Lindy LF1TBELRG User Manual

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LINDY CPU Switch Smart 
Installation and Use 
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1. Introduction 
 
 
Thank you for purchasing the LINDY CPU Switch Smart. Your LINDY CPU Switch 
Smart is a high performance keyboard, monitor and mouse sharing device which 
supports a wide range of PC hardware and software platforms. 
 
 
1.1 Key features 
 
 Control multiple PCs from a single keyboard, monitor and mouse. 
 
  Continuous keyboard and mouse emulation on all ports ensures problem free 
computer bootup. 
 
  Interface powered operation – LINDY CPU Switch Smart draws its power from the 
connected computers for maximum convenience. 
 
  Intelligent switching feature enables users to switch between all ports or just the 
active ports. 
 
  Supports high bandwidth monitors at resolutions up to 1900 x 1440 with an 
excellent video transfer characteristic - high bandwidth and low distortion. 
 
  Mixed AT/PS2 keyboards and PS2/RS232 mice supported as standard. 
 
  Flash upgradeable - LINDY CPU Switch Smart's firmware may be upgraded by 
connecting a computer's serial port and running a download program. 
 
  Can be cascaded to provide a video switching network. 
 
  Video channels support Display Data Channel (DDC/DDC1/DDC2) signalling. 
 
  Password security prevents unauthorised use. 
 
  User options stored in EEPROM memory. 
 
  Remote control module for convenient operation. 
 
  Channel switching by  front panel key, keyboard hotkey, or 3 button mouse. 
 
 Automatically restores keyboard and mouse states when channel changed.   
 
 Supports keyboard modes 1,2 and 3 and mouse prompt and stream modes for 
maximum compatibility. 
 
  Can be controlled remotely via an RS232 serial port.