10 DOMINION KX II USER G UIDEDesktop BackgroundFor optimal bandwidth efficiency and video performance, target servers running graphical userinterfaces such as Windows, Linux, X-Windows, Solaris, and KDE require configuration. Thedesktop background need not be completely solid; but desktop backgrounds featuring photos orcomplex gradients might degrade performance.Mouse SettingsThe Dominion KX II operates in several mouse modes:• Absolute Mouse Synchronization (D2CIM-VUSB only)• Intelligent Mouse Mode (do not use an animated mouse)• Standard Mouse ModeFor both the Standard and Intelligent mouse modes, mouse parameters must be set to specificvalues, which are described later in this manual. Mouse parameters do not have to be altered forAbsolute Mouse Synchronization; D2CIM-VUSB is required for this mode. Mouseconfigurations will vary on different target operating systems; consult your OS documentation foradditional detail.Intelligent mouse mode generally works well on most Windows platforms. Intelligent mousemode may produce unpredictable results when active desktop is set on the target. For additionalinformation on Intelligent Mouse mode, refer to the Raritan Multi-Platform Client (MPC) andRaritan Remote Client (RRC) User Guide (Appendix B: Conditions for Intelligent MouseSynchronization) available on Raritan’s Websitehttp://www.raritan.com/support/productdocumentation, or on the Raritan User Manuals & QuickSetup Guides CD ROM included with your Dominion KX II shipment.Operating System Mouse and Video SettingsThis section provides video mode and mouse information specific to the Operating System in useon the target server.Windows XP / Windows 2003 SettingsTo configure target servers running Microsoft Windows XP/2003:1. Configure the mouse settings:a. Select Start > Control Panel > Mouse.b. Open the Pointer Options tab. In the Motion group:- Set the mouse motion speed setting exactly to the middle speed.- Disable the Enhanced pointer precision option.- Click OK.2. Disable transition effects:a. Select the Display option from Control Panel.b. Open the Appearance tab.c. Click the Effects button.d. Clear the Use the following transition effect for menus and tooltips option.e. Click OK.f. Close the Control Panel.
