Documents icon

DVI2PCIe Duo user guide

Quickstart, or deep dive, our user guide has got you covered.

View guide
Chat icon

Community Forum

Get answers and share stories with the Epiphan community.

View forum

The DVI2PCIe Duo is compatible with PCI Express (PCIe) 2.1 or higher interface.

Most computers produced after 2007 support PCI Express. Please refer to your motherboard specifications to confirm it supports PCIe 2.0.

DVI2PCIe Duo can simultaneously capture 2 HD sources at 60 fps.

No. DVI2PCIe Duo captures and transfers every pixel of the original source in RGB-24 format. DVI2PCIe Duo may optionally perform on-the-fly color-space conversion before transferring the image over PCI Express.

No. Unfortunately, these systems cannot adequately support PCI Express.

Yes. You may add custom modes through the DVI2PCIe Duo software, available as a free download.

Yes, DVI2PCIe Duo software has the ability to save captured signals as AVI.

The choice of codec and codec settings depend on the requirements for the quality of the AVI. You may need to try several codecs with different settings to see which codec best fits your task.

DVI2PCIe Duo has an automatic algorithm that crops visible images from the source frame. The algorithm may need some adjusting and can be easily corrected. Refer to section Configuring Image Adjustments in the user guide.

Yes, you can connect two or more DVI2PCIe Duo devices and capture multiple signals simultaneously. You will need to run a DVI2PCIe Duo application or a third party application for each DVI2PCIe Duo device attached.

DVI2PCIe Duo is compatible with DirectShow and virtually any video capture software designed for Windows. For example, VirtualDUB can record AVI files, Microsoft Media Encoder to record WMV files, and RealProducer to record RM files.

No. DVI2PCIe Duo does not use frame compression, and as a result the output is high quality. If preferred you can compress the video by applying a codec.

DVI2PCIe Duo is no longer supported on Mac OS. However, you can still download older Mac firmware from the DVI2PCIe Duo download page.

Yes. You can capture both the video and audio from an HDMI signal using an HDMI to DVI adapter (included). You can capture video from a VGA signal using a VGA-DVI cable (included). Note that DVI2PCIe Duo cannot capture a protected or encrypted HDMI signal. Epiphan does not guarantee results when using third party converters.

Yes. DVI2PCIe Duo can capture unencrypted images and video from component, DisplayPort, Mini DisplayPort, and Thunderbolt outputs. In order to capture video from these formats, the appropriate converter must be purchased separately. Epiphan does not guarantee results when using third party converters.

DVI2PCIe and DVI2PCIe Duo share a similar capture tool, both are internal frame grabbers and both capture DVI, HDMI and VGA input signals, however, DVI2PCIe Duo also supports 3G-SDI, HD-SDI and SD-SDI input signals.

Yes. With an optional AV Kit you can add an S-Video/composite video port.

Yes. With an optional AV Kit you can add a balanced (TRS) or unbalanced (3.5 mm) audio input.

Software and drivers

Windows
Download version 3.32.0.0007 64 bit Windows 64-bit This package supports DVI2PCIe Duo capture cards. Includes DirectShow integration.
Download version 3.31.3.9 32 bit Windows  32-bit This package supports DVI2PCIe Duo capture cards. Includes DirectShow integration.
Mac OS X (no longer supported)
Download version 3.30.3.8 Mac OS X 10.10 – 10.11 QuickTime/CoreMediaIO component and Epiphan capture software. Supports USB 2.0, USB 3.0 and PCIe grabbers, 32-bit and 64-bit kernels.

EDID

WARNING: Incorrect EDID may reduce performance of the capture device, reduce or break compatibility with VGA/DVI/HDMI sources.
Download Extended Display Identification Data (EDID) file for default configuration of Epiphan DVI2PCIe Duo
Download Extended Display Identification Data (EDID) file for default configuration of Epiphan DVI2PCIe Duo with no audio support
Download Extended Display Identification Data (EDID) file for 2048 x 2048 r
Download Extended Display Identification Data (EDID) file for 2560 x 1600
  • Shield icon

    Support plans

    Protect your investment. Access service and support from the team that designs and builds the products.

  • Register icon

    Product registration

    Register your product to activate your warranty and access free, personalized customer support.

  • Product icon

    Epiphan returns

    Submit an RMA for purchases from Epiphan. For others, contact your authorized dealer.