Comments on: How-to: Setup a cheap Dual Monitor KVM alternative http://www.inspectmygadget.com/2007/08/02/how-to-setup-a-cheap-dual-monitor-kvm-alternative/ Get the most out of your gadgets! Thu, 09 Feb 2012 08:44:59 +0000 hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v=3.0.1 By: Chris Duckworth http://www.inspectmygadget.com/2007/08/02/how-to-setup-a-cheap-dual-monitor-kvm-alternative/comment-page-1/#comment-2733 Chris Duckworth Thu, 20 Aug 2009 03:07:11 +0000 http://www.inspectmygadget.com/2007/08/02/how-to-setup-a-cheap-dual-monitor-kvm-alternative/#comment-2733 The lgiht blue is the USB. This is used to transport the keyboard and mouse signals to the computers. Cordless keyboards and mice should work as well as corded devices. From the computers point of view, it is the same thing. As for the monitors, you may need to use some DVI to VGa converters. They are cheap <$5. You won't get the benefits of DVI, but there isn't too much of a diference for most things. The lgiht blue is the USB. This is used to transport the keyboard and mouse signals to the computers. Cordless keyboards and mice should work as well as corded devices. From the computers point of view, it is the same thing.
As for the monitors, you may need to use some DVI to VGa converters. They are cheap <$5. You won’t get the benefits of DVI, but there isn’t too much of a diference for most things.

]]> By: JT http://www.inspectmygadget.com/2007/08/02/how-to-setup-a-cheap-dual-monitor-kvm-alternative/comment-page-1/#comment-2728 JT Tue, 11 Aug 2009 23:48:59 +0000 http://www.inspectmygadget.com/2007/08/02/how-to-setup-a-cheap-dual-monitor-kvm-alternative/#comment-2728 I have one computer with dvi/ps2 and another with dvi/usb. I currently have a 2 port vga/ps2 KVM and can only share one monitor and neither the keyboard or mouse. I have been looking into a 2 port dvi/usb KVM and I think this will allow me to share my cordless usb mouse, ps2 keyboard and dual monitors (one is vga only, the other has both vga and dvi). Do you think it will work? The only thing about your diagram I don't understand is the light blue lines that I assume are usb. What is that for? Is it simply sharing other connected usb devices? The KVM I've been looking at also only has one usb connector for each attached PC. I assume that handles both keyboard and mouse? Thanks for any advice. I have one computer with dvi/ps2 and another with dvi/usb. I currently have a 2 port vga/ps2 KVM and can only share one monitor and neither the keyboard or mouse. I have been looking into a 2 port dvi/usb KVM and I think this will allow me to share my cordless usb mouse, ps2 keyboard and dual monitors (one is vga only, the other has both vga and dvi). Do you think it will work? The only thing about your diagram I don’t understand is the light blue lines that I assume are usb. What is that for? Is it simply sharing other connected usb devices? The KVM I’ve been looking at also only has one usb connector for each attached PC. I assume that handles both keyboard and mouse? Thanks for any advice.

]]> By: Chris Duckworth http://www.inspectmygadget.com/2007/08/02/how-to-setup-a-cheap-dual-monitor-kvm-alternative/comment-page-1/#comment-2697 Chris Duckworth Wed, 01 Jul 2009 02:57:59 +0000 http://www.inspectmygadget.com/2007/08/02/how-to-setup-a-cheap-dual-monitor-kvm-alternative/#comment-2697 This does work with extended desktop, but yet again, there are two buttons to press(or keyboard shortcuts) to get it working. Both computers have 2 video ports. To move windows from computer a to b, try using synergy, in conjunction with this setup. I have had little luck with it but most sites I read say its the beezneez. This does work with extended desktop, but yet again, there are two buttons to press(or keyboard shortcuts) to get it working. Both computers have 2 video ports.
To move windows from computer a to b, try using synergy, in conjunction with this setup. I have had little luck with it but most sites I read say its the beezneez.

]]> By: Gabe http://www.inspectmygadget.com/2007/08/02/how-to-setup-a-cheap-dual-monitor-kvm-alternative/comment-page-1/#comment-2688 Gabe Thu, 25 Jun 2009 02:11:04 +0000 http://www.inspectmygadget.com/2007/08/02/how-to-setup-a-cheap-dual-monitor-kvm-alternative/#comment-2688 It looks like, based on your diagram, both computers have two video slots correct? Also does this setup allow for extended desktop (from one monitor to the other?) I can't seem to find a kvm switch that works with duel monitor/duel computer and also extending desktop on both monitors. It looks like, based on your diagram, both computers have two video slots correct? Also does this setup allow for extended desktop (from one monitor to the other?)

I can’t seem to find a kvm switch that works with duel monitor/duel computer and also extending desktop on both monitors.

]]> By: Chris Duckworth http://www.inspectmygadget.com/2007/08/02/how-to-setup-a-cheap-dual-monitor-kvm-alternative/comment-page-1/#comment-2554 Chris Duckworth Tue, 24 Mar 2009 22:53:12 +0000 http://www.inspectmygadget.com/2007/08/02/how-to-setup-a-cheap-dual-monitor-kvm-alternative/#comment-2554 Hi Andrew, Is there not a wiring diagram in the manual? What part of it is not working? Drawing a diagram is a bit complicated, especially seeing that I am not aware of the specifics of the device. If it is mostly working, it is best to fault find the rest. Please give a few specifics and I will see what I can do. Hi Andrew, Is there not a wiring diagram in the manual? What part of it is not working? Drawing a diagram is a bit complicated, especially seeing that I am not aware of the specifics of the device. If it is mostly working, it is best to fault find the rest. Please give a few specifics and I will see what I can do.

]]> By: Andrew http://www.inspectmygadget.com/2007/08/02/how-to-setup-a-cheap-dual-monitor-kvm-alternative/comment-page-1/#comment-2552 Andrew Tue, 24 Mar 2009 10:59:52 +0000 http://www.inspectmygadget.com/2007/08/02/how-to-setup-a-cheap-dual-monitor-kvm-alternative/#comment-2552 Hi, Just wondering if you could help. I'm trying to connect a Ritmo USB KVM 2 port switch but I don't think it's working as it should. Would you be able to supply me with an explicit diagram so I can connect it properly. Thanking you in Advance. Andrew. Hi,
Just wondering if you could help.
I’m trying to connect a Ritmo USB KVM 2 port switch but I don’t think it’s working as it should.
Would you be able to supply me with an explicit diagram
so I can connect it properly.

Thanking you in Advance.

Andrew.

]]> By: Chris Duckworth http://www.inspectmygadget.com/2007/08/02/how-to-setup-a-cheap-dual-monitor-kvm-alternative/comment-page-1/#comment-527 Chris Duckworth Tue, 25 Dec 2007 05:38:29 +0000 http://www.inspectmygadget.com/2007/08/02/how-to-setup-a-cheap-dual-monitor-kvm-alternative/#comment-527 It's no good for playing games, watching movies and a bunch of other stuff. This way you get to use the full power of both computers. It’s no good for playing games, watching movies and a bunch of other stuff. This way you get to use the full power of both computers.

]]> By: Ed http://www.inspectmygadget.com/2007/08/02/how-to-setup-a-cheap-dual-monitor-kvm-alternative/comment-page-1/#comment-526 Ed Tue, 25 Dec 2007 05:31:04 +0000 http://www.inspectmygadget.com/2007/08/02/how-to-setup-a-cheap-dual-monitor-kvm-alternative/#comment-526 Why not just remote into the second computer? Why not just remote into the second computer?

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