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Revision as of 11:11, 23 November 2022

PiKVM PCIe, PiKVM-A8
PiKVM-A8 Parts
X630-A8 packing list
PiKVM-A8 connection digram
PiKVM-A8: X630+X630-A8 for Pi 4

Overview

PiKVM-A8 is a member of the PiKVM 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:

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  • X630 HDMI to CSI-2 Board (for video capture)
  • X630-A8 HAT Board (for POE, RTC, ATX Control power in etc)

How to Power

  • POE power (Recommend, but it's expensive because you need a poe switch)
  • Power Input: 5.1Vdc +/-5% , ≥3A (Power Via USB Type-C port of X630-A8)

How to Cool

X630-A8 (PiKVM-A8 PCIe version) equipped with a active cooling fan that cool your raspberry pi;

Packing List

* 1 x X630 HDMI to CSI-2 Module

  • * 1 x FPC cable (Length: 5cm)
  • * 4 x M2.5x6mm Screws

* 1 x X630-A8 V1.7 Expansion Board

  • * 1 x FPC cable (Length: 5cm)
  • * 1 x ATX Control Cable (Length: 52cm)
  • * 1 x Motherboard Internal USB 2.0 9-pin Female Header to TYPE-C USB OTG Cable (Length: 50cm)
  • * 1 x USB3.0 IDC to TYPE-C (Length: 45cm)
  • * 1 x Standard height PCIe Add-in Card I/O Bracket
  • * 4 x M2.5x12mm F/F Spacers
  • * 8 x M2.5x6mm Screws

* 1x X630-A8-CAB V1.1 Camera Adapter board

  • * 2 x PM3x6mm Screws

* 1 X HDMI cable (30cm length)

Hardware Parameters

X630-A8-IMG-4942-Interface-700px.jpg

Connection Diagram

Overall connection diagram:

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Wiring of computer front panel IO socket

(Use ASUS motherboard for example, different computers maybe different)

PC Panel

FAQ

Q. I want to control several pc power. Is it possible with one PiKVM-A8

A. No, one kit can only control one pc.


Q. There is a I2S Audio In on X630-A8, does the packing list contain an I2S cable? How to connect it?

A. No contain an I2S cable.

PiKVM OS does not support I2S, so it cannot be used yet.

The 10pin SH1.0 connector is for future I2S HDMI audio support. Once it supported, we will update the product information for detail use.


Q: How to login?

A: Input the XX.XX.XX.XX ip address on the explorer, then input user: admin, the default password is 'admin' also.


Q: How to switch root user?

A:

su root
#default password  is root also


Q: How to enable OLED?

A: Run the following command to enable OLED display:

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systemctl enable --now kvmd-oled 
ro


Q: Why OLED is not display?

A: Please confirm that your OS is right:

Pi4-V3-HAT.png


Q: How to enable RTC?

A: Firstly, insert the C1220 button battery. run the following command:

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sudo nano /boot/config.txt
#Then change the line: dtoverlay=i2c-rtc,pcf8563 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
ro


Q: Why PiKVM-A3/A4 does not show the video?

A:

  • Double-check that the video capture device 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.


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Anonymous user #8

2 months ago
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Hello together is the fan directly connected to 5V or is there a way to enable or disable the fan. The original fan started making noises, since it is only needed when accessing the KVM it would make sense to make it switchable.

Anonymous user #9

18 days ago
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I would also like to be able to control the fan. It is currently louder than the PC being controlled.

Anonymous user #7

5 months ago
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INFO --- => [ERR] [src/audio.c:_pcm_thread:190] == ustreamer/audio -- Fatal: Can't capture PCM f>

Oct 09 04:46:51 pikvm kvmd-janus[522]: kvmd.apps.janus.runner INFO --- => == ustreamer/audio -- Pipeline closed

Oct 09 04:46:52 pikvm kvmd-janus[522]: kvmd.apps.janus.runner INFO --- => == ustreamer/audio -- Detected host audio

Oct 09 04:46:52 pikvm kvmd-janus[522]: kvmd.apps.janus.runner INFO --- => == ustreamer/audio -- Pipeline configured on 48000Hz; capturing ...

Oct 09 04:47:03 pikvm kvmd-janus[522]: kvmd.apps.janus.runner INFO --- => [ERR] [src/audio.c:_pcm_thread:190] == ustreamer/audio -- Fatal: Can't capture PCM f>

Oct 09 04:47:03 pikvm kvmd-janus[522]: kvmd.apps.janus.runner INFO --- => == ustreamer/audio -- Pipeline closed

Oct 09 04:47:04 pikvm kvmd-janus[522]: kvmd.apps.janus.runner INFO --- => == ustreamer/audio -- Detected host audio

Oct 09 04:47:04 pikvm kvmd-janus[522]: kvmd.apps.janus.runner INFO --- => == ustreamer/audio -- Pipeline configured on 48000Hz; capturing ...

