[ INDIVIDUAL COMPONENT // VIDEO CAPTURE / PLAYBACK ]
Blackmagic Design DeckLink 4K Extreme 12G
12G-SDI and HDMI 2.0; features by configuration. This model-specific archival record distinguishes documented product facts from platform-level compatibility assumptions.
MODEL SCOPE: Blackmagic Design DeckLink 4K Extreme 12G. Confirm board revision, exact product label, firmware, bracket, and accessories before installation.
Reference specifications
| Model identifier | Blackmagic Design DeckLink 4K Extreme 12G |
|---|---|
| Host bus | PCIe 2.0 x8 |
| Interfaces and protocols | 12G-SDI and HDMI 2.0; features by configuration |
| Controller / chipset | Blackmagic DeckLink real-time video hardware |
| Driver and operating-system notes | Desktop Video driver/SDK; check current OS/app matrix |
| Compatibility and archival notes | Full-size card needs cooling and breakout; match signal rate, cabling, firmware and driver. |
Compatibility, care & archival notes
- Full-size card needs cooling and breakout; match signal rate, cabling, firmware and driver.
- Record PCB/revision identifiers, subsystem IDs, firmware and supplied accessories; OEM and retail versions may differ.
- Retain a verified backup and known-good driver/firmware before changing a working legacy configuration.
Sources & further reading
- Manufacturer — Blackmagic Design DeckLink 4K Extreme 12G product referenceVendor reference for the named model or family; confirm exact revision and current archived manual.
- PCI-SIG — PCI Express specificationsBus terminology; physical slot fit does not guarantee electrical compatibility.
- Linux kernel — PCI support documentationGeneral enumeration reference, not a promise of support for every device feature.