Questions tagged [kvm-switch]
A Keyboard-Video-Mouse switch allows several computers to share a single keyboard, display and mouse.
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Connecting daisy-chained screens to two different computers via KVM
I have two screens daisy-chained to my work laptop in my WFH setup.
I wanted to ask if it's going to be possible to connect the screens ( or only one of them) to my own pc via KVM switch.
Laptop's ...
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KVM Input issues - is my motherboard broken?
I'm trying to diagnose a problem with USB input through a KVM. I have two computers and a KVM:
PC 1: A laptop running linux
PC 2: A desktop dual-booting linux and windows 10
KVM: HDMI+USB, outputs ...
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Lost USB connection on Windows 11
So I just bought a KVM switch for my desktop gaming pc and work laptop (both with windows 11). Everything was going great, I test both sides and it works. But after 3-4 switches between laptop and ...
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How to USB KVM switch 3 monitors across 2 laptops?
I have 2 laptops that I need to be able to switch between frequently throughout the day. I can't RDP from one to the other. I have a 3 monitor setup (aside from the laptop screens) that I want to ...
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Convert vmdk to qcow2
I have a VM inside ESXi with the Rocky operating system. I converted this machine's disk to the QCOW2 format using the command:
qemu-img convert -p -f vmdk -O qcow2 ./my_rocky.vmdk ./my_rocky.qcow2
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4 display modes across 3 displays and 2 computers
I have a laptop and a PC and three displays. I need to switch between the computers and the displays and sometimes be working in each computer simultaneously. I have already tried a 4 by 4 by 4 KVM ...
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Why is networking not working on “Ubuntu22.04.img” VM under KVM Ubuntu 22.04?
I am trying about 5 hours now and cannot get it work. I want that my VM can get access to the Internet.
Host Ubuntu 22.04 with kvm/virt-manager installed
followed different how to's (mostly the same, ...
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USB switch Connections USB A to A vs. USB A to C
I have recently bought a USB switch that allows me to switch USB devices instantaneously between computers. That being the case, I have noticed that the USB switch I have currently uses a USB Male A ...
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2 monitors for 2 computers and one keyboard/mouse
So I'm planning on building a new setup, and I'm having a little trouble in getting my head around a couple of things. To simplify things, my setup will have 2 monitors, 1 desktop and 1 work laptop, ...
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EIZO monitor with an integrated KVM switch loses the USB connection to the mouse and keyboard after standby mode
How can I avoid windows being rearranged when I use my KVM switch?
@Ramhoud:
You wrote: "...Your KVM obviously doesn’t do this." Is this a KVM problem or a Windows one. I have the same ...
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KVM switch DP in to HDMI out not working
I have recently bought the the AV Access iDock C10 for what I hoped to be the perfect solution for my problem.
I want to be able to easily switch between my home Windows desktop and Windows work ...
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DisplayPort KVM switch not passing signal through DisplayPort to HDMI adapter
Adapter works when connected directly to PC but now when using KVM, an illustration of the setup can be seen here:
with red indicating the non working connection path.
The adapter is DP to HDMI. KVM ...
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Windows 10 Enterprise: Plays an annoying sound every minute with okay, but less than perfect connections
Windows 10 Enterprise HP Laptop
I have a Windows 10 Enterprise HP Laptop attached to a pure hardware KVM switch.
I think the cables are getting old.
At first Windows started complaining about there ...
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GPU passthrough code 12 in win10 VM on proxmox
getting code 12 error in device manager.
have tried 538 data center tesla, and 442 tesla desktop drivers.
i cannot open nvidia control center, but on first try i get EULA prompt which i accept and ...
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Intel says my cpu has vt-x but kvm-ok says it doesn't
I just installed Debian 12, downloaded Android Studio and was following this article to enable VM acceleration: https://developer.android.com/studio/run/emulator-acceleration?utm_source=android-studio&...
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Dell XPS KVM Switch on Linux
I'm trying to use a KVM switch with my Dell XPS (and a macbook pro).
The KVM switch is a Thunderbolt 4 switch. It works very nicely with the macbook, it also works very nicely with another linux "...
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Stop apps from moving Linux workspaces when switching KVM
Just installed CentOS Stream 9 on a new Lenovo T14 Gen 4 Intel.
I have an external display connected by HDMI.
I am using many workspaces with terminals.
When the HDMI cable is unplugged from the ...
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xHCI combined with KVM switch causing USB controller to crash
I'm currently troubleshooting a fairly interesting issue going on with my at-home work setup. My setup consists of a microphone, headset, microphone and mouse (all USB2.0 devices). Three of these ...
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Does anyone know how to permanently lock security key in MouseWithoutBorders app on windows 10/11?
Does anyone know how to permanently set/lock security key in MouseWithoutBorders app on Windows 10/11?
It keeps on changing every time the pc reboots. I don't see anything in settings, or a command ...
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Is there a way to disconnect running KVM session in Intel Manageability Commander
My team uses IMC to get Windows machine status from the user's perspective via KVM sessions.
We run into issues where we can't make a KVM connection because someone walked away or, for whatever reason ...
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KVM - WFH / Gaming dual monitor
I have a gaming pc using 2 monitors, and now will be working from home using an HP laptop as well. I do not have space to set up a separate desk so I would like to use a KVM switch to use my own dual ...
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Hama KVM Switch only working with one of two connected devices
I recently bought a HAMA KVM Switch. Specifically it is the HAMA 00200135. I have a Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Carbon and my desktop pc connected to the switch. The peripherals which are connected to the ...
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KVM plus Dock - why did USB work with old laptop but not the new one?
The question here is, why did the setup work with one Mac (the old work laptop) and not with a different one (new work laptop) and is there anything I can re-configure or change so as to make it work ...
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KVM switch vs. multiple V switches plus KM switch
I have noticed that KVM switches are usually expensive, limited in the choice of video interface such as having only one of either only HDMI or DP rather than both and being limited in the number of ...
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Displayport & HDMI KVM-Switch only show HDMI Connection but not DP
I have the following setup:
What works is the monitor plugged into the HDMI port on the KVM-switch, no matter which laptop I try it on.
What doesnt work is the displayport-monitor connection, no ...
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Weird mix of using the Barrier KVM and VirtualBox breaks a Keyboard layout
I'm having an oddly specific problem where:
I have two computers, one with Windows 10, the other with EndeavourOS Linux. I use both of them through the VKVM software Barrier so that I can use the ...
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HDMI/DP to VGA adapers dying
I have multiple custom built server drawers that have been created in order to test multiple HDD's at once.
All the drawers are connected to a KVM (Tripp-Lite B070-016-19) using the following setup, a ...
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What is the best way for connecting 2 monitors to 2 laptops?
I have 2 laptops and I want to buy 2 monitors. So that I can share those 2 monitors between 2 laptops. I tried to find different possible solutions to achieve the same. As of now I can see 2 possible ...
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Computer Audio Over Network
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 over IP HDMI extender for ...
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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 ...
