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'''PiKVM''' is first and foremost a '''trademark''', which is controlled by https://pikvm.org, and it '''does not''' belong to Geekworm.
'''PiKVM''' is Free and Open Source Software released under the [https://github.com/pikvm/pikvm?tab=GPL-3.0-1-ov-file#readme GPLv3].
<span style="color:#f012be;">Geekworm's KVM products use the open source pikvm software developed by [https://pikvm.org pikvm.org] under the GPLv3 without any modification. Geekworm will regularly donate to pikvm.org</span>
<span class="tb_red">About '''after-sales service''' of Geekworm KVM Products:</span>
The after-sales service of all products sold by Geekworm should be the responsibility of our Geekworm team (email: '''support@geekworm.com'''), please <span class="tb_red">DO NOT</span> disturb the official PiKVM support team.
* 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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Q: Why [[KVM-A3]]/[[KVM-A4]]/[[KVM-A8]]/[[X680]] does not show the video only display No Signals?
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Q: Does Why OLED is not display?</div><div class="mw-collapsible-content">A: Please follow the x680 steps below to check 1. Please confirm that the OS is correct according to your Raspberry Pi version: Due to downloading the wrong firmware, the OLED cannot be displayed. We ALSO made such mistakes during testing *For Raspberry Pi 4 : https://pikvm.org/download/ [[File:Pi4-V3-HAT.png|800px]] *For Raspberry Pi Zero 2 W : https://docs.pikvm.org/flashing_os/ [[File:PiKVM V2 Platform.png|800px]] 2. Please check if the order of OLED screen pins is correct, please email to support audio@geekworm.com if it's a wrong pin order; [[File:OLED-IMG-4373-1.jpg|800px]] The run the following command to check the I2C address sudo i2cdetect -y 1<pre> 0 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 a b c d e f00: -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- 10: -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- 20: -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- 30: -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- 3c -- -- -- 40: -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- 50: -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- 60: -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- 70: -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- </pre> 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's I2C address, the OLED screen may be damaged. '''PS''': Since the i2cdetect tool is not installed by default in pikvm os, you need to install it first. You can install it through the following command<pre>pikvm-updaterwpacman -S i2c-tools -y</pre> 4. Then run the following command to enable OLED display: rw systemctl enable --now kvmd-oled ro '''5.''' Please refer to https://geekworm.com/community/forum/topic/200314/kvm-a3-096-oled-display-is-dead if you can't solve the question.</div></div> <div class="toccolours mw-collapsible mw-collapsed"><div style="font-weight:bold;line-height:1.0;">Q: How can I access the device from an external network?</div><div class="mw-collapsible-content">A：Please refer to the official tutorial : https://docs.pikvm.org/v3/ [[File:KVM_Networking.png|800px]]</div></div> <div class="toccolours mw-collapsible mw-collapsed"><div style="font-weight:bold;line-height:1.0;">Q: How do I emulate various USB devices on the target machine?</div><div class="mw-collapsible-content">[[File:How-to-emulate-various-USB-devices-on-the-target-machine.png]] More details, pls refer to: https://discord.com/channels/580094191938437144/896216359963332628/1021503994436276245</div></div> <div class="toccolours mw-collapsible mw-collapsed"><div style="font-weight:bold;line-height:1.0;">Q: How to login pikvm os?</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. Or refer to [https://docs.pikvm.org/webui/#getting-to-know-the-interface GETTING TO KNOW THE INTERFACE]</div></div> <div class="toccolours mw-collapsible mw-collapsed"><div style="font-weight:bold;line-height:1.0;">Q: How to connect to wifi?
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A: Yes. Refer to [[Enable https://docs.pikvm hdmi audio].org/first_steps/ | Optional setting up Wi-Fi] If you want to connect KVM 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='your password'</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.</div></div> <div class="toccolours mw-collapsible mw-collapsed"><div style="font-weight:bold;line-height:1.0;">Q: How to switch root user?</div><div class="mw-collapsible-content">A: su root #default password is root also</div>
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Q: Which pins are available on the [[KVM-A3]]?
