Chapter 1. Introduction; Overview - ATEN CS1784A User Manual

Overview

The CS1782 / CS1784
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revolutionary new direction in KVM (Keyboard, Video, Mouse) switch
functionality by combining a 2/4 port KVM switch with a 2 port USB hub at
the same time as providing an interface for a Digital Visual Interface (DVI)
monitor. In addition, the CS1782
DynaSync technology, which eliminates boot-up display problems and
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optimizes resolution, and power on detection, which means if one computer is
powered off, the CS1782
powered-on computer. Further innovations include the latest in mouse port-
switching – simply double-click on the scroll wheel of a USB mouse to change
ports – and gaming keyboard support, making the CS1782
standard for desktop KVM switches.
As a KVM switch, the CS1782
computers from a single USB keyboard, USB mouse, and monitor console. As
a USB 2.0 hub, it permits each computer to access any peripherals connected
to the hub on a one-computer-at-a-time basis.
The unit's independent switching feature, allows the KVM focus to be on one
computer while the USB peripheral focus is on another. This eliminate the need
to purchase a separate USB hub as well as the need to purchase separate stand-
alone peripheral sharers.
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connectors, and the transfer of keyboard and mouse data to the computers via
a fast, reliable USB connection. DVI supports both digital video input (flat
panel displays, data projectors, plasma displays, digital TVs and set-top boxes)
and analog video input (traditional monitors and TVs). The CS1782
CS1784 also breaks into the computer gaming environment as it supports
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gaming keyboard functions. It allows users to enjoy and control their game
applications with familiar keyboard inputs without having to change to a
compatible keyboard.
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channel surround sound audio and the CS1784
surround sound audio. You can listen to the audio output of each computer on
USB DVI Dual Link KVMP
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further improves on previous designs with DVI
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is audio enabled, with the CS1782
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