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DisplayLink Software Release: External Release Note
Software Package: DisplayLink Graphics
Software Package Version: 12.3.5160.0
Software Package Date: 04th September 2026

Windows 10 x64 v1709 & ARM64 v2004 onwards and Windows 11:
 - DisplayLink Graphics Driver Version: 12.3.5011.0
 - DisplayLink Graphics Driver Date: 08/26/2026
 - DisplayLink Audio Driver Extension Version: 12.3.4372.0
 - DisplayLink Ethernet Driver Version: 12.3.4372.0
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A. Introduction
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This is the R12.3M0 product release, the first release of 12.3 driver.
It has been put through our full system tests and is suitable for deployment to end-users.

DisplayLink software release 12.3 delivers:
- New features:
    - DL-7xxx: Native DisplayID support.
    - 26H1 WHQL certification for the Video and Audio Extension driver.
- General stability improvements 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 12.2 M0 release (12.2.1932.0)
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 12.3 delivers:
- New features:
    - DL-7xxx: Native DisplayID support.
    - 26H1 WHQL certification for the Video and Audio Extension driver.
- General stability improvements and bug fixes.

C1. Issues Fixed Since 12.2 M0 Release (12.2.1932.0)
Issues Fixed in 12.3 M0 Release (12.3.5011.0)
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- DL-7xxx: Resolved an issue where the monitor could appear missing after waking the system from sleep (VIFR-7390).
- DL-3xxx: Added support for portrait FHD panels (VIFR-7660).
- Removed the deprecated DisplayLink system tray icon. (VIFR-7505).

Issues Fixed in 12.2 M2 Release (12.2.2412.0)
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- DL-7xxx: Improved handling of an issue where the monitor could appear blank or display an incorrect resolution after the system wakes from sleep (VIFR-7331, VIFR-7533).
- DL-7xxx: Resolved an issue where monitors could remain blank indefinitely after power cycling the dock while the machine was powered off (VIFR-7442).
- DL-4xxx: Resolved an issue causing image distortion on select ARM64-based systems (VIFR-7564).

Issues Fixed in 12.2 M1 Release (12.2.2204.0)
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- DL-6xxx, DL-7xxx: Fixed an issue where the monitor could appear missing, blank, or use an incorrect resolution after waking the system from sleep. (VIFR-6964).
- DL-6xxx: Resolved a problem that caused the screen to remain black when connecting a monitor with MST mode support. (VIFR-7367).
- DL-7xxx: Resolved an issue where changing the resolution on specific monitors could cause image distortion. (VIFR-7182)

Issues Fixed in 12.2 M0 Release (12.2.1932.0)
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- DL-7xxx: Resolved an issue where a mode not supported by the monitor could be applied (VIFR-7017).

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 Redstone 3 [v1709] & ARM64 20H1 [v2004] onwards 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
