ATEN CS64US-AT User Manual
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CS62US / CS64US
USER MANUAL
USB KVM Switch
EMC Information
FEDERAL COMMUNICATIONS COMMISSION INTERFERENCE
STATEMENT: This equipment has been tested and found to comply with
the limits for a Class B digital service, pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC rules.
These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful
interference in a residential installation. Any changes or modifications
made to this equipment may void the user’s authority to operate this
equipment. This equipment generates, uses, and can radiate radio
frequency energy. If not installed and used in accordance with the
instructions, may cause harmful interference to radio communications.
However, there is no guarantee that interference will not occur in a
particular installation. If this equipment does cause harmful interference to
radio or television reception, which can be determined by turning the
equipment off and on, the user is encouraged to try to correct the
interference by one or more of the following measures:
Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna.
Increase the separation between the equipment and receiver.
Connect the equipment into an outlet on a circuit different from that to which
the receiver is connected.
Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/TV technician for help.
FCC Caution: Any changes or modifications not expressly approved by
the party responsible for compliance could void the user's authority to
operate this equipment.
KCC Statement
RoHS
This product is RoHS compliant.
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CS62US / CS64US
User Manual
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Package Contents
The CS62US / CS64US USB KVM Switch package contains the
following items:
1 2-port CS62US USB KVM Switch
or 1 4-port CS64US USB KVM Switch
1 Quick Start Guide
Check to make sure that all the components are present and that
nothing got damaged in shipping. If you encounter a problem,
contact your dealer.
Read this manual thoroughly and follow the installation and
operation procedures carefully to prevent any damage to the unit,
and/or any of the devices connected to it.
Copyright © 2019 ATEN® International Co., Ltd.
Manual Date: 2019-11-13
ATEN and the ATEN logo are trademarks of ATEN International Co., Ltd. All rights
reserved. All other trademarks are the property of their respective owners.
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Overview
The CS62US / CS64US takes a giant step forward from prior
cable KVM models in the Petite series, by offering built-in cables,
and USB peripheral sharing. A firmware upgrade function that is
only supported by the CS64US allows you to keep up with latest
available versions.
The CS62US / CS64US also offers multiplatform support and
computer selection via hotkeys to provide the ultimate in desktop
convenience.
Furthermore, the CS62US / CS64US features enhanced Video
DynaSyncTM technology, which stores the console monitor's
EDID (Extended Display Identification Data) to optimize display
resolution.
Featuring an unbeatable combination of design and functionality,
USB peripheral sharing convenience, and enhanced user-
friendly operations, the CS62US / CS64US allows users to keep
up with the latest innovations in desktop multimedia applications.
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Features
One USB console controls two/four USB computers
USB mouse port can be used for USB hub and USB
peripheral sharing
Computer selection via hotkeys
Hotkey selection for OS and keyboard language
Audio-enabled
Multiplatform support – Windows, Linux, Mac, and Sun
Compact design, built-in all-in-one cables
Superior video quality – up to 2048 x 1536; DDC2B
Video DynaSyncTM – Exclusive ATEN technology eliminates
boot-up display problems and optimizes resolution when
switching between ports
Independent switching of the KVM and audio focus
Supports multimedia keyboards
Supports wireless keyboards and mice
Supports multifunction mice
Mac/Sun keyboard support and emulation1
Auto Scan function to monitor computer operation
HDCP Compliant
Non-Powered
Firmware upgradable2
Note: 1. PC keyboard combinations emulate Mac/Sun
keyboards; Mac/Sun keyboards work only with their
own computers.
2. Only CS64US supports firmware upgrade function.
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System Requirements
Console
A VGA, SVGA, or multisync monitor capable of the highest
resolution that you will be using on any computer in the
installation
A USB Keyboard and a USB Mouse
Speakers (optional)
Computers
The following equipment must be installed on each computer that
is to be connected to the system:
A VGA, SVGA, or multisync video port
USB Type A port
Speaker port (optional)
Cables
The CS62US / CS64US’s innovative design features built-in KVM
and speaker cables for extra convenience. No further cables are
necessary.
