Questions tagged [kvm-switch]
A Keyboard-Video-Mouse switch allows several computers to share a single keyboard, display and mouse.
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Computer Audio Over Network
Hope this question is OK.
I've got a computer tower that I'd like to relocate to the basement for noise and heat reduction purposes, leaving the monitor and KB/mouse in the office. I can use a KVM ...
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HDMI to Display Port with a KVM and docking station
I have a KVM with HDMI ports and a Dell docking station for my lapotop with DP ports. I used HDMI cables and bought HDMI-DP adapters. It works fine 99% of the time, but for every hour or so the ...
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Programmatically Control Monitors Through A KVM (DDI, VCP)
I want to use a KVM switch with a few computers but I notice that I'm not able to use VCP commands to control it the way I can when the montior is plugged into the computer directly. For example, when ...
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Use Raspberry Pi to Remotely Control KVM by emulating Keyboard
I have a KVM located far away from me that I would like to control with a Streamdeck. The problem is that the KVM only supports changing inputs in the following ways:
Physical buttons on the device
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How do I disable headless mode in Linux?
I have several computers in my home network, some run Linux, some run Windows, all connected to a 4-port KVM with USB and HDMI. When the power comes back on after an outage, and if I have them all ...
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Allow a QEMU VM access to the internet, while blocking access to LAN
Host OS: Arch linux
I have read the qemu and libvirt documentation regarding networking but still cannot get this to work. I am trying to set up a Linux virtual machine for general use that has access ...
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MacOS VNC server without sudo?
Is it possible to run any VNC server on macOS (either built-in or 3rd party) without having sudo or administrator rights?
I want to use screensharing from my Home Mac (as client) to my Company Mac (as ...
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My Keyboard randomly stops working on one Pc after about 5 switches with my KVM Switch. Only Reboot helps
Ok, my setup is the following: I have a PC Running Windows 11 and a Laptop connected to a Docking station. Both Laptop and Pc are connected to a KVM switch with 2 monitors, a keyboard and a mouse.
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KVM like switch for HP laptops that also shares power, hdmi and usb
Does such a thing/KVM exist where you can connect 2 HP laptops with HDMI outputs to a KVM, but also feed the power via usb C off to both (or even using standard power port)?
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KVM Switch-Multiple Monitors-Rotating Displays
I saw a similar post/question on this topic, but it was over ten years' old so I'm asking to see if modern tech may have caught up. I've been researching KVM's, but I cannot quite find what I'm ...
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MacOS Ventura on KVM/OpenCore - unable to set 1920x1080 resolution
https://github.com/kholia/OSX-KVM
Correct resolution (1920x1080) has been set in OpenCore config.plist. It actually works - OpenCore starts with 1920x1080 resolution. However, MacOS itself boots with ...
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Convenient multitasking with two computers and an ultra-wide, PbP monitor
I have a Linux PC (personal) and a Chromebook (for work) and I want to use a single set of mouse and keyboard to control both and 2) be able to fast-switch between them. Picture-by-Picture (PbP) in a ...
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How to make KVM guest to boot correct root partition?
have been having trouble booting the proper root partition. After creating a guest with virt-install root partition sits inside Extended, thus I decided I will create a new primary and copy root ...
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KVM switch/docking hub not detecting second Monitor or Mac
Appreciate the help in advance...
I am trying to set up a workstation (for the first time) on my own that myself and my fiance will be able to use between my PC desktop, PC laptop, and his macbook ...
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USB KVM corrupting page files?
I have three computers hooked up to a 4-way USB KVM switch - two Windows laptops and a Mac tower. One of the laptops has periodically experienced a bluescreen with a FAULTY_HARDWARE_CORRUPTED_PAGE ...
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How to prevent Mouse Without Borders security key expiration?
Mouse Without Borders (a.k.a., "MWB") v2.2.1.0327 is an indispensable free virtual KVM released by the Microsoft Garage which I've used for years on different versions of Windows, but as of ...
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Do all USB 3.0 switches support connection of a large number of daisychained devices?
I need to connect about 10 different experimental devices (lasers, cameras, motorized stages etc.) to two PCs, such that you can choose to control the whole setup from either one of those PCs.
My ...
