X680v1.3 Hardware & Installation
Computer/Server Switching
Button switch
- Press to select PC1/PC2/PC3/PC4 through buttons on the front panel. The corresponding LED located on the right of the button will be on if a PC is selected. PC1 will be automatically selected when power is applied or restored.
Hotkey switching
- Keyboard must be connected to the USB1.1 port (Marked with an icon of a keyboard) - Press "Ctrl" twice quickly, then immediately press "1" to switch to PC1 - Press "Ctrl" twice quickly, then immediately press "2" to switch to PC2 - Press "Ctrl" twice quickly, then immediately press "3" to switch to PC3 - Press "Ctrl" twice quickly, then immediately press "4" to switch to PC4
Remote hotkey switching
- Access the PiKVM web interface and log in - Press "Ctrl" twice quickly, then immediately press "1" to switch to PC1 - Press "Ctrl" twice quickly, then immediately press "2" to switch to PC2 - Press "Ctrl" twice quickly, then immediately press "3" to switch to PC3 - Press "Ctrl" twice quickly, then immediately press "4" to switch to PC4 - If your mouse cursor is not in the area of the PiKVM web interface, it is not functional
System Status LED Indicators
| LED Name | State | LED Color | Description |
|---|---|---|---|
| SYS-PWR | Solid on | Blue | 5V System power and 3.3V SSD power supply OK |
| SYS-PWR | Blink | Blue | SSD data reading/writing |
| CM-PWR | Solid on | Red | Indicates that 5V power has been provided to the compute module 4 (CM4) |
| CM-ACT | Blink | Green | Indicates the CM4 SD card status and program activity |
| PC-HDD | Blink | Green | Reads the status of PC HDD LED, indicates data reading/writing |
| PC-PWR | Solid on | Red | Reads the status of PC power LED, indicates PC power supply OK |
RJ45 Connectors for ATX Control - Pin Description
| Functions | Name | PIN# | PIN# | Name | Functions |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Connect to PC reset switch | RESET-SW | 1 | 2 | RESET-SW | Connect to PC reset switch |
| Connect to PC HDD LED- | HDD LED- | 3 | 4 | PWR-SW | Connect to PC power switch |
| Connect to PC power switch | PWR-SW | 5 | 6 | HDD LED+ | Connect to PC HDD LED+ |
| Connect to PC power LED- | PWR-LED- | 7 | 8 | PWR-LED+ | Connect to PC power LED+ |
Required Hardware
- X680 4-port IPKVM switch x1
- Raspberry Pi Compute Module 4 x1 (all variants compatible)
- 16GB micro-SD card x1 (Required for CM4 without eMMC)
- CR1220 coin battery x1 (For real-time clock)
- HDMI cable A Male to A Male x4 (For HDMI video input)
- M.2 NVMe 2280 SSD (Optional, for booting from SSD or storage expansion)
- Ethernet cable x1 (Connect to your network)
- X630-A5 ATX control PCI card (Optional, to control PC system power, system reset, read status of HDD LED and power LED)
- Ethernet cable x4 (Optional, for use with X630-A5)
Hardware Installation
1. Unplug all the cables that are connected to the board.
2. Install a Compute Module into the connector of the Interface Board. Check that the Compute Module is oriented correctly before fully inserting it into the connector. Carefully align the two rows of connectors and press together evenly to snap together.
Caution: Take static precaution measures when handling the boards.
Confirm the Compute Module is correctly mated by looking at each corner of the Interface Board. 4 screw fixed holes are all visible.
3. Install the CPU cooling fan and insert the CR1220 coin battery (making sure that the battery is oriented correctly. Positive side (+) UP).
4. Insert the M.2 SSD into the M.2 slot then slide the SSD drive into the M.2 slot at 30 degrees while pushing it gently till it fits into the slot. Notice that after insertion into the M.2 slot, the SSD drive inclined angle to the board. Finally, press the M.2 SSD drive till it sits on the riser screw then lock it in place using the M2 mounting screw.
5. Assemble the case.
Hardware Connections
1. Connect to PC1 using: - HDMI cable A Male to A Male - USB2.0 A to B Cable - Ethernet cable - Optional for ATX control
2. Connect to PC2 using: - HDMI cable A Male to A Male - USB2.0 A to B Cable - Ethernet cable - Optional for ATX control
3. Connect to PC3 using: - HDMI cable A Male to A Male - USB2.0 A to B Cable - Ethernet cable - Optional for ATX control
4. Connect to PC4 using: - HDMI cable A Male to A Male - USB2.0 A to B Cable - Ethernet cable - Optional for ATX control
5. Compute module 4 I/O ports (don't connect to your PC)
6. Fixed hole for WiFi SMA Antenna
7. Optional for testing and debug - Connect the display for CM4 - HDMI video output using a miniHDMI to HDMI cable
8. Connect to an external “host” PC to program the Compute Module with eMMC - Using a USB2.0 A to B cable
9. Connect to your network using an Ethernet cable
10. Connect to the X630-A5 ATX control PCI card using an Ethernet cable - Optional, install inside the chassis
11. Connect the power supply (DC5V 4A)
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