If you have Phoenix PE1 boards - they may not work correctly in the lowest PCI-e slot in new 2009 MacPros. Currently you can only install 2x PE1 boards successfully in the upper 2 PCI-e slots in a 2009 MacPro.
2007 Mac Pros are not the best unit to use - However, it depends upon the particular 'Hardware revision'. You should only expect to be able to capture SD-SDI (up to 6 inputs on 3 cards). There isn't enough bandwidth on the PCI-e bus to capture multiple HD-SDI on a 2007 MacPro.
2008 Mac Pros seem to be the best unit to use with PE1 boards. HD-SDI is possible depending upon the Mac hardware revision.
You should also check the Phoenix PE1 firmware version - it is recommended to update to the latest PE1 firmware and driver and use 10.5.8 Leopard
A better option is the 4-lane Phoenix PE4 board. There are a number of users testing this card and results are promising so far.
I've tested the following setups with no problems:
Tested: 2x SD-SDI, or 2x HD-SDI, & composite
2.26G 2009 MacPro OS 10.5.8, installed with 1xLFG4 and 1xPhoenix PE4 with latest Driver and FW.
Tested: 2x SD-SDI or 1x HD-SDI & 1xSD-SDI & composite
3.0G 2008 MacPro OS 10.5.8, installed with 1xLFG4 and 1xPhoenix PE1 with latest Driver and FW.
Tested: 6x SD-SDI only (no HD-SDI)
3.0G 2007 MacPro OS 10.4.11, installed 3xPhoenix PE1 with latest Driver and FW.
I will be testing 3xPhoenix PE4 next week - will let you know the results.
Latest Drivers and firmware can be found on the SUPPORT page at www.snp-productions.co.uk
Latest Phoenix PE1 driver: as-phx-drv-mac-v05_43_00
http://homepage.mac.com/simonpugsley...-v05_43_00.dmg
Phoenix PE1 firmware upgrade: (NOT PE4)
http://files.me.com/simonpugsley/965oog
Contact me for passowrd.
If you want the PREVIOUS version: as-phx-drv-mac-v05_20_00:
http://homepage.mac.com/simonpugsley...-v05_20_00.dmg
However, I would recommend upgrading the firmware and using the new driver.
Do call or email Active Silicon for support
Simon
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