Datapath Vision - Manual (Page 21)

DirectShow
If you change the link ordering after installation you must run dplinks.exe. This program will update the
existing input names used by the windows DirectShow interface.
To run the dplinks program open the Run by clicking on Start/Run and type dplinks and then press Enter.
The program will run, however no notifications are displayed.
Firmware Upgrades
The VisionRGB-E2/E2S cards allow firmware upgrades to be completed on site rather than returning the
card to Datapath. Whenever a firmware upgrade is performed, LK1 MUST BE FITTED on the VisionRGB-
E2/E2S. To perform the upgrade, follow the step-by-step instructions provided by the upgrade
application.
In the unlikely event that something goes wrong during the upgrade process (e.g. System power outage)
it is possible to revert to the factory settings by powering down the system, temporarily removing LK1
then powering up the system with the link removed. Once the system has rebooted, replace the LK1 link
(whilst the system is powered up) and restart the firmware upgrade process.
It should be noted that the latest driver installation program includes an automatic firmware update, if
required. Therefore, prior to installing the application and driver, ensure that LK1 is fitted.
Extended Display Identification Data (EDID) - Disable Links
EDID is data provided by a display monitor and sent to the graphics device detailing a monitors
capabilities thereby enabling a system to identify the type of monitor that is attached.
The graphics device installed on your machine will see the card as a monitor and will expect to receive the
EDID data from the card.
However, in rare circumstances it may be necessary that the VisionRGB-E2/E2S does not report an EDID of
any kind. In this instance EDID support can be disabled by removing links LK2 or LK3.
Removing the LK2 link will disable the EDID function on Channel 1 and removing LK3 will disable the EDID
function on Channel 2.
Software Installation
The VisionRGB software (driver and application) is installed by inserting the CD that was shipped with your
card into your CD ROM drive. The installation process should start automatically.
Should the CD fail to autorun use Explorer to browse the CD, locate then double click on install.exe
file e.g. d:/install.exe and click on Install Software… and follow the installation wizard instructions as
prompted.
Regular software updates are available from our website: www.datapath.co.uk
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