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[[File:X630-a4-IMG-4552.jpg|thumb|right|KVM-A4-Old Version]]
[[File:X630-IMG-2718.jpg|thumb|right|X630 HDMI to CSI-2 Module]]
[[File:X630-A4-V2.0-acce.jpg|thumb|right|X630-A4 V2.0]]
[[File:X630-A4-Acc.jpg|thumb|right|X630-A4 V1.1]]
[[File:X630-A5-acc.jpg|thumb|right|X630-A5 Packing List]]
[[File:01-KVMX630-A4-V2.0-Packing-Listacce.jpg|thumb|right|KVM-A4 V2.0 Packing List]][[File:X630+X630-A4+X630-A5+0.96OLED+EthernetAcc.jpg|thumb|right|KVM-A4V1.1 Packing List]][[File: X630+X630Kvm-a8-A4 V1cable.1+jpg|thumb|right|Difference between X680-A8 cable & X630-A5+OLED for Pi Zero 2 Wcable]] 
==Update History==
In August 2023, the [[X630-A4]] has been updated from V1.1 to '''V2.0''' version, the PCB layout and PCB size of X630-A4 has changed a lot.
===How to Cool===
* <span style="color:red;">The new version KVM-A4 V2.0 (X630-A4 V2.0) does not support [[C296]] aluminum heatsink installation, please use the ordinary heatsink for the CPU of Raspberry Pi Zero 2 W.
* For use with raspberry pi zero 2 w, [[X630-A4]] V1.1 (KVM-A4) allows to use [[C296]] aluminum heatsink with your Raspberry Pi Zero 2 W, but user need to prepare 4pcs M2.5*7mm screws yourself.
<span style="color:red;">The new version KVM-A4 V2.0 (X630-A4 V2.0) does not support [[C296]] aluminum heatsink installation, please use the ordinary heatsink for the CPU of Raspberry Pi Zero 2 W.
** 1 x M3.5x6mm Screw
** 4 x ATX Control Cable(2pin Female to Female Dupont Cables) (Cable Length: 47cm / 18.50 inch)
 
<gallery>
01-KVM-A4-V2.0-Packing-List.jpg|KVM-A4 V2.0 Packing List
X630+X630-A4+X630-A5+0.96OLED+Ethernet.jpg|KVM-A4 V1.1 Packing List
</gallery>
==Installation Guide==
===Hardware Parameters===
for KVM-A4 V2.0:[[File:X630-A4-V2.0-Interface.jpg|700px|none|X630-A4 V2.0+X630]], (Click the following picture to zoom out)
[[File:X630-A4-V2.0-Interface.jpg|500px|X630-A4 V2.0+X630]][[File:X630-A4-Interface-700px.jpg|frame|none500px| '''X630-A4 V1.1 +X630''']] [[File:X630-A5-IMG-4214-700px.jpg|frame|none500px| '''X630-A5 Adapter board''']]
===Hardware Installation===
[[File:KVM-A4-V2.0-how-to-connect.jpg|700px|KVM-A4 V2.0 Real]]
'''For X630-A4 V1.1:<span class="tb_red">Sold OUT</span>'''
[[File:PiKVM-A4-real.jpg|700px|RPIKVM-A4]]
[[File:PiKVM-A4-V2-Connection.jpg|700px|KVM-A4 V2.0]]
'''For X630-A4 V1.1:(<span class="tb_red">Sold OUT</span>)'''
[[File:PiKVM-A3A4-Connection.jpg|700px|PIKVM-A3 PiKVM-A4]]
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://docs.pikvm.org/downloadflashing_os/, For Please download the image for Raspberry Pi Zero 2W, please use 2 W. [[File:PiKVM V2 Platform.png|800px]] <!--Or download the image through the following path: the url link is: https://files.pikvm.org/images/ ①Index of /images/ ②Index of /images/v2-hdmi-zero2w/ ③Index of /images/v2-latest.img.xz Raspberry Pi Zero 2 W, V2 platform].hdmi-zero2w/arm/
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'''!!! warning''' "ZeroW reached EOL and is no longer supported
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6. ===Enable OLED display===Please refer to: [https://geekworm.com/community/forum/topic/85024/enable-oled-on-geekworm-pikvm-a4-kit Enable oled on Geekworm PiKVM-A4 Kit]
==References==
==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 <htmL><details><summary>Q. Why the device does not show the video only display <b><span class="tb_red">No Signals</span></b>?</summary><ul><li>Please check the hardware connection. Double-check that the video capture device is connected correctly and tightly. For the CSI bridge, this should be exactly the camera port;</li><li>Make sure you use the <span class="tb_red">original HDMI</span> port. If your desktop only has a VGA display port, there may be no video signal when you use VGA to HDMI adapter, and there is no way to solve this; However, you can try to lower the resolution and restart the PC to test, but the probability of success is very low.