[SOLVED] KVM Switch issue

Lost1 · 07-10-2008, 06:13 PM

I have connected a KVM (KYS 102, cheap) switch, one system is running Windows 2K pro and one system is running Windows XP Pro. I have a HP 1740 LCD monitor connected to the switch. Everything works fine on the XP computer, the monitor will give me "Input Signal out of range" when I switch over to the other computer and goes to sleep before I can really do anything. Mouse and keyboard seem to be fine. Not very tech savy, but would appreciate any help.

magnethead · 07-10-2008, 06:41 PM

does monitor work when directly attached? Sounds like a refresh rate or resolution mismatch.

Lost1 · 07-11-2008, 09:21 AM

Thanks so much!!! Was the refresh rate on Win2k system (set at 85, XP was set at 60, matched 2k with XP and happy day!)

magnethead · 07-11-2008, 04:32 PM

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Originally Posted by Lost1

Thanks so much!!! Was the refresh rate on Win2k system (set at 85, XP was set at 60, matched 2k with XP and happy day!)

sounds right for an LCD. LCD's only like 60 hz. I too used to run all my CRT's at 85...LCD's dont like that very much.

07-10-2008, 06:13 PM	#1 (permalink)
Lost1 Registered User Join Date: Jul 2008 Posts: 2 OS: Win 2000 pro, XP pro	[SOLVED] KVM Switch issue I have connected a KVM (KYS 102, cheap) switch, one system is running Windows 2K pro and one system is running Windows XP Pro. I have a HP 1740 LCD monitor connected to the switch. Everything works fine on the XP computer, the monitor will give me "Input Signal out of range" when I switch over to the other computer and goes to sleep before I can really do anything. Mouse and keyboard seem to be fine. Not very tech savy, but would appreciate any help.

07-10-2008, 06:41 PM	#2 (permalink)
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07-11-2008, 09:21 AM	#3 (permalink)
Lost1 Registered User Join Date: Jul 2008 Posts: 2 OS: Win 2000 pro, XP pro	Re: KVM Switch issue Thanks so much!!! Was the refresh rate on Win2k system (set at 85, XP was set at 60, matched 2k with XP and happy day!)