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Short FAQs about First Generation Capture Device

Can Gen 1 XI devices use the drivers of Gen 2 Pro Capture devices? No. Do XI100DUSB-SDI devices support 3Gb SDI video format? No. But USB Capture SDI Gen 2 support this video format. Are Gen 1 XI devices compatible with Windows 10? Yes. Where can I download the driver of Gen 1 XI devices? Please click here to download the driver. Are USB Capture Gen 1 devices compatible with USB Capture Utility V3? No. USB Capture Gen 1 devices is only compatible with USB Capture Utility V2. The Gen 1 XI100DUSB-HDMI (silver) device can be compatible with USB Capture Utility V3 after it’s firmware is upgraded (see How to connect XI100DUSB-HDMI device with USB Capture Utility V3). Are there any Linux drivers for Gen 1 XI devices? No.

Do Magewell HDMI capture devices support CEC, HDR, or Camera Link?

Not support CEC. Pro Capture HDMI 4K Plus, Pro Capture HDMI 4K Plus LT, Pro Capture Dual HDMI 4K Plus LT and Pro Capture AIO 4K Plus support HDR. (only HDR10 standard). Not support Camera Link.

Magewell USB Port Version and Corresponding Speed

Magewell devices support various USB port versions. The following is a comparison table of each version and its corresponding speed. USB Port Version Speed Alternative Name USB 3.0 5 Gbps USB 3.2 Gen 1x1, USB 3.1 Gen 1, SuperSpeed USB USB 3.1  10 Gbps USB 3.2 Gen 2x1, USB 3.1 Gen 2, SuperSpeed+ USB 10 Gbps USB 3.2  20 Gbps USB 3.2 Gen 2x2, SuperSpeed USB 20 Gbps