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[[File:KVM-A3-IMG-4402-main.jpg|thumb|right|X630+X630-A3+KVM-C3 Case for Pi4]]
[[File:KVM-A3-IMG-4402-main.jpg|thumb|right|X630+X630-A3+KVM-C3 Case for Pi4]]
[[File:X630-A3-IMG-4235.jpg|thumb|right|X630+X630-A3]]
[[File:X630-a3-02.jpg|thumb|right|X630+X630-A3-I2S Cable Connection]]
[[File:X630-a3-02.jpg|thumb|right|X630+X630-A3-I2S Cable Connection]]
[[File:X630-A3-IMG-4237.jpg|thumb|right|X630+X630-A3-I2S Cable Connection]]
[[File:X630-A3-IMG-4237.jpg|thumb|right|X630+X630-A3-I2S Cable Connection]]
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[[File:X630-A5-acc.jpg|thumb|right|X630-A5 Packing List]]
[[File:X630-A5-acc.jpg|thumb|right|X630-A5 Packing List]]
[[File:X630-A5-IMG-4210-2.jpg|thumb|right|X630-A5]]
[[File:X630-A5-IMG-4210-2.jpg|thumb|right|X630-A5]]
[[File:X630+X630-A3+X630-A5+0.96寸OLED+Ethernet.jpg|thumb|right|PiKVM-A3: X630+X630-A3+X630-A5+OLED for Pi 4]]
[[File:KVM-A3.jpg|thumb|right|PiKVM-A3: X630+X630-A3+X630-A5+OLED for Pi 4]]
[[File:Kvm-a8-cable.jpg|thumb|right|Difference between X680-A8 cable & X630-A5 cable]]


==Update History==
==Update History==
X630-A3 (The core expansion shield of this kit)  was updated from V1.2 to '''V1.6''' in October 2023.   
X630-A3 (The core expansion shield of this kit)  was updated from V1.2 to '''V1.6''' in October 2023.   
# Support WatchDog  
# Support WatchDog  
# RTC function can be used directly, no need to configure.  
# <span class="tb_red">RTC function can be used directly, no need to configure. </span>
# I2S audio cable added.
# I2S audio cable added.
[[File:X630-a3-01-I2S-cable.jpg|500px]]
[[File:X630-a3-01-I2S-cable.jpg|500px]]
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* Reserves the 10pin SH1.0 connector on X630-A3 for future I2S HDMI audio support
* Reserves the 10pin SH1.0 connector on X630-A3 for future I2S HDMI audio support
* Reserves the 4pin header & spacers for I2C OLED display
* Reserves the 4pin header & spacers for I2C OLED display
* Supports installation of passive heatsink P165-A/P165-B (Refer to [[KVM-A3#cs-comment-9475]])
* The cooling fan used in the X630-A3 is a 3007(30mm x 30mm x 7mm) model with a PH2.0 connector.


==Packing List==
==Packing List==
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*'''1 x X630-A5 V1.0 Adapter Board'''
*'''1 x X630-A5 V1.0 Adapter Board'''
** 1 x M3.5x6mm Screw
** 1 x M3.5x6mm Screw
** 1 x ATX Control Cable (Cable Length: 47cm / 18.50 inch)
** 1 x ATX Control Cable (Cable Length: 52cm / 20.47 inch)


'''ATX Conrol cable:'''
'''ATX Conrol cable:'''
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==How to Cool==
==How to Cool==
* For use with raspberry pi 4, [[X630-A3]] (PiKVM-A3) equipped with a active cooling fan that cool your raspberry pi;
* For use with raspberry pi 4, [[X630-A3]] (PiKVM-A3) equipped with a active cooling fan that cool your raspberry pi; Supports installation of passive heatsink P165-A/P165-B (Refer to [[KVM-A3#cs-comment-9475]])
* For use with raspberry pi 4, [[X630-A8]] (PiKVM-A8 PCIe version) equipped with a active cooling fan that cool your raspberry pi;
* For use with raspberry pi 4, [[X630-A8]] (PiKVM-A8 PCIe version) equipped with a active cooling fan that cool your raspberry pi; Supports installation of passive heatsink (Refer to [[KVM-A3#FAQ]])
* For use with raspberry pi zero 2 w, [[X630-A4]] (PiKVM-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.
* For use with raspberry pi zero 2 w, [[X630-A4]] (PiKVM-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.


