Questions tagged [kvm-switch]
A Keyboard-Video-Mouse switch allows several computers to share a single keyboard, display and mouse.
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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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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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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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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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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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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.
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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 ...
