KVM Question

I just bought a Mac mini (my first Mac). I also own a Dell Dimension desktop that I bought in 2000, and I'm hoping to be able to use my current monitor/keyboard/mouse for both machines.
The person who sold me the Mac mini at the Apple Store sold me a Belkin F1DL102U KVM switch. The problem: it doesn't work with Windows 98, which is what's on my Dell. I went to Circuit City today, but they only had the Belkin F1DL102P, which works with Win98 but not with the Mac OS.
Here's what I'm trying to find:
KVM switch that's compatible with Mac OS and Win98.
I have a PS/2 keyboard and mouse.
My Dell has PS/2 inputs for the keyboard and mouse, and it has one open USB port. The Mac mini has the two USB ports.
I'm open to any combination of switches and adapters, as long as it works!

Saucyjoe,
You could simply use an inexpensive (under $40) IOGear PS/2 KVM switch and use a PS/2 - USB Y-adapter to connect it to the Mini. I bought a bunch of the Y-adapters at Big Lots! the day the Mini was announced - Some electronics store had dumped a boatload of GE adapters and Big Lots! was selling them for $4 each. Google the term "PS/2 USB Y adapter price" to see what's available now - they should be under $12 delivered.
I've used my adapter with the Mini with several different KVM switches: No problems.
-Wayne

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20" Cinema DVI to VGA KVM Question

Hello all,
Wondering if anyone has come across this. What I am trying to do is use a kvm switch for both my powermac g5 and my pc. Both are compatable with vga/dvi. The issue I have is I want to buy a linksys vga kvm switch (http://microcenter.com/singleproduct_results.phtml?productid=0148182) which only has vga ports. I would love to buy a dvi kvm switch, but the price is too high.
So the question is, is there any way I can convert the dvi connector comming from the 20" cinema display i have to vga to be plugged in to this linksys kvm switch, which will in turn be directed to connect through vga connectors on my mac and pc? If so, do you know where I may buy the connector?
Also, does anyone know if the cinema displays are capable of dvi-d or they dvi-i? If they are just dvi-d, then I would think it may be immpossible to connect this monitor to any analog source.
Thanks again!
Tim

Tim -
Any time you go from DVI to vga you limit your potential maximum resolution. Once you have imposed a limit, you cannot go back. I was facing the same problem and ended up with a Geffen KVM switch that supports the 30" ACD display resolutions just fine. A little pricey, yes, but compare that to the price of a second monitor...
Ed

