============================================================================= ============================================================================= DisplayLink Software Release: External Release Note Software Package: DisplayLink Graphics Software Package Version: 10.1.2798.0 Software Package Date: 28th May 2021 DisplayLink Ethernet Driver Version: 10.1.2664.0 DisplayLink Audio Driver Version: 10.1.2664.0 Windows 7 and Windows 8.1: - DisplayLink Core Software Version: 10.1.2762.0 - DisplayLink Core Software Date: 11 May 2021 Windows 10 v1607 Build 14393 onwards: - DisplayLink Graphics Driver Version: 10.1.2762.0 - DisplayLink Graphics Driver Date: 11 May 2021 ============================================================================= ============================================================================= A. Introduction =============== This is the R10.1 M1 product release, the second release of 10.1 driver. It has been put through our full system tests and is suitable for deployment to end-users. DisplayLink software release 10.1 delivers: - DisplayLink Graphics update for DL-6000 series: improves 4K video playback and video conferencing performance when your system resources are taxed. - Hot-desk / hoteling package: added optional wired MAC address passthrough (https://support.displaylink.com/knowledgebase/articles/613455#wiredmacclone) - General stability updates and bug fixes This release is for Windows 7, 8.1, 10 v1607 and later. The DL-3000, DL-4000 (where applicable) and DL-5000 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 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 and 2.0) For further support and information about DisplayLink software, please visit http://support.displaylink.com/ A1. Important notes about DL-3000/DL-4100/DL-5000/DL-6000 Firmware ====================================================== This software release contains an embedded firmware image. DL-3000/DL-4100/DL-5000/DL-6000 devices will be automatically updated with this firmware upon connection. B. Contents =========== A. Introduction A1. Important notes about DL-3000/DL-4100/DL-5000/DL-6000 Firmware B. Contents C. New features C1. Issues fixed since 10.0 M0 release (10.0.82.0/10.0.82.0) 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 =============== DisplayLink software release 10.1 delivers: - DisplayLink Graphics update for DL-6000 Series: improves 4K video playback and video conferencing performance when your system resources are taxed. - Hot-desk / hoteling package: added optional wired MAC address passthrough (https://support.displaylink.com/knowledgebase/articles/613455#wiredmacclone) - General stability updates and bug fixes C1. Issues fixed since 10.0 M0 release (10.0.82.0/10.0.82.0) ---------------------------------------------------- Changes in 10.1 M1 release (10.1.2762.0/10.1.2762.0) ---------------------------------------------------- - DL-6xxx: fixed issue with Intel driver xx.yy.100.9458-9466 for Intel 11th generation GPUs (33008) - DL-6xxx: fixed available resolution list on Dell U4021QW monitor (32915) - DL-6xxx: extended colour depth offered on DisplayPort at 640x480 (32911) - DL-41xx: added VCP C6h support to capability and use VCP 10h brightness in config range instead of 0-100-scaling (32900, 32838) - DL-41xx: improved video performance (32984, 33011) - DL-41xx: improved firmware flashing experience which could hang in some products (32978) Changes in 10.1 release (10.1.2665/10.1.2665) ---------------------------------------------------- - Added driver Directed PoFx (DFx) for Windows 10 20H1 WHLK/WHCP on platforms with embedded DisplayLink IC (32214) - In rare cases monitor blanking was ineffective at device unplug (32574) - Windows 10 user mode driver crash fixes (32224, 32462, 32805) - DL-5xxx: extended U2422H monitor to enable high colour mode at 640x480p75 via DisplayPort (32687) 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 8.1 (32-bit and 64-bit editions) - Windows 10 (S) v1607 and later (32-bit and 64-bit of Intel/AMD) - Windows 10 (S) (64-bit Qualcomm Snapdragon and Microsoft SQ1) via INF package only 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-6910 / 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 =============================== 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) - For security reason, we recommend Windows 7 users have KB2533623 installed (31031) - 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 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