============================================================================= ============================================================================= DisplayLink Software Release: External Release Note Software Package: DisplayLink Graphics Software Package Version: 11.5.6499.0 Software Package Date: 23rd December 2024 Windows 10 v1607 & v1703 only: DisplayLink Audio Driver Version: 11.5.5340.0 Windows 10 and Windows 11: - DisplayLink Ethernet Driver Version for 64-bit Intel/AMD: 11.5.5452.0 - DisplayLink Ethernet Driver Version for Arm64: 11.5.6168.0 - DisplayLink Graphics Driver Version: 11.5.6380.0 - DisplayLink Graphics Driver Date: 12/18/2024 ============================================================================= ============================================================================= A. Introduction =============== This is the R11.5 M3 product release, the fourth release of 11.5 driver. It has been put through our full system tests and is suitable for deployment to end-users. DisplayLink software release 11.5 delivers: - New features for DL-7xxx series - General stability updates and bug fixes This release is for Windows 10 and 11 only. Older releases are available from Synaptics website: https://synaptics.com/products/displaylink-graphics/downloads/windows The DL-3000, DL-4000 (where applicable) and DL-5000 series 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, DL-7000 series 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, 2.0) For further support and information about DisplayLink software, please visit https://support.displaylink.com/knowledgebase A1. Important Notes about DL-1000/DL-3000/DL-4100/DL-5000/DL-6000/DL-7000 Firmware ====================================================== This software release contains an embedded firmware image. DL-1000/DL-3000/DL-4100/DL-5000/DL-6000/DL-7000 devices will be automatically updated with this firmware upon connection. B. Contents =========== A. Introduction A1. Important Notes about DL-1000/DL-3000/DL-4100/DL-5000/DL-6000/DL-7000 Firmware B. Contents C. New Features C1. Issues Fixed since 11.4 M0 release (11.4.9747.0) 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 11.5 delivers: - New features for DL-7xxx series - General stability updates and bug fixes C1. Issues Fixed Since 11.4 M0 Release (11.4.9747.0) Issues Fixed in 11.5 M3 Release (11.5.6380.0) ---------------------------------------------------- - DL-1xx: Monitor keeps reconnecting with R11.5M1/2 software. (VIFR-5564, VIFR-5497, VIFR-5576) - Mouse cursor lags and monitor blinks when machine is under heavy load. (VIFR-5310) - Log file destination folder created only when necessary. (VIFR-5157) - HotDeskingService may crash when Automatic wired/wireless MAC address cloning is enabled. (VIFR-5516) Issues Fixed in 11.5 M2 Release (11.5.6200.0) ---------------------------------------------------- - MAC Address Pass-Through (MAPT) doesn't work on ARM64 PCs. (VIFR-5174) Issues Fixed in 11.5 M1 Release (11.5.5963.0) ---------------------------------------------------- - DL-41xx: Blank display for 6 seconds after PC resume from sleep mode. (VIFR-5115) - DL-7xxx: Splash screen remains on a screen after PC reboot. (VIFR-5185) - DL-7xxx: LAN speed may drop occasionally from 2.5G to 100M. (VIFR-5048) - DisplayLink driver could crash on USB unplug. (VIFR-5089) Issues Fixed in 11.5 M0 Release (11.5.5551.0) ---------------------------------------------------- - DL-7xxx: LG 34WK95UP monitor was not working properly on DisplayPort. (VIFR-5046) - DL-7xxx: Improved interoperability with DisplayPort monitors at 4K 144 Hz. (VIFR-4803) - DL-7xxx: Failed to get EDID from some HDMI monitors. (VIFR-4762) - DL-7xxx: 4K HDMI monitors appear at 30 Hz by default. (VIFR-4712) - DL-7xxx: MAC Address Pass-Through (MAPT) is now working properly. (VIFR-5049) Issues Fixed in 11.4 M0 Release (11.4.9747.0) ---------------------------------------------------- - High performance GPU not utilised when Citrix virtual display installed. (VIFR-4116) - Incorrect color profile in some reduced range modes on HDMI display. (VIFR-4094) - DL-7xxx series: incorrectly offer 4Kp120 mode on HDMI. (VIFR-4619) - DL-7xxx series: 4Kp120 modes are not available on DP. (VIFR-4602) - Occasionally, DisplayLink display remains black after resume from sleep or hibernation. (VIFR-4364) 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: https://support.displaylink.com/knowledgebase/articles/615714 Information on corporate deployment can be found here: https://support.displaylink.com/knowledgebase/articles/607686 Corporations can download the MSI installation files from: https://synaptics.com/products/displaylink-graphics/downloads/corporate For further support and information about DisplayLink software, please visit https://support.displaylink.com E. Supported Operating Systems ============================== This release can be installed on the following operating systems: - Windows 10 (S) v1607 and later (64-bit of Intel/AMD and Arm64) - Windows 11 (64-bit of Intel/AMD and Arm64) DisplayLink for Windows on Arm64 is available on all packages except MSI. F. PC Recommended Specifications ================================ Please find detailed information about the minimum and recommended system specifications needed to run this software in the DisplayLink https://support.displaylink.com/knowledgebase/articles/524951 G. Language Support =================== Please find the complete list of languages supported by this software: https://support.displaylink.com/knowledgebase/articles/630820 H. Supported Hardware ===================== Devices supported: - DL-7400 / DL-7200 - DL-6910 / DL-6350 / 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. - 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: https://support.displaylink.com/knowledgebase