> I need to connect a KVM switchbox to use a 17" (Apple Multiscan) monitor > between two (PPC 7300-200) machines. I've attempted five different (all > apple brand) cables in the last month.
Does the KVM use Apple style connectors (large D, 2 rows of pins) or PC style SVGA connectors (small D, 3 rows of pins, slightly staggered) on *both* sides? Are you having to convert between Apple/PC at any point? This could be the problem. It sort of sounds like 2 things may be faulty: 1) The monitor is expecting extra information via sense pins and not getting it/getting muddled, 2) the power output from the KVM has degradated the signal and the monitor is not detecting it... Is it an electrical switch or is it a manual switch? Sometimes manual ones spike the power and cause the monitor/keyboard to have a fit. I have a manual 2 way "data switch" style KVM at home with an old 17" compaq deskpro monitor. It happily changes between two computers, though I have 3, so I need to acquire another switch (mental note to self,,,) The only problem I have it that the monitor will *sometimes* it get's a little confused and will act like there's no signal... I usually have to turn it off and on again to get past that. Switching between the computers has no effect in this scenario... Hope that helps, Matt -- 1st-PowerMacs is sponsored by <http://lowendmac.com/> and... Small Dog Electronics http://www.smalldog.com | Refurbished Drives | -- Sonnet & PowerLogix Upgrades - start at $169 | & CDRWs on Sale! | Support Low End Mac <http://lowendmac.com/lists/support.html> 1st PowerMacs list info: <http://lowendmac.com/lists/1st-powermacs.shtml> --> AOL users, remove "mailto:"; Send list messages to: <mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED]> To unsubscribe, email: <mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED]> For digest mode, email: <mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED]> Subscription questions: <mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED]> List archive: <http://mail.maclaunch.com/lists/1st-powermacs/> --------------------------------------------------------------- >The Think Different Store http://www.ThinkDifferentStore.com ---------------------------------------------------------------
