Chapter 2: Installation and Configuration13Getting StartedStep 1: Configure KVM Target ServersKVM target servers are the computers that will be accessed andcontrolled via the Dominion KX II. Before installing the Dominion KX II,configure all KVM target servers to ensure optimum performance. Thisconfiguration applies only to KVM target servers, not to the clientworkstations (remote PCs) used to access the Dominion KX II remotely.See Terminology (on page 9) for additional information.Desktop BackgroundFor optimal bandwidth efficiency and video performance, KVM targetservers running graphical user interfaces such as Windows, Linux,X-Windows, Solaris, and KDE require configuration. The desktopbackground need not be completely solid but desktop backgroundsfeaturing photos or complex gradients might degrade performance.Mouse SettingsThe Dominion KX II operates in several mouse modes:• Absolute Mouse Mode ™ (D2CIM-VUSB only)• Intelligent Mouse Mode (do not use an animated mouse)• Standard Mouse ModeMouse parameters do not have to be altered for Absolute MouseSynchronization but D2CIM-VUSB or D2CIM-DVUSB is required for thismode. For both the Standard and Intelligent mouse modes, mouseparameters must be set to specific values, which are described here.Mouse configurations will vary on different target operating systems.Consult your OS documentation for additional detail.Intelligent mouse mode generally works well on most Windows platforms.Intelligent mouse mode may produce unpredictable results when activedesktop is set on the target. For additional information on Intelligentmouse mode settings, see Intelligent Mouse Mode (on page 68).Servers with internal KVM switches inside the blade chassis typically donot support absolute mouse technology.
