: The Bendino V1.0A is frequently associated with the Pinnacle AV/DV or Pinnacle Studio MovieBoard series. Where to Find 64-Bit Drivers
If you are determined to use this card on a 64-bit system, you can try the following legacy hardware installers:
The (often identified as the 51015777 or Bendini DV/AV) is a legacy PCI video capture card. While originally designed for Windows XP and 32-bit systems, users of modern hardware often struggle to find a working 64-bit driver . Driver Compatibility Overview
: Before trying a new driver, ensure all previous attempts are removed. Use the Windows Control Panel to uninstall any "Microsoft Driver Kit - FTDI" entries or old Pinnacle software. Recommended Alternatives
: Pinnacle (now owned by Corel) has officially ended support for legacy PCI hardware. There is no "Windows 10/11" native driver for the Bendino V1.0A.
Point the wizard to the folder where you extracted the legacy 64-bit files.
: Modern Windows will often block these old drivers because they lack digital signatures. You must boot into "Advanced Startup Options" to disable this check before installing. Manual Install via Device Manager : Open Device Manager . Find the "Unknown Device" or "Multimedia Controller."
If the drivers fail or your system crashes due to high RAM, consider these more reliable paths:
: A critical issue for the Bendino (and similar models like the 500-PCI or 700-PCI) is that even if a 64-bit driver is found, it often causes system crashes if the computer has more than 2GB of RAM installed.
: Some users report success using the 64-bit Vista driver (version 11.50.0.42619) , which sometimes functions on Windows 7 and 10. However, the 2GB RAM crash remains a high risk with this version. Installation Steps for Windows 10/11 To install these legacy drivers on a modern 64-bit machine:
