Tripp Lite B040-004 Leaflet

Note: If you are connecting a PS/2 computer to your B040-Series KVM switch, make sure 
it is powered off before connecting to the KVM Switch. Otherwise, the PS/2 Computer 
may not recognize the Keyboard and Mouse, preventing you from using them. USB 
computers do not have this limitation.

Step 1:  Connect the included AC power cord to the KVM Switch 

to power it on.

If you are using an individual B040-008-19 or B040-016-19 
KVM switch that is not Daisy-Chained to another switch, proceed 
to step 4.

Step 2:  You will need a P781 Series Daisy-Chain cable (HD15-M 

to HD15-F) to connect the Daisy-Chain OUT Port (HD15-F) 
of the Master KVM Switch (1st KVM switch in a chain) to 
the Daisy-Chain IN Port (HD15-M) of the second KVM 
switch. Connect the AC power cord to the second switch 
to power it on. 

Step 3:  Repeat Step 2 to connect more non-console NetController 

KVM switches using the supplied daisy-chain cable or 
another P781 Cable. Attach the included Daisy-Chain 
Terminator to the Daisy-Chain OUT port of the last KVM in 
the Daisy-Chain.

Note: It is not necessary to use the Daisy-Chain Terminator on the Daisy-Chain OUT port 
of the NetController KVM switch if you are not Daisy-Chaining it to another KVM switch.

There are three ways to select a specific computer connected to 
your B040-Series KVM Switch: Push Buttons, Hotkey Commands 
or On-Screen Display (OSD) Menu.
Push Buttons
Switch to any connected computer simply by pressing the 
corresponding button on the front panel of your NetController 
KVM switch.

Hotkey Commands
A keyboard hotkey sequence consists of at least three specific 
keystrokes:

Hotkey sequence = ScrLk* + ScrLk* + Command key(s)

* For a hotkey command to be validated, each hotkey must be pressed within 2 seconds 

of the preceding key.

* For detailed hotkey sequences and their corresponding functional commands, see 

Quick Reference Sheet on the other side of this Quick Start Guide.

* Hotkey activation keys can be switched to any of 4 keys using the OSD Setup Menu 

(Scroll Lock, Caps Lock, Num Lock or F12). See Owner’s Manual CD for details.

To activate the OSD (On-Screen Display) Main Menu, use the 
hotkey sequence: ScrLk + ScrLk + Space Bar

Select computer: Use   keys to navigate to a connected 

computer. Use the Page Up/Page Down Buttons to display 
connected computers on Daisy-Chained KVMs. Press enter to 
select the desired computer as active.
Edit computer name: Highlight the desired computer port using 

the   keys (use Page Up/Page Down to scroll through Daisy-
Chained KVMs) and hit the Insert key. Change to the desired name 
and hit the Enter key to confirm it.
Go to Next OSD Menu Page: Hit the F1 key when in the OSD Main 

Menu to view the OSD Setup Page. Hit F1 when in the OSD Setup 
Page to view the OSD Status Page. 
Logout: When the password feature is enabled and you are in the 

OSD Main Menu screen, you can hit the F10 key to logout of the 
KVM switch. Once F10 is pressed, one must enter the password to 
operate the KVM switch.

 

(See Owner’s Manual CD for details)

Auto Logout: Specifies non-activity duration before KVM is logged 

off and password is required to begin operation (00-99 min).
OSD Timeout: Specifies non-activity duration before OSD closes.
Auto Scan Period: Specifies Auto Scan time intervals.
Title Bar: Allows user to disable Title Bar, or to have it displayed on 

the Right or Left side of the monitor.
Hotkey: Specifies hotkey preceding sequence (Scroll Lock, Caps 

Lock, F12 or Num Lock).
Password: Specifies the security password.
Load Default: Load default settings to all KVM switches.
OSD Appearance: Keep/Hide OSD Menu after switching ports.
F1—Status Page: Opens status menu. 

Step 4:  Connect each of your computers to a computer port on  

the rear panel of each NetController KVM switch using 
a Tripp Lite P780-Series USB-PS/2 KVM Cable Kit (not 
included). The Tripp Lite P780-Series KVM cable has 
a HD15 connector on one end and a PS/2 Keyboard 
connector, USB connector, HD15 connector and a USB 
to PS/2 Mouse Adapter. When connecting with a USB 
computer, the USB connector is the only connector 
needed for Keyboard and Mouse, leaving the PS/2 
Keyboard connector unplugged. When connecting with 
a PS/2 computer, add the USB to PS/2 Mouse adapter 
to the USB connector and you’ll have a PS/2 connector 
for the mouse. Do not connect USB connector and PS/2 
keyboard connector to a computer at the same time. 

Step 5:  Power up the connected computers. After your computer 

is powered up, the PS/2 keyboard and mouse will be 
recognized and you can now begin operating your B040-
Series KVM switch.

Models: B040-008-19, B040-016-19

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