There is no means to connect an outside power source to the KVM. THe 
power issue makes sense, especially as the mini-itx uses very little 
power. Are there KVM switches with external power supplies?



Craig White wrote:
> On Sun, 2005-01-02 at 11:57 -0700, Charlie Bullen wrote:
> 
>>Happy new year.
>>
>>In an effort to save space, and reduce noise, heat and power 
>>consumption, I have assebled a computer using a via epia m1000 mini itx 
>>motherboard.
>>
>>I also have a computer set up for expierimentation. I have an Airlink 2 
>>port KVM swith to share video mouse and keyboard between the 2 boxes. 
>>This KVM switch has always worked perfectly with any other combination 
>>of boxes, although it certianly is an el cheapo unit.
>>
>>I am using a Viewsonic VG150B lcd monitor and no name mouse and keyboard.
>>
>>With the Mini-itx connected to the KVM switch and the second comuter 
>>turned off, I get what I can only describe as a "shakey" display.
>>
>>If I turn on the second computer, the "shakeyness" goes away on the mini 
>>itx box.
>>
>>If I connect the mini itx directly to the Monitor Mouse and keyboard, 
>>the "shakeyness" also goes away.
>>
>>Any ideas as to how to fix this situation so that I can use the KVM 
>>switch would be appreciated.
> 
> ----
> does airlink KVM have the ability to use external power source? Seems
> like a power issue
> 
> Craig
> 
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