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DisplayLink Software Release: External Release Note
Software Package: DisplayLink Graphics
Software Package Version: 11.6.7312.0
Software Package Date: 10th January 2025
Windows 10 v1607 & v1703 only: DisplayLink Audio Driver Version: 11.5.5340.0
Windows 10 and Windows 11:
- DisplayLink Ethernet Driver Version: 11.6.6771.0
- DisplayLink Graphics Driver Version: 11.6.7168.0
- DisplayLink Graphics Driver Date: 12/19/2024
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A. Introduction
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This is the R11.6 M0 product release, the first release of 11.6 driver.
It has been put through our full system tests and is suitable for deployment
to end-users.
DisplayLink software release 11.6 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 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)
The 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
- 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
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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
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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 11.5 M0 release (11.5.5551.0)
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 11.6 delivers:
- New features for DL-7xxx series
- General stability updates and bug fixes
C1. Issues Fixed Since 11.5 M0 Release (11.5.5551.0)
Issues Fixed in 11.6 M0 Release (11.6.7168.0)
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- DL-7xxx: Display drops to 640x480 resolution if connected via DP to HDMI active adapter. (VIFR-5406)
Issues Fixed in 11.5 M3 Release (11.5.6380.0)
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- 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)
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- MAC Address Pass-Through (MAPT) doesn't work on ARM64 PCs. (VIFR-5174)
Issues Fixed in 11.5 M1 Release (11.5.5963.0)
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- 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)
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- 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)
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:
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
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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
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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
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Please find the complete list of languages supported by this software:
https://support.displaylink.com/knowledgebase/articles/630820
H. Supported Hardware
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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
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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.
- 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