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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''' updated in October 2023.<span style="color:red;"># support Support WatchDog # RTC function can be used directly, no need to configure. # I2S audio cable added.
==Overview==
'''* 1x X630-A8-CAB V1.1 Camera Adapter board'''
* * 2 x PM3x6mm Screws
'''* 1 X HDMI cable (30cm 60cm length)'''
==Hardware Parameters==
==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===
===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.
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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]]
* 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;
4. Contact us via email to support@geekworm.com
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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: Why PiKVMP165-A3/A4 does not show the video only display <span class="tb_red">No Signals</span>?A'''(thickness 7mm), you can use '''M2.5*5mm''' spacer instead of '''M2.5*12mm''' spacer to fix it;
==References==