Instruction manual

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Before installing a DeckLink card
Hardware Installation
Remove the power plug from the back of your PC. This is a safety precaution before opening 1.
your computer. Ensure that you are statically discharged by using a static strap.
Remove the side cover of your PC to gain access to the PCI slots.2.
Remove your DeckLink PCIe card from the protective static bag making sure you don’t touch 3.
the gold connectors on the base of the card. These precautions should be taken when handling
any PCI card.
Find a spare PCI, PCI-X or PCIe slot. Remove the metal port access cover, and screw, from the 4.
back of your PC.
Insert your DeckLink PCIe card and ensure that it clicks into place.5.
Secure the card by the screw or clamping device.6.
The procedure for installing a RAID controller card is similar to the above.7.
Now replace the side cover of your PC. Reconnect the power and start up the computer.8.
Note: DeckLink standard defintion PCIe cards require a x1 lane PCI Express slot or faster. Some
DeckLink high definition PCIe cards require a x4 lane PCI Express slot or faster and others only
require a x1 lane PCI Express slot or faster. DeckLink HD Pro PCI-X requires a 133MHz PCI-X slot.
Please see www.blackmagic-design.com/support for the latest list of supported motherboards for
use with DeckLink cards.
Installing a DeckLink PCIe card
1. Shutdown and remove the power plug from the back of your PC. This is a safety precaution
before opening your computer. Ensure that you are statically discharged by using a static strap.
2. Remove the chassis cover of your PC to gain access to the PCI Express slots.
3. Remove your DeckLink PCIe card from the protective static bag making sure you don’t touch the
gold connectors on the base of the card. Although there are no electronics on this card, these
precautions should be taken when handling any PCI Express card.
4. Find a spare PCIe slot within the PC. PCIe x1 lane cards should work in any slot. PCIe x4 lane
cards require a x4 lane or faster PCI Express slot. Remove the metal port access cover and screw,
from the back of your PC.
5. Insert your DeckLink PCIe card and ensure that it clicks firmly into place.
6. Secure the card with the screw and replace the side cover of your PC.
Installation
Install a DeckLink PCIe x1 or x4 lane card in a
compatible PCI Express slot as shown in the
above picture. The DeckLink HD Extreme 2 also
has an HDMI bracket, which installs in any spare
port, and connects to the rear of the card with
the supplied HDMI cables.