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[[File:01-X630-A8-IMG-4966-main-1.jpg|thumb|right|PiKVM PCIe, PiKVM-A8]]

PiKVM-A8 is a member of the [[PiKVM]] <ref>PiKVM © belongs to https://pikvm.org</ref>family. It only supports Raspberry Pi 2W4 Model B. It is directly inserted into the computer case as a PCI card. That is, you can put a computer into your computer. It does not require additional cables and is more convenient to use. The PiKVM-A8 is composed of X630-A8 and X630: [[File:04-X630-A8-IMG-4940-w1000.jpg|800px]] * '''[[X630]]''' HDMI to CSI-2 Board (for video capture)* '''[[X630-A8]]''' HAT Board (for POE, RTC, ATX Control power in etc) '''Note:''' There is no I2S Audio In connector on the X630-A8 for the first production batch, the I2S Audio In connector[[File:I2S-Audio-Connector.png|100px]] was added since March 2023!!!

* POE power(Recommend, but it's expensive because you need a poe switch, '''<span style="color:red;">the poe switch must support 802.3af.</span>''')

[[X630-A8]] (PiKVM-A8 PCIe version) equipped with a active cooling fan (3007 5V PH2.0) that cool your raspberry pi;

'''* 1 X HDMI cable (30cm 60cm length)'''

==FAQ=='''How to connect OLED'''First of all, we recommend you to get more FAQ information on the official website: [[httpsFile://docs.pikvmX630-A8-OLED.org/faq/ official FAQjpg|800px]]

'''Q. I want ==User Manual==First you need to make sure your hardware connections are correct, please refer to control several pc powerthe above video and diagram below. Is it possible with one PiKVM-A8'''

A<span style="color:red;font-weight:bold">'''Important Note:'''</span> If you receive and are using the black 10pin I2S audio cable, the I2S cable maybe in the wrong wire connection. NoRefer to below photo.Please do not use the wrong I2S cable for KVM-A8, one kit can only control one pcyou need to change the I2S cable to right direction to use or attach order number to contact us via email(support@geekworm.com).

'''Q===OS Download & Installation===1. There is Firstly, need prepair a I2S Audio In on X630-A8micro sd card, does the packing list contain an I2S cable? How to connect it?'''a minimum 16 Gb class 10 memory card is recommended.

A2. No contain Download an I2S cableappropriate OS image for the PiKVM, the url link is: https://pikvm. org/download/

PiKVM OS does not support I2S:We recommend that you use the ''''V3 Pre-Assembled'''' version, so it cannot be used yetand this image includes OLED display configuration.

The 10pin SH1:For Raspberry Pi 4, please use [https://files.0 connector is for pikvm.org/images/v3-hdmi-rpi4-box-latest.img.xz PiKVM V3 platform]. <span style="color:red;">Only compatible with '''futurePiKVM V3 OS''' I2S HDMI audio , NOT support. Once it supported, we will update the product information for detail use.'''V4'''</span>

'''Q3. Flash it to a microSD memory card by following [https: How to login?'''//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]

A: Input the XX.XX.XX4.XX ip address on Power the explorerdevice, then input useropen explore to login the pikvm web ui. ===Enable RTC ===<span style="color: adminred;">Only need to configure the RTC function for the X630-A8 V1.7 version, the default password is 'adminX630-A8 V1.8 don' alsot need.</span>

Firstly, insert the '''Q: How to switch root user?C1220'''button battery. run the following command in web terminal window:

#then type the password, and the default password is 'root ' also. 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 & '''reboot''' the device;

'''Q: How 5. Swith OS to enable OLED?'''readonly mode ro

A: ===Enable OLED display===Run the following command in web terminal window to enable OLED display:

'''Q===FAQ===* First of all, we recommend you to get more FAQ information on the official website: Why OLED is not display?'''[https://docs.pikvm.org/faq/ official FAQ], or check the following FAQ;* You can post a issue ticket at [https://geekworm.com/community/forum/topic/78220/pikvm-faq Geekworm forum] or email to us (support@geekworm.com) and attached your installation pictures or videos to get some help.* Blog sharing for reference: https://www.andysblog.de/kvm-over-ip-pikvm-als-bausatz

<div class="toccolours mw-collapsible mw-collapsed"><div style="font-weight:bold;line-height:1.0; color:red;">Q1: Why PiKVM-A3/A4/A8 does not show the video only display No Signals?</div><div class="mw-collapsible-content">A: Please confirm that your OS is right:

[[File:Pi4# Please check the hardware connection. Double-V3-HATcheck that the video capture device is connected correctly and tightly. # Make sure you use the original HDMI port. If your desktop only has a VGA display port, there may be no video signal when you use <b>VGA to HDMI adapter</b>, and there is no way to solve this; However, you can try to lower the resolution and restart the PC to test, but the probability of success is very low.# Change the HDMI cable to test.# Test the X630 separately to check if there is HDMI output.# Some laptops do not output any signal until you switch the output (usually via the FN + and an F5 key on the keyboard).# Your computer maybe enter sleep mode, please exit sleep mode.png|800px]]</div></div>

'''Q1. The [https: How to enable RTC?'''//pikvm.org/download/ PiKVM OS version] is correct;

A: Firstly, insert the C1220 button battery2.Check & use a high-quality power supply;run the following command: rw sudo nano /boot/config3.txt #Then change Whether the line: '''dtoverlay=i2c-rtc,pcf8563''' to '''dtoverlay=i2c-rtc,ds1307'''raspberry pi 4 temperature is too high; #Test RTC #Display the current time of the Raspberry Pi date #Write the time of Raspberry Pi 4. Contact us via email to DS1307support@geekworm.com sudo hwclock -w</div> #Read the time of DS1307 sudo hwclock -r ro</div>

'''Q<div class="toccolours mw-collapsible mw-collapsed"><div style="font-weight: Why PiKVMbold;line-A3height:1.0;">Q4. How to login?</A4 does not show div><div class="mw-collapsible-content">A: Input the video?'XX.XX.XX.XX ip address on the explorer, then input user: admin, the default password is 'admin'also.</div></div>

* Double su root #default password is root also</div></div> <div class="toccolours mw-collapsible mw-collapsed"><div style="font-weight:bold;line-height:1.0;">Q6. Does KVM-A8 support passive heatsink such as (P165-A or P165-B etc) instead of fan?</div><div class="mw-collapsible-check that content">A: You can use the [[P165]] aluminium heatsink or the video capture device is connected correctly [[H402]] pure copper heatsink, but must remove the X630-A8 fan and tightlyfan connector. For the CSI bridge ①If use '''P165-A'''(thickness 7mm), this should be exactly the camera portyou can use '''M2.5*5mm''' spacer instead of '''M2.5*12mm''' spacer to fix it; ②if use '''P165-B'''(thickness 11mm), you can directly use '''M2.5* Some laptops do not output any signal until you switch the output 6mm''' screws to fix it;  ③if use '''H402'''(usually via the FN + and an F5 key on the keyboardthickness 4mm), you can use '''M2.5*8mm''' spacer instead of '''M2.5*12mm''' spacer.* Your computer may have turned on sleep mode for You can also use other suitable spacers + screws to fix the monitorheatsink. Move the mouse to turn it off [[File:IMG-2173-1.jpg|600px]]</div></div>