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The first step in identifying our packages is to look at the chip. The image below lists three slight variations of the chip labels we've produced here. | The first step in identifying our packages is to look at the chip. The image below lists three slight variations of the chip labels we've produced here. | ||
- | {{http://www.ecmtuning.com/images/forums/chips.gif|Chips}} | + | {{https://www.ecmtuning.com/images/forums/chips.gif|Chips}} |
Of course, since these chip labels are so easily duplicated, just checking against this isn't sufficient. But for sure if someone supplies you with a picture of the package they're selling and the chip just has a handwritten note of some sort on it, you can bet it's not ours. | Of course, since these chip labels are so easily duplicated, just checking against this isn't sufficient. But for sure if someone supplies you with a picture of the package they're selling and the chip just has a handwritten note of some sort on it, you can bet it's not ours. | ||
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A full 2GV1 package includes an ODBII adapter, DB9 cable, CD, and original DSMLink EPROM chip. Our chip labels are described above. A picture of a valid DSMLink adapter is below. | A full 2GV1 package includes an ODBII adapter, DB9 cable, CD, and original DSMLink EPROM chip. Our chip labels are described above. A picture of a valid DSMLink adapter is below. | ||
- | {{http://www.ecmtuning.com/images/forums/ouradapter.gif|Our adapter}} | + | {{https://www.ecmtuning.com/images/forums/ouradapter.gif|Our adapter}} |
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Below is a collection of a few of the **counterfeit** adapters and chips we have seen come through here in the past. | Below is a collection of a few of the **counterfeit** adapters and chips we have seen come through here in the past. | ||
- | {{http://www.ecmtuning.com/images/forums/counterfeit-20071101.gif|Counterfeit adapter}} | + | {{https://www.ecmtuning.com/images/forums/counterfeit-20071101.gif|Counterfeit adapter}} |
Obviously the red end piece and the handwritten paper label on this package are clearly different from those that we produced. | Obviously the red end piece and the handwritten paper label on this package are clearly different from those that we produced. | ||
- | {{http://www.ecmtuning.com/images/forums/counterfeit-20071102.gif|Counterfeit adapter}} | + | {{https://www.ecmtuning.com/images/forums/counterfeit-20071102.gif|Counterfeit adapter}} |
A bit harder to identify without opening the case, but this adapter is actually longer than ours, has a different DB9 connector and clearly different internal components. Our adapter boards are all surface mount IC components, a much better choice for use in a noisy car environment than the through-hole components shown on this copy. | A bit harder to identify without opening the case, but this adapter is actually longer than ours, has a different DB9 connector and clearly different internal components. Our adapter boards are all surface mount IC components, a much better choice for use in a noisy car environment than the through-hole components shown on this copy. | ||
- | {{http://www.ecmtuning.com/images/forums/boguschips.gif|Counterfeit chips}} | + | {{https://www.ecmtuning.com/images/forums/boguschips.gif|Counterfeit chips}} |
More counterfeit chips. These guys can't even remember to put the label on the same way. Lame. | More counterfeit chips. These guys can't even remember to put the label on the same way. Lame. | ||
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As of the time of this writing (11/01/2007), there are no known counterfeit copies of the 1GV2 package. So as long as the seller is actually providing a 1GV2 DSMLink cable and a 1GV2 memory board (with a DSMLink chip), then you should be fine. Pictures of the 1G cable and memory board can be found below (pulled from our public website). | As of the time of this writing (11/01/2007), there are no known counterfeit copies of the 1GV2 package. So as long as the seller is actually providing a 1GV2 DSMLink cable and a 1GV2 memory board (with a DSMLink chip), then you should be fine. Pictures of the 1G cable and memory board can be found below (pulled from our public website). | ||
- | {{http://dsmlink.com/images/photos/1gpassivecable.jpg}} | + | {{https://www.ecmtuning.com/images/photos/1gpassivecable.jpg}} |
- | {{http://dsmlink.com/images/photos/memboard.jpg}} | + | {{https://www.ecmtuning.com/images/photos/memboard.jpg}} |