Mode  
The first set of keystrokes places your system in Command Mode. A gray  
window with a command line will appear. As long as you are operating in  
Command Mode, whatever you type will be interpreted as channel switch  
commands until the Enter or the Escape key is pressed to terminate Command  
Mode. None of the keystrokes entered will be forwarded to the attached  
computer until you exit Command Mode.  
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To activate the Command Line:  
1. Press and hold down the Num Lock key.  
2. Press and release the Minus (-) key on the numeric keypad.  
3. Release the Num Lock key. The Command Line screen appears.  
NOTE: In the following tables, the Command Mode procedure is referred to by the <CM>  
symbol. When you see this symbol, perform the above key sequence.  
To select servers without displaying the OSD:  
1. Press the <CM> sequence to access the Command Line.  
2. Type the channel address of the computer you wish to access. For cascaded  
systems, enter the address of the base unit, then the address of the cascaded  
unit. Example: You have an AutoView unit cascaded from channel 2  
of your base unit. To access the computer at channel 3 of this second  
(cascaded) unit, type 2.3.  
3. Press Enter to accept the new channel.  
The table below shows an example of a hotkey switching session to  
demonstrate how you might switch to various channels in a system.  
Example Hotkey Switching Session  
Key Sequence  
Action  
1.<CM>6<Enter>  
Selects channel 6 on the base unit as the active channel.  
2.<CM>3.5<Enter> Selects the AutoView 424 attached to channel 3 on the base unit,  
then selects channel 5 on the cascaded unit.  
3.<CM>7<Enter>  
4.<CM>2.1<Esc>  
Selects channel 7 on the base unit as the active channel.  
Exit Command Mode. The instruction is not executed. Channel 7 is  
still the active channel.  
Additional Command Mode hotkey sequences  
In addition to switching channels, you can also use the Command Mode to  
control a variety of other features on your AutoView system. The following table  
describes these hotkey sequences.  
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Keyboard Hotkey Sequences  
Key Sequence  
Action  
<CM>Kn<Enter>  
<CM>MR<Enter>  
Sets the keyboard scan set where n is a scan set number 1-3.  
If you hot-plug your mouse cable, you may experience a loss of  
mouse signal. Use this command to restore the signal if you are  
using a PC with a standard PS/2 mouse driver.  
<CM>MW<Enter>  
If you hot-plug your mouse cable, you may experience a loss of  
mouse signal. Use this command to restore the signal if you are  
using a PC with a Microsoft IntelliMouse or other wheel mouse driver.  
Displays the current firmware version of your AutoView 424.  
Enables the scan Go command (by address only).  
Enables the scan Halt command.  
<CM>AV<Enter>  
<CM>SG<Enter>  
<CM>SH<Enter>  
<CM>M+<Enter>  
<CM>M-<Enter>  
<CM>H1<Enter>  
<CM>H2<Enter>  
<CM>H3<Enter>  
Enables mouse suspension of scanning.  
Disables mouse suspension of scanning.  
Changes the hotkey sequence to the default: (NumLock, -).  
Changes the hotkey sequence to the 1st alternate: (NumLock, *).  
Changes the hotkey sequence to the 2nd alternate: (Ctrl, ~).  
<CM>OSD0<Enter> Disables the OSD sequence.  
<CM>OSD1<Enter> Changes the OSD sequence to the default: (Ctrl, Ctrl).  
<CM>OSD2<Enter> Changes the OSD sequence to the 1st alternate: (Alt, Alt).  
<CM>OSD3<Enter> Changes the OSD sequence to the 2nd alternate: (Shift, Shift).  
<CM>ZM<Enter>  
Use this command to resynchronize the mouse after a  
device or computer hot-plug. Repeat, if necessary, until  
synchronization is re-established.  
NOTE: Using the <CM>ZM<Enter> command while the mouse is  
operating correctly will cause the mouse to lose sync.  
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Contents  
Multiuser Operation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 37  
Keyboard Translation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 38  
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Multiuser Operation  
The AutoView 424 switch provides advanced features that go beyond those  
available in the standard AutoView Commander. Primarily, it offers the benefit  
of adding a LongView receiver to provide for an extended access user that  
may be located up to 500 feet away from the AutoView 424. As an extended  
access user, you have all the capabilities of the local user and can access any  
computer attached to the AutoView 424 system just as if sitting in front of it.  
Within the base unit, there are two ways to utilize the multiuser capabilities  
of the AutoView 424. You can access computers independently or share access  
with the other user.  
Independent vs. Shared Connections  
Connection Type  
Behavior  
Independent Connection  
Both users have keyboard and mouse control when they are  
accessing separate channels on the primary unit.  
