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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:X630-A8-IMG-4949-acce.jpg|thumb|right| PiKVMX630-A8 packing list]]
[[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]]
==READ ME==
'''Refer to the below picture, the I2S cable of the KVM-A8 should be <span style="color:red;">reverse line sequence</span>. If you receive a line that is co-directional, please change it to the correct direction，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]]
==Update History==
X630-A8 (The core expansion shield of this kit) was upated from V1.7 to '''V1.8''' in October 2023. <span style="color:red;">But amazon shop still have old version inventory, please ask for the version before purchase if you need new version.
# Support WatchDog
# RTC function can be used directly, no need to configure.
==Overview==
PiKVM-A8 is a member of the [[PiKVM]] <ref>PiKVM © belongs to https://pikvm.org</ref>family. It only supports Raspberry Pi 4 Model B. It is directly inserted into the computer case as a PCI card. That is, you can put a computer into your computer. It does not require additional cables and is more convenient to use.
The PiKVM-A8 is composed of X630-A8 and X630:
* '''[[X630]]''' HDMI to CSI-2 Board (for video capture)
* '''[[X630-A8]]''' HAT Board (for POE, RTC, ATX Control power in etc)
'''Note:''' There is no I2S Audio In connector on the X630-A8 for the first production batch, the I2S Audio In connector
[[File:I2S-Audio-Connector.png|100px]] was added since March 2023!!!
==How to Power==
* POE power (Recommend, but it's expensive because you need a poe switch, '''<span style="color:red;">the poe switch must support 802.3af.</span>''')
* Power Input: 5.1Vdc +/-5% , ≥3A (Power Via USB Type-C port of X630-A8)
[[File:X630-A8-IMG-4936-How to Power.jpg|700px|How to Power PiKVM-A8]]
==How to Cool==
[[X630-A8]] (PiKVM-A8 PCIe version) equipped with a active cooling fan (3007 5V PH2.0) that cool your raspberry pi;
==Packing List==
==Hardware Parameters==
[[File:X630-A8-IMG-4942-Interface-700px.jpg]]
==Installation Video==
PiKVM-A8 Installation Video: https://youtu.be/BV8UkSgqWLo
{{#ev:youtube|https://youtu.be/BV8UkSgqWLo}}
==Connection Diagram==
[[File:Panel-Connection.jpg|700px|PC Panel]]
'''How to connect OLED''' [[File:X630-A8-OLED.jpg|800px]] ==FAQUser Manual==* First of all, we recommend you need to get more FAQ information on the official website: [https://docs.pikvm.org/faq/ official FAQ]make sure your hardware connections are correct, or check please refer to 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) above video and attached your installation pictures or videos to get some helpdiagram below.* Blog sharing for reference: https://www.andysblog.de/kvm-over-ip-pikvm-als-bausatz
<span style="color:red;font-weight:bold">'''Important Note:''Q'</span> If you receive and are using the black 10pin I2S audio cable, the I2S cable maybe in the wrong wire connection. I want Refer to control several pc powerbelow photo. Is it possible with one PiKVMPlease 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).
===OS Download & Installation===
1. Firstly, need prepair a micro sd card, a minimum 16 Gb class 10 memory card is recommended.
: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 OS does not ''', NOT support I2S, so it cannot be used yet.'''V4'''</span>
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]
Due to different RTC chips with official PiKVM hardware, you still need to '''configure RTC''' to make RTC work normally.
Firstly, insert the '''Q: How to switch root user?C1220'''button battery. run the following command in web terminal window:
su root
4.Test & setting RTC, write&read the time of Raspberry Pi to RTC DS1307
date
sudo hwclock -w
sudo hwclock -r
rw
systemctl enable --now kvmd-oled
ro
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]]
==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
'''Q: Why PiKVM-A3/A4/A8 does not show the video only display <span class="tb_red">No Signals</span>?'''
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 <b>VGA to HDMI adapter</b>, 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.
'''Q. How to do if PiKVM-A8 hangs up and has to be started manually?'''
A. The PiKVM-A8 hardware itself does not cause the system to reboot, and Pikvm-A8 shield is controled by raspberry pi 4;
'''Please ensure these keys:'''
1. The [https://pikvm.org/download/ PiKVM OS version] is correct;
2. Check & use a high-quality power supply;
3. Whether the raspberry pi 4 temperature is too high;
A. No, one PiKVM-A8 can only control one pc. Please refer to [[X680]] 4-port IP KVM Switch.
'''Q: How to enable RTClogin?'''
A: Firstly, insert Input the C1220 button batteryXX.run the following command: rw sudo nano /boot/configXX.XX.txt #Then change XX ip address on the lineexplorer, then input user: '''dtoverlay=i2c-rtcadmin,pcf8563the default password is 'admin'' to '''dtoverlay=i2c-rtc,ds1307''' #Test RTC #Display the current time of the Raspberry Pi date #Write the time of Raspberry Pi to DS1307 sudo hwclock -w #Read the time of DS1307 sudo hwclock -r roalso.
'''Q: Why PiKVM-A3/A4 does not show the videoHow to switch root user?'''
A:
==References==
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