Good KVMs + other questions

Ever since Apple started offering up their Intel computers, I've been drooling for one. So I'm gonna bite the bullet and get a Mac Mini Duo (with employee discount from friend woohoo!). I've had a Mac before (iBook G3 with Jaguar and later Panther) but have since given it away as a donation. It got too outdated and someone else could've benefited more than I could from it.
I will have it running on the same keyboard, mouse, speakers, and display as my PC, which is my main machine (mostly for gaming and development work). So what I need is a simple (but quality!) KVM that has 2 USB ports (possibly three, I use my Wacom quite often), an audio in, and a DVI or VGA adapter. Does anyone recommend any particular product? Everything I've been able to find has PS/2 ports everywhere and no audio-in. Preferably inexpensive... $40-50.
And, my other questions... is it possible to install and boot Tiger from an external Firewire drive? The mini comes with a cruddy 5400rpm drive, which I guess could be good for storing music, photos, etc, but completely useless for running an OS and applications on. Is this at all possible, or should I just settle on getting an overpriced 7200rpm laptrop drive and dropping it in the mini then cackle while i throw the 5400rpm off a 22 story apartment building?
What's an inexpensive source for memory that'll fit in the mini? And is there any way you can have them drop one 512 stick in the mini instead of 2x256? Or would this be impossible?
Last one, kind of... how reliable are they? I know they're first-gen, and I generally don't trust first-gen hardware. They've got two beefy Intels in there, so I can imagine heat being an issue - is it? My flat is generally cool or cold. It'll get above 70 in here for maybe one week a year (gotta love San Francisco). Any other issues I should be aware of?
Very last one! Everyone with a Duo, how do you like it? Would you marry it? When I first got my iBook I wanted to marry it, but California state law prohibits it.
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I use a Belkin KVM switch (Model: F1DL102U). The link below will take you directly to the model I use on Belkin's website:
http://catalog.belkin.com/IWCatProductPage.process?MerchantId=&ProductId=164060
I purchased mine at CompUSA for $69.
It is pretty nice. It's got a single button to toggle between two computers. And if one computer is already in use, then it will automatically switch to the other computer when you turn it on.
For example, if I am using my Mac Mini, then the switch will automatically switch-over to the PC when I turn on the PC. Then, when I turn the PC off, the switch will automatically move back to the Mac Mini.
But, I can use the button any time I want to toggle / switch between the 2 computers.
This switch has 2 USB ports, 1 VGA video port, 1 Audio in port, and 1 Audio Out port.
I have found that you can easily share multiple devices on the USB ports.
For example, I have my mouse plugged into my keyboard, and then the keyboard plugged into the first USB port on the Belkin KVM switch. Then, I plug my USB printer into the second USB port on the KVM switch.
So, if you have a keyboard with multiple USB ports, or a USB Hub, then you would be able to share multiple USB devices between both computers.
In my arrangement, I am sharing a keyboard, mouse, and USB printer. Additionally, I have a pair of speakers and a monitor shared between the two systems.
Everything works pretty good, and I don't really have any complaints. I'm actually quite happy with the setup.
I found several places online to purchase it, but purchased it on CompUSA's website. I placed the order online, and picked it up in the store (had my wife stop in on her way home).
I've had mine now for around 6 or 8 months. It's been working good for me.
As for the hard drive, yes OS X Tiger will boot perfectly fine from an External Firewire drive. I ran tests with mine, and found that the External FireWire 7200 R.P.M. Drive did return better performance than my Internal 5400 R.P.M. Drive. However, my external 7200 R.P.M. USB 2.0 hard drive returned significantly worse performance than my internal 5400 R.P.M. Drive.
The best source of memory that I have found is Other World Computing.
http://www.macsales.com
They have a great price, excellent support, and I have never had a compatibility problem with any module I have purchased from them. I've upgraded several Macs using their memory. Pre-sales, and Post-Sales questions / support is excellent.
It's a great risk-free place to purchase from. Their prices are very close to the bargain prices, but they definitely know Macintosh computers and supply compatible modules.
As for first generation systems, I'm not sure that Apple's First generation is much different from their 3rd. My luck with the different revisions of the iMac G5 were absolutely terrible. The only Mac's to have practically every part die frequently. They weren't able to fix it in 3 revisions. So, I wouldn't expect that you'll see much change in the first 3 revisions of the Intel systems. Best bet is to buy now, or wait until 4th or 5th generation.
It took them 4 tries with the current iMac systems to get it right. The new CoreDuo is experiencing much less trouble than the 3 generations of G5 systems.
So, I'd either take my chances now (if you need the system today), or wait until you see the complaint levels dropping.
Fortunately, the Intel Mini's don't seem to be experiencing the same level of complaints that have come out of other recent Apple systems (MacBook Pro (Intel), iMac G5, PowerBook G4, etc.).
Hope this helps.

KVM resolution problem

Hi; I have a 2.16 with an Apple mini DVI to VGA adapter trying to connect to a LCD display through a Belkin KVM. The problem is that the desktop will show up on both monitors momentarily then go blank (both), after a few seconds the MB display will come on at a different resolution and the external display will show "No signal". A few seconds later they will both come back on at a different resolution and then immediately go blank again. This goes on until the DVI connector is pulled.It goes through many different combinations of settings. I think (a dangerous thing) that for some reason the MB and external monitor can't resolve the proper settings and so just goes into a loop of check and reset. My question, is it possible to set a default setting for any external monitor connected so that the two will sync? I have a 1.8 G5 connected also and it has no problems although it is a different situation.

Hi,
I sometimes have problems with my KVM switch too. I have a Dell E172FP Monitor.
In certain scenarios when I change from my PC to Mini the resolution goes to pot. The way I get round it is to do the following :
1. Go to system preferences
2. Go to Displays
3. Click 'detect displays'
It then restores the screen to the proper resolution. It's a bit of a pain. It's almost as though the mac forgets what is connected to it and defaults to facory settings or something.
What KVM switch are you using? I've got a Belkin. Maybe it's got something to do with that too.
Hope this offers some help.
TMan

I am trying to setup kvm. Am I on the right track?

I am trying to set up kvm and am a bit confused (probably by old information)
lscpu
Virtualization: AMD-V
L1d cache: 16K
L1i cache: 64K
L2 cache: 2048K
L3 cache: 8192K
NUMA node0 CPU(s): 0-5
grep -E "(vmx|svm|0xc0f)" --color=always /proc/cpuinfo
Worked
zgrep CONFIG_KVM /proc/config.gz
CONFIG_KVM_GUEST=y
# CONFIG_KVM_DEBUG_FS is not set
CONFIG_KVM_APIC_ARCHITECTURE=y
CONFIG_KVM_MMIO=y
CONFIG_KVM_ASYNC_PF=y
CONFIG_KVM_VFIO=y
CONFIG_KVM=m
CONFIG_KVM_INTEL=m
CONFIG_KVM_AMD=m
CONFIG_KVM_MMU_AUDIT=y
CONFIG_KVM_DEVICE_ASSIGNMENT=y
zgrep CONFIG_VIRTIO /proc/config.gz
CONFIG_VIRTIO_BLK=m
CONFIG_VIRTIO_NET=m
CONFIG_VIRTIO_CONSOLE=m
CONFIG_VIRTIO=m
CONFIG_VIRTIO_PCI=m
CONFIG_VIRTIO_BALLOON=m
CONFIG_VIRTIO_MMIO=m
CONFIG_VIRTIO_MMIO_CMDLINE_DEVICES=y
lsmod | grep kvm
kvm_amd 59131 0
kvm 413027 1 kvm_amd
lsmod | grep virtio
[virtio_pci 17389 0
virtio_balloon 12997 0
virtio_scsi 17714 0
virtio_blk 17295 0
virtio_net 26460 0
virtio_ring 17342 5 virtio_blk,virtio_net,virtio_pci,virtio_balloon,virtio_scsi
virtio 13058 5 virtio_blk,virtio_net,virtio_pci,virtio_balloon,virtio_scsi
scsi_mod 142915 4 libata,sd_mod,sr_mod,virtio_scsi
Is there any thing else that needs to be set up before I install virt-manager
Confused?
thanks
Dave
Last edited by spottyrover (2014-09-10 04:08:08)

