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X680
,[[File:X680-IMG-5547.jpg|thumb|right|x680 kvm over ip front view]]
[[File:X680-IMG-5546.jpg|thumb|right|x680 kvm over ip rear view]]
[[File:X680-IMG-5531-diagram.jpg|thumb|right|x680 diagram & size]]
[[File:X680-IMG-5617.jpg|thumb|right|x680 kvm over ip Internal view]]
[[File:X680-IMG-5620.jpg|thumb|right|x680 kvm over ip internal view]]
==Overview==
This X680 is a member of the [[PiKVM]] <ref>PiKVM © belongs to https://pikvm.org</ref> family, it is a 4-port IP KVM Switch empowers you to securely manage up to four computers/servers remotely from almost anywhere using the internet or your local area network (LAN).
Unlike software solutions that require installation and work through your server's operating system, this IP KVM Switch offers KVM control from the BIOS-level onward. Reboot, monitor the entire boot process, and interact with your connected system easily, while the integrated remote ATX power control allows you to switch the machine on/off, reset it, and monitor power & storage LED activity remotely. Featuring 3 additional USB2.0 ports for peripheral sharing (USB storage, CD ROM, etc.), allowing file transfers and disk emulation for remote application and OS installs.
The IP KVM Switch supports direct switching through buttons on front panel and hotkey through keyboard connected to the special USB 1.1 port. it also supports remote hotkey switching between computers for easy monitoring.
'''About the USB OTG port of X680:''' The USB OTG port is used to control the keyboard and mouse. However, when the OTG port is in use, it prevents the control of the keyboard and mouse. The X680 utilizes the CM4 and does not have additional USB ports for connecting a USB drive.
==Features==
* Based on the Raspberry Pi Compute Module 4 and Compatible with all variants
* Designed especially for PiKVM ( Raspberry Pi based KVM over IP)
* <span style="color:red;">Only compatible with '''PiKVM V3 OS''', NOT support '''V4'''</span>
* Control up to 4 USB HDMI computers/servers remotely over an IP network or the internet
* Full remote BIOS level control access the BIOS, and have full control over the keyboard and mouse
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If you think it noisy, you can replace it with a [[C235]] heatsink.
==Packing List==
* 4. ATX CONTROL can support remote startup, shutdown, restart and other functions
* 5. You need to buy the appropriate length HDMI cable by yourself, because we don't know what length HDMI cable you need
* 6. The X680 Kits <span style="color:red;>DO NOT</span> include '''CM4 ''' module also. '''Additional accessories to purchase yourself:'''* Raspberry Pi Compute Module 4 CM4* A minimum 16 Gb class 10 memory card is recommended.（In fact, you don't need Micro SD card if you use CM4 with eMMC, because you can flash the firmware into the eMMC.） '''ATX Conrol cable(Not included):''' You can make your own ATX control cable, in fact, it is a normal Ethernet cable, and the requirements must be '''568B''' line sequence [[File:RJ75-568B.png]] '''RJ45 Pinout of KVM:''' [[File:RJ45-PINOUT.png]]
==User Manual==
===How to installing the Operating System (CM4 without eMMC)?Hardware connection & installation Video===Refer to [: https://wwwyoutu.raspberrypi.combe/documentationukHCz1RsFx4 {{#ev:youtube|https:/computers/getting-startedyoutu.html#installingbe/ukHCz1RsFx4}} X680 HDMI port display information, according to the test: [[File:HDMI-theOUT-operatingINFO-system Official installation tutorial1.jpg|700px|X680 HDMI port info]] ===OS Download & Installation===1. Firstly, need prepair a micro sd card, a minimum 16 Gb class 10 memory card is recommended. If you use a CM4 with eMMC, you don't need a micro sd card.
2. Download an appropriate OS image for the PiKVM, the url link is https://pikvm.org/download/ or click [https://files.pikvm.org/images/v3-hdmi-rpi4-box-latest.img.xz this one] to download it. (Please use the '''V3 Pre-Assembled''' OS image) :We recommend that you use the ''''V3 Pre-Assembled'''' version, and this image includes OLED display configuration.:<span style="color:red;">Only compatible with PiKVM V3 platform OS, NOT support PiKVM V4 Plus & V4 Mini platform!!!</span> :[[File:Pi4-V3-HAT.png|800px|PiKVM V3 platform]] ===Flash OS image===1. Flash OS image to a microSD memory card by following [https://docs.pikvm.org/flashing_os the simple instructions] or [https://www.raspberrypi.com/documentation/computers/getting-started.html#installing-the-operating-system Official installation tutorial] 2. Refer to [[#How to flash OS onto the eMMC of CM4? (CM4 with eMMC)?]] if you use the CM4 shield with eMMC. 3. Then power the device, then open explore to login the pikvm web ui.====How to flash OS onto the eMMC of CM4? (CM4 with eMMC)?====
1. Short nBOOT Pin, refer to the picture below.
'''PS：If you use CM4 with eMMC, then SD card cannot be used.'''