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Operating Systems
Supported operating systems are shown in the table, below:
OS Version
Windows 2000 and higher
Linux RedHat 9.0 and higher
SuSE 10 and higher
Mandriva (Mandrake) 2006, 2007, 2008
Debian 3.1, 4.0
Ubuntu 7.04, 7.10
UNIX FreeBSD 5.5, 6.1, 6.2
Sun Solaris 9 and higher
Novell Netware 5.0 and higher
Mac OS 9 and higher
DOS 6.2 and higher
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Components
CS62US
KVM Cable Connectors
Note: The KVM cable connectors are the same on both models.
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
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CS64US
No. Component Description
1 Port LEDs The port LEDs light to indicate that the
computer attached to its
corresponding port has the KVM
focus.
2 KVM Cables These cables attach to the computers
in your installation.
3 Speaker Jack Your console speakers plug in here.
4 Console Ports The cables from your console monitor,
USB keyboard, and USB mouse plug
into these ports.
5 Speaker Plug The connectors on the KVM cables
plug into the computers in your
installation. See Installation Diagram,
page 12, for more information.
6 Video Connector
7 USB Keyboard/Mouse
connector
1
3
4
2
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Installation
Setting up the CS62US / CS64US USB KVM Switch is quick and
easy. Refer to the installation diagrams on the following pages
(the numbers in the diagrams correspond to the steps, below)
and do the following:
1. Plug your USB keyboard, USB mouse, and monitor into their
ports on the CS62US / CS64US. These are located on the
side of the CS62US and the front of the CS64US.
Note: When using a wireless keyboard and mouse combo, the
dongle must plug into the CS62US / CS64US’s keyboard
port in order for the hotkeys to function.
2. Plug your speakers into the speaker jack.
3. Plug the USB, video, and audio connectors of the attached
KVM cables into their respective ports on the computers you
are installing.
4. Power on the computers.
Note:
The CS62US / CS64US’s power on default is to link to the
first computer that is powered on.
Make sure the computers and devices that the CS62US /
CS64US connects to are also properly grounded.
1. Make sure that the power to any device that you
connect to the installation has been turned off. You
must unplug the power cords of any computers that
have the Keyboard Power On function.
2. To prevent damage to your installation from power
surges or static electricity. It is important that all
connected devices are properly grounded.
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Installation Diagram
2
3
1
3
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Port Switching
All port switching operations begin by tapping the Scroll Lock key
twice. See the following table for full details.
Mouse Port Selection
Simply double-click the scroll wheel on your USB mouse to
switch between ports. The mouse port-switching function allows
you to toggle back and forth between the ports.
Note: 1. This feature is only supported by CS62US.
2. This feature is only supported by USB 3-key scroll
wheel mice.
3. The default setting is OFF.
4. This feature is only supported when mouse emulation is
enabled.
Model Hotkey Action
CS62US [Scroll Lock] [Scroll Lock] Toggles the KVM and Audio focus
between the two ports.
CS64US [Scroll Lock]
[Scroll Lock] +
[Enter] Brings the KVM and Audio focus
from the port that currently has
the KVM focus to the next port on
the installation (1 to 2; 2 to 3; 3 to
4; 4 to 1)
Note: If the KVM and Audio focus
are on different ports, only the
KVM focus switches.
[n] [Enter] Brings the KVM and Audio focus
to the computer attached to the
corresponding Port ID.
Note: Replace n with the port
number (1, 2, 3, 4).
Model Hotkey Action
CS62US [Num Lock] [-]
[W]
Enables / disables mouse port-switching.
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Invoking Hotkey Setting Mode (HSM)
All hotkey operations begin by holding the Num Lock key,
pressing and releasing the Minus key, then releasing the Num
Lock key. See the the following tables for full details.
Note: If using [Num Lock] [-] conflicts with other programs, [Ctrl]
[F12] can be used instead. See Hotkey Summary Table,
page 15, for details.
Auto Scanning
Note: To exit Auto Scan, press [Esc] or [Spacebar]. Auto
Scanning stops when you exit Auto Scan mode.
Model Hotkey Action
CS62US [Num Lock] [-]
[A]
Starts Auto Scan. The KVM focus cycles
from port to port at 5-second intervals.
CS64US [Scroll Lock]
[Scroll Lock] [A]
[Enter]
Starts Auto Scan. The KVM focus cycles
from port to port at 5-second intervals.
