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,[[File:X680-IMG-5547.jpg|thumb|right|x680 kvm over ip front view]]
[[File:X680-IMG-5546.jpg|thumb|right|x680 kvm over ip rear view]]
[[File:X680-IMG-5531-diagram.jpg|thumb|right|x680 diagram & size]]
[[File:X680-IMG-5617.jpg|thumb|right|x680 kvm over ip Internal view]]
[[File:X680-IMG-5620.jpg|thumb|right|x680 kvm over ip internal view]]
[[File:X680-IMG-5615.jpg|thumb|right|x680 kvm over ip inner view]]
[[File:X680-IMG-5531-acce-new.jpg|thumb|right|x680 packing list]]
==Overview==
'''Update:''' X680 is upgraaded from V1.3 to V1.5 from June 2024， adding the following features:* Supports switching between hosts in the web UI* Supports HDMI input resolutions up to 1920x1080 at 60HzPS: Need to do the corresponding configuration This X680 is a member of the [[PiKVM]] <ref>PiKVM © belongs to https://pikvm.org</ref> family, it is a 4-port IP KVM Switch empowers you to securely manage up to four computers/servers remotely from almost anywhere using the internet or your local area network (LAN).
Unlike software solutions that require installation and work through your server's operating system, this IP KVM Switch offers KVM control from the BIOS-level onward. Reboot, monitor the entire boot process, and interact with your connected system easily, while the integrated remote ATX power control allows you to switch the machine on/off, reset it, and monitor power & storage LED activity remotely. Featuring 3 additional USB2.0 ports for peripheral sharing (USB storage, CD ROM, etc.), allowing file transfers and disk emulation for remote application and OS installs.
The IP KVM Switch supports direct switching through buttons on front panel and hotkey through keyboard connected to the special USB 1.1 port. it also supports remote hotkey switching between computers for easy monitoring.
==Features==
* Based on the Raspberry Pi Compute Module 4 and Compatible with all variants
* Designed especially for PiKVM ( Raspberry Pi based KVM over IP)
* <span style="color:red;">Only compatible with '''PiKVM V3 OS''', NOT support '''V4'''</span>
* Control up to 4 USB HDMI computers/servers remotely over an IP network or the internet
* Full remote BIOS level control access the BIOS, and have full control over the keyboard and mouse
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If you think it noisy, you can replace it with a [[C235]] heatsink.
==Packing List==
* '''1 x DC 5V 4A Power Adapter '''(With US/EU Plug)
* 1 x Screws Pack
'''A note about this kit listing:'''
* 1. X630-A5 is only suitable for devices with ATX CONTROL such as desktops, servers, etc.
* 2. If you are using a device that supports ATX CONTROL, we recommend that you purchase X630-A5 and RJ45 ATX control cable kit;
* 3. X630-A5 is installed inside the ATX CONTROL device, one X630-A5 only supports one device; X680 supports simultaneous control of 4 devices
* 4. ATX CONTROL can support remote startup, shutdown, restart and other functions
* 5. You need to buy the appropriate length HDMI cable by yourself, because we don't know what length HDMI cable you need
* 6. The X680 Kits <span style="color:red;>DO NOT</span> include '''CM4''' module also.
'''Additional accessories to purchase yourself:'''
* Raspberry Pi Compute Module 4 CM4
* A minimum 16 Gb class 10 memory card is recommended.（In fact, you don't need Micro SD card if you use CM4 with eMMC, because you can flash the firmware into the eMMC.）
'''ATX Conrol cable(Not included):'''
You can make your own ATX control cable, in fact, it is a normal Ethernet cable, and the requirements must be '''568B''' line sequence
[[File:RJ75-568B.png]]
'''RJ45 Pinout of KVM:'''
[[File:RJ45-PINOUT.png]]
==Hardware Connection & installation==
Refer to: https://youtu.be/ukHCz1RsFx4
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X680 HDMI port display information, according to the test:
[[File:HDMI-OUT-INFO-1.jpg|700px|X680 HDMI port info]]
==User Manual==
:3. Power 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).:<pre>sudo nano /boot/config.txt</pre>:Then save & '''reboot''' the device via PWR DC Jack with 5V Power adaper;
* '''PS：If you use CM4 with eMMC, then SD card cannot be used.Enable pikvm hdmi audio''':Refer to [[Enable pikvm hdmi audio]]
:3. Connect '''USB to NVME SSD adapter''' or [[File:Pi4-V3-HAT.png|800px|PiKVM V3 platformX876]]to computer through USB A cable, then a USB drive can be recognized in computer.
