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* [PiKVM V4 Plus Datasheet PDF](v4plus_datasheet.pdf) * [PiKVM V4 Plus Datasheet PDF](v4plus_datasheet.pdf)
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## Installation requirements ## Installation requirements
* PiKVM V4 Mini or Plus box kit. * PiKVM V4 Mini or Plus box kit.
* Any reliable HDMI cable. * Any reliable HDMI cable.
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## Basic setup ## Basic setup
1. Unpack the box and connect the PiKVM according to diagram: 1. Unpack the box and connect the PiKVM according to diagram:
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7. Explore the features of PiKVM using the site's table of contents and have fun! 7. Explore the features of PiKVM using the site's table of contents and have fun!
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## Video modes ## Video modes
Both PiKVM V4 Mini and Plus devices support a resolution 1920x1200, however, for compatibility reasons, the default configuration uses 1920x1080. Both PiKVM V4 Mini and Plus devices support a resolution 1920x1200, however, for compatibility reasons, the default configuration uses 1920x1080.
To enable 1920x1200, follow [this guide](edid.md). To enable 1920x1200, follow [this guide](edid.md).
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## ATX connection ## ATX connection
[See here](atx_board.md). [See here](atx_board.md).
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## DIP switches ## DIP switches
There is a pair of DIP switches on the V4 right side. It is not recommended to change their state while the device is turned on. There is a pair of DIP switches on the V4 right side. It is not recommended to change their state while the device is turned on.
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The default state is **OFF** (up). The default state is **OFF** (up).
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## Wi-Fi antenna ## Wi-Fi antenna
The PiKVM V4 has a robust metal case that protects your device from physical damage and electromagnetic interference. The PiKVM V4 has a robust metal case that protects your device from physical damage and electromagnetic interference.
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Next, to activate the antenna, add line `dtparam=ant2` to the `/boot/config.txt` file on PiKVM. Next, to activate the antenna, add line `dtparam=ant2` to the `/boot/config.txt` file on PiKVM.
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## Internal USB on V4 Plus ## Internal USB on V4 Plus
The V4 Plus has an internal USB port that can be used at your discretion. The V4 Plus has an internal USB port that can be used at your discretion.
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4. After the soft reboot, perform **reboot by power** (unplug and plug again the power cable). 4. After the soft reboot, perform **reboot by power** (unplug and plug again the power cable).
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## Known issues and limitations ## Known issues and limitations
* The actual frame rate of the image received via HDMI will depend on the network bandwidth, resolution and the load on the Raspberry Pi. This is usually **~24-28 FPS for 1080p over LAN**. * The actual frame rate of the image received via HDMI will depend on the network bandwidth, resolution and the load on the Raspberry Pi. This is usually **~24-28 FPS for 1080p over LAN**.
* There may be **compatibility** issues with some motherboards (such as **HP** or **DELL**) which are the same as those that exist with PiKVM V2. Not everything is perfect, but if you have already used PiKVM V2 - our new V4 will work great and please you. If there is no image from the BIOS, you can fine-tune the HDMI settings, but it is possible that the Mass Storage devices will not be available in the BIOS. * There may be **compatibility** issues with some motherboards (such as **HP** or **DELL**) which are the same as those that exist with PiKVM V2. Not everything is perfect, but if you have already used PiKVM V2 - our new V4 will work great and please you. If there is no image from the BIOS, you can fine-tune the HDMI settings, but it is possible that the Mass Storage devices will not be available in the BIOS.