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  • Page 1 USB 2.0 HDMI KVMP Switch CS1792 / CS1794 User Manual www.aten.com...

  • Page 2: Fcc Information

    CS1792 / CS1794 User Manual FCC Information This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B digital device, pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC Rules. These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference in a residential installation.

  • Page 3: User Information

    CS1792 / CS1794 User Manual User Information Online Registration Be sure to register your product at our online support center: International http://support.aten.com North America ATEN TECH http://www.aten-usa.com/product_registration ATEN NJ http://support.aten.com Telephone Support For telephone support, call this number: International 886-2-8692-6959...

  • Page 4: Package Contents

    © Copyright 2009 ATEN® International Co., Ltd. Manual Part No. PAPE-0301-AT1G Manual Date: 2009-04-06 ATEN and the ATEN logo are registered trademarks of ATEN International Co., Ltd. All rights reserved. All other brand names and trademarks are the registered property of their respective owners.

  • Page 5: Table Of Contents

    CS1792 / CS1794 User Manual Contents FCC Information ..........ii RoHS.
  • Page 6 CS1792 / CS1794 User Manual Keyboard Operating Platform ....... 22 List Switch Settings .

  • Page 7: About This Manual

    Hotkey operation of your CS1792 / CS1794 installation. Chapter 5, The Firmware Upgrade Utility, explains how to use this utility to upgrade the CS1792 / CS1794's firmware with the latest available versions. An Appendix, provides specifications and other technical information regarding the CS1792 / CS1794.

  • Page 8: Conventions

    For information about all ATEN products and how they can help you connect without limits, visit ATEN on the Web or contact an ATEN Authorized Reseller. Visit ATEN on the Web for a list of locations and telephone numbers: International http://www.aten.com...

  • Page 9: Introduction

    The CubiQ CS1792 / CS1794 HDMI USB 2.0 KVMP Switch charts a revolutionary new direction in KVM switch functionality by combining a 2- port (CS1792) or 4-port (CS1794) switch with a 2-port USB 2.0 hub. In addition, the CS1792 / CS1794’s interface for a HDMI monitor enables effortless HDMI signal switching using a single high-definition display as well as integrated multi-channel audio.
  • Page 10 Since the CS1792 / CS1794 intercepts keyboard input directly, it will work on Microsoft Windows, Linux, and Mac platforms. With its unique design and innovative features, the CubiQ CS1792 / CS1794 HDMI USB 2.0 KVMP Switch provides both style and functionality for the SOHO environment.

  • Page 11: Features

    Video DynaSync – stores the console monitors EDID (Extended Display Identification Data) to optimize display resolution Power on detection – if one of the computers is powered off, the CS1792 / CS1794 will automatically switch to the next powered-on computer...

  • Page 12: Requirements

    USB Type A port Audio ports (optional) Cables Two (CS1792) or four (CS1794) custom HDMI KVM cable sets are provided with this package. Note: If the Console monitor has built-in speakers and supports audio through its HDMI interface, the speaker connectors on the Console ends of the HDMI cable sets do not need to be used.

  • Page 13: Operating Systems

    Chapter 1. Introduction Operating Systems Supported operating systems are shown in the table, below: Version Windows 2000 and higher Linux RedHat 6.0 and higher SuSE 8.2 and higher UNIX FreeBSD 3.51 and higher Novell Netware 6.0 and higher OS 9 and higher...

  • Page 14: Components

    LED Status Panel Detail Note: The CS1794 has been used in these illustrations. The components of the CS1792 are identical, except that the CS1792 has only two port selection pushbuttons on the front panel and two KVM port sections on...
  • Page 15 Chapter 1. Introduction Component Description LED Status This panel contains LED icons that light to indicate mode and port Panel status. The Mode and Port Selection Pushbuttons each have three corresponding LED icons that represent audio, KVM, and USB status. Mode Selection LEDs The KVM LED icon is a monitor.

  • Page 16: Rear View

    Each connector is marked with an appropriate icon.* KVM Port Section The cables that link the CS1792 / CS1794 to your computers plug in here. Each KVM port is comprised of a microphone jack, speaker jack, USB type B socket, and an HDMI connector.

  • Page 17: Hardware Setup

    HDMI KVM cable sets do not need to be used. To set up your CS1792 / CS1794 installation, refer to the installation diagram on page 11 (the numbers in the diagrams correspond to the steps, below), and do the following: 1.
  • Page 18 7. Power on the monitor. 8. Plug the power adapter that came with the CS1792 / CS1794 package into an AC power source, then plug the power adapter cable into the switch’s power jack.

