Install the capture card

This section helps you install your capture card in the video capture workstation.

Install the capture card:

Static electricity can harm delicate components inside your computer. To prevent static damage, discharge static electricity from your body before you touch the video capture card or any of your computer’s components. The best way to do this is with the supplied anti-static wrist band, following the instructions supplied with the wrist strap.

  1. Turn off your video capture workstation by initiating a proper shutdown command via the installed operating system.
  2. Turn off power completely using the power switch near the power supply at the back of the case (if available).
  3. Open the case.

  4. Attach the antistatic wrist strap to the metal casing of the PC power supply and to your wrist according to the instructions supplied with the wrist strap

  5. Find a free x4, x8 or x16 PCIe slot and remove the blank expansion slot plate.

  1. (If required) Attach the full-height or half-height bracket to your DVI2PCIe Duo. If you're using the optional AV kit, use the brackets that come with that kit instead.
  2. Holding the DVI2PCIe Duo card by the edges, align the card edge connector with the PCIe slot.

  3. Position the card mounting bracket to fit into the slot PCIe opening at the back of the computer chassis.

  4. Apply even pressure at both corners and push the card down until you hear a click.

Do not use excessive force when installing the card into the PCIe slot. You may damage the card’s PCIe connector. If the card does not seat properly when you apply even pressure, remove the card and carefully reinstall it.

  1. Secure the bracket to the chassis using a screw or lever, depending on your specific chassis design.

  2. Detach the wrist strap and close the system unit.

  3. Turn on the video capture workstation. You're now ready to install drivers and the Epiphan Capture Tool.