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kvm instance network sometimes fail when use bridge, how to fix this?
my host and guests OS all are ubuntu server 22.04. bridge created by host use below netplan config, host and guest can reach each other. but when I use kubeadm init to init a k8s cluster, http request ...
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Best solution for dual monitor using chrome book and desktop computer
I'm looking for the best solution for a home working setup that comprises of a desktop computer and a Chromebook. I would like to share dual monitors and a single keyboard and mouse between the 2 ...
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Wireless peripherals through KVM don't work correctly
I bought the UGREEN usb 2.0 switch selector to switch my peripherals between my work laptop and my personal desktop pc. It works great with my wired keyboard, but my wireless mouse and wireless ...
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Upgrade OS version in multiple KVM guests
I have Debian 10 base VM - Debian10Base.qcow2. From here i create several VMs with command
qemu-img create -b Debian10Base.qcow2 -f qcow2 Debian10-guest-1.qcow2
qemu-img create -b Debian10Base.qcow2 -...
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Keyboard with 2 plugs not working properly in a laptop via a USB KVM switch
I have a set-up like this where a keyboard and mouse are connected into a USB (KVM) switch, which then connects to both PC and laptop (via one cable) and I frequently flick between the two.
It all ...
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Hooking up kb+mouse via aorus gigabyte fv43u to PC and laptop
I have bought aorus gigabyte fv43u monitor that features a kvm switch. It has 2 usb 3 type A downstream ports and 1 usb 3 type B upstream port. I have a stationary PC and laptop that I would like to ...
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No Signal from DisplayPort through switch out of USB-C
I have the following equipment:
Acer Predator Z35P (the monitor has a DisplayPort. I don't know why it's not listed as such on their official website)
Dell XPS 15 9520 with the NVIDIA GeForce RTX ...
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Locking down a bluetooth Dongle
I have two desktop computers connected via a KVM switch. one is seriously locked down with USB locks to prevent unauthorized devices from attaching. The KVM switch has two USB ports for a keyboard and ...
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Virtual storage not recognized
Don't have a lot of QEMU/KVM/Virt manager experience, trying virtualization & pass through.
Unfortunately the VM isn't recognizing the image file properly (doesn't see a disk). It can see the ...
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Why are HDMI switches much slower than VGA switches?
I used to have a cheap VGA based switch. After pressing the button, it would take 1-2 seconds for the display to switch.
Later, I decided to use the more modern and more advanced HDMI standard. My ...
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Best solution for Monitor with one USB-C Port on multi Client
I have a Monitor with one USB-C port and 4 USB-A Ports (Hub).
I've connected my mouse and keyboard to the monitor with USB-A and my Windows Laptop and my wife's MacBook with USB-C. I have Video signal ...
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How can I avoid windows being rearranged when I use my KVM switch?
I have bought a KVM switch. It works fine, except that when I use the switch, it seems that the computer I'm switching from loses the monitor (as in: Windows thinks that the monitor has been ...
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Raritan KVM KX2 won't work because of java issue with firefox 48 on windows 10
I have been able to get past many obstacles already to even get to where am at. I was able to install firefox 48 32-bit on windows 10 pro OS. I also installed java and enabled java on firefox.
Was ...
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No signal / KVM switch
I have a VGA KVM 2 port switch running a Win. 7 & Win. 10 computers through. The Win. 10 computer shows no signal when I start up the computers. The Win. 10 computer is a gaming computer that I ...
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How do I configure the firwall to open all ports to a certain zone?
I created a virtual machine via qemu/kvm on my machine.
The NIC name of this virtual machine is virbr0, and it is managed by the libvirt area of the firewall:
$ sudo firewall-cmd --zone=libvirt --list-...
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how do I set up dual monitors for desktop and laptop?
I have a desktop computer and a laptop. I have dual monitors. The desktop has a graphics card with 2 DVI and 1 hdmi output tons of usb outs but no usb-c. The laptop has 1 hdmi and one thunderbolt 3 ...
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Raritan Dominion DKX2-464 shows "No video from target server" on remote access
I have bought a used KVM Raritan Dominion KX2-464 device (with firmware 2.7.0.5.2183). Is is out of the support duration. I can connect PCs over CIM devices and can see the screen image, when I ...
