Two BlackMagic DeckLink SDI Cards in FMLE

Is it possible to run two BlackMagic DeckLink SDI cards in two separate instances of Flash Media Live Encoder?
I can run one fine, but if I try to select the other, even if card # 1 [Decklink Video Capture in FMLE] is not in use, card #2 [Decklink Video Capture (2) in FMLE] only shows black. I have verified that video signal is working. Finally I installed Wirecast Demo to test if it was software and sure enough it works fine in Wirecast, each card shows the video fine.
I contacted BlackMagic and they stated it was the software. I have successfully done this with Viewcast Cards but now that we went HD BlackMagic are cheaper, but so far no luck in FMLE.
I would appreciate any isnight on this issue.
Thank you!
-Nate

Hi Pi,
Did you manage to resolve the problem? We're having similar issue. BM Media Express software recognises the card, but FMLE just reports it as Decklink and gives a blank input display. Any attempt to change settings causes FMLE to crash.
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<pre>
Computer ------- Video In + Stereo In -----------> 3WAY SWITCH BOARD
| | ^ ^ ^
| | | | |
Bigpond |---- OUT ---> TV --------|-----|-----|
(Satellite Internet) | | | |
FOXTEL DVD VCR V/CAM
(Satellite TV)
</pre>
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<pre>
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|
Bigpond
</pre>
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<pre>
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-- B-Y OUT (from deck) --> DVD Pb port
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</pre>
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