1. tags around your raw output!1. [ code ] tags around your raw output! 1.
Looks pretty now. Always wondered how that was done
2. Did you deplete the usefulness of https://wiki.archlinux.org/index.php/KVM to its entirety?
that is what I am trying to follow.
Is there more modules needed?
Did it work correctly?
It lacks information on how to add modules.
I got it working the first time by following multiple how tos and in the end I do not know which bits I done was needed and which bits was not and they did.
By the way. You did not answer the question.
Am I on the right track?
After all I am in the newbie corner
Dave
Last edited by spottyrover (2014-09-10 04:28:24)

How to use multiple closed MBPs with KVM?

I have an unusual problem I'd eagerly welcome help with:
I have four MacBook Pros (from 2006-2010) that I use in my day-to-day work, since each of them can run an instance of the client software I work on.
As you imagine, this consumes a fair amount of desk space having them side-by-side, as well as the seeming redundancy of having each one's screen showing, since I actually only need to focus on one at a time (commanding it to do tasks I can background for awhile). In addition, I prefer to use the mouse over the trackpad whenever possible.
So I had an inspired idea: I read that you can run a MBP in closed clamshell mode while hooked to an external display. That got me thinking, hmmm, what if I stacked these MBPs in one pile and connected them all to a 4-port KVM, so I could share a monitor, keyboard, and mouse among them?
Then I saw the prices of some 4-port KVMs, and they get fairly pricey, so I'd like to learn from others' experiences on the following specific questions:
Are there heat issues I need to be concerned about? The software I work with tends to ramp up a MBP's fans pretty loud.
Are there KVMs that are known to work best with this config? Some seem more Mac-friendly than others but the ones I'm looking at (Gefen, IOGear) all get mixed reviews thus far. 4 computers sharing 1 DVI display + USB keyboard and mouse seems fine, as 4 sharing 2 seems to jack up the price a lot more, and I don't have a specific need for two monitors.
I've previously gleaned some info about MBPs with KVMs, but haven't come across a setup like the one I'm suggesting. Thanks so much in advance!

I'd say that you ought to look at using class and id attributes in your table elements.
If you have two tables and want seperate color schemes use an id on the <table> element. Then you can select that table in your CSS quite easily.
<table id="greenScheme">
<table id="blueScheme">
#greenScheme tr {
One set of rules here
#blueScheme tr {
Another set of rules here
I don't/haven't used tables that much myself so don't feel confident about writing out some sample CSS for you here. However, it shouldn't be too difficult to work out. Also, I did a fancy table not long ago to put up a price table in a site. A quick google on something like style tables CSS will bring up plenty of tutorial type stuff on styling tables that won't be too arduous.
Martin
Tricia0131 wrote:
searched this site and found this question many times, but all answers suggest how to do it in CSS code.
That might be because it's the best way to do it ;-)

KVM switch w/ usb i/o for keyboard mouse doesn't work [Solved]

