Slackware 9 and KVM switch

qmon2002 · 07-29-2003, 11:57 AM

Hello guys,

I have two machines one with Windows XP and the second one Slackware 9 and both machines are connected to KVM switch one monitor, keyboard and mouse.

I'm having problem with Slackware where during the install I can use the keyboard and mouse just fine, but when I reboot the system for first time use, nothing is displayed on the monitor at all nor the keyboard and mouse are usable. Can any one help me in finding a solution for this problem.

Cheers,

Fido

tangle · 07-29-2003, 12:07 PM

Have you tried hooking up the monitor, keyboard and mouse directly to the computer?

Noryungi · 07-30-2003, 05:59 AM

Which KVM are you using? What type -- connected to AC or self-powered?

This sounds really strange... : I have a 2-systems Belkin KVM, and I use it daily for a Windows 98 PC and a Slackware 9 'puter and I have had exactly zero problems... ?

qmon2002 · 09-16-2003, 01:21 PM

I'm using switchview selfpower kvm switched. I've installed redhat 9 and it worked find and the same when i installed solaris 9.

Thanks,

Fido

Noryungi · 09-17-2003, 10:36 AM

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I'm using switchview selfpower kvm switched.

Sorry to say that but 90% of self-powered KVM are big, steaming piles of sh__.

You should try to connect you keryboard/mouse/monitor straight to the computer, as somebody else has said in this thread.

Also, if you have USB peripherals (keyborad/mouse), make sure these are already configured before restarting your computer...

Sorry if this is not very helpful...