===OS downloadEnable RTC ===Refer Due to https://pikvmdifferent RTC chips with official PiKVM hardware, you still need to '''configure RTC''' to make RTC work normally.org/download/
2. Switch OS to writable mode rw3. Edit the /boot/config.txt file, and change line <code>dtoverlay=i2c-rtc,pcf8563</code> to <code>dtoverlay=i2c-rtc,ds1307</code> (due to use the different RTC chip). sudo nano /boot/config.txtThen save & '''PS:reboot'''the device;
Press to select PC1/PC2/PC3/PC4 through buttons on front panel. the corresponding LED located on the right of the button will be on if a PC is selected. the PC1 will be automatically selected when power applied or restored.
====Hotkey swtichingswitching====
* Keyboard must be connected to USB1.1 port (Marked with an icon of keyboard)
* Press the "Ctrl" twice quickly, then immediately press "1" to switch to PC1
* Press the "Ctrl" twice quickly, then immediately press "4" to switch to PC4
====Remote hotkey switching====
* Access to PiKVM web interface and log in
* Press the "Ctrl" twice quickly, then immediately press "1" to switch to PC1
* Press the "Ctrl" twice quickly, then immediately press "4" to switch to PC4
* If your mouse cursor is not in the area of the PiKVM web interface, it is not functional
===How to boot from NVME SSD？===
1.Prepare the '''Win32 Disk Imager tool''' first, download and install it, refer to:https://sourceforge.net/projects/win32diskimager/
2. Insert NVME SSD into the '''USB to NVME ssd adapter''' or [[X876]]
3. Connect '''USB to NVME SSD adapter''' or [[X876]] to computer through USB A cable, then a USB drive can be recognized in computer.
4. Open '''Win32 Disk Imager''' tool, then select the '''PiKVM os image file''' and '''USB drive''', then click '''Write''' button
5. Wait a few minutes for the write process to complete.
6. Insert NMVE SSD into the X680, then power on (must remove the micro sd card firstly)
===Mass Storage Drive===
Refer to: https://docs.pikvm.org/msd/
==FAQ==
* Blog sharing for reference: https://www.andysblog.de/kvm-over-ip-pikvm-als-bausatz
<div class="toccolours mw-collapsible mw-collapsed"><span div style="color:red;font-weight:bold;line-height:1.0;">Q: Why is the X680 not working?</spandiv><div class="mw-collapsible-content">
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1. First you need to make sure your physical connection is correct, or you can email us at support@geekworm.com to confirm your physical connection;(<span class="tb_red">Please make sure the CM4 is rightly and tightly connected.</span>)
2. Make sure to use the right pikvm OS.
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Q: Why is USB mass driver not recognized?
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A: Please refer to the description in the red rectangle in the picture below;
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The USB mass is not recognized in PIKVM OS, you can understand USB mass as a local USB HUB in PIKVM OS.
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Q: How to switch to root user?
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A: run the following command:
su root
Then type the password, the default password is 'root' also.
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Q: Does the x680 support audio?
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A: Yes. Refer to [[Enable pikvm hdmi audio]]</div>
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Q: Why OLED is not display?
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A: Please follow the steps below to check
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The run the following command to check the I2C address
sudo i2cdetect -y 1
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0 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 a b c d e f
00: -- -- -- -- -- -- -- --
10: -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- --
20: -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- --
30: -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- 3c -- -- --
40: -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- --
50: -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- --
60: -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- --
70: -- -- -- -- -- -- -- --
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3c is a hexadecimal number, it is the I2C address of OLED, if you can’t find this value, please shut down and reconnect shield and OLED, then run this command again, If you still can't find the OLED''Q: How to enable RTC?'''s I2C address, the OLED screen may be damaged.
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<div class="toccolours mw-collapsible mw-collapsed"><div style="font-weight:bold;line-height:1.0;">Q: Does the X680 support PoE power? How to enable PoE Power?</div><div class="mw-collapsible-content">A: The X680 reserve the doesn't support POE port, but need to you can use with customized POE module something similar to support PoE power, and the customized POE module still not release now. And the X680 does not support the Raspberry Pi official PoE module.Recommend to use [[PiKVMPD3005G-A83A]] kit, if you need PoE power.</div></div>
<div class="toccolours mw-collapsible mw-collapsed"><div style="font-weight:bold;line-height:1.0;">Q: Why NVME SSD cannot be recognized？</div><div class="mw-collapsible-content">A: You need Login the pikvm web teminal, then type the following command: lspciThe result of the command should look similar to the following, if you can't find something similar to make sure that the following, your target computer NVME SSD is not in '''sleep''', because when the computer is sleep, the USB port will stop supplying powercompatible</div></div> ==References==<references />
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