Edit:
This problem appears to have magically disapeared. I'm still not sure why it happened or why it has ceased.
Hello Everybody,
I'm not sure why this is happening, but I've got a KVM switch that used to get "automagically" detected as "a no-brand KVM switch" on boot-up that has ceased working. I don't get this "no brand KVM switch" detected on boot-up anymore, but I can use the VGA part of the switch, at least, however the keyboard and mouse don't work unless plugged directly into the computer.
Below I've attached the result of
dmesg | grep --context=3 usb
dmesg | grep kvm
returns no result.
The most signifcant thing seems to be:
usb 1-2: new full speed USB device using uhci_hcd and address 7
usb 1-2: device descriptor read/64, error -71
usb 1-2: device descriptor read/64, error -71
usb 1-2: new full speed USB device using uhci_hcd and address 8
usb 1-2: device descriptor read/64, error -71
usb 1-2: device descriptor read/64, error -71
usb 1-2: new full speed USB device using uhci_hcd and address 9
usb 1-2: device not accepting address 9, error -71
usb 1-2: new full speed USB device using uhci_hcd and address 10
usb 1-2: device not accepting address 10, error -71
hub 1-0:1.0: unable to enumerate USB device on port 2
I've googled this, and somewhere it was suggested this mean the usb device is not drawing power. The only thing that has happened that I can imagine as being the culprit between function/dysfunction here is that there was a power outage (circuit breaker tripped), and though my computers were on battery-backup, the monitor is not. I don't suppose that this could have messed up the switch?
Note this problem is uniform across 3 computers, 2 which have recently run a system update, but the 3rd has not recently run an update, this is not an Xorg problem, "K and M" don't work in either console or X.
Any help would be appreciated. Below as, mentioned previously, is the output of
dmesg | grep --context=3 usb
included on the off-chance that someone sees something significant there.
ata1.00: configured for UDMA/100
ata2.00: ATAPI: HL-DT-ST RW/DVD GCC-4480B, GW02, max UDMA/33
ata2.00: configured for UDMA/33
scsi 0:0:0:0: Direct-Access ATA WDC WD400EB-11CP 06.0 PQ: 0 ANSI: 5
scsi 1:0:0:0: CD-ROM HL-DT-ST RW/DVD GCC-4480B GW02 PQ: 0 ANSI: 5
usbcore: registered new interface driver usbfs
usbcore: registered new interface driver hub
usbcore: registered new device driver usb
USB Universal Host Controller Interface driver v3.0
huhci_hcd 0000:00:1d.0: PCI INT A -> GSI 16 (level, low) -> IRQ 16
uhci_hcd 0000:00:1d.0: setting latency timer to 64
uhci_hcd 0000:00:1d.0: UHCI Host Controller
uhci_hcd 0000:00:1d.0: new USB bus registered, assigned bus number 1
uhci_hcd 0000:00:1d.0: irq 16, io base 0x0000e800
usb usb1: configuration #1 chosen from 1 choice
hub 1-0:1.0: USB hub found
hub 1-0:1.0: 2 ports detected
uhci_hcd 0000:00:1d.1: PCI INT B -> GSI 19 (level, low) -> IRQ 19
uhci_hcd 0000:00:1d.1: setting latency timer to 64
uhci_hcd 0000:00:1d.1: UHCI Host Controller
uhci_hcd 0000:00:1d.1: new USB bus registered, assigned bus number 2
uhci_hcd 0000:00:1d.1: irq 19, io base 0x0000e880
usb usb2: configuration #1 chosen from 1 choice
hub 2-0:1.0: USB hub found
hub 2-0:1.0: 2 ports detected
Warning! ehci_hcd should always be loaded before uhci_hcd and ohci_hcd, not after
Driver 'sd' needs updating - please use bus_type methods
sd 0:0:0:0: [sda] 78165360 512-byte hardware sectors (40021 MB)
uhci_hcd 0000:00:1d.2: PCI INT C -> GSI 18 (level, low) -> IRQ 18
uhci_hcd 0000:00:1d.2: setting latency timer to 64
uhci_hcd 0000:00:1d.2: UHCI Host Controller
uhci_hcd 0000:00:1d.2: new USB bus registered, assigned bus number 3
uhci_hcd 0000:00:1d.2: irq 18, io base 0x0000ec00
usb usb3: configuration #1 chosen from 1 choice
hub 3-0:1.0: USB hub found
hub 3-0:1.0: 2 ports detected
usb 1-2: new full speed USB device using uhci_hcd and address 2
usb 1-2: device descriptor read/64, error -71
ehci_hcd 0000:00:1d.7: PCI INT D -> GSI 23 (level, low) -> IRQ 23
ehci_hcd 0000:00:1d.7: setting latency timer to 64
ehci_hcd 0000:00:1d.7: EHCI Host Controller
ehci_hcd 0000:00:1d.7: new USB bus registered, assigned bus number 4
ehci_hcd 0000:00:1d.7: debug port 1
ehci_hcd 0000:00:1d.7: cache line size of 128 is not supported
ehci_hcd 0000:00:1d.7: irq 23, io mem 0xffa7fc00
ehci_hcd 0000:00:1d.7: USB 2.0 started, EHCI 1.00, driver 10 Dec 2004
usb usb4: configuration #1 chosen from 1 choice
hub 4-0:1.0: USB hub found
hub 4-0:1.0: 6 ports detected
hub 1-0:1.0: unable to enumerate USB device on port 2
kjournald starting. Commit interval 5 seconds
EXT3-fs: mounted filesystem with ordered data mode.
usb 1-2: new full speed USB device using uhci_hcd and address 3
usb 1-2: device descriptor read/64, error -71
usb 1-2: device descriptor read/64, error -71
usb 1-2: new full speed USB device using uhci_hcd and address 4
usb 1-2: device descriptor read/64, error -71
usb 1-2: device descriptor read/64, error -71
usb 1-2: new full speed USB device using uhci_hcd and address 5
rtc_cmos 00:02: rtc core: registered rtc_cmos as rtc0
rtc0: alarms up to one month
usb 1-2: device not accepting address 5, error -71
usb 1-2: new full speed USB device using uhci_hcd and address 6
usb 1-2: device not accepting address 6, error -71
hub 1-0:1.0: unable to enumerate USB device on port 2
usb 3-2: new low speed USB device using uhci_hcd and address 2
e100: Intel(R) PRO/100 Network Driver, 3.5.23-k4-NAPI
e100: Copyright(c) 1999-2006 Intel Corporation
e100 0000:01:08.0: PCI INT A -> GSI 20 (level, low) -> IRQ 20
e100 0000:01:08.0: PME# disabled
e100: eth0: e100_probe: addr 0xff8fe000, irq 20, MAC addr 00:07:e9:50:88:58
eepro100.c:v1.09j-t 9/29/99 Donald Becker
eepro100.c: $Revision: 1.36 $ 2000/11/17 Modified by Andrey V. Savochkin <[email protected]> and others
usb 3-2: configuration #1 chosen from 1 choice
Intel ICH 0000:00:1f.5: PCI INT B -> GSI 17 (level, low) -> IRQ 17
Intel ICH 0000:00:1f.5: setting latency timer to 64
usbcore: registered new interface driver hiddev
input: Logitech USB Optical Mouse as /class/input/input2
input,hidraw0: USB HID v1.10 Mouse [Logitech USB Optical Mouse] on usb-0000:00:1d.2-2
usbcore: registered new interface driver usbhid
usbhid: v2.6:USB HID core driver
intel8x0_measure_ac97_clock: measured 50831 usecs
intel8x0: clocking to 48000
input: Power Button (FF) as /class/input/input3
ACPI: Power Button (FF) [PWRF]
input: Sleep Button (CM) as /class/input/input4
reserve_memtype failed 0xf0000000-0xf8000000, track write-combining, req write-combining
X:2394 freeing invalid memtype f0000000-f8000000
X:2367 conflicting memory types f0000000-f8000000 write-combining<->uncached-minus
reserve_memtype failed 0xf0000000-0xf8000000, track write-combining, req write-combining
X:2395 freeing invalid memtype f0000000-f8000000
usb 1-2: new full speed USB device using uhci_hcd and address 7
usb 1-2: device descriptor read/64, error -71
usb 1-2: device descriptor read/64, error -71
usb 1-2: new full speed USB device using uhci_hcd and address 8
usb 1-2: device descriptor read/64, error -71
usb 1-2: device descriptor read/64, error -71
usb 1-2: new full speed USB device using uhci_hcd and address 9
usb 1-2: device not accepting address 9, error -71
usb 1-2: new full speed USB device using uhci_hcd and address 10
usb 1-2: device not accepting address 10, error -71
hub 1-0:1.0: unable to enumerate USB device on port 2
Thanks again!
Last edited by pseudonomous (2008-12-30 23:57:47)

