I have a Intel D845-WN, 1.6 gig P4 motherboard with a KVM, presently 
IOGEAR GCS612A, and same problem with a Startech SV211MICRO which worked 
for more than a year, before slowly getting same problem. Both are 
intelligent 2 port KVMs

On cold startup, the computer boots, and the KVM doesn't power up and 
activate either the monitor , keyboard, or mouse. If another PC 
connected to the Intel is powered either first or during the boot, the 
KVM comes alive and is normal. The 2nd PC can be powered down a few 
seconds later and the remaining intel is normal, including brief power 
downs or restarts. Switching KVM cables between computers has no effect, 
the problem stays with the Intel.

What is the power source of the KVM? I have heard the mouse port, 5 vdc? 
I have put a meter on that, and typically have seen 4.97 volts. The 
Intel motherboard does have their active monitor running when in windows 
that monitors voltages. It has alarmed at most once a month on either 
the 3 or 5 volts, being only slightly out of tolerance ( 4 - 6 volts for 
5 volt) for a second at a time.

This same computer has also had issues with ethernet disabled when in XP 
PRO, restarting to Kubuntu Linux, Windows disables (RJ-45 leds go out) 
on exit, and Kubuntu doesn't turn it back on. Haven't found a way in 
Kubuntu to turn it back on. If Boot XP, until leds are on, and hardware 
reset, and boot Kubuntu, all is OK.The network controller is Realtek RTL 
8138D, I have several different cards, same with all.

And yes all the drivers and motherboard BIOS are current versions.

Thanks again. :)
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