UP2716D, KVM feature help

Question

Hi Just received my new UP2716D, which is working fine. However, I can find no information (either in the manuals or online) on how to set up and use the KVM feature that this monitor has. Help! Brian

DELL-Chris M · Accepted Answer

The built in KVM is done via the Input Source selection you choose. Page 37 in the User's Guide.

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* Connect the keyboard and mouse to the UP2716D bottom USB downstream USB ports (Port #8 in picture on page 9)
* Connect computer 1 to UP2716D bottom USB upstream port 1 (Port #7a in picture on page 9)
* Connect computer 1 to one of the UP2716D video in ports (HDMI/HDMI/DP/mDP)
* Connect computer 2 to UP2716D bottom USB upstream port 2 (Port #7b in picture on page 9)
* Connect computer 2 to one of the UP2716D video in ports (HDMI/HDMI/DP/mDP)
* Press the #4 Menu button to open the OSD (On Screen Display)
* Go to Input Source. Choose the applicable port for computer 1 or computer 2

kentor · Answer

Does the UP2716D KVM feature support audio switching? Or only mouse/keyboard?

DELL-Chris M · Answer

The two channel audio line-out port is controlled by the video input source selected (HDMI, DP, or mDP) and the OSD- Audio source, not the KVM.

stephens05 · Answer

Is there a hotkey to switch between video inputs instead of using the OSD to swap inputs? I'm currently using the Dell UP2718Q monitor. Hopefully its similar to the UP2716D as far as KVM functionality goes.

DELL-Chris M · Answer

UP2718Q =Button to change Input Source. Also in the MenuUSB Selection USB 1 = DPUSB Selection USB 2 = HDMI 1 UP2716D =Button to change Input Source. Also in the MenuUSB Selection USB 1 = DPUSB Selection USB 2 = HDMI/MHL 1

stephens05 · Answer

Thanks Chris for the quick response. I was wondering if there is a quicker solution to switch between computers for video rather than using the OSD. iogear kvms have a 1 button switch over.

Thanks again.

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