i'm sorry, but this is all software related then. if you haven't already, run disk utility a few times to try to correct the error. otherwise, you should back up your info immediately if you can. if you can access another mac you can do that with firewire target disk mode. http://docs.info.apple.com/article.html?artnum=58583. the other mac has to have built-in firewire. then you can try to repair the directory with a third party utility like diskwarrior or techtool pro. if it cannot solve the problem, or if you do not want to spend the money on the software, you have no choice but to erase and install your operating system. do you already have your info backed up?? it's always a good idea. keep us posted as to how it's going for you or if you have any further questions. [ 8 ) ]

Problems with File I/O in java applications at KVM/CLDC Layer

I wrote couple of programs made use of Connector.open with "file" protocol to perform File I/O.
Code snippet from java application for File Read
InputConnection conn = (InputConnection)
Connector.open("file:/input.txt", Connector.READ );
I got javax.microedition.io.ConnectionNotFoundException: The requested protocol does not exist file:/input.txt
Code snippet from java application for File Write
OutputConnection conn = (OutputConnection)
Connector.open( "file:/input.txt;append=true", Connector.WRITE );
I got javax.microedition.io.ConnectionNotFoundException: The requested protocol does not exist file:/input.txt;append=true
I have couple of questions
1. Does Connector class support "file" protocol at KVM/CLDC layer of Sun's reference implementation?
2. If so, what could I be doing wrong?
Thanks,
Nuthan
I'm looking forward to hear from you.