Shared Connection  
One user has keyboard and mouse control for a specific  
channel; the remaining user can only view that channel. The  
second user cannot take control of the peripherals until the  
fi rst user stops all keyboard and mouse activity.  
Single Switch Access Examples  
User 1  
User 2  
User 1  
User 2  
Primary Unit  
Primary Unit  
10  
4
22  
24  
10  
4
22  
24  
Figure 4.1: Independent Access  
User 1 is accessing server 24. User 2 wants to  
Figure 4.2: Shared Access  
User 1 is accessing server 24. User 2 wants to  
access any of the other servers on the primary unit. access server 24.  
Behavior: Any keyboard stroke or mouse click Behavior: Activities of User 1 can be monitored  
by User 2 will be passed to the currently  
selected server.  
but only one user can enter data through the  
keyboard or mouse at any given time. When  
User 1 stops all activity, User 2 can then take  
control of the server.  
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Multiuser operation in a multiple switch system  
In a multiple switch system, users will operate in independent access mode.  
Both users can simultaneously and independently access any computer  
attached to the primary AutoView unit. Similarly, independent access is  
possible across the cascaded units as long as each user is accessing a different  
secondary unit.  
Multiple Switch Access Example  
User 1  
User 2  
Primary Unit  
3
4
Secondary Unit C  
Secondary Unit A  
C1 C2 C3 C4  
A1 A2 A3 A4  
Figure 4.3: Independent Operation in a Multiple Switch System  
User 1 is working on channel 4 of the secondary unit A. User 2 wants to access channel C4.  
Behavior: User 2 can be independently using any computer attached to the primary unit or to  
secondary unit C. User 2 cannot independently access any computer attached to secondary unit  
A until the first user connects to a computer attached to a different unit.  
Keyboard Translation  
The AutoView 424 allows you to use PS/2 or Sun keyboards to operate any  
type of attached computer. However, when crossing platforms, certain keys  
will need to be remapped in order to provide all of the functions available on  
the keyboard native to that platform.  
For example, if you access a Sun workstation with a PS/2 keyboard, you will  
notice that the PS/2 keyboard does not have the Stop and Again keys that are  
on a true Sun keyboard. But, by turning Scroll Lock on, the F1 and F2 keys on  
the PS/2 keyboard function as the Sun Stop and Again keys. With Scroll Lock  
off, F1 and F2 function normally.  
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The table below shows the translations for a PS/2 keyboard to a Sun computer.  
All mapped functions will only be valid when the Scroll Lock is on.  
PS/2 Keyboard to Sun Computer  
Key  
Sun  
F1  
STOP  
F2  
AGAIN  
PROPS  
UNDO  
FRONT  
COPY  
OPEN  
PASTE  
FIND  
F3  
F4  
F5  
F6  
F7  
F8  
F9  
F10  
CUT  
F11  
POWER  
COMMAND  
COMPOSE  
HELP  
F12  
keypad *  
NUMLOCK  
keypad /  
keypad -  
keypad +  
MUTE  
VOL -  
VOL +  
Sun keyboards have a Power key used to power the workstation on and off.  
PS/2 keyboards may have a Sleep key to place the computer in a stand-by or  
power saving mode.  
Power/Sleep for USB Computers  
Peripheral  
Key  
Computer  
Keyboard  
Scroll Lock  
PS/2  
Shift-F11  
F11  
On  
On  
On  
Win 98/2000  
Win 98/Mac  
Win 98/Mac  
Sleep  
Sleep  
Power  
Off  
On  
Win 98/2000  
Win 98/2000  
Sun  
Power  
Off  
Win 98/Mac  
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To issue the Power/Sleep command:  
Press Scroll Lock-F11 (or Sleep key) on a PS/2 keyboard.  
-or-  
For a Sun computer, press the Power key.  
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Contents  
Appendix A: FLASH Upgrades . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 43  
Appendix B: Technical Specifications . . . . . . . . . . 44  
Appendix C: Technical Support . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 45  
Appendix D: Troubleshooting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 46  
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Appendices  
Appendix A: FLASH Upgrades  
To ensure optimum operation, always use the latest firmware version  
available for your AutoView system.  
To upgrade your AutoView 424 firmware:  
1. Download the latest FLASH firmware revision from the Avocent web site.  
2. Connect a serial cable from the serial port of your computer to your setup  
port on the back of your AutoView.  
3. You will need some form of terminal software on your attached computer  
so that it can communicate with the AutoView. There are several that are  
commercially available. Select one that you are comfortable with and be  
sure that it can communicate at 38,400 baud.  
