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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.

[[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===PiKVM-A8 Installation Video: https://youtu1. Firstly, need prepair a micro sd card, a minimum 16 Gb class 10 memory card is recommended.be/BV8UkSgqWLo

{{#ev2. Download an appropriate OS image for the PiKVM, the url link is:youtube|https://youtupikvm.beorg/download/BV8UkSgqWLo}}

==FAQ==* First of all, we :We recommend that you to get more FAQ information on use the official website: [https://docs.pikvm.org/faq/ official FAQ]''''V3 Pre-Assembled'''' version, 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.andysblogthis image includes OLED display configuration.de/kvm-over-ip-pikvm-als-bausatz

'''Q:[[File:Pi4-V3-HAT. How to do if png|800px|PiKVM-A8 hangs up and has to be started manually?'''V3 platform]]

A3. The PiKVMFlash 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-A8 hardware itself does not cause the -operating-system to reboot, and there is no interface to allow the motherboard to reboot.Official installation tutorial]

Please ensure that '''1.''' The OS version is correct '''2.''' Check & use a high-quality power supply '''3.''' Whether the temperature is too high '''4.''' maybe it is Power the problem of Pikvm OS itselfdevice, and needs then open explore to be resolved by PiKVMlogin the pikvm web ui.

Due to different RTC chips with official PiKVM hardware, you still need to '''Q. I want to control several pc power. Is it possible with one PiKVM-A8configure RTC'''to make RTC work normally.

A. NoFirstly, one PiKVM-A8 can only control one pc. Please refer to [[X680]] 4-port IP KVM Switchinsert the '''C1220''' button battery.run the following command in web terminal window:

'''Q2. Switch OS to writable mode rw3. Edit the /boot/config. There is a I2S Audio In on X630txt file, and change line <code>dtoverlay=i2c-A8rtc, does pcf8563</code> to <code>dtoverlay=i2c-rtc,ds1307</code> (due to use the packing list contain an I2S cable? How to connect it?different RTC chip). sudo nano /boot/config.txtThen save & '''reboot'''the device;

A. No contain an I2S cable4. Test & setting RTC, write&read the time of Raspberry Pi to RTC DS1307 date sudo hwclock -w sudo hwclock -r

PiKVM 5. Swith OS does not support I2S, so it cannot be used yet.to readonly mode ro

The 10pin SH1.0 connector ===Enable OLED display===Run the following command in web terminal window to enable OLED display: rw systemctl enable --now kvmd-oled roIf you are using <code>PiKVM OS V3 Pre-Assembled</code>, the OLED configuration is for '''future''' I2S HDMI audio support. Once it supportedalready pre-installed, we will update the product information for detail useyou can ignore this step.

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

A: Input # Please check the XXhardware connection.XXDouble-check that the video capture device is connected correctly and tightly.XX# Make sure you use the original HDMI port.XX ip address on 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 explorer, then input user: adminPC to test, but the probability of success is very low.# Change the HDMI cable to test.# Test the default password X630 separately to check if there is 'admin' alsoHDMI 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 switch root userdo if PiKVM-A8 hangs up and has to be started manually?'''

A: su root #default password . 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