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[[File:01-X630-A8-IMG-4966-main-1.jpg|thumb|right|PiKVM PCIe， PCIe, PiKVM-A8]]
[[File:X630-A8-IMG-4940-1.jpg|thumb|right|PiKVM-A8 Parts]]
[[File:X630-A8-IMG-4949-acce.jpg|thumb|right| X630-A8 packing list]]
[[File:06-X630-A8-connection.jpg|thumb|right|PiKVM-A8 connection digram]]
[[File:01-X630-A8-acce.jpg|thumb|right|PiKVM-A8: X630+X630-A8 for Pi 4]]
[[File:X630-A8-01.jpg|thumb|right|X630-A8]]
[[File:X630-A8-IMG-4965.jpg|thumb|right|PiKVM-A8]]
 
 
==Update History==
X630-A8 (The core expansion shield of this kit) was upated from V1.7 to '''V1.8''' in October 2023. <span style="color:red;">
# Support WatchDog
# RTC function can be used directly, no need to configure.
 
==Overview==
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.
* 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>''')
* Power Input: 5.1Vdc +/-5% , ≥3A (Power Via USB Type-C port of X630-A8)
[[File:X630-A8-IMG-4936-How to Power.jpg|700px|How to Power PiKVM-A8]]
==How to Cool==
[[X630-A8]] (PiKVM-A8 PCIe version) equipped with a active cooling fan (3007 5V PH2.0) that cool your raspberry pi;
==Packing List==
'''* 1x X630-A8-CAB V1.1 Camera Adapter board'''
* * 2 x PM3x6mm Screws
'''* 1 X HDMI cable (30cm 60cm length)'''
==Hardware Parameters==
[[File:X630-A8-IMG-4942-Interface-700px.jpg]]
 
