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[[File:01-X630-A8-IMG-4966-main-1.jpg|thumb|right|PiKVM PCIe， PCIe, PiKVM-A8]]

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.

'''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|50px100px]] was added since March 2023!!!

[[X630-A8]] (PiKVM-A8 PCIe version) equipped with a active cooling fan (3007 5V PH2.0) that cool your raspberry pi;

'''OS download:''' https://pikvmFirst you need to make sure your hardware connections are correct, please refer to the above video and diagram below.org/download/

For Raspberry Pi 4<span style="color:red;font-weight:bold">'''Important Note:'''</span> If you receive and are using the black 10pin I2S audio cable, please the I2S cable maybe in the wrong wire connection. Refer to below photo.Please do not use the V3 HAT OSwrong 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).

[[File:Pi4I2S-V3Cable-HATKVM-A8.pngjpg|800px400px|PIKVM V3HATRight I2S Cable for KVM-A8]]

===OS Download & Installation Video===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://pikvm.org/download/ :We recommend that you use the ''''V3 Pre-A8 Installation VideoAssembled'''' version, and this image includes OLED display configuration. : For Raspberry Pi 4, please use [https://youtufiles.pikvm.org/images/v3-hdmi-rpi4-box-latest.beimg.xz PiKVM V3 platform]. <span style="color:red;">Only compatible with '''PiKVM V3 OS''', NOT support '''V4'''</BV8UkSgqWLospan>

{{#ev:youtube|https[[File://youtuPi4-V3-HAT.be/BV8UkSgqWLo}}png|800px|PiKVM V3 platform]]

==FAQ==* First of all, we recommend you 3. Flash it to get more FAQ information on the official website: a microSD memory card by following [https://docs.pikvm.org/faq/ official FAQflashing_os the simple instructions], or check the following FAQ;* You can post a issue ticket at [https://geekwormwww.raspberrypi.com/communitydocumentation/forumcomputers/topic/78220/pikvmgetting-faq Geekworm forum] or email to us (support@geekworm.com) and attached your installation pictures or videos to get some helpstarted.* Blog sharing for reference: https://www.andysblog.de/kvmhtml#installing-overthe-ipoperating-pikvm-als-bausatzsystem Official installation tutorial]

'''Q4. I want Power the device, then open explore to control several pc powerlogin the pikvm web ui. Is it possible with one PiKVM-A8'''

A===Enable RTC ===<span style="color:red;">Only need to configure the RTC function for the X630-A8 V1. No7 version, one kit can only control one pcX630-A8 V1.8 don't need.</span>

Firstly, insert the '''Q. There is a I2S Audio In on X630-A8, does the packing list contain an I2S cable? How to connect it?C1220'''button battery. run the following command in web terminal window:

A1. No contain an I2S cableswitch to 'root' user su rootthen type the password, and the default password is 'root' also.

PiKVM 2. Switch OS does not support I2Sto writable mode rw3. Edit the /boot/config.txt file, and change line <code>dtoverlay=i2c-rtc, so it cannot be used yetpcf8563</code> to <code>dtoverlay=i2c-rtc,ds1307</code> (due to use the different RTC chip). sudo nano /boot/config.txtThen save & '''reboot''' the device;

The 10pin SH14.0 connector is for '''future''' I2S HDMI audio support. Once it supportedTest & setting RTC, we will update write&read the product information for detail use.time of Raspberry Pi to RTC DS1307 date sudo hwclock -w sudo hwclock -r

'''Q===Enable OLED display===Run the following command in web terminal window to enable OLED display: How to login?''' rw systemctl enable --now kvmd-oled roIf you are using <code>PiKVM OS V3 Pre-Assembled</code>, the OLED configuration is already pre-installed, you can ignore this step.

'''Q: How to switch root userWhy PiKVM-A3/A4/A8 does not show the video only display <span class="tb_red">No Signals</span>?'''

su root# 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. #default password 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 root alsocontroled by raspberry pi 4;

'''Q1. The [https: How to enable OLED?'''//pikvm.org/download/ PiKVM OS version] is correct;

A: Run the following command to enable OLED display: rw systemctl enable 2. Check & use a high--now kvmd-oled roquality power supply;

[[File:Pi4-V3'''Q. I want to control several pc power. Is it possible with one PiKVM-HAT.png|800px]]A8'''

'''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 reboot before next step 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?'''

* Double-check that the video capture device su root #default password is connected correctly and tightly. For the CSI bridge, this should be exactly the camera port;* 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 may have turned on sleep mode for the monitor. Move the mouse to turn it off.root also