iogear 8-port dvi kvmp switch User Manual

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Introduction
The IOGEAR 8-port USB DVI KVMP Switch is a control unit that allows access and control 
of up to 8 computers from a single USB keyboard, USB mouse, and dual-monitor (DVI-I and 
VGA) console.
Major features for 
GCS1108 are:
•  One USB console controls eight DVI or VGA computers
•  Supports both digital (DVI), analog (DVI) video and analog (VGA)
•  Superior video quality: 1920x1200 (Single Link DVI), 2048x1536 (VGA); DDC2
•  Supports widescreen resolutions
•  Multiplatform support – Windows, Linux, Mac, Sun
•  Computer selection via front panel pushbuttons, hotkeys, and on-screen display (OSD)
•   Includes two USB 2.0 peripheral sharing ports
•  Independent switching of KVM and USB focus
•  Two-level (Administrator / User) password authorization for enhanced security protection
•  Cascadable to three levels – control up to 512 computers
•  IOGEAR's DynaSync* technology reads and remembers the monitor's parameters 
(EDID) so there is no delay or change of video resolution when switching between, or 
booting computers
•  Audio enabled – Full bass response provides a rich experience for 2.1 channel surround 
sound systems
•   Complete keyboard emulation for error-free booting
•  Console mouse port emulation/bypass feature supports most mouse drivers and 
multifunction mice
•   Mac / Sun keyboard support and emulation**
•  Auto Scan Mode for monitoring all computers
•  Broadcast mode – allows you to send commands from the console to all computers to 
perform operations simultaneously
•  Firmware upgradable
•  HDCP compatible
•   Console audio ports on front panel for easy access
GCS1208 is a step up from GCS1108, with the support for Dual Link DVI solution, it 
supports 2560 x 1600 (dual link DVI), 1920 x 1200 (single link DVI), and 2048 x 1536 (VGA).
 
*IOGEAR’s DynaSync provides the EDID support for Windows 7
**Note: PC keyboard combinations emulate Mac / Sun keyboards; Does not emulate Mac / 
Sun keyboard to PC keyboard