</li><li>Change the HDMI cable to test.</li><li>Test the X630 separately to check if there is HDMI output.</li><li>Some laptops do not output any signal until you switch the output (usually via the FN + and an F5 key on the keyboard).</li><li>Your computer maybe enter sleep mode, please exit sleep mode</li></ul></details>  <details><summary>Q. I want to control several pc power. Is it possible with one PiKVM-A4 and several x630-a5</summary>A. No, one kit can only control one pc.</details>  <details><summary>Q: How to login?</summary>A: Input the XX.XX.XX.XX ip address on the explorer, then input user: admin, the default password is 'admin' also.</details>  <details><summary>Q: How to switch root user?</summary><p>A:</p><pre>su root#default password is root also</pre></details> <details><summary>Q: How to enable OLED?</summary>A: Refer to the followint steps<br>1. Switch root user<pre>su root#default password is root also</pre> 2. switch to writable mode<pre>rw</pre> 3. Edit /boot/config.txt and add below code.<pre>nano /boot/config.txt</pre> And add below codes, then save & exit;<pre>dtparam=i2c1=ondtparam=i2c_arm=on</pre> 4. Edit /etc/modules-load.d/raspberrypi.conf and add below code.<pre>nano /etc/modules-load.d/raspberrypi.conf</pre> And add below codes, then save & exit;<pre>i2c-dev</pre> 5. Install package<pre>pacman -S i2c-tools</pre><p><a href="/File:Pacman-i2c-tools.png" class="image"><img alt="Pacman-i2c-tools.png" src="/images/thumb/2/28/Pacman-i2c-tools.png/800px-Pacman-i2c-tools.png" decoding="async" width="800" height="296" srcset="/images/thumb/2/28/Pacman-i2c-tools.png/1200px-Pacman-i2c-tools.png 1.5x, /images/thumb/2/28/Pacman-i2c-tools.png/1600px-Pacman-i2c-tools.png 2x" data-file-width="2517" data-file-height="932"></a></p> If not successful, please try a few more times<br>6. Enable oled-service<pre>systemctl enable --now kvmd-oled kvmd-oled-reboot kvmd-oled-shutdown</pre> 7. Reboot<pre>reboot now</pre> Or refer to <a target="_blank" rel="nofollow noreferrer noopener" class="external text" href="https://geekworm.com/community/forum/topic/85024/enable-oled-on-geekworm-pikvm-a4-kit">Enable oled on Geekworm PiKVM-A4 Kit</a><br>Thanks teamjang Shin.</details> <details><summary>Q: How to enable RTC?</summary>A: Firstly, insert the C1220 button battery. Run the following command:<pre>rwsudo nano /boot/config.txt#Then change the line: <b>dtoverlay=i2c-rtc,pcf8563</b> to <b>dtoverlay=i2c-rtc,ds1307</b> #Test RTC#Display the current time of the Raspberry Pidate #Write the time of Raspberry Pi to DS1307sudo hwclock -w #Read the time of DS1307sudo hwclock -rro</pre></details>  <details><summary>Q: How to connect to wifi?</summary>A: Refer to <a target="_blank" rel="nofollow noreferrer noopener" class="external text" href="https://docs.pikvm.org/first_steps/">Optional setting up Wi-Fi</a><br>If you want to connect PiKVM to a Wi-Fi network, you need to tell the device ESSID and password before first boot. To do this, mount the first partition of the memory card (FAT32) and edit or make the pikvm.txt file there. Do not remove line FIRSTBOOT=1 or FIRST_BOOT-1 for first time booting, just add your wifi settings like this:<pre>FIRSTBOOT=1WIFI_ESSID='mynet'WIFI_PASSWD='p@s$$w0rd'</pre>There is a possibility that, in countries that support CH13, the device will not connect. You will need to configure your router to disable channels 12-14 or disable Auto scan mode so it will connect. Save, unmount and follow the next step.</details> <details><summary>Q: Will there will be a case for {{KVM-A4?</summary>A: No, there is no plan to make a case for KVM-A4, the KVM-A4 kit can only use WiFi NOT ethernet, the match metal case will block the WiFi singal. </details> </html>FAQ}}
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