I believe you can find the right answer here :
http://forum.java.sun.com/thread.jsp?forum=50&thread=307980
Hope that will help.
bye

KVM switch one Cinema hd display (dvi) with macpro (dvi) and macbook pro (mini displayport)

I want to use a KVM switch to share one display with two computers.
Computer one is: MacPro 1,1 dual core 2.66 Ghz with two DVI ports.
Computer two is: MacBook Pro 4 core 2.66 GHz with one Mini Displayport.
Display is: Cinema HD Display with DVI connector.
To do that KVM switches only use (at least that is waht I found) one system either DVI or Mini Displayports
http://www.gefen.com/kvm/dproduct.jsp?prod_id=3113
DVI --> KVM SWITCH<-- DVI
                     V
               DVI (monitor)
http://www.atlona.com/Atlona-2x1-Mini-DisplayPort-KVM-Switch.html
Mini Displayport (Macpro) --> KVM SWITCH <-- Mini Displayport (Macbookpro)
                                                         V
                                                 DVI (monitor)
However what I want is:
DVI (Macpro) --> KVM SWITHCH<-- Mini Displayport (Macbookpro)
                                       V
                              DVI(monitor)
I couldn't find an existing KVM switcher that does this.
Then there is the following solution
DVI (Macpro) --> KVM SWITCH <-- ADAPTER (Mini Displayport to DVI) <-- Mini Displayport (Macbookpro)
                                    V
                            DVI(monitor)
The question is: Will this work?
I've been told that adapter behind adapter never works. Hope someone can help with this before spending money on nothing.
Thanx David

Maybe you're right just try and see if I can return the stuff if it's not working.
I won't be using a higher resolution then 1920 x 1200 however I still would buy the adapter
Mini DisplayPort to Dual-Link DVI Adapter
http://store.apple.com/us/product/MB571Z/A?fnode=MTY1NDA3Ng
for connecting macbookpro to KVM DVI switch.
However if there's still someone with experiencing the exact same thing I would be much obliged.

Concerning: VGA monitors using an Aluminum Powerbook G4 PowerPC 2004 15"-screen 1.5Ghz The DVI (converted to VGA) video output stopped working on this computer after 9 years of service. This raises question 1: Is there any way of fixing this? I've tried

Concerning: VGA monitors using an Aluminum Powerbook G4 PowerPC 2004 15"-screen 1.5Ghz
The DVI (converted to VGA) video output stopped working on this computer after 9 years of service. This raises question 1:
Is there any way of fixing this? I've tried the usual: triple checked all vga cables & devices through trial & error. Bought a new DVI-VGA adapter. Reset PRAM, PMU, etc. Nothing works. Something is probably damaged, because my KVM switch was not working unless I hot-reseated the vga cable into it, leading to this DVI port, and that is pretty rough stuff.
Question 2 (related):
This dovetails into this: Can I drive a VGA monitor with the s-video output port on this computer. It would take an s-video (male)-to-15-pin-VGA adapter. Has anyone does this? So far, I haven't even found the adapter mentioned anywhere.
Thanks for reading this.
el7

Thanks for the useful feedback, Knucklesmac. I agree. I must have blown something on the logic board -- because I had a faulty old KVM switch that would not switch between computers without some nasty hot-plugging/unplugging the VGA video cables. (wince!). It's like when Dizzy Dean ruined his arm because a line drive hit him in the foot and he readjusted his mechanics around the injury. I take the blame because this has been a great computer, and does not deserve any blame.
If it will help anyone else reading this thread, C2G (née Cables to Go) has some interesting ideas for still getting external video out of this computer:
-USB-to-VGA
http://www.cablestogo.com/product/30545
-Convert s-video or composite video signals to high resolution VGA
http://www.cablestogo.com/product/40971
The price range is $75-$85, which doesn't make horse sense to me for such an old computer -- which has a lot of life in it anyway, because its own 15" monitor is not chopped liver.
el7

Firewire question for 30" Cinema Display

Hooked up display this afernoon. AWESOME. Have a question about the firewire that comes off the display -- there is a plug-in for the power adapter, the DVI, the USB and the firewire. oddly, the firewire does not fit into any of the three firewire ports on the PowerMac G5. This is one of the first models -- had to upgrade graphics card -- checked another G5 which is newer model --- same firewire ports. It appears only to have 3 gold spots inside (3 pins?) Anyone can shed any light on how I plug this in? Display works great without it --- am I guessing that without this plugged in I can't use the firewire ports on the actual display?
Emailing me at [email protected] is always an option. Thanks.
Power Mac G5 Mac OS X (10.3.9) 30" Cinema HD Display

Dual-link DVD cables near the bottom of this page
<http://www.gefen.com/kvm/cables/hdmi_dvi.jsp#dvidl>
The cables are M-M so, depending on the length, you will need a F-F gender changer
<http://www.worldofcables.com/store/viewItem.asp?idproduct=773>
or booster <http://www.gefen.com/kvm/product.jsp?prod_id=2938>
If you are really serious about electrical shielding in the room you may want to consider a fibre-optic DVI link
<http://www.gefen.com/kvm/product.jsp?prod_id=2600>
For the DC power, if you can't find a matching connector, just cut the cable and use your own connectors and wire to make an extension. Presumably, you have to run the wires through a filter where they enter the shielded room, so a ready-made extension cable wouldn't be enough, anyway.
Have you checked for electrical radiation from the display itself? It may need some metal mesh in front of the screen, attached to the metal case all around.