==Installation Video==
PiKVM-A8 Installation Video: https://youtu.be/BV8UkSgqWLo
 
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==Connection Diagram==
==User Manual==
'''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===1. Firstly, need prepair a micro sd card, a minimum 16 Gb class 10 memory card is recommended. 2. Download an appropriate OS image for the PiKVM, the url link is: https://pikvm.org/download/ :We recommend that you use the ''''V3 Pre-A8 Installation VideoAssembled'''' version, and this image includes OLED display configuration. : For Raspberry Pi 4, please use [https://youtufiles.pikvm.org/images/v3-hdmi-rpi4-box-latest.beimg.xz PiKVM V3 platform]. <span style="color:red;">Only compatible with '''PiKVM V3 OS''', NOT support '''V4'''</BV8UkSgqWLospan>
{{#ev:youtube|https[[File://youtuPi4-V3-HAT.be/BV8UkSgqWLo}}png|800px|PiKVM V3 platform]]
==FAQ==* First of all, we recommend you 3. Flash it to get more FAQ information on the official website: a microSD memory card by following [https://docs.pikvm.org/faq/ official FAQflashing_os the simple instructions], or check the following FAQ;* You can post a issue ticket at [https://geekwormwww.raspberrypi.com/communitydocumentation/forumcomputers/topic/78220/pikvmgetting-faq Geekworm forum] or email to us (support@geekworm.com) and attached your installation pictures or videos to get some helpstarted.* Blog sharing for reference: https://www.andysblog.de/kvmhtml#installing-overthe-ipoperating-pikvm-als-bausatzsystem Official installation tutorial]
4. Power the device, then open explore to login the pikvm web ui.
'''Q===Enable RTC ===<span style="color:red;">Only need to configure the RTC function for the X630-A8 V1. How to do if PiKVM7 version, X630-A8 hangs up and has to be started manually?''V1.8 don't need.</span>
A. The Due to different RTC chips with official PiKVM-A8 hardware itself does not cause the system , you still need to '''configure RTC''' to reboot, and Pikvm-A8 shield is controled by raspberry pi 4;make RTC work normally.
Firstly, insert the '''Please ensure these keys:C1220'''button battery. run the following command in web terminal window:
1. The [https://pikvmswitch to 'root' user su rootthen type the password, and the default password is 'root' also.org/download/ PiKVM OS version] is correct;
2. Check 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 & use a high-quality power supply'''reboot''' the device;
34. Whether Test & setting RTC, write&read the raspberry pi 4 temperature is too high;time of Raspberry Pi to RTC DS1307 date sudo hwclock -w sudo hwclock -r
45. Maybe it is the problem of Pikvm Swith OS itself, and needs to be resolved by PiKVM.readonly mode ro
===Enable OLED display===
Run the following command in web terminal window to enable OLED display:
rw
systemctl enable --now kvmd-oled
ro
If you are using <code>PiKVM OS V3 Pre-Assembled</code>, the OLED configuration is already pre-installed, you can ignore this step.
'''Q. I want ===Enable hdmi audio===Refer to control several pc power. Is it possible with one PiKVM-A8'''[[Enable pikvm hdmi audio]]
A===FAQ===* First of all, we recommend you to get more FAQ information on the official website: [https://docs.pikvm. Noorg/faq/ official FAQ], one PiKVMor check the following FAQ;* You can post a issue ticket at [https://geekworm.com/community/forum/topic/78220/pikvm-A8 can only control one pcfaq Geekworm forum] or email to us (support@geekworm. Please refer com) and attached your installation pictures or videos to [[X680]] 4get some help.* Blog sharing for reference: https://www.andysblog.de/kvm-over-ip-pikvm-als-port IP KVM Switch.bausatz
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Q1: Why PiKVM-A3/A4/A8 does not show the video only display No Signals?
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A:
'''Q# Please check the hardware connection. There Double-check that the video capture device is connected correctly and tightly. # Make sure you use the original HDMI port. If your desktop only has a I2S Audio In on X630-A8VGA 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, does but the packing list contain an I2S probability of success is very low.# Change the HDMI cable? How to connect it?'''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.</div></div>
<div class="toccolours mw-collapsible mw-collapsed"><div style="font-weight:bold;line-height:1.0;">Q2: How to do if PiKVM-A8 hangs up and has to be started manually?</div><div class="mw-collapsible-content">A. No contain an I2S cable. The PiKVM-A8 hardware itself does not cause the system to reboot, and Pikvm-A8 shield is controled by raspberry pi 4;
PiKVM OS does not support I2S, so it cannot be used yet.'''Please ensure these keys:'''
1. The 10pin SH1[https://pikvm.0 connector org/download/ PiKVM OS version] is for '''future''' I2S HDMI audio support. Once it supported, we will update the product information for detail use.correct;
2. Check & use a high-quality power supply;
'''Q: How to login?'''3. Whether the raspberry pi 4 temperature is too high;
A: Input the XX4.XX.XX.XX ip address on the explorer, then input user: admin, the default password is 'admin' alsoContact us via email to support@geekworm.com</div></div>
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Q3. I want to control several pc power. Is it possible with one PiKVM-A8
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A: No, one PiKVM-A8 can only control one pc. Please refer to [[X680]] 4-port IP KVM Switch.
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'''Q<div class="toccolours mw-collapsible mw-collapsed"><div style="font-weight:bold;line-height: 1.0;">Q4. How to switch root login?</div><div class="mw-collapsible-content">A: Input the XX.XX.XX.XX ip address on the explorer, then input user?': admin, the default password is 'admin'also.</div></div>
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Q5. How to switch root user?
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A:
su root
#default password is root also
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Q6. Does KVM-A8 support passive heatsink such as (P165-A or P165-B etc) instead of fan?
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A: You can use the [[P165]] aluminium heatsink or the [[H402]] pure copper heatsink, but must remove the X630-A8 fan and fan connector.
①If use '''Q: How to enable OLED?P165-A'''(thickness 7mm), you can use '''M2.5*5mm''' spacer instead of '''M2.5*12mm'''spacer to fix it;
A: Run the following command ②if use '''P165-B'''(thickness 11mm), you can directly use '''M2.5*6mm''' screws to enable OLED display: rw systemctl enable --now kvmd-oled rofix it;
③if use '''H402'''(thickness 4mm), you can use '''M2.5*8mm''' spacer instead of '''M2.5*12mm''' spacer.
'''Q: Why OLED is not display?'''You can also use other suitable spacers + screws to fix the heatsink.
A: Please confirm that your OS is right: [[File:Pi4IMG-V32173-HAT1.pngjpg|800px600px]]   '''Q: How to enable RTC?''' A: Firstly, insert the C1220 button battery.run the following command: rw sudo nano /boot</config.txt #Then change the line: '''dtoverlay=i2c-rtc,pcf8563''' to '''dtoverlay=i2c-rtc,ds1307''' #Test RTC #Display the current time of the Raspberry Pi date #Write the time of Raspberry Pi to DS1307 reboot before next stepdiv> sudo hwclock -w #Read the time of DS1307 sudo hwclock -r ro  '''Q: Why PiKVM-A3</A4 does not show the video?''' A:* Double-check that the video capture device is connected correctly and tightly. For the CSI bridge, this should be exactly the camera port;* 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 may have turned on sleep mode for the monitor. Move the mouse to turn it off.div>
==References==
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