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KVM Switch2 Desktop Instructions
The Hama KVM (keyboard/VGA/mouse) Switch2 Desk-
top allows you to control 2 PCs easily and economically
with just one keyboard, one monitor and one mouse.
Simple installation process—no need to configure a
card or install software. Device supports PS/2 keybo-
ard and PS/2 mouse as peripherals. When PCs are
switched on, the KVM switch transmits a constant sig-
nal through both PCs ensuring keyboard or mouse
error messages do not occur. After startup, the first
available channel is selected automatically. There are
two ways of switching PCs - via the button on the KVM
switch or a keyboard command (hotkey).
Connecting the peripherals
The VGA monitor, keyboard and mouse are connected
to the rear of the KVM Switch at the "Console" label.
Connect the PS/2 keyboard cable to the "K" socket, the
PS/2 mouse to the "M" socket and the monitor cable to
the "V" socket.
Connecting the PCs
PCs are connected at the PC 1 and PC 2 labels.
Switch off all PCs for connection to KVM switch befo-
rehand.
Connect the PC PS/2 keyboard and mouse ports to the
KVM switch using its enclosed PS/2 connection cable
(keyboard to socket "K", mouse to socket "M").
Connect the PC and KVM switch VGA interface using a
suitable VGA connection cable* (connect to socket
"V").
Operation
Switch on monitor first, then the PCs.
The KVM switch automatically finds the first availablePC.
Attention: Wait until both PCs have finished booting
completely before switching from one PC to the other.
Switching
Use either the button on the KVM switch or the keybo-
ard (hotkey) to switch.
Switching using the keyboard (hotkey)
Manual switching PC -> PC
• First press the Scroll Lock key twice
then "1" for PC 1 (or "2" for PC 2), followed by Enter.
Automatic switching (autoscan) PC -> PC
• First press the Scroll Lock key twice, then the space bar.
Press any key on the keyboard to deactivate
autoscan. The interval is approximately 10 seconds.
No entries can be made using the keyboard during
the autoscan.
Switching using the KVM switch
• Press the button on the KVM switch < 2 seconds to
switch from one PC to another manually.
• Press the button on the KVM switch > 2 seconds to
activate autoscan mode.
• Press the button again to deactivate autoscan mode.
The interval is approximately 10 seconds. No entries
can be made using the keyboard during the autoscan.
Reset button
Press the reset button to restart the mouse and keybo-
ard simulation
without rebooting the PC.
Specifications:
Maximum resolution: 1920X1440
Horizontal frequency: 30-180 KHz
Vertical frequency: 43-250 Hz
Video bandwidth: 250 MHz
Maximum cable length between the PC and KVM
switch: 10 metres
Maximum cable length between the peripherals and
the KVM switch: 5 metres