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[[File:01-X630-A8-IMG-4966-main-1.jpg|thumb|right|PiKVM PCIe， 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 4 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.

[[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)'''

'''OS download:''' https://pikvmFirst you need to make sure your hardware connections are correct, please refer to the above video and diagram below.org/download/

For Raspberry Pi 4<span style="color:red;font-weight:bold">'''Important Note:'''</span> If you receive and are using the black 10pin I2S audio cable, please the I2S cable maybe in the wrong wire connection. Refer to below photo.Please do not use the V3 HAT OSwrong I2S cable for KVM-A8, you need to change the I2S cable to right direction to use or attach order number to contact us via email(support@geekworm.com).

[[File:Pi4I2S-V3Cable-HATKVM-A8.pngjpg|800px400px|PIKVM V3HATRight I2S Cable for KVM-A8]]

===OS Download & Installation Video===PiKVM-A8 Installation Video: https://youtu1. Firstly, need prepair a micro sd card, a minimum 16 Gb class 10 memory card is recommended.be/BV8UkSgqWLo

{{#ev2. Download an appropriate OS image for the PiKVM, the url link is:youtube|https://youtupikvm.beorg/download/BV8UkSgqWLo}}

==FAQ==* First of all, we :We recommend that you to get more FAQ information on use the official website: [https://docs.pikvm.org/faq/ official FAQ]''''V3 Pre-Assembled'''' version, 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.andysblogthis image includes OLED display configuration.de/kvm-over-ip-pikvm-als-bausatz

'''Q:[[File:Pi4-V3-HAT. How to do if png|800px|PiKVM-A8 hangs up and has to be started manually?'''V3 platform]]

A3. The PiKVMFlash it 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-A8 hardware itself does not cause the -operating-system to reboot, and Pikvm-A8 shield is controled by raspberry pi 4;Official installation tutorial]

Please ensure these keys:'''14.''' The [https://Power the device, then open explore to login the pikvmweb ui.org/download/ PiKVM OS version] is correct;

===Enable RTC ===<span style="color:red;">Only need to configure the RTC function for the X630-A8 V1.7 version, X630-A8 V1.8 don'''2t need.''' Check & use a high-quality power supply;</span>

Due to different RTC chips with official PiKVM hardware, you still need to '''3.configure RTC''' Whether the raspberry pi 4 temperature is too high;to make RTC work normally.

Firstly, insert the '''4.C1220''' Maybe it is button battery. run the problem of Pikvm OS itself, and needs to be resolved by PiKVM.following command in web terminal window:

'''Q2. I want Switch OS to control several pc powerwritable mode rw3. Edit the /boot/config. Is it possible with one PiKVMtxt file, and change line <code>dtoverlay=i2c-rtc,pcf8563</code> to <code>dtoverlay=i2c-A8rtc,ds1307</code> (due to use the different RTC chip). sudo nano /boot/config.txtThen save & '''reboot'''the device;

A4. NoTest & setting RTC, one PiKVMwrite&read the time of Raspberry Pi to RTC DS1307 date sudo hwclock -A8 can only control one pc. Please refer to [[X680]] 4w sudo hwclock -port IP KVM Switch.r

'''Q. There ===Enable OLED display===Run the following command in web terminal window to enable OLED display: rw systemctl enable --now kvmd-oled roIf you are using <code>PiKVM OS V3 Pre-Assembled</code>, the OLED configuration is a I2S Audio In on X630already pre-A8installed, does the packing list contain an I2S cable? How to connect it?'''you can ignore this step.

PiKVM OS does not ===FAQ===* First of all, we recommend you to get more FAQ information on the official website: [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 I2S, so it cannot be used yet@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

The 10pin SH1<div class="toccolours mw-collapsible mw-collapsed"><div style="font-weight:bold;line-height:1.0 connector is for '''future''' I2S HDMI audio support. Once it supported, we will update ; color:red;">Q1: Why PiKVM-A3/A4/A8 does not show the product information for detail use.video only display No Signals?</div><div class="mw-collapsible-content">A:

'''Q<div class="toccolours mw-collapsible mw-collapsed"><div style="font-weight:bold;line-height:1.0;">Q2: How to logindo if PiKVM-A8 hangs up and has to be started manually?'''</div><div class="mw-collapsible-content">A. The PiKVM-A8 hardware itself does not cause the system to reboot, and Pikvm-A8 shield is controled by raspberry pi 4;

A'''Please ensure these keys: Input the XX.XX.XX.XX ip address on the explorer, then input user: admin, the default password is 'admin' also.'

A: su root #default password 3. Whether the raspberry pi 4 temperature is root alsotoo high;

'''Q<div class="toccolours mw-collapsible mw-collapsed"><div style="font-weight: How bold;line-height:1.0;">Q3. I want to control several pc power. Is it possible with one PiKVM-A8</div><div class="mw-collapsible-content">A: No, one PiKVM-A8 can only control one pc. Please refer to enable OLED?'''[[X680]] 4-port IP KVM Switch.</div></div>

A<div class="toccolours mw-collapsible mw-collapsed"><div style="font-weight:bold;line-height: Run the following command 1.0;">Q4. How to enable OLED display:login? rw</div> systemctl enable <div class="mw-collapsible-now kvmd-oled content"> ro  '''QA: Input the XX.XX.XX.XX ip address on the explorer, then input user: Why OLED admin, the default password is not display?'admin'' A: Please confirm that your OS is right:also.</div>[[File:Pi4-V3-HAT.png|800px]]</div>

①If use '''Q: How to enable RTC?P165-A'''(thickness 7mm), you can use '''M2.5*5mm''' spacer instead of '''M2.5*12mm'''spacer to fix it;

A: Firstly, insert the C1220 button battery.run the following command: rw sudo nano /boot/config.txt #Then change the line: ②if use '''dtoverlay=i2cP165-rtc,pcf8563B''' to (thickness 11mm), you can directly use '''dtoverlay=i2c-rtc,ds1307M2.5*6mm''' #Test RTC #Display the current time of the Raspberry Pi date #Write the time of Raspberry Pi screws to DS1307 reboot before next step sudo hwclock -w #Read the time of DS1307 sudo hwclock -r rofix it;

'''Q: Why PiKVM-A3/A4 does not show You can also use other suitable spacers + screws to fix the video?'''heatsink.

A[[File:* DoubleIMG-2173-check that the video capture device is connected correctly and tightly1. For the CSI bridge, this should be exactly the camera port;jpg|600px]]* Some laptops do not output any signal until you switch the output (usually via the FN + and an F5 key on the keyboard).</div>* Your computer may have turned on sleep mode for the monitor. Move the mouse to turn it off.</div>