Lindy LF1TBELRG User Manual

system which allows you to disconnect and re-connect the shared mouse without 

powering down the system (although this is generally not advisable) - see section 

2.10 for details.

  

 

Keyboard and mouse mode switching - The LINDY CPU Switch Smart keeps a 

log of the keyboard and mouse mode and resolution settings requested by each of 

the connected PCs. These settings are automatically restored to the shared 

keyboard and mouse when the LINDY CPU Switch Smart channel is switched thus 

ensuring maximum software compatibility. The keyboard num, caps and scroll lock 

states are an obvious example of this process. 

 

 

If you disconnect the shared PS/2 mouse from the LINDY CPU Switch Smart by 

accident during operation then the mouse operation will be lost when the mouse is 

plugged back in. To avoid having to reboot the entire system in this situation the 

LINDY CPU Switch Smart is fitted with an automatic mouse recovery system. 

 

With the PS/2 mouse disconnected, change the channel using the keypad or 

keyboard hotkeys. The LINDY CPU Switch Smart detects that the mouse has been 

disconnected and triggers the automatic recovery system. Plug in the PS/2 mouse 

and the LINDY CPU Switch Smart will re-initialise it. 

 

Alternatively you can reset the keyboards and mice by holding down the front panel 

key for 5 seconds. When the character ‘C’ is displayed on the front of the LINDY 

CPU Switch Smart, press the front panel key again. A complete power off reset of 

the connected keyboards and mice will then be performed. This function only resets 

the shared keyboard and mice that are plugged into the control port. It does not 

affect the status of any of the other ports on the switch or the CPU connections. 

 

 

 

It is advisable to switch off the systems that are going to be connected to the LINDY 

CPU Switch Smart before installation. However, if this is not possible then most 

systems can be hot plugged by using the LINDY CPU Switch Smart’s mouse 

restoration functions. The keyboard connection will normally restore itself 

automatically.