diff --git a/docs/dip_switches.md b/docs/dip_switches.md new file mode 100644 index 00000000..f6cf96ba --- /dev/null +++ b/docs/dip_switches.md @@ -0,0 +1,25 @@ +--- +title: Configure DIP switches +description: How to configure DIP switches on PiKVM V4 Mini and Plus +--- + +# Configure DIP switches + +PiKVM V4 Mini and Plus have a pair of dual in-line package (DIP) switches on the right side to control low-level settings of the Pi board. + +![DIP switches on V4 Plus](v4_dip_switches.png "DIP switches on V4 Plus") + +The left switch **[1]**: +: When pulled down (**ON** state), the advanced backpower protection is used. On the default state is **OFF** (up), "diode protection" is used. This is required for debugging at the request of technical support. Under normal conditions, it is not necessary to change the mode. + +The right switch **[2]**: +: When pulled down (**ON** state), the Power Delivery chip is activated on the USB OTG port. The default state is **OFF** (up). + +To change the position of switches: + +1. Turn the PiKVM off. +2. Change the position of the switched. +3. Turn the PiKVM on. + +!!! warning + Do not do that change the state of the DIP switched while the device is turned on. **This may cause irreparable damage.** \ No newline at end of file diff --git a/docs/dip_switches/v4_dip_switches.png b/docs/dip_switches/v4_dip_switches.png new file mode 100644 index 00000000..1a4cf0a7 Binary files /dev/null and b/docs/dip_switches/v4_dip_switches.png differ diff --git a/mkdocs.yml b/mkdocs.yml index 4448793b..7ca4e5a7 100644 --- a/mkdocs.yml +++ b/mkdocs.yml @@ -115,6 +115,7 @@ nav: - "IPMI & Redfish integration": ipmi.md - "Persistent storage": pst.md - "Prometheus monitoring": prometheus.md + - "DIP switches": dip_switches.md - "Development": - "HTTP API reference": api.md - "Building PiKVM OS": building_os.md