> The first step is to verify that there is no voltage difference between the > two systems chassis. They should share a common ground through the grounding > pin on the power plugs. How do I check this? ANd power plugs = monitor plugs or power plugs = plugs to mains line? > > I use a Belkin KVM between multiple systems (2-4, depending what is in the > shop) with good results. > > ----- Original Message ----- > From: "Jai Dhar" > To: > Sent: Saturday, August 10, 2002 1:34 PM > Subject: [OT]: KVM problems > > > > Hi, > > > > I have two computers, and bought a KVM (keyboard/video/monitor switch) to > hook > > them up to my monitor. Now, I already had one computer/monitor in their > fine > > with no problems, but when I went to hook up the new computer's (it's not > > really a NEW computer per say) monitor cable to the KVM, mad sparks flew > > everywhere! I tried it in another port, same thing... I even bought > another > > KVM, and wasted my money, because same thing happened. Odd thing is, when > I > > disconnected the power line to the PSU of the new computer, no sparks > flew.. > > so it almost seems like it's trying to deliver current to the KVM or > > something. Anyone know? > > > > Jai > > > > --------------------------------------------- > > This message was sent using Endymion MailMan. > > http://www.endymion.com/products/mailman/ > > > > -- > > http://www.piclist.com hint: PICList Posts must start with ONE topic: > > [PIC]:,[SX]:,[AVR]: ->uP ONLY! [EE]:,[OT]: ->Other [BUY]:,[AD]: ->Ads > > > > > > -- > http://www.piclist.com hint: PICList Posts must start with ONE topic: > [PIC]:,[SX]:,[AVR]: ->uP ONLY! [EE]:,[OT]: ->Other [BUY]:,[AD]: ->Ads > --------------------------------------------- This message was sent using Endymion MailMan. http://www.endymion.com/products/mailman/ -- http://www.piclist.com hint: PICList Posts must start with ONE topic: [PIC]:,[SX]:,[AVR]: ->uP ONLY! [EE]:,[OT]: ->Other [BUY]:,[AD]: ->Ads