4. Configure your terminal program to the following settings:  
38,400 Baud  
8 Bits  
No Parity  
1 Stop Bit  
No Flow Control  
5. Activate the Administrator Channel List on your AutoView by pressing the  
Control key twice. Press Control twice more to activate the Administrator  
Commands menu, then highlight Administrator Functions.  
6. Use the Down Arrow key to highlight FLASH Upgrade, then press Enter.  
7. You will be prompted to indicate whether you wish to continue. Type Yes.  
Once you have done this, the AutoView will go into a standby mode and  
wait for data from the computer.  
NOTE: The keyboard, video and mouse are disabled during the FLASH upgrade.  
8. Now send the FLASH file from your terminal program. To do this, you  
will need to use the transfer function of your communications software.  
Send the FLASH file using the XMODEM protocol. The transfer should be  
completed within four minutes.  
9. The AutoView will automatically check the upgrade and make sure that  
it is valid. If the AutoView detects an error, it will abort the upgrade and  
prompt you to re-transfer the file. Otherwise, it will return the message  
Flash Upgrade Successful.  
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Appendix B: Technical Specifications  
AutoView Product Specifications  
Mechanical  
Height: 1.7"  
Width: 17.2"  
(4.5 cm)  
(43.7 cm)  
(16.51 cm)  
(2.72 kg)  
Depth: 6.5"  
Weight: 6.0 lbs  
Environmental/Power  
Operating Temperature:  
41° (5°C) to 104° (40°C)  
-4° (-20°C) to 122° (50°C)  
100 - 240 VAC  
Storage Temperature:  
Operating Voltage:  
Power Frequency:  
50 - 60 Hz  
Supported Hardware  
Computer: IBM PC/AT, PS/2, Sun workstations, USB computers  
and 100% compatibles  
Video Modes: VGA, SVGA, (XGA, XGA-II with adaptor)  
Maximum Resolution: 1600 x 1200 @ 85 Hz  
Peripherals: PS/2 keyboard, PS/2 mouse, Microsoft Explorer mouse,  
Microsoft IntelliMouse Family, IBM Scrollpoint, Logitech Mouseman  
Wheel, Logitech Trackman Marble wheel, Logitech Marble FX and  
Kensington 4 button mouse, Sun Type 5 and Type 6.  
Agency Approvals  
UL 1950, CSA C22.2 No. 950, EN60950  
FCC part 15A, EN55022, EN50082  
LongView Product Specifications  
Mechanical  
Height: 1.9"  
(4.8 cm)  
(20.6 cm)  
(12.2 cm)  
(0.45 kg)  
Width: 8.1"  
Depth: 4.8"  
Weight: 1 lb  
Environmental/Power  
Operating Temperature:  
5°C to 40°C  
Storage Temperature:  
Power Supply:  
-20°C to 50°C  
24Vdc @ 500mA from120 Vac adaptor  
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Appendices  
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Appendix C: Technical Support  
Our Technical Support staff is ready to assist you with any installation or  
operating issues you encounter with your Avocent product. If an issue should  
develop, follow the steps below for the fastest possible service:  
1. Check the Troubleshooting section of this manual to see if the issue can be  
resolved by following the procedures outlined. See Appendix D.  
base or use the on-line service request.  
3. Call Avocent Technical Support for assistance at (888) 793-8763. Visit the  
Support for current phone support hours.  
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AutoView 424 Installer/User Guide  
Appendix D: Troubleshooting  
No status light  
Verify that the unit is turned on. Check the power cable. If the problem persists,  
contact Avocent Technical Support.  
Unable to hotkey switch to a channel  
Check the power indicator on the OSD screen to ensure that the system in  
question is powered.  
Verify that you are not in secure mode (no lock symbol on OSD screen).  
No video  
Verify that the video cable between the computer and the AutoView 424 is  
correctly connected. Verify that the monitor cable is correctly connected to the  
AutoView 424.  
Power down the computer. Connect the monitor directly to the computer and  
power up again. If the monitor operates correctly direct to the computer, contact  
Avocent Technical Support. If it does not, try another monitor.  
Extended access video is unrecognizable  
Verify that the extended access monitor capabilities are equal to or greater than  
the local monitor capabilities. Plug and Play video is only supported on the local  
video port.  
Poor video quality at extended access user  
Verify that the length of Category 5 cable between the AutoView 424 and the  
LongView receiver is 500 ft or less. Make sure the video connectors at both  
ends are firmly seated. Make sure that the Category 5 connectors are properly  
inserted. Make sure that the modular plugs on the Category 5 cable were  
properly crimped onto the cable.  
