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DisplayLink Software Release: External Release Note
Software Package: DisplayLink Graphics
Software Package Version: 8.6.1226.0
Software Package Date: 30th August 2018
DisplayLink Ethernet Driver Version: 8.6.587.0
DisplayLink Audio Driver Version: 8.6.1168.0
Windows 7 - Windows 10 Build 10586:
- DisplayLink Core Software Version: 8.6.1204.0
- DisplayLink Core Software Date: 28th August 2018
Windows 10 Build 14393 onwards:
- DisplayLink Graphics Driver Version: 8.6.1165.0
- DisplayLink Graphics Driver Date: 27th August 2018
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A. Introduction
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This is the R8.6 product release, the first release of 8.6.
It has been put through our full system tests and is suitable for deployment
to end-users.
DisplayLink software release 8.6 delivers:
- HDCP 1.x on DL-6950 HDMI output on Windows 10 v1803 onwards with platforms
(Intel 7th generation CPU + GPU) and players supporting protected content
over indirect displays
- Alternate encoding 2nd preview (registry key switched)
- Ethernet and audio drivers will be upgraded after machine restart when
upgrading from Setup.exe on Windows 7-8.1.
- Bug fixes
This release is for Windows 7 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:
- DisplayPort (source 1.2)
- USB 2.0
- DisplayPort ++
- HDCP over HDMI
- HDCP over DVI
- HDMI (source 1.4a)
The DL-6xxx plus the associated software, is tested to meet the following
compliances at the time of release:
- DisplayPort (source 1.2)
- DisplayPort ++
- USB 2.0
- USB 3.2
- 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 R8.5 release (8.5.3804.0/ 8.5.3806.0)
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
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DisplayLink Software Release R8.6 delivers the following:
- HDCP 1.x on DL-6950 HDMI output on Windows 10 v1803 onwards with platforms
(Intel 7th generation CPU + GPU) and players supporting protected content
over indirect displays
- Ethernet and audio drivers will be upgraded after machine restart when
upgrading from Setup.exe on Windows 7-8.1.
- Alternate encoding 2nd preview (registry key switched)
C1. Issues fixed since R8.5 release (8.5.3804.0/ 8.5.3806.0)
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Issues fixed in 8.6 release (8.6.1204.0/8.6.1165.0)
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- DL-3xx0/DL-5xx0: A rare boot condition could show a
checkerboard test screen instead of desktop content at power on. (27275)
- Improved behaviour on Internet Explorer 11 not refreshing when lock/unlock
Windows 7 in basic mode (27692/28070)
- DL-5xx0: Ethernet autonegotiation may fail to establish a link
when the Ethernet cable does not have all 4 pairs present (27903)
- DL-6950: enabled 70 Hz refresh rate for supported resolutions within max
pixel clock (27556)
- Some monitors will show blank screen when the resolution is set
to 1920x1080 120Hz. (26541)
- Improved interoperability with DisplayPort monitors. (26359, 27917, 26604)
- Fix for a rare reboot of the DL-6xx0 device after a long uptime.(27904)
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) (32-bit and 64-bit of Intel/AMD platforms)
- 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