:4. Open '''Win32 Disk Imager''' tool, then select the '''PiKVM os image file''' and '''USB drive'''PS:, then click '''Write'''button
:'''Editing the EDID''':<pre>nano /etc/kvmd/tc358743-edid.hex</pre>:Delete existing EDID data, then copy and paste below new EDID data<dd><pre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pre></dd>:Save and exit by hitting CTRL + X, answering Y and hitting Enter when prompted.* <span class==="tb_red">'''Adding UI elements to control the KVM switch''' （for '''V1.5''' only)</span>:Edit the file: /etc/kvmd/override.yaml and include the following:<dd><pre>kvmd: gpio: scheme: button1: pin: 16 # GPIO pin number for PC1 mode: output switch: false pulse: delay: 1 max_delay: 2 button2: pin: 26 # GPIO pin number for PC2 mode: output switch: false pulse: delay: 1 max_delay: 2 button3: pin: 11 # GPIO pin number for PC3 mode: output switch: false pulse: delay: 1 max_delay: 2 button4: pin: 17 # GPIO pin number for PC4 mode: output switch: false pulse: delay: 1 max_delay: 2 view: header: title: Switches # The menu title table: # The menu items are rendered in the form of a table of text labels and controls - ["#X680 IPKVM Switch"] # Text starting with the sharp symbol will be a label - [] # creates a horizontal separator and starts a new table - ["#PC1-XXXXX:", button1] # Text label for PC1, one button with text "Click" - ["#PC2-XXXXX:", button2] # Text label for PC2, one button with text "Click" - ["#PC3-XXXXX:", button3] # Text label for PC3, one button with text "Click" - ["#PC4-XXXXX:", button4] # Text label for PC4, one button with text "Click"</pre></dd>:As follows :[[File:X680v1.5-setting2.png|800px]] :Save and exit by hitting CTRL + X, answering Y and hitting Enter when prompted. :Then restart the kvmd service with the coomand::<pre>systemctl restart kvmd</pre> * '''Disable writable mode''': <pre>ro</pre> *'''Reboot to make the changes take effect''': <pre>reboot</pre> * '''How to switch target computers/servers''':The IP KVM (X680) Switch supports direct switching through buttons on front panel and hotkey through keyboard connected to the special USB 1.1 port. it also supports remote hotkey switching between computers for easy monitoring. :'''Computers/Servers Switching'''::Press to select PC1/PC2/PC3/PC4 through buttons on front panel. the corresponding LED located on the right of the button will be on if a PC is selected. the PC1 will be automatically selected when power applied or restored. :'''Hotkey switching''':* Keyboard must be connected to USB1.1 port (Marked with an icon of keyboard):* Press the "Ctrl" twice quickly, then immediately press "1" to switch to PC1:* Press the "Ctrl" twice quickly, then immediately press "2" to switch to PC2:* Press the "Ctrl" twice quickly, then immediately press "3" to switch to PC3:* Press the "Ctrl" twice quickly, then immediately press "4" to switch to PC4 :'''Remote hotkey switching===''':* Access to PiKVM web interface and log in:* Press the "Ctrl" twice quickly, then immediately press "1" to switch to PC1:* Press the "Ctrl" twice quickly, then immediately press "2" to switch to PC2:* Press the "Ctrl" twice quickly, then immediately press "3" to switch to PC3:* Press the "Ctrl" twice quickly, then immediately press "4" to switch to PC4:* If your mouse cursor is not in the area of the PiKVM web interface, it is not functional :''' <span class="tb_red">Switching hosts in the Web UI''' (for '''V1.5''' only </span>） :To switch between hosts, enter the KVM UI and click the "Switches" menu. Click the buttons. :[[File:X680v1.5-setting3.png|800px]]
==FAQ==
* Blog sharing for reference: https://www.andysblog.de/kvm-over-ip-pikvm-als-bausatz
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1. First you need to make sure your physical connection is correct, or you can email us at support@geekworm.com to confirm your physical connection;(<span class="tb_red">Please make sure the CM4 is rightly and tightly connected.</span>)
2. Make sure to use the right pikvm OS.
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Q: Why is USB mass driver not recognized?
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A: Please refer to the description in the red rectangle in the picture below;
[[File:X680-usb-not-detected-faq.jpg|800px]]
The USB mass is not recognized in PIKVM OS, you can understand USB mass as a local USB HUB in PIKVM OS.
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Q: How to switch to root user?
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A: run the following command:
su root
Then type the password, the default password is 'root' also.
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Q: Does the x680 support audio?
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A: Yes. Refer to [[Enable pikvm hdmi audio]]</div>
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Due to downloading the wrong firmware, the OLED cannot be displayed. We ALSO made such mistakes during testing
[[File:Pi4-V3-HAT.png|800px]]
The run the following command to check the I2C address
sudo i2cdetect -y 1
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0 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 a b c d e f
00: -- -- -- -- -- -- -- --
10: -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- --
20: -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- --
30: -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- 3c -- -- --
40: -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- --
50: -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- --
60: -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- --
70: -- -- -- -- -- -- -- --
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3c is a hexadecimal number, it is the I2C address of OLED, if you can’t find this value, please shut down and reconnect shield and OLED, then run this command again, If you still can't find the OLED''Q: How to enable RTC?'''s I2C address, the OLED screen may be damaged.
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Q: Does x680 support proarammable switch between PC?
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A: NO
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<div class="toccolours mw-collapsible mw-collapsed"><div style="font-weight:bold;line-height:1.0;">Q: Why can't I switch to another PC?'</div><div class="mw-collapsible-content">A: The X680 reserve the POE port, but You need to use with customized POE module to support PoE powermake sure that your target computer is not in '''sleep''', and because when the customized POE module still not release now. And computer is sleep, the X680 does not support the Raspberry Pi official PoE module.USB port will stop supplying power</div>Recommend to use [[PiKVM-A8]] kit, if you need PoE power.</div>
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