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DisplayLink Software Release: External Release Note
Software Package: DisplayLink Graphics
Software Package Version: 9.0.1671.0
Software Package Date: 23rd November 2018

DisplayLink Ethernet Driver Version: 9.0.1558.0
DisplayLink Audio Driver Version: 9.0.1384.0
       
Windows 7 - Windows 8.1:
 - DisplayLink Core Software Version: 9.0.1651.0
 - DisplayLink Core Software Date: 21st November 2018
 
Windows 10 v1607 Build 14393 onwards:
 - DisplayLink Graphics Driver Version: 9.0.1632.0
 - DisplayLink Graphics Driver Date: 21st November 2018
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A. Introduction
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This is the R9.0 product release, the first release of 9.0. 
It has been put through our full system tests and is suitable for deployment to end-users.  

DisplayLink software release 9.0 delivers the following features: 

- DL-69xx: Windows 10 alternate encoder with Intel 4th Generation GPU 
  and newer for CPU usage reduction
- Bug fixes


This release is for Windows 7, 8, 8.1, 10 v1607 and later. 

The DL-3xxx, DL-4xxx (where applicable) and DL-5xxx plus the
associated software, is tested to meet the following compliances at the time
of release:

- USB 2.0
- 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-6xxx plus the associated software, is tested to meet the following
compliances at the time of release:

- USB 2.0
- USB 3.2
- DisplayPort (source 1.2)
- DisplayPort ++
- HDCP 1.x over DP
- HDCP 1.x over HDMI
- HDMI (source 1.4 and 2.0) 


For further support and information about DisplayLink software, please visit
http://support.displaylink.com/


A1. Important notes about DL-1xxx/DL-3xxx/DL-41xx/DL-5xxx/DL-6xx0 Firmware
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This software release contains an embedded firmware image. 
DL-1xxx/DL-3xxx/DL-41xx/DL-5xxx/DL-6xx0 devices will be automatically updated
with this firmware upon connection.


B. Contents
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A. Introduction
A1. Important notes about DL-1xxx/DL-3xxx/DL-41xx/DL-5xxx/DL-6xx0 Firmware
B. Contents
C. New features
C1. Issues fixed since R8.6 M0 release (8.6.1204/8.6.1168)
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
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DisplayLink software release 9.0 delivers the following features: 

- DL-69xx: Windows 10 alternate encoder with Intel 4th Generation GPU 
  and newer for CPU usage reduction
- Bug fixes
 

C1. Issues fixed since R8.6 M0 release (8.6.1204/8.6.1168)
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Issues fixed in 9.0 release (9.0.1651.0/9.0.1632.0)
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- Blank screen on 5120x1440@30/60 on Dell U4919DW monitor (28834)
- DisplayLink UI may report previous driver version if an older driver 
installs from Windows Update whilst the setup.exe is installing a new 
driver (28743)

Issue fixed in 9.0 Beta release (9.0.1602)
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- DL-69xx DisplayPort would have mouse cursor blinking on Windows 10 if
  pixel clock was 300-350MHz. 3440x1440 is an example resolution. (26687)

Issues fixed in 9.0 Alpha release (9.0.1040)
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- Monitors connected to DisplayLink device might remain blank after resuming 
  from S3 on Windows 10 Insider Preview 17746 onwards when gamma correction 
  preview was enabled. (28636)
- Gamma related issues with colours in Windows 10 with preview enabled (26402)
- Windows 10 could show messages during OS upgrades that DisplayLink driver 
  was not supported and removed if DisplayLinkUI.exe was deployed. (27428)
  

D. How to Install and Use
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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
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This release can be installed on the following operating systems:

    - Windows 7 (32-bit and 64-bit editions)
    - Windows 8, 8.1 (32-bit and 64-bit editions)
    - Windows 10 (S) v1607 and later (32-bit and 64-bit of Intel/AMD)
    - Windows 10 S (64-bit Qualcomm Snapdragon platforms) via INF package only

F. PC Recommended Specifications
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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
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Please find the complete list of languages supported by this software:
http://support.displaylink.com/knowledgebase/articles/630820

H. Supported Hardware
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Devices supported:
- DL-6910 / DL-6950 
- DL-5500 / DL-5700 / DL-5900 / DL-5910
- DL-41xx
- DL-3100 / DL-3500 / DL-3700 / DL-3900 / DL-3950
- DL115 / DL125 / DL165 / DL195

I. Known Issues and Limitations
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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)

 - 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 Anniversary Update 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