============================================================================= ============================================================================= 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 ============================================================================= ============================================================================= A. Introduction =============== 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 ====================================================== 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 =========== 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 =============== 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) ---------------------------------------------------- Issue fixed in 8.4 M2 release (8.4.3485.0/8.4.3480.0) ------------------------------------------------- - 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) ------------------------------------------------- - 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 ========================= 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 ============================== 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 ================================ 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 =================== Please find the complete list of languages supported by this software: http://support.displaylink.com/knowledgebase/articles/630820 H. Supported Hardware ===================== 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 =============================== 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