DVI KVM switch to use with iMac and Cinema Display

I currently have a 20" iMac that I use with a 20" Cinema Display. I'd like to share the Cinema display between the iMac and a Dell computer. Assuming this can be done, are there any recommendations for a DVI-KVM switch? Most important is no loss in video quality when the Cinema display is used with the iMac. The Dell is seldom used and even a straight DVI switch without mouse and keyboard sharing would be OK.
 20" Intel iMac + Cinema Display + Sony HDR-HC7 HD camera Mac OS X (10.4.8) All tools, no talent!

I am also trying to link a Mac Mini and a HP PC with an nVidia FX5500 graphics card via a KVM switch. The mini works fine but the PC does not sync up and the screen is blank and the little white light on the lower right is blinking.
Any news on your question would be appreciated
mac mini Intel dual core Mac OS X (10.4.6)

Mac mini questions and advice.

i'd like to eventually purchase a mac mini, but is the apple care protection plan worth it??? sorry multiple questions will a fully loaded mac mini 160 gb hard drive and 2 gigs of ram be an improvement over my current set up... pentium 4, 1.60 GHz.... 1.59 GHz, 512 mb of ram... 70.2gb hard drive
one more question, will there be any trouble hooking up the mac mini to my 32 inch sony lcd.
sorry for all the questions, would appreciate any advice and feedback.

Can you give us the model number of your 32 inch Sony lcd? The Mini supports resolutions up to 1920x1200. We need to find out what kind of beast your 32 inch Sony is; it sounds kinda big for a regular monitor -- more like a TV display.
Hard to say if the Mini will be an improvement over your PC, unless we know what programs you want to run. It would obviously be an improvement in term of security; you won't be worrying about keeping virus definitions up-to-date every week.
I use a KVM switch to run my Mini and a PC with an IBM keyboard and a Dell LCD monitor. I had to experiment with several models of KVM to find one I liked.
I also use Parallels to run Windows and Linux directly on my Mini at the same time I run Mac OS. Useful for work-flows that require Mac and WinXP/Linux programs simultaneously.
You can buy and register AppleCare anytime during your first year of ownership. AppleCare gives you access to phone support, which might be useful to a first-time Mac user. You can buy AppleCare for less from some on-line retailers -- for example google for lacomputercompany. Be sure you buy the correct AppleCare for your Mac.
Wireless generally works fine, though some non-apple wifi routers with old firmware have issues. In instances of range or compatibility problems, often a wireless ethernet bridge can solve the problem. These are inexpensive and involve no software, since they plug into the mini's ethernet port.
If you are doing massive one-time file transfers, I'd strongly recommend connecting your Mini directly via ethernet cable to your router. This will save time and eliminate several possible sources of trouble. Save the wifi for your web interactions after you transfer the bulk of files from your PC.
Regarding pictures and music ... if they are in standard formats like mp3 and jpg, then iTunes and iPhoto should be able to import them just fine. If the music is protected by Microsoft's "plays-for-sure" digital rights management scheme, you may be out of luck. If your music is already in iTunes for Windows, also no problem.
Although you didn't ask, at some point you may need external storage for your Mini. Be sure to get an external drive that supports Firewire. This is preferable to drives that just support USB, though you can get models that support both. Firewire will be significantly faster and more reliable with your Mac.

T420 - external 24" monitor DVI- Displayport : not detected when connected via KVM switch

Hi,
I've been using a 2port USB KVM Switch from InLine for a long time connecting a mac mini and a macbook pro
to a 24" LCD. Recently I had to replace the MacBookPro with a T420. Unfortunately the T420 does not detect the
monitor, when connected via the KVM switch.
I tried:
A) T420 -> Lenovo Displayport to DVI-Adapter -> KVM-Switch -> 24" monitor: NO SUCCESS
B) T420 -> Thinkpad miniDock Series 3 DVI Port-> KVM Seitch -> 24" monitor : NO SUCCESS
C) T420 ->Thinkpad miniDock Series 3 DVI Port-> 24" monitor - > SUCCESS
D) T420 ->Thinkpad miniDock Series 3 VGA Port -> 24" monitor - > SUCCESS
So I have a workaround, but leaving out the KVM switch is not a long term option.
This is all on Win 7 professional / 64bit
Using config (A) I then installed the Intel HD Graphics Driver version 8.15.10.2342 16 May 2011
SURPRISE: during driver install, the monitor WAS detected!!!
SECOND SURPRISE: after reboot I was back in the old situation where the monitor was NOT DETECTED
CONCLUSION:
Seems like a software issue with the Intel HD Graphice driver.
ANY HINT/COMMENT/HELP highly appreciated!
Thanks,
Michael

hey mgold,
as the T420 works correctly with the external monitor and with the miniDock ; it is sad to say the the KVM switch is non-compatible.
I would recommend that you get in contact with the manufacturer of the KVM. At the same time, try uninstalling the current video drivers of your T420 and see if it makes any difference with the KVM if the T420 is running on a generic driver
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Unattend File not Working via KVM