[Scroll Lock]
[Scroll Lock] [A]
[n] [Enter]
Starts Auto Scan. The KVM focus cycles
from port to port at n-second intervals.
Note: Replace n with a number between 1
and 99.
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Hotkey Summary Table
Combination Function
[Num Lock] [-] + [H] Toggles between the default [Num Lock]
[-] and alternate [Ctrl][F12] HSM invocation
keys.
[T] Toggles between the default [Scroll Lock]
[Scroll Lock] and alternate [Ctrl][Ctrl] port
switching keys.
[F2] Activates Mac keyboard mapping.
[F3] Activates Sun keyboard mapping.
[F10] Auto detects keyboard operating platform.
[F4] Lists current switch settings via the paste
function of a text editor.
[F5] Performs a USB keyboard and mouse
reset.
[F6] [nn] [Enter] Sets the keyboard language layout.
Note: nn is a two-digit number that
represents one of the following keyboard
language codes: US English 33; French 08;
Japanese 15.
[R] [Enter] Resets hotkeys to the default setting.
[M] Enables / disables mouse emulation
(CS62US only).
[N] Enables / disables keyboard emulation.
[W] Enables / disables mouse port-switching
(CS62US only).
[u] [p] [g] [r] [a]
[d] [e] [Enter]
Invokes Firmware Upgrade Mode (CS64US
only).
[Esc] or [Space Bar] Quits hotkey setting mode.
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Keyboard Emulation
Note: When using key combinations, press and release the first
key [Ctrl], then press and release the activation key.
Mac Sun
PC Keyboard Mac Keyboard PC Keyboard Sun Keyboard
[Shift] Shift [Ctrl] [T] Stop
[Ctrl] Ctrl [Ctrl] [F2] Again
[Ctrl] [F3] Props
[Ctrl] [1] [Ctrl] [F4] Undo
[Ctrl] [2] [Ctrl] [F5] Front
[Ctrl] [3] [Ctrl] [F6] Copy
[Ctrl] [4] [Ctrl] [F7] Open
[Alt] Alt [Ctrl] [F8] Paste
[Print Screen] F13 [Ctrl] [F9] Find
[Scroll Lock] F14 [Ctrl] [F10] Cut
= [Ctrl] [1]
[Enter] Return [Ctrl] [2]
[Backspace] Delete [Ctrl] [3]
[Insert] Help [Ctrl] [4]
[Ctrl] F15 [Ctrl] [H] Help
Compose
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The Firmware Upgrade Utility
To upgrade the CS64US’s firmware, do the following:
Note: Only CS64US supports The Firmware Upgrade Utility.
1. From a computer that is not part of your KVM installation,
download the latest Firmware Upgrade package for the
CS64US from our Internet support site (
www.aten.com
).
2. Invoke Firmware Upgrade Mode [Num Lock] [-] [Upgrade].
The LEDs flash together to indicate Firmware Upgrade Mode
is in effect.
Note: While the switch is in Firmware Upgrade Mode, normal
keyboard and mouse functions are suspended. You
must complete the upgrade or exit Firmware Upgrade
Mode to regain normal control of the console.
3. Run the Firmware Upgrade Package file. The Firmware
Upgrade Utility Welcome screen appears.
4. Read the License Agreement and enable to I Agree button.
5. Click Next to continue. The Firmware Upgrade Utility main
screen appears. All the devices capable of being upgraded by
the package are listed in the Devices List panel.
6. Select your device. Its description appears in the Device
Description panel. Click Next to perform the upgrade.
As the upgrade proceeds, status messages appear in the
Status Messages panel, and the progress towards completion
is shown in the Progress bar.
7. After the upgrade has completed, a screen appears to inform
you that procedure was successful. Click Finish to close the
Firmware Upgrade Utility.
8. Set up your KVM installation again. See Installation, page 11.
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Upgrade Failed
If the Upgrade Succeeded screen doesn’t appear, it means that
the upgrade failed to complete successfully, in which case you
should return the unit to your local service center for assistance.
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Troubleshooting
Symptom Possible Cause Action
Mouse and/or
Keyboard not
responding.
Improper mouse
and/or keyboard
reset.
