============================================================================= ============================================================================= DisplayLink Software Release: External Release Note Software Package: DisplayLink Graphics Software Package Version: 10.2.6749.0 Software Package Date: 22nd January 2022 DisplayLink Ethernet Driver Version: 10.2.6683.0 DisplayLink Audio Driver Version: 10.2.6554.0 Windows 7 and Windows 8.1: - DisplayLink Core Software Version: 10.2.6709.0 - DisplayLink Core Software Date: 10 January 2022 Windows 10 v1607 Build 14393 onwards and Windows 11: - DisplayLink Graphics Driver Version: 10.2.6709.0 - DisplayLink Graphics Driver Date: 10 January 2022 ============================================================================= ============================================================================= A. Introduction =============== This is the R10.2 product release, the first release of 10.2 driver. It has been put through our full system tests and is suitable for deployment to end-users. DisplayLink software release 10.2 delivers: - Windows 10/11 and DL-6000 series: adding modern standby on Ethernet interface - DL-41xx: improved firmware flashing time, visible from following update onwards - General stability updates and bug fixes This release is for Windows 7, 8.1, 10 and 11. The DL-3000, DL-4000 (where applicable) and DL-5000 plus the associated software, is tested to meet the following compliances at the time of release: - USB 2.0 protocol - DisplayPort (source 1.2) - DisplayPort ++ - HDCP 1.x over DP - HDCP 1.x over HDMI - HDCP 1.x over DVI - HDMI (source 1.4) The DL-6000 plus the associated software, is tested to meet the following compliances at the time of release: - USB 2.0 protocol - USB 3.2 protocol - DisplayPort (source 1.4) - DisplayPort ++ - HDCP 1.x over DP - HDCP 1.x over HDMI - HDMI (source 1.4) For further support and information about DisplayLink software, please visit http://support.displaylink.com/ A1. Important notes about DL-3000/DL-4100/DL-5000/DL-6000 Firmware ====================================================== This software release contains an embedded firmware image. DL-3000/DL-4100/DL-5000/DL-6000 devices will be automatically updated with this firmware upon connection. B. Contents =========== A. Introduction A1. Important notes about DL-3000/DL-4100/DL-5000/DL-6000 Firmware B. Contents C. New features C1. Issues fixed since 10.1 M0 release (10.1.2665.0) 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 10.2 delivers: - Windows 10/11 and DL-6000 series: adding modern standby on Ethernet interface - DL-41xx: improved firmware flashing time, visible from following update onwards - General stability updates and bug fixes C1. Issues fixed since 10.1 M0 release (10.1.2665.0) ---------------------------------------------------- Changes in 10.2 M0 release (10.2.6709.0) ---------------------------------------------------- - Hotdesking package: extended MAC address pass-through could miss the leading 0 when MAC address to clone starts with 0 (33232) - DL-6xxx: Ethernet could sometimes be disconnected for 1-2s when replugging a DisplayPort cable (VIFR504, VIFR731) - Power plan adjustments in installer (EXE & MSI) for USB HC reliability Changes in 10.1 M2 release (10.1.2875.0) ---------------------------------------------------- - Added Windows 11 support. AMD64/ARM64 drivers are Windows 11 certified (WHCP/WHQL) - DisplayLink Manager universal app is now offered for free installation from the Microsoft Store to replace old system tray icon (on generic setup.exe only) - DL-6xxx: dragging Netflix across monitor edge could have caused monitor to blink (33037) - DL-6xxx: improved monitor interoperability (Dell U3421WE, P2721Q, U4919DW & 5K) (32924, 32942, 33061) - DL-41xx: improved splashscreen and sleep resume behaviour (33079, 32835, 33075) - DL-41xx: improved firmware flashing experience which could hang in some products (33060) - stability updates and bug fixes (33153) Changes in 10.1 M1 release (10.1.2762.0) ---------------------------------------------------- - DL-6xxx: fixed issue with Intel driver xx.yy.100.9458-9466 for Intel 11th generation GPUs (33008) - DL-6xxx: fixed available resolution list on Dell U4021QW monitor (32915) - DL-6xxx: extended colour depth offered on DisplayPort at 640x480 (32911) - DL-41xx: added VCP C6h support to capability and use VCP 10h brightness in config range instead of 0-100-scaling (32900, 32838) - DL-41xx: improved video performance (32984, 33011) - DL-41xx: improved firmware flashing experience which could hang in some products (32978) Changes in 10.1 release (10.1.2665) ---------------------------------------------------- - Added driver Directed PoFx (DFx) for Windows 10 20H1 WHLK/WHCP on platforms with embedded DisplayLink IC (32214) - In rare cases monitor blanking was ineffective at device unplug (32574) - Windows 10 user mode driver crash fixes (32224, 32462, 32805) - DL-5xxx: extended U2422H monitor to enable high colour mode at 640x480p75 via DisplayPort (32687) D. How to Install and Use ========================= Please find detailed guidance and information about how to install and use this software, see the articles on the DisplayLink support site: http://support.displaylink.com/knowledgebase/articles/615714 Information on corporate deployment can be found here: http://support.displaylink.com/knowledgebase/articles/607686 Corporations can download the MSI installation files from: http://www.displaylink.com/downloads/corporate For further support and information about DisplayLink software, please visit http://support.displaylink.com E. Supported Operating Systems ============================== This release can be installed on the following operating systems: - Windows 7 (32-bit and 64-bit editions) - Windows 8.1 (32-bit and 64-bit editions) - Windows 10 (S) v1607 and later (32-bit and 64-bit of Intel/AMD) - Windows 10 & 11 (S) (64-bit Qualcomm Snapdragon and Microsoft SQ2) via INF package only - Windows 11 (64-bit of Intel/AMD) F. PC Recommended Specifications ================================ Please find detailed information about the minimum and recommended system specifications needed to run this software in the DisplayLink http://support.displaylink.com/knowledgebase/articles/524951 G. Language Support =================== Please find the complete list of languages supported by this software: http://support.displaylink.com/knowledgebase/articles/630820 H. Supported Hardware ===================== Devices supported: - DL-6910 / DL-6700 / DL-6950 - DL-5500 / DL-5700 / DL-5900 / DL-5910 - DL-4100 - DL-3100 / DL-3500 / DL-3700 / DL-3900 / DL-3950 - DL115 / DL125 / DL165 / DL195 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. - When upgrading from R8.1, disconnecting and re-plugging the USB of the product using DisplayLink technology is necessary (25057, 25075) - For security reason, we recommend Windows 7 users have KB2533623 installed (31031) - Windows 7 requires Microsoft KB3033929 or later installed to validate SHA-256 driver signature hashing. SHA1 has been deprecated (23965) - Devices with mass storage or auto-install are not supported by Windows 10 UMDF USB driver DisplayLink uses (21959) - Windows 10 Anniversary Update sets the wrong preferred mode 9124025 (23871) For information about specific issues please see the DisplayLink support knowledgebase: http://support.displaylink.com/knowledgebase