  • Page 19: Installation Diagram

    Chapter 2. Hardware Setup Installation Diagram Custom KVM Cable Set...
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  • Page 21: Basic Operation

    Chapter 3 Basic Operation Overview There are two convenient methods to access the computers: Manual – which involves pressing the Mode and port selection pushbuttons located on the unit’s front panel; and Hotkey – which involves entering combinations from the keyboard.

  • Page 22: Hot Plugging

    Hot Plugging The CS1792 / CS1794 supports USB hot plugging – components can be removed and added back into the installation by unplugging their cables from the USB hub ports without the need to shut the unit down.

  • Page 23: Powering Off And Restarting

    Each KVM port on the CS1792 / CS1794 switch is assigned a port number (1 and 2 for the CS1792); 1, 2, 3, and 4 for the CS1794). The port numbers are marked on the rear panel of the switch (see Rear View, page 8 for details).
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  • Page 25: Keyboard Port Operation

    KVM installation from the keyboard. Hotkeys provide asynchronous (independent) switching of the KVM, USB hub and audio focus. With the CS1792, you can give one computer the KVM console focus and the other the USB or audio focus. With the CS1794, you can give one computer the KVM focus, another the USB hub focus, and the other two the audio focus, for example.

  • Page 26: Going Directly To A Port

    CS1792 / CS1794 User Manual Going Directly to a Port Hotkey Action [Scroll Lock] [Scroll Lock] Brings the KVM, USB hub, and audio focus to the [n] [Enter] computer attached to the port corresponding to the specified Port ID. [Scroll Lock] [Scroll Lock]...

  • Page 27: Auto Scanning

    The KVM focus cycles from port to port at n second intervals. Lock] [A] [n] [Enter] Note: 1. The n stands for the number of seconds that the CS1792 / CS1794 should dwell on a port before moving on to the next. Replace the n with a number between 1 and 99 when entering this hotkey combination.

  • Page 28: Hotkey Setting Mode

    CS1792 / CS1794 User Manual Hotkey Setting Mode Hotkey Setting Mode is used to set up your CS1792 / CS1794 switch configuration. All operations begin with invoking Hotkey Setting Mode (HSM). Invoking HSM To invoke HSM do the following: 1. Press and hold down [Num Lock].

  • Page 29: Alternate Hsm Invocation Keys

    Chapter 4. Keyboard Port Operation Alternate HSM Invocation Keys An alternate set of HSM invocation keys is provided in case the default set conflicts with programs running on the computers. To switch to the alternate HSM invocation set, do the following: 1.

  • Page 30: Keyboard Operating Platform

    CS1792 / CS1794 User Manual Keyboard Operating Platform The CS1792 / CS1794’s default port configuration is for a PC compatible keyboard operating platform. If your console uses a PC compatible keyboard and you have a Mac attached to a port, for example, you can change the port’s keyboard operating platform configuration so that the PC compatible keyboard emulates the Mac keyboard.

  • Page 31: Usb Reset

    Note: This procedure is a toggle. To enable the Port Switching keys repeat steps 1 and 2. Firmware Upgrade Mode To set the CS1792 / CS1794 to Firmware Upgrade Mode, do the following: 1. Invoke HSM (see page 20). 2. Key in: upgrade 3.

  • Page 32: Restore Default Settings

    CS1792 / CS1794 User Manual Restore Default Settings To reset the CS1792 / CS1794 to its default hotkey settings, do the following: 1. Invoke HSM (see page 20). 2. Press [R] [Enter]. All hotkey settings return to the factory default settings.

  • Page 33: Hsm Summary Table

    Chapter 4. Keyboard Port Operation HSM Summary Table After invoking HSM (see page 20), key in one of the following keys to perform the corresponding function: Function Toggles between the default and alternate HSM invocation keys. Toggles between the default and alternate Port Switching keys.
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  • Page 35: The Firmware Upgrade Utility

    1. From a computer that is not part of your KVM installation, go to our Internet support site and choose the model name that relates to your device (CS1792 / CS1794) to get a list of available Firmware Upgrade Packages. 2. Choose the Firmware Upgrade Package you want to install (usually the most recent), and download it to your computer.

