Chapter 1. Introduction
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Features
2/4-port DVI Dual View KVMP switch with USB support and 2.1 channel
surround sound audio
One dual-screen USB console controls two/four dual-screen computers
and two additional USB devices
2-port USB hub built in
Fully compliant with the USB 2.0 specification
Full bass response provides a rich experience for 2.1 channel surround
sound systems
Independent switching of KVM, USB, and Audio focus
Multi-View – Easily connect two CS1642A/1644A's units for a second
dual-screen setup controlled through a single connection
DVI digital and analog monitor support – fully compliant with the DVI
specifications; also HDCP compliant
Superior video quality – 2560x1600 at 60Hz (DVI Dual Link); and 3D
displays up to 1920x1200 at 120Hz (DVI Dual Link)
Supports a maximum resolution of 3840 x 2400 at lower refresh rates
Supports widescreen resolutions
Computer selection via front panel pushbuttons, hotkeys, and mouse*
Customizable pushbuttons allows your favorite hotkey to be used from the
front panel
Multiplatform support – Windows 2000/XP/Vista, Linux**, Mac, Sun,
and FreeBSD
Console mouse port emulation/bypass feature supports most mouse
drivers and multifunction mice
Video DynaSync– stores the console monitors EDID (Extended Display
Identification Data) to optimize display resolution
Power On Detection - if one DVI source device is powered off, the
CS1642
A / CS1644A will automatically switch to the next powered on
device
Complete keyboard emulation for error-free booting
Sun/Mac keyboard support and emulation***
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