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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: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.
'''* 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
{{#ev:youtube|https://youtu.be/BV8UkSgqWLo}}
==Connection Diagram==
==User Manual==
First you need to make sure your hardware connections are correct, please refer to the above video and diagram below. <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. Refer to below photo.Please do not use the wrong 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:I2S-Cable-KVM-A8.jpg|400px|Right I2S Cable for KVM-A8]]
===OS Download & Installation===
1. Firstly, need prepair a micro sd card, a minimum 16 Gb class 10 memory card is recommended.
:We recommend that you use the ''''V3 Pre-Assembled'''' version, and this image includes OLED display configuration.
:For Raspberry Pi 4, please use [https://files.pikvm.org/images/v3-hdmi-rpi4-box-latest.img.xz PiKVM V3 platform].<span style="color:red;">Only compatible with '''PiKVM V3 OS''', NOT support '''V4'''</span>
:[[File:Pi4-V3-HAT.png|800px|PiKVM V3 platform]]
4. Power the device, then open explore to login the pikvm web ui.
===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't need.</span>
Due to different RTC chips with official PiKVM hardware, you still need to '''configure RTC''' to make RTC work normally.
Firstly, insert the ```'''C1220``` ''' button battery. run the following command in web terminal window:<pre>1. switch to 'root' user su rootthen type the password, and the default password is 'root' also. 2. Switch OS to writable mode rwsudo nano 3. Edit the /boot/config.txt#Then file, and change the 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; 4.Test & setting RTC, write&read the time of Raspberry Pi to RTC DS1307 date sudo hwclock -w sudo hwclock -r
===Enable OLED display===
Run the following command in web terminal window to enable OLED display:
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.
===Enable hdmi audio===
Refer to [[Enable pikvm hdmi audio]]
===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@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
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Q1: Why PiKVM-A3/A4/A8 does not show the video only display No Signals?
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Q2: How to do if PiKVM-A8 hangs up and has to be started manually?
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A. The PiKVM-A8 hardware itself does not cause the system to reboot, and Pikvm-A8 shield is controled by raspberry pi 4;
3. Whether the raspberry pi 4 temperature is too high;
4. Maybe it is the problem of Pikvm OS itself, and needs Contact us via email to be resolved by PiKVMsupport@geekworm.com</div> '''Q. I want to control several pc power. Is it possible with one PiKVM-A8''' A. No, one PiKVM-A8 can only control one pc. Please refer to [[X680]] 4-port IP KVM Switch.</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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A: Input the XX.XX.XX.XX ip address on the explorer, then input user: admin, the default password is 'admin' also.
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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''' A: Run the following command to enable OLED display: rw systemctl enable --now kvmd-oled ro spacer instead of '''Q: Why OLED is not display?M2.5*12mm'''spacer to fix it;
You can also use other suitable spacers + screws to fix the heatsink.
==References==