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First you need to make sure your hardware connections are correct, please refer to the video and diagram below
First you need to make sure your hardware connections are correct, please refer to the video and diagram below
===Installation Video===
===Installation Video===
PiKVM-A3 Kit: https://youtu.be/KrpHCsK7veA (Note: the X630-A3 V1.2 has been updated to X630-V1.3 and remove one on-board spacer to simplify the installation.)
KVM-A3 Kit: https://youtu.be/WPGH-rrt10E (Note: the X630-A3 V1.2 has been updated to X630-V1.3/V1.6 and remove one on-board spacer to simplify the installation.)
 
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===Connection Diagram===
===Connection Diagram===
'''1. The PiKVM-A3 is composed of follow parts:'''
'''1. The PiKVM-A3 is composed of follow parts:'''


[[File:IMG20220616171152-970x600.jpg|700px|RPIKVM-A3]]
[[File:IMG20220616171152-1.jpg|700px|RPIKVM-A3]]
* '''[[X630]]''' HDMI to CSI-2 Board (for video capture)
* '''[[X630]]''' HDMI to CSI-2 Board (for video capture)
* '''[[X630-A3]]''' HAT Board (for ethernet, cooling, RTC, ATX Control power in etc)
* '''[[X630-A3]]''' HAT Board (for ethernet, cooling, RTC, ATX Control power in etc)
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: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 Platform OS''', NOT support '''V4'''</span>
: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 Platform OS''', NOT support '''V4'''</span>


:[[File:Pi4-V3-HAT.png|800px|PiKVM V3 platform]]
:[[File:Pi4-V3-HAT.png|900px|PiKVM V3 platform]]


3. Flash it to a microSD memory card by following [https://docs.pikvm.org/flashing_os the simple instructions] or [https://www.raspberrypi.com/documentation/computers/getting-started.html#installing-the-operating-system Official installation tutorial]
3. Flash it to a microSD memory card by following [https://docs.pikvm.org/flashing_os the simple instructions] or [https://www.raspberrypi.com/documentation/computers/getting-started.html#installing-the-operating-system Official installation tutorial]
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  systemctl enable --now kvmd-oled  
  systemctl enable --now kvmd-oled  
  ro
  ro
If you are using <code>PiKVM OS V3 Pre-Assembled</code>, the OLED configuration is already pre-installed, you can ignore this step.
'''If you are using <code>PiKVM OS V3 Pre-Assembled</code>, the OLED configuration is already pre-installed, you can ignore this step.
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===Enable hdmi audio===
===Enable hdmi audio===
Refer to [[Enable pikvm 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: Which pins are available on the KVM-A3?
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A: You only can use GPIO16,26,11,17,25,9,10 pins on KVM-A3
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Q2. Why the device does not show the video only display <b><span class="tb_red">No Signals</span></b>?
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A:
* Please check the hardware connection. Double-check that the video capture device is connected correctly and tightly.
* Make sure you use the original HDMI 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.
* Change the HDMI cable to test.
* Test the X630 separately to check if there is HDMI output.
* Some laptops do not output any signal until you switch the output (usually via the FN + and an F5 key on the keyboard).
* Your computer maybe enter sleep mode, please exit sleep mode
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Q3. How to login pikvm?
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A: Input https://pikvm/ or the XX.XX.XX.XX ip address on the web explorer, then input user: admin, the default password is 'admin' also. Or refer to [https://docs.pikvm.org/first_steps/#getting-access-to-pikvm pikvm doc]
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Q4. 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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Q5. How to enable OLED display?
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A: Run the following command to enable OLED display:
rw
systemctl enable --now kvmd-oled
ro
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Q6. Why OLED is not display?
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A: Please follow the steps below to check
1. Please confirm that your OS is right:
Due to downloading the wrong firmware, the OLED cannot be displayed. We ALSO made such mistakes during testing.
[[File:Pi4-V3-HAT.png|800px]]
2. Please check if the order of OLED screen pins is correct, please contact us if it's a wrong pin order;
[[File:OLED-IMG-4373-1.jpg]]
then runt the following command to check 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 X630-A3&OLED and run this command again, If you still can't find the OLED's I2C address, the OLED screen may be damaged.
'''PS''': The newest PiKVM V3 image does not include '''i2cdetect''' tool, and you can use the following command to check the i2c device
ls /sys/class/i2c-dev/i2c-1/devices/
4. Then run the following command to enable OLED display:
rw
systemctl enable --now kvmd-oled
ro
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Q7. I want to control several pc power. Is it possible with one PiKVM-A3 and several x630-a5
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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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==References==
==References==
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==FAQ==
{{KVM-FAQ}}


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