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How to use a KVM switch with newer USB-C / DIsplayPort systems without 3.5mm audio
I have a challenge. I have a "work from home" setup provided by an employer. I want to add my desktop in a dual setup, with a KVM.
They provided a Dell laptop with thunderbolt port.
They ...
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How does real-time computing handle a CPU with 2 kind of cores (performance and efficiency)?
I am looking for a CPU to perform real-time computing on KVM with RTOS clients.
For true real-time with the lowest latency possible, 1 VM need to have 1 physical core (to avoid waiting when both ...
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How do I limit display refresh rate on Windows 10?
I have a KVM switch capable of 4k 30 Hz and a display capable of up to 4k 60 Hz. When I connect a new computer with Windows 10 through the KVM switch, it tends to use the highest availabile refresh ...
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QEMU-KVM UEFI Secure Boot doesn't work
I try to test this in QEMU-KVM:
https://www.knopper.net/knoppix/knoppix-uefi-en.html
My host OS is Debian 11 AMD64. I have ovmf .deb package sucessfully installed. I add OVMF to my virtual machine ...
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Why doesn't any USB hub work with my KVM switch?
I have a Lindy High Speed HDMI KVM switch for two PCs that switches HDMI and USB. The KVM switch provides two physical USB ports. But I need three (keyboard, mouse and WebCam). So I thought I'd plug ...
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Setting up kvm to use partition on the current disk not working
I am using libvirt kvm with virt manager, my purpose to have a os that can be used on bare metal and through kvm. I already have a windows partition on my disk, and I created a vm with it added as a ...
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Swap wireless keyboard/mouse receiver(dongle) back and forth between two laptops
If I have two laptops connected to two same-brand-and-model wireless keyboard/mouse like so:
Laptop A -> Keyboard/Mouse Pair 1
Laptop B -> Keyboard/Mouse Pair 2
And I swap the USB receiver(...
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Is there a way to share mouse/keyboard over WAN?
I'm trying to share my mouse and keyboard between my laptop and PC. The issue is both are connected to university WiFi (Glide) and I'm pretty sure LAN security is tight. I've tried various software: ...
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Home office peripheral sharing setup
In my current situation I have a set of peripherals that I would like to share between my home PC and my work laptop:
2 screens (HDMI/DVI)
Keyboard
Mouse
The following configurations would be the ...
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KVM Switch for Monitors Only
I am wondering if I need a KVM switch to change monitors only, instead of other input peripherals. I have a work laptop, and Mac Mini that have their own keyboard/mouse, therefore my current setup is:
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Is it possible to use Synergy KVM over LTE / hotspot networks?
Synergy is a software KVM solution that afaik uses IP/TCP sockets to broadcast peripheral usage between pc's.
My strange use case is that I bet (on e-sports) across multiple mini-pc's which are all ...
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KVM Switch - takes forever to recognize HDMI input for 1 of my laptops?
I have this KVM:
https://www.amazon.ca/gp/product/B08H4FKJPN/ref=ppx_yo_dt_b_asin_title_o03_s00?ie=UTF8&th=1
My KVM and laptops works with my previous monitor, my BenQ 1080 60hz monitor:
https://...
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Intel NUC can't see USB HID hub on Mint Linux
I have an Intel NUC5i3RYH (i3, 1TB hard drive, 4GB memory) on which I have installed Linux Mint 20.2 Uma 64-bit. This is attached to a KVM which provides a single USB connector for keyboard and mouse. ...
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How to make KVM guest stop showing both host and guest mouse cursors as it makes guest very hard to use?
I've created a CentOS 7 (KDE) VM on a Centos 7 KVM server without X or GUI, and there's only one guest on this server. I see two cursors in the virt-manager VM console: the host cursor and the guest ...
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Share monitors/keyboard/mouse between laptop and desktop
I have a work laptop (with WiFi) and a home desktop PC (with LAN + WiFi) - both Windows 10.
I would like to share my desktop monitors/keyboard/mouse with the laptop, preferably being able to switch ...
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Wireless keyboard/mouse slow detection on Late 2012 iMac when connected through USB 3.0 Switcher
I have a multi-machine setup where one wireless Logitech keyboard & mouse (MK345/MK275) is connected to three computers through a KCEVE/AIMOS USB 3.0 switcher (4 inputs/4 outputs).
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