Blackmagic Multibridge Pro AV Output?

I had this working on my MacPro 4,1 with the 9.5.1 (I think) drivers from Blackmagic. I updated the drivers to 9.5.3, and I have lost AV Output. It shows up in the preference, and they are matching with the decklink driver preferences. I tried to roll back to 9.5.1, but no luck. Is anyone else seeing issues like this, or could anyone offer up some troubleshooting ideas?
10.7.4, FCPX 10.0.5.

We have both a Kona LHe and Multibridge Pro, and as far as I know the MB is not qualified to work with Color - the IO demands are such that it needs an onboard card - either Decklink or Kona, with most people favouring the AJA card (but my Blackmagic service experience has been good).
If I get a chance I'll try it for you - they're a great box if you get one that works for more than a week!
LCD colour correction - ooh! Depends what you're using it for of course... broadcast? Has to be REALLY carefully set up, with LUTs and all...

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