Mouse jumps or “hugs” screen  
If the mouse has been hot-plugged while running in Windows, you may need to  
close and restart Windows.  
.
If the mouse still does not function, try the mouse resynchronization command  
<ZM>. For instructions on Command Mode, see Basic Operations. If the  
problem persists, contact Avocent Technical Support.  
Mouse is inoperable on one computer channel  
If the mouse is inoperable on a channel, try the mouse reset command <MR>  
or <MW> with that computer selected. For instructions on the Command Mode,  
see Basic Operations.  
Verify that all of the cables going from the computer to the AutoView 424 are  
connected properly.  
Make sure that you have keyboard/mouse privileges for that channel.  
Verify that the mouse driver and application are configured properly for the mouse  
to be supported.  
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Verify that the computer works properly with a mouse connected directly to it. If  
the problem persists, contact Avocent Technical Support.  
Mouse is inoperable on all computer channels  
Verify that the mouse is plugged into the correct PS/2 port on the back of the  
AutoView 424.  
Try the mouse reset command <MR> or try the Reset PS/2 Standard  
Mse/Kbd command from the OSD Command menu for computers using PS/2  
mice. Use <MW> or Reset PS/2 wheel Mse/Kbd for computers using the  
Microsoft IntelliMouse. For instructions on Command Mode, please see the  
Basic Operations chapter.  
Verify that the mouse works when connected directly to a computer.  
Cycle power to the AutoView 424 unit. You do not have to power down your  
computers for this. If the mouse remains inoperable, power down all attached  
computers, cycle power on the AutoView 424, then repower the computers. If the  
problem persists, contact Avocent Technical Support.  
Keyboard is inoperable on one computer channel  
If the keyboard does not function on one channel, verify that the cables from the  
computer to the AutoView 424 are connected properly.  
If you are operating in secure mode, verify your keyboard and mouse privileges.  
Verify that the keyboard works properly connected directly to the computer. If the  
problem persists, contact Avocent Technical Support.  
Keyboard is inoperable on all computer channels  
If the keyboard does not work on any channel, try the Reset PS/2 Mse/Kbd  
command from the OSD Command menu.  
Try a different keyboard. If the keyboard still does not function, cycle the power  
on the AutoView 424 unit.  
Cycle power on all attached computers and the AutoView 424 unit and try again.  
If the problem persists, contact Avocent Technical Support.  
Keyboard is inoperable after switching channels  
If you are operating in secure mode, verify your keyboard and mouse privileges. If  
the problem persists, call Avocent Technical Support.  
Try changing the keyboard scan set for that channel by using the keyboard  
command sequence <Kn>. For more information, see the Basic Operations chapter.  
Characters on screen do not match keyboard input  
Try changing the keyboard scan set for that channel by using the keyboard  
command sequence <Kn>. For more information, see the Basic Operations  
chapter. If the problem persists, call Avocent Technical Support.  
No keyboard, video or mouse on expansion unit; base unit is functioning properly  
Verify that the cable connecting the two units together is correctly connected on  
both ends. For additional information, see the Installation chapter. If the problem  
persists, contact Avocent Technical Support.  
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AutoView 424 Installer/User Guide  
General keyboard/video problems  
If the building has 3-phase AC power, ensure that the computer, the AutoView  
424 and the monitor are on the same phase. Best results are obtained when  
they are on the same circuit.  
Use only Avocent supplied cable. Avocent warranties do not apply to damage  
resulting from user supplied cable.  
Do not use a 2-wire extension cord in any Avocent product configuration.  
Test AC outlets at computer, AutoView 424 and monitor for proper polarity and grounding.  
Use only with grounded outlets at the computer, AutoView 424 and monitor.  
When using a backup power supply (UPS), power the computer, AutoView 424  
and the monitor off the supply.  
OSD menu does not “pop-up”  
Type <CM>OSD1<Enter> to activate OSD.  
Verify that you are pressing the Control key twice within one second. If the  
problem persists, contact Avocent Technical Support.  
Unable to change channels on OSD  
Verify that the channel is powered. Check the address configured in OSD. If the  
computer is powered and the address is correct, call Avocent Technical Support.  
Administrator password  
Call Technical Support.  
User password is forgotten  
Contact your system administrator.  
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LIMITED WARRANTY  
Avocent Corporation warrants to the original retail purchaser that this product is and will be free from defects in  
materials and workmanship for a period of 24 months from the date of purchase.  