  • Page 36: Starting The Upgrade

    The front panel LEDs flash together to indicate Firmware Upgrade Mode is in effect. Starting the Upgrade Note: Do not unplug the CS1792 / CS1794’s power jack when performing a firmware upgrade. To upgrade your firmware: 1. Run the downloaded Firmware Upgrade Package file – either by double clicking the file icon, or by opening a command line and entering the full path to it.
  • Page 37 Chapter 5. The Firmware Upgrade Utility 3. The Firmware Upgrade Utility main screen appears: CS1792/94 [MAIN].. The Utility inspects your installation. All the devices capable of being upgraded by the package are listed in the Device List panel. 4. As you select a device in the list, its description appears in the Device Description panel.
  • Page 38 Continue or Cancel. The firmware [Ver 1.0.] is not newer than the current firmware [Ver 1.0.090] in device CS1792/94 [MAIN]: 000 Continue upgrade? [Yes/No] If you didn’t enable Check Firmware Version, the Utility installs the...

  • Page 39: Upgrade Succeeded

    After the upgrade has completed, a screen appears to inform you that the procedure was successful: CS1792/94 [MAIN].. CS1792/CS1794[MAIN] CS1792/CS1794 [MAIN] 000... CS1792/CS1794 [MAIN] 000: UK Click Finish to close the Firmware Upgrade Utility. After a successful completion, the switches exit Firmware Upgrade Mode, and reset themselves.

  • Page 40: Upgrade Failed

    CS1792 / CS1794 board: CS1792 CS1794 3. Power on the CS1792 / CS1794. It will now work with the factory default firmware. 4. Do the firmware upgrade procedure again. 5. After the upgrade procedure completes, power off the switch, remove the jumper cap from J11/J17, close the housing, and power the CS1792 / CS1794 on again.

  • Page 41: Appendix

    Appendix Safety Instructions Read all of these instructions. Save them for future reference. Follow all warnings and instructions marked on the device. Do not place the device on any unstable surface (cart, stand, table, etc.). If the device falls, serious damage will result. Do not use the device near water.
  • Page 42 CS1792 / CS1794 User Manual If an extension cord is used with this device make sure that the total of the ampere ratings of all products used on this cord does not exceed the extension cord ampere rating. Make sure that the total of all products plugged into the wall outlet does not exceed 15 amperes.

  • Page 43: Technical Support

    Online Technical Support http://support.aten.com Support Troubleshooting http://www.aten.com Documentation Software Updates Telephone Support 886-2-8692-6959 North America Email Support ATEN TECH support@aten-usa.com ATEN NJ sales@aten.com Online Technical Support ATEN TECH http://www.aten-usa.com/support Support ATEN NJ http://support.aten.com Troubleshooting ATEN TECH http://www.aten-usa.com Documentation ATEN NJ http://www.aten.com...

  • Page 44: Specifications

    CS1792 / CS1794 User Manual Specifications Function CS1792 CS1794 Computer Connections Port Selection Front Panel Pushbuttons; Hotkeys Connectors Console Keyboard 1 x USB Type A Female (Black; rear panel) Ports Video 1 x HDMI Type A Female (Black) Mouse 1 x USB Type A Female (Black; rear panel) Speaker 2 x Mini Stereo Jack Female (Green;...

  • Page 45: Troubleshooting

    PC or OS does The CS1792 / CS1794 has a built-in USB 2.0 hub, not support USB so will not support PCs or OS that do not support 2.0.

  • Page 46: Mac Keyboard Emulation

    CS1792 / CS1794 User Manual Mac Keyboard Emulation The PC compatible (101/104 key) keyboard can emulate the functions of the Mac keyboard. The emulation mappings are listed in the table below. PC Keyboard Mac Keyboard [Shift] Shift [Ctrl] Ctrl [Ctrl] [1]...

  • Page 47: Factory Default Hotkey Settings

    Appendix Factory Default Hotkey Settings Setting Default Port Switching [Scroll Lock] [Scroll Lock] Invoking HSM [Number Lock] [-] Auto Scan Interval 5 seconds Beeper Keyboard Operating Platform PC Compatible Port Switching Keys Enabled Mouse Emulation Limited Warranty IN NO EVENT SHALL THE DIRECT VENDOR'S LIABILITY EXCEED THE PRICE PAID FOR THE PRODUCT FROM DIRECT, INDIRECT, SPECIAL, INCIDENTAL, OR CONSEQUENTIAL DAMAGES RESULTING FROM THE USE OF THE PRODUCT, DISK, OR ITS DOCUMENTATION.

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