Geekworm KVM-A3 User Manual

Kit for raspberry pi 4 open source kvm over ip support pikvm v3 platform only

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Geekworm KVM-A3/A4/A8 User Manual
Overview................................................................................................................................................................ - 2 -
Update History............................................................................................................................................................... - 2 -
Features......................................................................................................................................................................... - 3 -
Interface Schematic ....................................................................................................................................................... - 3 -
KVM-A3 Metal Case............................................................................................................................................... - 3 -
KVM-A3 Interface Schematic................................................................................................................................. - 6 -
KVM-A4 Interface Schematic................................................................................................................................. - 6 -
KVM-A8 Interface Schematic................................................................................................................................. - 7 -
Wiring Diagram.............................................................................................................................................................. - 8 -
KVM-A3 Wiring Diagram........................................................................................................................................ - 8 -
KVM-A4 Wiring Diagram......................................................................................................................................- 10 -
KVM-A8 Wiring Diagram......................................................................................................................................- 12 -
0.96 inch OLED............................................................................................................................................................. - 16 -
Packing List...................................................................................................................................................................- 17 -
KVM-A3 Packing List.................................................................................................................................................... - 17 -
KVM-A4 Packing List.................................................................................................................................................... - 18 -
KVM-A8 Packing List .................................................................................................................................................... - 19 -
How to Power.............................................................................................................................................................. - 20 -
Cooling Solution........................................................................................................................................................... - 20 -
Software Guide............................................................................................................................................................ - 21 -
Installation Video ......................................................................................................................................................... - 21 -
FAQ...............................................................................................................................................................................- 22 -
Customer Service......................................................................................................................................................... - 23 -
Manual Revision History:............................................................................................................................................. - 23 -
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  • Page 1: Table Of Contents

    Overview................................- 2 - Update History................................- 2 - Features..................................- 3 - Interface Schematic ............................... - 3 - KVM-A3 Metal Case............................... - 3 - KVM-A3 Interface Schematic..........................- 6 - KVM-A4 Interface Schematic..........................- 6 - KVM-A8 Interface Schematic..........................- 7 - Wiring Diagram................................
  • Page 2: Overview

    The KVM refers to Keyboard Video Mouse. Geekworm KVM Over IP kit is divided into Raspberry Pi 4 version (KVM-A3/KVM-A8) and Raspberry Pi Zero 2 W version (KVM-A4). KVM-A4 only supports Raspberry Pi Zero 2 W without a matching metal case. (Not support Raspberry Pi Zero W because PiKVM OS is no longer support Pi Zero W.)
  • Page 3: Features

    9. Reserves the 10pin SH1.0 connector on X630-A3 for future I2S HDMI audio support 10. Reserves the 4pin header & spacers for I2C OLED display Interface Schematic KVM-A3 Metal Case Support Raspberry Pi 4 Model B Only https://geekworm.com Support: support@geekworm.com...
  • Page 4 Case Dimensions https://geekworm.com Support: support@geekworm.com - 4 -...
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  • Page 6: Kvm-A3 Interface Schematic

    KVM-A3 Interface Schematic KVM-A4 Interface Schematic https://geekworm.com Support: support@geekworm.com - 6 -...
  • Page 7: Kvm-A8 Interface Schematic

    KVM-A8 Interface Schematic https://geekworm.com Support: support@geekworm.com - 7 -...
  • Page 8: Wiring Diagram

    Wiring Diagram KVM-A3 Wiring Diagram https://geekworm.com Support: support@geekworm.com - 8 -...
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  • Page 10: Kvm-A4 Wiring Diagram

    KVM-A4 Wiring Diagram https://geekworm.com Support: support@geekworm.com - 10 -...
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  • Page 12: Kvm-A8 Wiring Diagram

    KVM-A8 Wiring Diagram https://geekworm.com Support: support@geekworm.com - 12 -...
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  • Page 16: 0.96 Inch Oled

    0.96 inch OLED How to enable OLED? Run the following command to enable OLED display: systemctl enable --now kvmd-oled https://geekworm.com Support: support@geekworm.com - 16 -...
  • Page 17: Packing List

    Packing List KVM-A3 Packing List 1 x X630-A3 V1.2 Expansion Board 1 x USB-A to USB-C OTG Cable (Cable Length: 100cm / 39.37 inch) 4 x F/F M2.5*20 Spacers 7 x M2.5*5 Screws 1 x M2.5*10 Screws 1 x X630 HDMI to CSI-2 Module 1 x FPC Cable (5cm length) 1 x X630-A5 V1.0 Adapter Board...
  • Page 18: Kvm-A4 Packing List

    1 x FPC Cable (8cm length) 1 x X630-A5 V1.0 Adapter Board 1 x M3.5*5mm Screw 4 x 2pin Female to Female Dupont Cables (Cable Length: 47cm / 18.50 inch) 1 x 0.96 inch OLED 2 x M2*6mm Screws https://geekworm.com Support: support@geekworm.com - 18 -...
  • Page 19: Kvm-A8 Packing List

    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) https://geekworm.com Support: support@geekworm.com - 19 -...
  • Page 20: How To Power

    How to Power  For KVM-A3&KVM-A4, Power Input: 5.1Vdc +/-5% , ≥3A (Power Via USB Type-C port of X630-A3 / X630-A4) Note: For KVM-A3, DON'T power via Raspberry Pi's TYPE-C port, because it is occupied as USB OTG.  For KVM-A8, POE power (Recommend, but you need a poe switch) or Power Input: 5.1Vdc +/-5% , ≥...
  • Page 21: Software Guide

    For Raspberry Pi 4, please use the V3 HAT OS. For Raspberry Pi Zero 2W, please use the follow V2 OS. Official documentation: https://docs.pikvm.org/faq Installation Video KVM-A3: https://youtu.be/KrpHCsK7veA KVM-A4: https://youtu.be/a2oYTEh7QC0 KVM-A4 KVM-A8 KVM-A3 KVM-A8: https://youtu.be/BV8UkSgqWLo You can also search “Geekworm” on Youtube. https://geekworm.com Support: support@geekworm.com - 21 -...
  • Page 22: Faq

    #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 https://geekworm.com Support: support@geekworm.com - 22 -...
  • Page 23: Customer Service

    Q: How to switch root user? su root #default password is root also Q: Why KVM-A3/A4 does not show the video? Double-check that the video capture device is connected correctly and tightly. For the CSI bridge,  this should be exactly the camera port;...
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