Hello Dear Community,
I have a Question boot a WinPE-Image via Network Boot then its load the Setup from the y:\\ Drive.
I using Proxmox as Virtualisierung.
The Windows Image is in
Drive y:\\ and
the unattendfile
i wonder why KVM
why
the file does not
reads out if
he still
has access to it. Now the Setup goes not automatic installing Windows here its my Unattend-File sorry for my Bad English.
<?xml version="1.0" encoding="utf-8"?>
<unattend xmlns="urn:schemas-microsoft-com:unattend">
<settings pass="windowsPE">
<component name="Microsoft-Windows-Setup" processorArchitecture="amd64" publicKeyToken="31bf3856ad364e35" language="neutral" versionScope="NonSxS" xmlns:wcm="http://schemas.microsoft.com/WMIConfig/2002/State" xmlns:xsi="http://www.w3.org/2001/XMLSchema-instance">
<UserData>
<ProductKey>
<Key>XC9B7-NBPP2-83J2H-RHMBY-92BT4</Key>
<WillShowUI>OnError</WillShowUI>
</ProductKey>
<Organization>Server-Verleih</Organization>
<FullName>Server-Verleih</FullName>
<AcceptEula>true</AcceptEula>
</UserData>
<ImageInstall>
<OSImage>
<InstallFrom>
<MetaData wcm:action="add">
<Key>/IMAGE/NAME</Key>
<Value>Windows Server 2012 SERVERSTANDARD</Value>
</MetaData>
</InstallFrom>
<InstallToAvailablePartition>false</InstallToAvailablePartition>
<WillShowUI>OnError</WillShowUI>
</OSImage>
</ImageInstall>
</component>
</settings>
<settings pass="oobeSystem">
<component name="Microsoft-Windows-Shell-Setup" processorArchitecture="amd64" publicKeyToken="31bf3856ad364e35" language="neutral" versionScope="NonSxS" xmlns:wcm="http://schemas.microsoft.com/WMIConfig/2002/State" xmlns:xsi="http://www.w3.org/2001/XMLSchema-instance">
<AutoLogon>
<Password>
<Value>123kamilA</Value>
</Password>
<Enabled>true</Enabled>
<LogonCount>1</LogonCount>
<Username>Administrator</Username>
</AutoLogon>
<OOBE>
<HideEULAPage>true</HideEULAPage>
<NetworkLocation>Home</NetworkLocation>
<ProtectYourPC>1</ProtectYourPC>
<SkipMachineOOBE>true</SkipMachineOOBE>
<SkipUserOOBE>false</SkipUserOOBE>
</OOBE>
<UserAccounts>
<AdministratorPassword>
<Value>test123</Value>
</AdministratorPassword>
</UserAccounts>
</component>
</settings>
<settings pass="specialize">
<component name="Microsoft-Windows-Shell-Setup" processorArchitecture="amd64" publicKeyToken="31bf3856ad364e35" language="neutral" versionScope="NonSxS" xmlns:wcm="http://schemas.microsoft.com/WMIConfig/2002/State" xmlns:xsi="http://www.w3.org/2001/XMLSchema-instance">
<ComputerName>KVM-V-Server</ComputerName>
</component>
<component name="Microsoft-Windows-Security-Licensing-SLC-UX" processorArchitecture="amd64" publicKeyToken="31bf3856ad364e35" language="neutral" versionScope="NonSxS" xmlns:wcm="http://schemas.microsoft.com/WMIConfig/2002/State" xmlns:xsi="http://www.w3.org/2001/XMLSchema-instance">
<SkipAutoActivation>true</SkipAutoActivation>
</component>
</settings>
<cpi:offlineImage cpi:source="wim:C:/Users/Administrator/Desktop/Windows_Server_2008/sources/install.wim#Windows Server 2012 SERVERSTANDARD" xmlns:cpi="urn:schemas-microsoft-com:cpi" />
</unattend>
Best Regards Steve GR

Windows Setup does not run from the Y: but from X: ramdisk in WinPE. If you keep the answer file on a network share, you need to use the /unattend switch to point to it. Network shares are not in the default search path that Setup uses:
http://technet.microsoft.com/en-us/library/cc749415%28WS.10%29.aspx

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