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Keyboard/monitor/mouse switches



You can turn off the requirements for a keyboard and mouse in many PC
BIOS systems but the video may be an issue for some card/monitor
settings. Check your BIOS for a QuickStart option to bypass the memory
check and mouse/keyboard check. If you are just using basic SVGA on the
video that should be OK as well, otherwise you may have to reset once
you've booted up.

Bill Horne wrote:

> Sorry, but this isn't strictly Linux:  it does, however, concern
> those of us whom use a Samba server with Win95 boxen.
>
> I bought a manual keyboard/monitor/mouse switch, which is
> supposed to allow me to share my k/m/m amoung four computers.
>
> I've found that the mouse and keyboard often freeze when
> switching from one machine to another, and before returning the
> switch I'd appreciate advice on how to solve the problem.
>
> 1.  Does this problem occur with electronic "matrix" switches?
> If not, what are the best values and where can I get them?
> 2.  Is that a way to modify a manual switch to prevent the
> problem?
>
> TIA.
>
> Bill Horne
>
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