IOGEAR 2-Port USB DVI-D Cable KVM with Audio and Mic GCS932UB (Black)

by Iogear

Product Details

• Product Dimensions: 2 x 6 x 8 inches ; 1.1 pounds
• Shipping Weight: 1.4 pounds (View shipping rates and policies)
• Shipping: This item is also available for shipping to select countries outside the U.S.
• ASIN: B002TQYSN8
• Item model number: GCS932UB
• Average Customer Review: 3.8 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (50 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank:
  • #7 in Electronics > Computers & Add-Ons > External Components > KVM Switches
• Date first available at Amazon.com: July 2, 2004

Product Description

From the Manufacturer

IOGEAR 2-Port USB DVI-D Cable KVM with Audio and Mic GCS932UB (Black)

The GCS932UB 2-Port USB DVI Cable KVM Switch with Audio from IOGEAR represents a simple method for sharing one DVI monitor, mouse, keyboard, speaker set and microphone between two computers. The product supports 32 bit color at resolutions up to 1920 X 1200 @ 60 Hz and its mouse and keyboard emulation ensures uninterrupted operation when switching computers.

It utilizes 2 convenient switching methods, first bing a small simple pushbutton remote switch that fits any desired locationon your desk and the other is by hotkey, which allows you to independently switch control and audio functions between computers.

Equipped with the IOGEAR's DynaSync* which remembers your monitor's ideal resolution and refresh rate, making it possible to boot all your computers simultaneously, and switch back and forth between computers, while still maintaining the ideal resolution of the monitor.

*IOGEAR’s DynaSync provides the EDID support for Windows 7

Key Features

• Single link DVIresolution up to 1920x 1200 @ 60Hz
• Portswitchingviaremote switch button, mouse or hotkeys
• Hotkeys allowsindependentKVM and audio switchingbetween computers
• 2.1 stereo sound and microphone support
• USB 2.0 Peripheral Sharing via mouse port.Connect a powered USB Hub to expand your USB connectivity*
• IOGEAR's DynaSync** reads and remembers the monitor's parameters (EDID) so there is no delay or change of video resolution when switching between, or booting computers
• USB mouse and keyboard emulation for error-free boot-up and instantaneous recognition when switching computers
• Power-On Detection – If one of the computers is powered off,it will automatically switch to the next powered-on computer
• Re-programmable Hotkey activation for keyboards without a Scroll Lock key
• Mouse emulation can be disabled to supportmice with special keys
• Macand Sunkeyboardsupport
• Firmware upgradeable
• Plug & Play; No software required

*Mouse emulation must be disabled for this feature to function correctly.
*IOGEAR’s DynaSync provides the EDID support for Windows 7

How it works

Requirements:

Console

• 1 DVI display
• 1 set of USB keyboard and mouse

Computers

• 1 DVI port
• 2 USB ports

Operating Systems

•  Windows XP, Windows Vista (32-bit / 64-bit)
•  Windows 7 (32-bit / 64-bit)*
•  Mac OS X v10.3.9 or later
•  Sun Solaris
•  Linux

*IOGEAR’s Display Emulation Technology provides the EDID support for Windows 7

What's in the Box:
2-Port USB Cable KVM, Remote Switch Button, Installation Guide and Warranty Card

Warranty:
3-year warranty

About IOGEAR

IOGEAR headquartered in Foothill Ranch, CA, offers innovative Consumer Electronics and IT solutions that enable convergence through connectivity in the home, at the office and on the go. Founded in 1999, the company provides a broad range of products that help integrate technologies in everyday life, share resources, decrease clutter and energy consumption, and reduce electronic waste.

The company is environmentally-conscious and emphasizes conserving natural resources to employees and customers through its GREEN initiatives. In addition, IOGEAR has partnered with Trees for the Future to plant one tree for every product purchased on its Web site or by members of its GREEN initiative partner program.

IOGEAR distributes throughout North and South America, Europe and Asia.

Product Description

2Port USB DVID CABLE KVM W/ CABLAUDIO & MIC DVI RESOLTION 1920X1200

Customer Reviews

Most Helpful Customer Reviews

33 of 33 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Great USB / DVI KVM switch, February 25, 2010

By 

John J. Robinson "jjr" (Nashville, TN United States) - See all my reviews

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This review is from: IOGEAR 2-Port USB DVI-D Cable KVM with Audio and Mic GCS932UB (Black) (Personal Computers)

I just bought this KVM. Here are a few thoughts after using it for a few days:

REASON I BOUGHT THIS ONE: It had two USB 2.0 ports, and no PS2 ports. IOGear has had some great customer reviews for this, and other KVM products. I liked the fact that I plugged my own DVI cable into the switch to my monitor making cable length irrelevant. And finally, the one negative review I did see here was answered directly by an IOGEAR representative attempting to address the problem.

PACKAGING: Nice cardboard box, foam wrap around all internal components, manuals were in color and in plastic bags, the manual content is complete but concise in English.

QUALITY: Everything seems to be made of sturdy high quality components. The cables are thick, well insulated, and are generous length. You would only need to be concerned with cable length if your two machines are over 10 feet away from each other. There are plastic caps that cover the stereo cables if not in use and the cables themselves are color-coded. The cables plug into the switch ports firm and secure.

