diff --git a/_basic_troubleshooting.md b/_basic_troubleshooting.md new file mode 100644 index 00000000..e9596037 --- /dev/null +++ b/_basic_troubleshooting.md @@ -0,0 +1,11 @@ +* Ensure that you are using the right [OS image](flashing_os.md) for your platform + by running the following command: `pacman -Q | grep kvmd-platform`. + +* If you are not getting a display, run the two following commands: + + * `dmesg | egrep 'tc35|1-1.4|uvc'` + * `systemctl status kvmd-tc358743` + + If you see a failed message on that output, be sure verify the orientation of the CSI cable or try reseating it. + + Not that this is not a hotplug device and you must first turn off the power. diff --git a/docs/v1.md b/docs/v1.md index 9470901c..19fce1ef 100644 --- a/docs/v1.md +++ b/docs/v1.md @@ -134,3 +134,9 @@ If you have any problems with video on CSI bridge, follow [this guide](edid.md). ## First launch and usage {!_diy_first_launch.md!} + + +----- +## Basic troubleshooting + +{!_basic_troubleshooting.md!} diff --git a/docs/v2.md b/docs/v2.md index 61f112d7..a042f03f 100644 --- a/docs/v2.md +++ b/docs/v2.md @@ -167,3 +167,9 @@ If you have any problems with video on CSI bridge, follow [this guide](edid.md). ## First launch and usage {!_diy_first_launch.md!} + + +----- +## Basic troubleshooting + +{!_basic_troubleshooting.md!} diff --git a/docs/v3.md b/docs/v3.md index 70fd49d1..85853a26 100644 --- a/docs/v3.md +++ b/docs/v3.md @@ -171,10 +171,12 @@ PiKVM V3 supports maximum resolution 1920x1080@50Hz, 60Hz will not work. You can The standard Raspberry Pi HDMI output (marked as `VIDEO OUT` on the PiKVM case) displays its own PiKVM OS console. + ## Basic troubleshooting -* Ensure that you are using the right image for your platform by running the following command: `pacman -Q | grep kvmd-platform` -* If you are not getting a display, run the 2 following commands: `dmesg | egrep 'tc35|1-1.4|uvc'` and `systemctl status kvmd-tc358743`. If you see a failed message on that output, be sure verify the orientation of the FFC or try reseating the FFC (Flexable Flat Cable) - + +{!_basic_troubleshooting.md!} + + ## Known issues and limitations * 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 V3 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. * Pre-release V3.2 board (NOT Kickstarter/Store edition) doesn't have HDMI backpowering workaround jumper.