Walker

5 months ago
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you can contact us via our email: support@geekworm.com we will do our best to solve your problem

Anonymous user #7

5 months ago
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Is audio over hdmi supported on this model? It is supported by pikvm, and everything looks right but sound doesn't come through. I checked the Janus journal file and noted a repeating pattern of the following:

INFO --- => [ERR] [src/audio.c:_pcm_thread:190] == ustreamer/audio -- Fatal: Can't capture PCM f> Oct 09 04:46:51 pikvm kvmd-janus[522]: kvmd.apps.janus.runner INFO --- => == ustreamer/audio -- Pipeline closed Oct 09 04:46:52 pikvm kvmd-janus[522]: kvmd.apps.janus.runner INFO --- => == ustreamer/audio -- Detected host audio Oct 09 04:46:52 pikvm kvmd-janus[522]: kvmd.apps.janus.runner INFO --- => == ustreamer/audio -- Pipeline configured on 48000Hz; capturing ... Oct 09 04:47:03 pikvm kvmd-janus[522]: kvmd.apps.janus.runner INFO --- => [ERR] [src/audio.c:_pcm_thread:190] == ustreamer/audio -- Fatal: Can't capture PCM f> Oct 09 04:47:03 pikvm kvmd-janus[522]: kvmd.apps.janus.runner INFO --- => == ustreamer/audio -- Pipeline closed Oct 09 04:47:04 pikvm kvmd-janus[522]: kvmd.apps.janus.runner INFO --- => == ustreamer/audio -- Detected host audio

Oct 09 04:47:04 pikvm kvmd-janus[522]: kvmd.apps.janus.runner INFO --- => == ustreamer/audio -- Pipeline configured on 48000Hz; capturing ...

Walker

5 months ago
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Hello, PKVM-A8 supports audio in hardware, but we have not tested it in software. Although there is an audio interface on x630-A8, the current product list does not come with a matching audio cable.

Anonymous user #6

5 months ago
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Is there a way to use the NVME X876 module with the KVM-A8 kit?

Walker

5 months ago
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Hello, we have not tested PIKVM-A8 and X876 used together. You can refer to X652, This product may meet your needs.

Anonymous user #5

6 months ago
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Anyone know if this device will work with an orange pi 4 compute module? It is far more cost effective.

Walker

6 months ago
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Hello, KVM-A8 only supports Raspberry Pi 4B and does not support orange pi 4 compute module.

Anonymous user #4

7 months ago
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Why is the A8 so much more than the A3? It has less parts and no case!

Walker

7 months ago
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KVM-8 is designed for user convenience, it is directly inserted into the computer case as a PCI card. So, you can put a computer into your computer. It does not require additional cables and is more convenient to users

Anonymous user #4

6 months ago
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Yes, I can see that - the A8 is the one I'd prefer. But it has less cables, no case, one less PCB, so it's cheaper for you to make... but it's 20% more expensive to buy! It's made me not want to buy it

Walker

6 months ago
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Hello, KVM-A8 may be different from KVM-A3 in terms of chip and composition. So the cost of KVM-A8 is higher

Anonymous user #2

8 months ago
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Hello, What is the polarity of the "TO PANEL" connector? Is the pin on the side closest to the board positive or negative?

Sorry if I missed the description. Thanks in advance.

Harry

8 months ago
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What is the polarity of the "TO PANEL" connector?

Answer: The end of the cable from the PANEL will have an identifier


Is the pin on the side closest to the board positive or negative?

Answer: This depends on your computer motherboard, please refer to your motherboard manual, you can find your motherboard manual on the Internet

Anonymous user #2

8 months ago
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Harry, thanks for your reply.

I was writing vaguely. I was understanding the polarity of the LEDs on the case. I couldn't figure out which pin of the "TO PANEL" connector on the X630-A8 board should have positive polarity. But it resolved. I looked at the packing list. The polarity was written on the silk on the side that was hidden after assembly.

Thank you.

Harry

8 months ago
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You are welcome ^_^

Anonymous user #3

8 months ago
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This was kind of driving me nuts, too. The diagram doesn't really show the polarity. To add what Anonymous user #2 said for anyone who comes here looking for the same thing we were. The top row is positive, and the bottom row is negative.

Anonymous user #1

8 months ago
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Hello,

In your example with the Asus motherboard the connections with the power switch and the reset switch are reversed. Why?

Walker

8 months ago
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Hello, we don't know what kind of interface inside the Asus motherboard, this may be related to the type of computer