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DisplayLink Software Release: External Release Note
Software Package: DisplayLink Graphics
Software Package Version: 12.1.2743.0
Software Package Date: 7th November 2025

Windows 10 v1709 onwards and Windows 11:
 - DisplayLink Graphics Driver Version: 12.1.2684.0
 - DisplayLink Graphics Driver Date: 11/02/2025
 - DisplayLink Audio Driver Extension Version: 12.1.2536.0
 - DisplayLink Ethernet Driver Version: 12.1.2536.0
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A. Introduction
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This is the R12.1M2 product release, the third release of 12.1 driver. 													 
It has been put through our full system tests and is suitable for deployment to end-users. 

DisplayLink software release 12.1 delivers:
- New features:
    - Modern Standby support for DL-6xxx 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 expected 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 expected 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 expected 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
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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 12.0 M0 release (12.0.273.0)
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 12.1 delivers:
- New features:
    - Modern Standby support for DL-6xxx series.
- General stability updates and bug fixes.

C1. Issues Fixed Since 12.0 M0 Release (12.0.273.0)
Issues Fixed in 12.1 M2 Release (12.1.2684.0)
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- Addressed an issue where the device driver would occasionally crash when resuming from sleep (S3 state) (VIFR-6913)

Issues Fixed in 12.1 M1 Release (12.1.2591.0)
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- DL-7xxx: Addressed an issue where the display would occasionally fail to reappear after resuming from sleep (S3 state) (VIFR-6796).

Issues Fixed in 12.1 M0 Release (12.1.2424.0)
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- General stability updates and bug fixes.

Issues Fixed in 12.0 M0 Release (12.0.273.0)
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- DL-7xxx: Improved stability under heavy load with monitors in clone mode. (VIFR-5292)
- DL-7xxx: Resolved an issue where monitors could remain blank after resuming the device from USB suspend. (VIFR-6275, VIFR-6542)
- DL-7xxx: Resolved a problem where analog audio would stop functioning after the audio device was unplugged and reconnected. (VIFR-6056)
- Resolved an issue where the driver could delay system shutdown. (VIFR-6275)

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 (x64 & ARM64 edition):
	- Home (N)
	- Pro (N)
	- Pro (N) for Workstation 
	- Pro (N) for Education
	- Education (N)
	- Enterprise (N)
	- IoT Enterprise
- Windows 11 (x64 & ARM64 edition):
	- Home (N)
	- Pro (N)
	- Pro (N) for Workstation 
	- Pro (N) for Education
	- Education (N)
	- Enterprise (N)
	- IoT Enterprise

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
