User manual COMPAQ SERVER CONSOLE SWITCH PART NUMBER 141555-003 (THIRD EDITION)

[. . . ] Compaq Server Console Switch User Guide Part Number 141555-003 October 2002 (Third Edition) © 2002 Compaq Information Technologies Group, L. P. Compaq and the Compaq logo are trademarks of Compaq Information Technologies Group, L. P. All other product names mentioned herein may be trademarks of their respective companies. Compaq shall not be liable for technical or editorial errors or omissions contained herein. [. . . ] Enter the name or port number of the computer in the Name and Port boxes for the computer to be included in the scan. In the Sec column, enter the number of seconds, from 1 to 255, that this computer will be selected before switching to the next computer in the sequence. Repeat for each of the remaining computers to be included in the scan. The new scan pattern replaces the standard or previous custom scan pattern. or Press the Shift + Delete keys to delete the current computer and all computers below it. Click OK. Compaq Server Console Switch User Guide 4-21 Using the OSD Flag Screen The status flag indicates the name or port number of the currently selected computer. If a Dual Console 8-Port console switch is being used, each console can have different flag attributes. Figure 4-10: Flag screen Figure 4-11: Status flag showing the user is connected to a computer sorted by name order Figure 4-12: Status flag showing that broadcasting is enabled and the user is connected to a tiered computer sorted by port order 4-22 Compaq Server Console Switch User Guide Using the OSD Table 4-4: Flag Screen Functions Field/Button Name Port Displayed Timed Function Identifies computers by name Identifies computers by port Shows flag at all times Displays flag for only 5 seconds after switching Selects a color palette Has the flag cover the desktop image Has the desktop image seen through the flag Positions flag on the screen Saves current settings and returns to the previous screen Alternate Method Press the Alt + N key. Press the Alt + T key. Flag 1, 2, 3, 4 Opaque Transparent Set Position OK Press the Alt + 1, 2, 3, or 4 key. Press the Alt + O key. To position the status flag on the desktop: 1. Click and drag the title bar to where the status flag will be displayed on the desktop. The setting is saved. Compaq Server Console Switch User Guide 4-23 Using the OSD Security Screen The security feature enables the user to lock the keyboard and monitor. When the keyboard and monitor are locked, the user must enter a password before resuming operation. The user can also set a time delay before the system is locked by entering the number of seconds to delay the screen saver. The user must provide a password to access the fields in the Security screen. After the correct password is entered, the other fields on the screen are activated. If a Dual Console 8-Port console switch is being used, each console can have a different password. Figure 4-13: Security screen functions Field/Button New Function Enters new password or confirm current password Confirms new password Enables screen saver Alternate Method Press the Alt + N key. Repeat Enable Screen Saver Press the Alt + R key. Press the Alt + C key. continued 4-24 Compaq Server Console Switch User Guide Using the OSD Figure 4-13: Security screen functions continued Field/Button Time Delay Function Enters the number of minutes before the keyboard and monitor are locked Sets the energy saver feature if the monitor is Energy Star compliant (see Caution) Operates monitor in normal mode Immediately starts screen saver mode Saves settings and returns to the previous menu Alternate Method Press the Alt + D key. Energy Press the Alt + E key. Screen Test OK Press the Alt + S key. Press the Alt + O key. CAUTION: Monitor damage can result from use of Energy Mode with monitors that are not Energy Star compliant. Do not use this mode if the monitor is not Energy Star compliant. To change the password: 1. Enter the new password in the Repeat field to confirm the new password. In the Time Delay field, enter the number of minutes (from 1 to 254) to delay activation of the screen saver. Compaq Server Console Switch User Guide 4-25 Using the OSD 4. Choose Energy if the monitor is Energy Star compliant, or Screen if it is not. CAUTION: Monitor damage can result from use of Energy Mode with monitors that are not Energy Star compliant. [. . . ] Keyboard is not working on one computer Keyboard worked, but then stopped working Tighten loose keyboard cable connection between the computer and the console switch. Check maximum length of console cable extensions. continued Compaq Server Console Switch User Guide E-5 Troubleshooting Table E-3: Keyboard Troubleshooting continued Symptom Probable Cause Keyboard never worked Recommended Solution Check cable for crossed connections. Disconnect and reconnect the keyboard cable at the computer port on the console switch. (It may be necessary to power cycle the computer if the cable is disconnected. [. . . ]