=============================================================================== =============================================================================== DisplayLink Software Release: External Release Note Software Package: DisplayLink Graphics Product Version: 7.6.56443.0 Product Date: 21st July 2014 DisplayLink Core Software Version: 7.6.56275.0 DisplayLink Core Software Date: 9th July 2014 DisplayLink DL-3xx0 / DL-5xx0 Firmware Version: 8.8.15.64694 DisplayLink DL-41xx Firmware Version: 8.8.15.64698 =============================================================================== =============================================================================== A. Introduction =============== This is the R7.6M2, the second maintenance release of R7.6. It has been put through a full system test and is suitable for deployment to end-users. DisplayLink Software Release R7.6M2 delivers the following improvements: - Critical bug fixes DisplayLink Software Release R7.6M1 delivers the following features: - Support for DL-5500 / DL-5700 / DL-5900 - Disabled and Removed "Optimized for Video" from the DisplayLink UI For further support and information about DisplayLink software, please visit http://www.displaylink.com/support A1. Important notes about DL-3xx0, DL-41xx and DL-5xx0 Firmware ====================================================== This software release contains an embedded firmware image. DL-3xx0/DL-41xx/DL-5xx0 devices will be automatically upgraded with this firmware upon connection. B. Contents =========== A. Introduction A1. Important notes about DL-3xx0, DL-41xx and DL-5xx0 Firmware B. Contents C. New features C1. Fixed issues since R7.6 M0 (7.6.55049.0) D. How to Install and Use E. Supported Operating Systems F. PC Recommended Specifications G. Language Support H. Supported Hardware I. Known Issues and Limitations C. New features =============== DisplayLink Software Release R7.6M2 delivers the following improvements: - Critical bug fixes C1. Fixed issues since R7.6 M0 (7.6.55049.0) -------------------------------------------- Issues fixed in 7.6 M2 release ------------------------------ The Ethernet link should be off when DisplayLink device is disconnected from the host. (17018) Auto-repeat brightness doesn't work on DL-4xxx devices. (17492) Some monitors fail to display pixels when connected to DL-5xxx devices. (16977, 17203) DisplaLink screen can become corrupted after moving windows across. (17180) DisplayLink software is corrupted after upgrading from windows update when previous version was installed using .msi files. (17548) Some DirectX application can freeze in mirror mode. (17536) Sometimes after power-cycling the DL-3950 dock audio output might become inactive on one output. (17502) On some platforms playing video using a metro application can result in blue screen. (17470) Sometimes monitors connected to DisplayLink device remains blank after resuming from standby. (17453, 17353) Some 4K monitors can show corruptions when connected via an active DP to HDMI adapter. (17354) The DisplayLink monitor can be corrupted when running some video benchmarking applications. (17071) Issues fixed in 7.6 M1 release ------------------------------ On some systems, the monitor connected to DisplayLink device can stay blank after USB cable hot-plug during lid close. (17178) Windows Media Player could sometimes show an error when a headset is plugged in during media playback. (17275) Monitor connected to DisplayPort output on a DL-3950 can stay blank after multiple DisplayPort cable connections. (17021) On some platforms, the DisplayLink screen could show corruption after switching modes. (17143) DisplayPort audio can become inactive after USB cable re-plugs. (17259) Some systems with high native resolutions (4K) can show a blue screen when changing modes or undocking from DisplayLink device. (17339, 17294, 17251) Sometimes DisplayLink device can fails to read EDID on resume from S3/S4. (17297) D. How to Install and use ========================= Please find detailed guidance and information about how to install and use this software in the DisplayLink Software User Guide: http://kb.displaylink.com/298 Corporations can apply for a corporate install version at www.displaylink.com/corporateinstall For further support and information about DisplayLink software, please visit http://www.displaylink.com/support E. Supported Operating Systems ============================== This release can be installed on the following operating systems: - Windows XP SP2 (32-bit edition only) - Windows XP SP3 (32-bit edition only) - Windows Vista SP1 (32-bit and 64-bit editions) - Windows Vista SP2 (32-bit and 64-bit editions) - Windows 7 (32-bit and 64-bit editions) - Windows 8 (32-bit and 64-bit editions) - Windows 8.1 (32-bit and 64-bit editions) - Windows 8.1 Update 2014 (32-bit and 64-bit editions) - Windows Server 2008 (32-bit and 64-bit editions) (This OS has received limited testing) - Windows Server 2008 R2 (This OS has received limited testing) Windows 2000 SP4 is supported by older versions of the DisplayLink software: http://www.displaylink.com/downloads Video: video is supported in extend mode with most popular video players on Windows XP - Windows 8.1. Installation on Windows Server 2008 R2 is enabled, but untested. End users may try to use DisplayLink on server editions, but these are not supported configurations. F. PC Recommended Specifications ================================ Please find detailed information about the minimum and recommended system specifications needed to run this software in the DisplayLink Software User Guide: http://kb.displaylink.com/298 G. Language Support =================== Please find the complete list of languages supported by this software in the DisplayLink Software User Guide: http://kb.displaylink.com/298 H. Supported Hardware ===================== Devices supported: - DL-5500 / DL-5700 / DL-5900 - DL-41xx - DL-3100 / DL-3500 / DL-3700 / DL-3900 / DL-3950 - DL115 / DL125 / DL165 / DL195 - DL120 / DL160 I. Known Issues and Limitations =============================== System behaviour with DisplayLink attached screens has been well tested. Testing covers plug/unplug, mode changes, playing video, hibernate, sleep/standby, multiple users, different user rights, attached screen as primary screen, attached screen as only screen, and other aspects. Some use cases may exhibit minor issues, general troubleshooting recommendations are: - detach then reattach the DisplayLink device's USB cable - change display settings using DL-GUI - change display settings using WDP - ensure you have the latest graphics drivers installed for your system GPU For information about specific issues please see the DisplayLink support knowledgebase: http://www.displaylink.com/support/knowledgebase.php