HOOK-UP: Couldn't be easier. There was no need to look at the manual, everything is intuitive enough. There is a mini stereo jack cable for your left/right speakers and then one for your microphone. I have a 4.1 surround setup and I don't have a need for a microphone. Well, good news for those like me... just use the microphone stereo port for your rear left/right and you will have full 4.1 surround through the KVM. This was a great surprise, and it works.

INITIAL IMPRESSIONS: One problem I ran into was that my Logitech MX510 mouse has 5 additional buttons. When run through the KVM it only detects a standard three button scroll wheel mouse. I never really used these buttons anyway, but it required me to reconfigure the mouse driver to speed up the cursor movement again.

I hid the KVM switch behind my desk and only see the slim remote button. The bottom of the button has a no-slip rubber pad, so you can lay it on your desk flat and it won't really slide anywhere. The button itself is easy to find and press without having to look at it.

Everything else worked great right out of the box. Since this is a digital KVM switch, you don't have to worry about quality of the signal. Either the signal arrives or it doesn't. You get perfect clarity or nothing at all. In my case, it's perfect. There is absolutely no difference in display quality when compared to directly connected the computer to the display.

MY SPECS: Computer #1 is an older XP machine with a ATI 9800 graphics card. The other machine is an HP running 64-bit Windows 7 with a GeForce 260. The mouse is a Logitech MX510. The keyboard is an older Microsoft split ergonomic PS /2 keyboard. I used a USB adapter without any issues at all. I hooked up a PC Works FourPointSurround (with subwoofer) through the two mini-stereo ports. Like I mentioned earlier, you can use any equipment that uses two mini-stereo ports, it doesn't have to be a microphone.

FINAL THOUGHTS: I am completely satisfied and this product has met my expectations. My opinion of IOGear has increased a few notches. When looking for future hardware, I'll certainly give IOGear a favorable consideration.

7 of 7 people found the following review helpful:

4.0 out of 5 stars Works! Disable Mouse Mode!, April 2, 2011

By 

Michael M (Tarpon Springs, FL United States) - See all my reviews

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This review is from: IOGEAR 2-Port USB DVI-D Cable KVM with Audio and Mic GCS932UB (Black) (Personal Computers)

This IOGEAR KVM works very well switching between my new Mac-Mini and Windows 7 Gateway PC. My only performance complaint has little to do with the KVM itself. If my SATA-connected Western Digital MyBook is turned on, it may take up to a minute for the PC to recognize all the peripherals connected on the USB hub.

In order to make use of all the peripherals I use regularly, I elected to connect a USB Hub to the "mouse" USB port instead of a dedicated mouse. I don't use the purple, dedicated keyboard port at all. Initially I needed to connect a USB keyboard to that port and disable Mouse mode. The instruction book will tell you how to do this. Once Mouse mode was disabled I was able to connect a powered USB hub (Belkin FSU234 - couldn't find on Amazon but I'm sure any would work). To the hub I connected my Microsoft Wireless Desktop (mouse and keyboard), Logitech USB headset, and Microsoft LifeCam HD-5000. The Mac-Mini works with all of these. As mentioned before the PC works fine except if the MyBook is turned on.

The sound works fine (I have a basic 2+1 speaker setup) and the DVI picture quality is excellent on my Acer X223 monitor.

I think my setup complaint would be that the computer connection cables are a little short if you have computers on opposite sides of the desk. My computers are 3 feet apart but it was still difficult finding a happy landing place for the KVM. It is currently on the floor between the 2.

I use the little remote to switch systems rather than a keyboard hot key. The hot key doesn't seem to work with the hub.

All in all I'm pretty happy with this. The mac handles the switching flawlessly. Sometimes the PC will hesitate or require rebooting when the MyBook is turned on.

7 of 7 people found the following review helpful:

4.0 out of 5 stars Works with new Mac and Logitech G keyboards, June 30, 2010

By 

D. Goolsby (Sacramento, CA United States) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: IOGEAR 2-Port USB DVI-D Cable KVM with Audio and Mic GCS932UB (Black) (Personal Computers)

So my setup is a PC plugged into my display via DVI and I had an imac plugged in via VGA when I used to work from home, and I'd share my G15 and G19 keyboards between the computers no problem.

That iMac is gone now, and I picked up one of those new 2010 Mac Minis. I decided to spring for DVI this time, so I ordered this DVI KVM. By default, it specifically wants you to plug your keyboard into a keyboard port and your mouse into a mouse port. It does this because it emulates both. I believe the basic gist is to cut down on switching time when you go back and forth.

Well set up that way, my G19 would work as a keyboard, but all of the advanced functions wouldn't work. I'd read somewhere that someone with a G keyboard was using this KVM, so I re-read the manual and figured out what I needed to do.

I dumped the kb port and plugged my kb into the mouse port, and then my Performance MX little receiver is plugged into my G19. There's one catch that you have to do, you have to disable the mouse emulation. Once you do that, everything works fine, I have a fully functioning G19 and Performance MX mouse switching between both computers. The instructions are on page 14 of the manual. Basically, you should be able to hit the scroll lock key twice, and your scroll lock light on your keyboard should start blinking. Then hit the "m" key, then enter. That's it, you've turned off the mouse emulation mode and you should be all good.

EDIT: One addition, I'm not going to change the rating, but I ran into something weird. I was syncing 2 iphones and during that period the kb/mouse would disconnect and reconnect a few times to my PC. This has never happened before and has stopped once the syncing was done, and the phones were not connected to the kb/mouse/kvm, so that's weird.