KMV Switch problems

Go into the machine's BIOS and disable the keyboard boot error (set to "boot on all errors"). It shoudl probably be fine at that point.
 
lomn75 said:
Go into the machine's BIOS and disable the keyboard boot error (set to "boot on all errors"). It shoudl probably be fine at that point.
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tried that, It's mostly problems with the mouse.
 
In that case, then, I think you're on the right track blaming the KVM, it's probably not advanced enough to tell the machine that a PS2 mouse is still connected.

I don't remember the exact term that designates this property, but I think a good rule of thumb would be "doesn't use a physical knob to switch machines"

//edit: as an aside, I really like my USB switch (IOGear MiniView). Fewer cables crowded behind it, plus it doubles as a four-port hub. Just a thought.
 
And i bet that if you go into the event viewer of those machines, there is going to be a 'mouse ring buffer overflow' ?
Happens on cheap KVM's that don't support the ps/2 'keepalive'
You second link looks much better
 
Thanks, I wish I would have known this earlier. I really like the KVM that lomn75 suggested becouse it comes with cables, too bad I already bought them :( . Oh well...
 
A friend of mine has this one and is pretty happy with it. I haven't used it personally, but it seems to be a decent unit.

http://www.newegg.com/app/ViewProductDesc.asp?description=17-107-212&depa=5


Myself, I have this Belkin one that I picked up during one of those 50% off everything sales at belkin.com

http://www.newegg.com/app/ViewProductDesc.asp?description=17-103-306&depa=5


I bought it specifically because it can do both PS/2 and USB (which I needed cause my old dually won't even post without a PS/2 keyboard connected). Thus far I haven't had a single problem with it.

I think the only downside is the cost, especially since it doesn't come with cables, but aside from that, it's definately a great KVM.
 
animeguru said:
it can do both PS/2 and USB (which I needed cause my old dually won't even post without a PS/2 keyboard connected)
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That thing must be ancient; my BP6 does fine with a USB one.
 
lomn75 said:
That thing must be ancient; my BP6 does fine with a USB one.
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Well, not terribly ancient... but old enough. It's an Intel L440GX+. Runs dual P3 550s... but just won't post without a PS/2 keyboard connected, no matter what the BIOS settings. Oh well, not exactly a big problem... especially since it was free. ;)
 
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