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<main> <ul class="userContent"> <li> <a href="https://community.startech.com/kb/articles/267-why-are-my-keyboard-and-mouse-not-working-on-my-kvm-switch"> Why are my keyboard and mouse not working on my KVM switch? </a> <p> This article was created from a community discussion by Matt_S. The USB ports on a KVM switch act like a USB hub. Therefore, KVM switches require both a video cable and a USB cable to connect to each computer to allow both the video and the USB ports to function properly. In most cases, a USB-A to USB-B cable, such as… </p> </li> <li> <a href="https://community.startech.com/kb/articles/257-which-usb-crash-cart-adapters-can-be-used-to-record-video"> Which USB crash cart adapters can be used to record video? </a> <p> You can use the NOTECONS02, NOTECONS02X, or SV231USBLC USB crash cart adapters to capture video. Videos taken on the attached host computer are saved on the client computer that's running the USB crash cart software. Note: When you record videos, the file transfer feature is temporarily blocked. To record videos, complete… </p> </li> <li> <a href="https://community.startech.com/kb/articles/220-my-monitors-are-flickering-when-connected-through-the-kvm-switch-what-do-i-do"> My Monitors are flickering when connected through the KVM Switch. What do I do? </a> <p> Monitors may begin flickering when they receive a signal of insufficient quality. There are a few potential fixes available that will help to improve the signal quality in order to eliminate flickering: Replace Video Cables with high-quality Video Cables (e.g. upgrade DisplayPort 1.2 Cables to DisplayPort 1.4 Cables). Use… </p> </li> <li> <a href="https://community.startech.com/kb/articles/188-my-keyboard-keeps-repeating-keys-when-it-is-plugged-into-a-kvm-what-do-i-do"> My keyboard keeps repeating keys when it is plugged into a KVM. What do I do? </a> <p> If the keys on your keyboard are repeating, complete the following: If the KVM you are using has USB ports, you can move your keyboard to the USB hub port on the back of the KVM (the USB hubs are marked). Note: When you move the keyboard out of the keyboard port, you will not be able to access the hotkeys. You can adjust… </p> </li> <li> <a href="https://community.startech.com/kb/articles/182-are-there-any-tools-required-for-receiving-rkxx33bkm-rack"> Are there any tools required for receiving RKxx33BKM rack? </a> <p> Yes, RKxx33BKM racks are shipped fastened to a wooden pallet. A 13mm wrench will be required to remove the product from the pallet. This FAQ applies to these products: RK1233BKM RK1833BKM RK2433BKM </p> </li> <li> <a href="https://community.startech.com/kb/articles/180-why-do-my-windows-resize-rearrange-when-i-switch-windows-10-computers-using-a-kvm"> Why do my windows resize/rearrange when I switch Windows 10 computers using a KVM? </a> <p> The Display Data Channel (DDC) communication from each connected computer can be disrupted when the focus of a KVM switch is switched between Windows 10 and earlier computers. This causes the computer to revert to a basic display configuration. In which any windows open may resize and/or move to a single display. This… </p> </li> <li> <a href="https://community.startech.com/kb/articles/178-can-i-disable-the-beep-some-kvm-switches-make-when-entering-hotkey-commands"> Can I disable the beep some KVM switches make when entering hotkey commands? </a> <p> The beeping sounds cannot be disabled. They help confirm that a successful or unsuccessful hotkey command has been entered. Many people position their KVM switch out of sight. As a result, this feature saves time by not having to check the LEDs or press the physical buttons on the KVM switch. This FAQ applies to these… </p> </li> <li> <a href="https://community.startech.com/kb/articles/166-how-do-i-set-up-my-kvm-switch"> How do I set up my KVM switch? </a> <p> Turn off all of the computers and monitors that will be connected to the KVM switch. Connect the power adapter to the KVM switch. Connect the video cables from your monitors to the console video port on the KVM switch. Turn on the monitors. Connect your keyboard and mouse to the console PS/2 or USB ports on the KVM switch.… </p> </li> <li> <a href="https://community.startech.com/kb/articles/154-what-do-i-do-if-the-keyboard-or-mouse-control-is-not-working-with-laptop-crash-cart-adapter"> What do I do if the keyboard or mouse control is not working with laptop crash cart adapter? </a> <p> If the video works on your client computer but the keyboard or mouse is not working with your laptop crash cart adapter, try the following: Make sure that the USB cable on the laptop crash cart adapter is firmly connected to the host computer. If you're using multiple monitors with the host computer, make sure that the VGA… </p> </li> <li> <a href="https://community.startech.com/kb/articles/152-my-servers-support-a-resolution-i-cannot-set-in-the-sv231usblc-software-what-do-i-do"> My servers support a resolution I cannot set in the SV231USBLC software. What do I do? </a> <p> If you experience issues when you attempt to change your resolution, complete the following: Click Video > Advanced > Set DDC2B max resolution. Select your desired resolution. Do one of the following: Unplug the VGA connections from the servers and then plug them back in again. Turn off the SV231USBLC and then turn it back… </p> </li></ul> </main>