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A. No, one kit can only control one pc, you can refer to [[X680]] to control up to 4 PCs.
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Q: How to enable oled display on [[KVM-A4]]?
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A. Refer to https://geekworm.com/community/forum/topic/85024/enable-oled-on-geekworm-pikvm-a4-kit
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Q: Will there will be a case for [[KVM-A4]]?
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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.
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Q. : I want to control several pc power. Is it possible with one [[KVM-A8]]
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Q. How to login pikvm os: Does [[KVM-A8]] support passive heatsink such as (P165-A or P165-B etc) instead of fan?
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A: Input You can use the XX[[P165]] aluminium heatsink or the [[H402]] pure copper heatsink, but must remove the [[X630-A8]] fan and fan connector.XX ①If use '''P165-A'''(thickness 7mm), you can use '''M2.XX5*5mm''' spacer instead of '''M2.XX ip address on the explorer5*12mm''' spacer to fix it; ②if use '''P165-B'''(thickness 11mm), then input user: adminyou can directly use '''M2.5*6mm''' screws to fix it; ③if use '''H402'''(thickness 4mm), the default password is you can use '''M2.5*8mm''' spacer instead of '''M2.5*12mm''admin' spacer. You can alsouse other suitable spacers + screws to fix the heatsink.
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<span class="tb_red">Q: How to connect to wifiWhy is the [[X680]] not working?</span>
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A: Refer 1. '''Firstly, must make sure the hardware expecially CM4 is connected correctly and securely. * Check if the X680's onboard SYS-PWR, CM-PWR, CM-ACT LEDs are lit.* If SYS-PWR LED is not lit, that means no power to X680; '''If the CM-PWR and CM-ACT LEDs are not lit, that means that the CM4 is not installed properly. Please recheck the CM4 installation, or check if the CM4 / X680 installation slot is damaged.(This is important! Many problems are caused by poor contact of CM4)'''* If the X680's SYS-PWR, CM-PWR, CM-ACT LEDs are lit, then check the wiring connection. Please refer to the following picture for the wiring connection and LED description. [[httpsFile://docsX680-IMG-5523-Connection-Diagram-New.jpg|900px]] [[File: X680-CM4-install1.jpg|800px]] 2.'''Make sure to use the right pikvmOS. Only PiKVM V3 is supported'''. V3 Pre-Assembled version already includes OLED display configuration, while V3 HAT Kit version need to configuring OLED yourself. [[File:Pi4-V3-HAT.org/first_steps/ png| Optional setting up Wi-Fi800px]]
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Q. How to switch root user: Why is USB mass driver not recognized on [[X680]]?
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A:Please refer to the description in the red rectangle in the picture below; su root #default password [[File:X680-usb-not-detected-faq.jpg|800px]] The USB mass is root alsonot recognized in PIKVM OS, you can understand USB mass as a local USB HUB in PIKVM OS. These 3 USB ports are used for local switching between target PC1-PC4, e.g. a USB disk with the OS image can be used to install the os in PC1, if switching to PC2, then the os can be installed in PC2, and so on.</div></div> <div class="toccolours mw-collapsible mw-collapsed"><div style="font-weight:bold;line-height:1.0;">Q: Does the [[X680]] support audio?
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A: Yes. Refer to [[Enable pikvm hdmi audio]]</div>
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Q: Will there will be a case for Does the [[KVM-A4X680]]support PoE power? How to enable PoE Power?
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A: NoThe X680 doesn't support POE, there is no plan but you can use something similar to make a case for [[KVM-A4]], the [[KVMPD3005G-A43A]] kit can only use WiFi NOT ethernet, the match metal case will block the WiFi singal.
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Q. Does : Why can't I switch to another PC on [[KVM-A8X680]] 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 need to make sure that your target computer is not in '''sleep''', because when the [[H402]] pure copper heatsinkcomputer is sleep, but must remove the [[X630-A8]] fan and fan connector. USB port will stop supplying power</div></div>
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