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INTRODUCTION
The KEEMUX-P2 switch allows one user to access two PS/2 computers with only one keyboard, monitor and mouse. Internal
auto-boot circuitry allows both computers to boot simultaneously and error-free without the need for a keyboard, monitor and
mouse on each computer.
MATERIALS
Materials Supplied with this kit:
1. NTI PS/2 KVM Switch
Materials Not Supplied, BUT REQUIRED:
1. A set of 2 cables for each computer being connected to the switch must be used:
PS/2 computer to switch 1. VEXT-xx-MM (high res) or VINT-xx-MM (low res) for video interface
2. (1) VVKINT-xx-MM for keyboard and mouse interface.
OR
(2) VKINT-xx-MM for keyboard or mouse interface
Materials Not Supplied, BUT MAY BE REQUIRED:
VKINT-1K-1 Booster Cable for keyboard or mouse interface with Compaq Proliant 2000 and non-Intel
architecture Unix machines with PS/2 ports (such as HP-9000). Two VKINT-1K-1 cables are needed for
each applicable computer.
INSTALLATION
1. Turn OFF power to all computers that will be connected to the NTI Switch before connecting or disconnecting any cables
WARNING! YOU MAY DAMAGE YOUR COMPUTER IF YOU DO NOT TURN THE POWER OFF BEFORE CONNECTING OR DISCONNECTING CABLES.
2. Connect PS/2 keyboard to “USER KEYBD” port on rear panel of switch.
3. Connect PS/2 Mouse to “USER MOUSE” port on rear of switch.
4. Connect monitor to “MONITOR” port on rear of switch.
5. Using (1) VVKINT-xx-MM or (2) VKINT-xx-MM or VKEXT-xx-MM cables (required, not supplied), connect keyboard and
mouse ports of PS/2 computer to “CPU-1 KEYBD” and “CPU-1 MOUSE” ports on rear of switch.
NOTE: If installing a Compaq Proliant 2000 or a non-Intel architecture Unix machine with PS/2 ports (such as HP-9000), booster cables
may be needed (VKINT-1K-1). If booster cables are used, they must first be directly connected to both the keyboard and mouse
CPU ports on the switch.
6. Using VINT-xx-MM or VEXT-xx-MM (required, not supplied), connect video port of PS/2 computer to “CPU-1 VIDEO” port on
rear of switch.
7. Repeat steps 5 & 6 for CPU-2.
POWER-UP SEQUENCE POWER-DOWN SEQUENCE
1. The KEEMUX-P2 is powered by the computers it is connected to. 1. Power down computers.
2. Turn on power to monitor.
3. Turn on power to either or both computer(s).
USING THE NTI SWITCH
The switch can be operated by the front control panel or by keyboard control.
Front Panel Control
1. Pressing the touch switch on the front panel will toggle between CPU 1 and CPU 2 and connect the selected computer to the
keyboard, monitor and mouse.
2. Holding down the "CPU SELECT" button for more than 2 seconds will cause the switch to cycle through 3 extended modes of
operation: SCAN, BROADCAST, and COMMAND (see Keyboard Control, Scan and Broadcast sections). Release the button
when the desired mode has been selected.
Keyboard Control
To control switch from keyboard, “COMMAND” Mode must be enabled.
To enable "COMMAND" Mode: “CTRL” + “`” (accent key)
To disable "COMMAND" Mode: “ESC” or “CTRL” + “`”
To increment port: "I" or à
To decrement port: "D" or ß
To select a specific port: “P01” or “P02”
To enable / disable "BROADCAST" Mode: "B"
To enable / disable "SCAN" Mode: "S"
To set the scan dwell time (time in seconds before switching to other port): "Txxx" (xxx from 002 to 255)
*NOTE: You must exit "COMMAND" Mode in order to type to a computer.
