Re: KVM switch

On 26/08/2021 13:27, philo wrote:
> I have two machines in my office and have been using a kvm switch for 
> years with no problem. I recently replaced one of the machines and 
> confirmed the KVM was working ok.
> 
> The next day however the KVM did not activate on the previously existing 
> machine.
> 
> I tried a different KVM switch and the same thing happened.It worked 
> initially but after both machines were switched off and back on...it 
> would not switch over.
> 
> 
> In all instances I could switch back OK to the other machine.
> 
> Kind of a PITA to have two KB and two Mice on my desk

One of mine steals power from USB to function, so check if you have a 
BIOS option that allows that when a machine is powered off. Or use an 
external power supply?

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Adrian C