Unplug the cable(s) from the
console port(s), then plug it/them
back in.
KVM switch
needs to be reset.
Power off all devices on the
installation (see safety note,
page 9); power off the KVM
switch; wait five seconds; then
power up
USB devices
not
responding.
USB ports need to
reset.
Unplug the device’s USB cable
from the USB port on the switch’s
rear panel, then plug it back in.
Device not
recognized
(Windows).
Windows timing
problem.
Unplug the KVM cable from the
computer’s USB port; go into
Windows’ System Settings and
remove the Unknown Device
entry; plug the KVM cable back in.
Windows will now recognize the
device.
Cannot switch
ports by
pressing
[Scroll Lock]
twice
Keyboard is
incompatible with
Scroll Lock
invocation.
Switch to the Alternate HSM
invocation keys using hotkey [T].
Cannot
invoke HSM
using [Num
Lock][-]
Incorrect
operation for
invoking HSM.
Hold the [Num Lock] key, press
and release the [Minus] key, then
release the [Num Lock] key. The
[Caps Lock] and [Scroll Lock]
LEDS will flash together to
indicate that the unit is in HSM.
Keyboard is
incompatible with
[Num Lock]
invocation.
Switch to the alternate HSM
invocation keys by using hotkey
[H].
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Factory Default Settings
LED Display Status
Setting Default
Port Switching [Scroll Lock] [Scroll Lock]
Hotkey Invocation [Number Lock] + [-]
Auto Scan Interval 5 seconds
Port Switching Keys ON
Keyboard Operating Platform PC compatible
Status Indication
Off Port is not selected
On Port is connected to an active
computer
Flashing (one) Port is connected to an active
computer and is being accessed in
Auto Scan Mode
Flashing (all) Firmware Upgrade Mode is invoked
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Specifications
Function CS62US CS64US
Computer Connections 2 4
Console Connections 1 1
Port Selection Hotkeys
Connectors Console
Ports
Keyboard 1 x USB Type A Female (White)
Video 1 x HDB-15 Female (Blue)
Mouse 1 x USB Type A Female (White)
Speakers 1 x Mini Stereo Jack Female (Green)
KVM Ports Keyboard /
Mouse
2 x USB Type A Male
(White)
4 x USB Type A Male
(White)
Video 2 x HDB-15 Male
(Blue)
4 x HDB-15 Male
(Blue)
Speakers 2 x Mini Stereo Jack
Female (Green)
4 x Mini Stereo Jack
Female (Green)
LEDs Selected 2 (Green) 4 (Green)
Cable Length 2 x 0.9 m 2 x 0.9 m; 2 x 1.2 m
Emulation Keyboard / Mouse USB
Video 2048 x 1536; DDC2B
Scan Interval 5 sec. 1–99 sec.
(default 5 sec.)
Environment Operating Temp. 0–50ºC
Storage Temp. -20–60ºC
Humidity 0–80% RH, Non-condensing
Physical
Properties
Housing Plastic
Weight 0.29 kg 0.77 kg
Dimensions (L x W x H) 8.10 x 6.90 x 2.60 cm 10.9 x 9.72 x 2.54 cm
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Limited Hardware Warranty
ATEN warrants its hardware in the country of purchase against flaws in
materials and workmanship for a Warranty Period of two [2] years
(warranty period may vary in certain regions/countries) commencing on
the date of original purchase. This warranty period includes the LCD
panel of ATEN LCD KVM switches. Select products are warranted for an
additional year (see A+ Warranty for further details). Cables and
accessories are not covered by the Standard Warranty.
What is covered by the Limited Hardware Warranty
ATEN will provide a repair service, without charge, during the Warranty
Period. If a product is defective, ATEN will, at its discretion, have the
option to (1) repair said product with new or repaired components, or (2)
replace the entire product with an identical product or with a similar
product which fulfills the same function as the defective product.
Replaced products assume the warranty of the original product for the
remaining period or a period of 90 days, whichever is longer. When the
products or components are replaced, the replacing articles shall become
customer property and the replaced articles shall become the property of
ATEN.
To learn more about our warranty policies, please visit our website:
http://www.aten.com/global/en/legal/policies/warranty-policy/