Additionally, all Avocent products carry an unconditional thirty-day satisfaction guarantee. If, for any reason,  
you are dissatisfied with the performance of this product, you may return it to the point of purchase for a  
refund of the purchase price (excluding shipping charges). This guarantee does not apply to special order  
products, and may not be available through all resellers. During the warranty period, purchaser must promptly  
call Avocent for a RETURN MATERIALS AUTHORIZATION (RMA) number. Make sure that the RMA number  
appears on the packing slip, proof of purchase, AND ON THE OUTSIDE OF EACH SHIPPING CARTON.  
Unauthorized returns or collect shipments will be refused.  
Ship prepaid to:  
Avocent Corporation  
4991 Corporate Drive  
Huntsville, AL 35805 U.S.A.  
Telephone: (256) 430-4000  
The above limited warranty is voided by occurrence of any of the following events, upon which the product is  
provided as is, with all faults, and with all disclaimers of warranty identified below:  
1. If non-Avocent approved cabling is attached to the unit. Poorly constructed and miswired cabling can  
diminish video quality and damage equipment. Avocent manufactured cabling is built to high quality  
standards utilizing overall braided shield to comply with FCC emission standards, and each cable is  
individually tested under load.  
2. If defect or malfunction was caused by abuse, mishandling, unauthorized repair, or use other  
than intended.  
3. If unauthorized modifications were made to product.  
4. If unreported damages occurred in any shipment of the product.  
5. If damages were due to or caused by equipment or software not provided by Avocent.  
6. If the unit is used with non-grounded or incorrectly polarized AC power.  
7. If the product is used in contradiction to any instruction provided by any User Guide or Instruction  
Sheet provided to you or with the product.  
8. If the product is damaged due to power surges, water exposure or act of God including lightning.  
EXCEPT AS SPECIFICALLY PROVIDED ABOVE AND TO THE MAXIMUM EXTENT ALLOWED BY LAW,  
AVOCENT CORPORATION DISCLAIMS ALL WARRANTIES AND CONDITIONS WHETHER EXPRESS,  
IMPLIED, OR STATUTORY AS TO ANY MATTER WHATSOEVER INCLUDING, WITHOUT LIMITATION,  
TITLE, NON-INFRINGEMENT, CONDITION, MERCHANTABILITY OR FITNESS FOR ANY PARTICULAR  
OR INTENDED PURPOSE.  
EXCEPT AS EXPRESSLY PROVIDED ABOVE AND TO THE MAXIMUM EXTENT ALLOWED BY LAW,  
AVOCENT CORPORATION SHALL NOT BE LIABLE FOR ANY SPECIAL, INDIRECT OR CONSEQUENTIAL  
DAMAGES (INCLUDING WITHOUT LIMITATION, LOSS OF PROFIT, LOSS OF BUSINESS, LOSS OF  
INFORMATION, FINANCIAL LOSS, PERSONAL INJURY, LOSS OF PRIVACY OR NEGLIGENCE) WHICH MAY  
BE CAUSED BY OR RELATED TO, DIRECTLY OR INDIRECTLY, THE USE OF A PRODUCT OR SERVICE,  
THE INABILITY TO USE A PRODUCT OR SERVICE, INADEQUACY OF A PRODUCT OR SERVICE FOR  
ANY PURPOSE OR USE THEREOF OR BY ANY DEFECT OR DEFICIENCY THEREIN EVEN IF AVOCENT  
CORPORATION OR AN AUTHORIZED AVOCENT DEALER HAS BEEN ADVISED OF THE POSSIBILITY  
OF SUCH DAMAGES OR LOSSES.  
©2002 Avocent Corporation. All rights reserved.  
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The Power of Being There™  
For Technical Support:  
Avocent International Ltd.  
Avocent House, Shannon Free Zone  
Shannon, County Clare, Ireland  
Tel: +353 61 715 292  
Avocent Corporation  
4991 Corporate Drive  
Huntsville, Alabama 35805-6201 USA  
Tel: +1 256 430 4000  
Fax: +353 61 471 871  
Fax: +1 256 430 4031  
Avocent Germany  
Gottlieb-Daimler-Straße 2-4  
D-33803 Steinhagen  
Germany  
Avocent Asia Pacific  
Singapore Branch Office  
100 Tras Street, #15-01  
Amara Corporate Tower  
Singapore 079027  
Tel: +49 5204 9134 0  
Fax: +49 5204 9134 99  
Tel: +656 227 3773  
Fax: +656 223 9155  
Avocent Canada  
50 Mural Street, Unit 5  
Richmond Hill, Ontario  
L4B 1E4 Canada  
Tel: +1 877 992 9239  
Fax: +1 877 524 2985  
590-206-102B  
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