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DisplayLink Software Release: External Release Note
Software Package: DisplayLink Graphics
Software Package Version: 8.4.3533.0
Software Package Date: 2nd March 2018
DisplayLink Ethernet Driver Version: 8.4.2815.0
DisplayLink Audio Driver Version: 8.4.2952.0
Windows 7 - Windows 10 Build 10586:
- DisplayLink Core Software Version: 8.4.3485.0
- DisplayLink Core Software Date: 26th February 2018
Windows 10 Build 14393 onwards:
- DisplayLink Graphics Driver Version: 8.4.3480.0
- DisplayLink Graphics Driver Date: 22nd February 2018
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A. Introduction
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This is the R8.4 M2 product release, the second maintenance release of 8.4.
It has been put through relevant system test and is suitable for deployment
to end-users.
DisplayLink software release 8.4 delivers:
- HDCP 1.x capability on DL-6950 IC DisplayPort outputs on Windows 10 Creators
Update onwards (build 15063, v1703) with platforms (Intel 7th generation
CPU + GPU) and players supporting protected content over indirect displays
- DisplayLink DL-4100 monitor rotation sensor reporting through DDC/CI protocol
- Microsoft inboxed audio class driver used from Windows 10 Fall Creators
Update
- Windows 10 Ethernet driver DCHU compliance
- Windows 10 video driver DCH compliance
- DisplayLink DL-6950 hardware mouse cursor on Windows 10 Anniversary Update
onwards
- DisplayPort++ adapters now supported up to 4Kp60 on DisplayLink DL-6950 IC
- Windows 10 on Qualcomm Snapdragon 64-bit ARM SoC preview
- Other Windows 10 Anniversary/(Fall) Creators Update performance and
reliability improvements
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 3.0
- 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-3xx0, DL-41xx, DL-5xx0, 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-3xx0, DL-41xx, DL-5xx0 and DL-6xx0 Firmware
B. Contents
C. New features
C1. Issues fixed since R8.4 release (8.4.3026/8.4.3005)
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 8.4 delivers:
- HDCP 1.x capability on DL-6950 IC DisplayPort outputs on Windows 10 Creators
Update onwards (build 15063, v1703) with platforms (Intel 7th generation
CPU + GPU) and players supporting protected content over indirect displays
- DisplayLink DL-4100 monitor rotation sensor reporting through DDC/CI protocol
- Microsoft inboxed audio class driver used from Windows 10 Fall Creators
Update
- Windows 10 Ethernet driver DCHU compliance
- Windows 10 video driver DCH compliance
- DisplayLink DL-6950 hardware mouse cursor on Windows 10 Anniversary Update
onwards
- DisplayPort++ adapters now supported up to 4Kp60 on DisplayLink DL-6950 IC
- Windows 10 on Qualcomm Snapdragon 64-bit ARM SoC preview
- Other Windows 10 Anniversary/(Fall) Creators Update performance and
reliability improvements
C1. Issues fixed since R8.4 release (8.4.3026/8.4.3005)
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Issue fixed in 8.4 M2 release (8.4.3485.0/8.4.3480.0)
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- Dell P2415 monitors connected to DisplayPort of DL-6xxx devices occasionally
can remain blank after resume from S3 or S4. (27085)
- The DisplayLink driver can misread registry settings which would result in
the driver failing to operate after an OS upgrade.
This was a regression in 8.4 M0. (26882)
- 4Kp60 mode might not be available on LC-43UB30U TVs. (26859)
- Unreliable Dell M9N09 DP to VGA converter sometimes failed to offer
1920x1080 resolution. (26842)
- The default microphone level is set very low on DL-3xxx/DL-5xxx/DL-6xx0
devices. (26710)
- Pop noise can be heard when using MS Voice Recording
on DL-6xx0 devices. (26709)
- Pop noise can be heard when plugging headset into a DL-6xx0 device. (26709)
- Ethernet auto negotiation could fail if only two pairs were present
in the Ethernet cable on DL-3xxx/DL-5xxx/DL-6xx0 devices. (25749)
Issue fixed in 8.4 M1 release (8.4.3345/8.4.3326)
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- Use DisplayLink audio driver instead of Microsoft inbox audio 2.0 class
driver for selected hardware to avoid a video player error which could
sometimes prevent playback (26871)
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
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-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