=============================================================================== =============================================================================== DisplayLink Software Release: External Release Note Software Package: DisplayLink Graphics Product Version: 7.1.45135.0 Product Date: 31st January 2013 DisplayLink Core Software Version: 7.1.45125.0 DisplayLink Core Software Date: 30th January 2013 DisplayLink DL-3x00 Firmware Version: 7.1.20.51785 =============================================================================== =============================================================================== A. Introduction =============== This is R7.1M1, the first maintenance release of R7.1. It has been put through a full system test and is suitable for deployment to end-users. DisplayLink Software Release R7.1M1 delivers the following features: - Critical fixes DisplayLink Software Release R7.1 delivers the following features: - DisplayPort compliance 1.2 fixes - Critical fixes For further support and information about DisplayLink software, please visit http://www.displaylink.com/support A1. Important notes about DL-3x00 Firmware ====================================================== This software release contains an embedded firmware image. DL-3x00 devices will be automatically upgraded with this firmware upon connection. B. Contents =========== A. Introduction A1. Important notes about DL-3x00 Firmware B. Contents C. New features C1. Fixed issues since R7.0 (7.0.41409.0) C2. Fixed issues since R7.1 (7.1.44152.0) 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 R7.1 delivers the following features: - DisplayPort compliance 1.2 fixes - Critical fixes C1. Fixed issues since R7.0 (7.0.41409.0) ----------------------------------------- Sometimes after changing resolution one of DisplayLink screens may go temporarily blank. Moving a mouse or refreshing any content on the screen brings it back to normal. (13834) Blue screen on some Windows 8 systems with NVIDIA graphics after connecting a DisplayLink device. (14139) Prevent install on Intel GMA 3650 systems due to incompatible GPU. (14394) Volume mixer crashes when trying to adjust the volume. (14465) Screen remains blank after rotating by 180 degrees. (14556) On Windows 8 Audio and Ethernet drivers are not installed until monitor is plugged in to DisplayLink device for the first time. (14645) On some Windows 8 systems with NVIDIA graphics the built-in display may flicker continuously after installing DisplayLink drivers. (14565) On Windows 8 DisplayLink monitors remains blank after installing downloaded package over drivers previously installed from Windows Update. (14686) No audio after replugging a HDMI monitor on a DisplayLink DisplayPort connection. (14550) System is unstable after playing DVD, suspending and resuming. (14402) Layout changed to mirror after suspend and resume. (14424) Heavy compression on desktop with some applications in full screen. (14341) DisplayLink screen turns blank after terminating PowerDVD window. (14280) DisplayPort to HDMI adapters issues. (12958, 14438, 14470) On some systems with Windows 8 audio played through DisplayLink device connected to USB 3.0 port may be distorted. (14263) Scrolling full-screen applications like web browsers on systems running Windows 7 in Basic Mode and having 'Optimize for Video' enabled may cause temporary corruptions on the screen. (14292) Upgrading DisplayLink drivers on some machines requires two reboots on Windows Vista and above. (14618) No pixels on DisplayLink screen connected through DisplayPort to VGA adapter. (13667) Occasionally DisplayLink screen remains blank after logging off. (14622) Occasionally DisplayLink device fails to enumerate after reboot. (14186, 14675) USB Video driver signed with Windows 8 HCK. C2. Fixed issues since R7.1 (7.1.44152.0) ----------------------------------------- Issues fixed in R7.1M1 ---------------------- Microphone is shown as 'Not plugged in' after replugging DisplayLink device. (14345, 14431, 14463) In some cases uninstallation of DisplayLink Core Software doesn't uninstall everything properly. (14617) UDP streaming using DisplayLink ethernet device is unreliable. (14678) Sometimes VGA monitor attached to already connected DisplayLink device is not recognized correctly. (14699) Sometimes screens remain blank after DisplayLink monitors are resumed from suspend mode. (14703, 14743, 13669) Some video players showing content only on half of the screen. (14790) On some systems with nVidia GPU Desktop Window Manager is crashing causing Windows to drop to Basic Mode. (14942) Some Metro apps on Windows8 show a blank blue screen. (14955) Sometimes Chrome web browser is responding very slowly and Flash plug-in crashes. (15014) Sometimes DisplayLink monitor shows white noise instead of content when changing mode to clone while playing video. (15030) D. How to Install and use ========================= Please find detailed guidance and information about how to install and use this software in the DisplayLink Software User Guide: http://kb.displaylink.com/298 Corporations can apply for a corporate install version at www.displaylink.com/corporateinstall For further support and information about DisplayLink software, please visit http://www.displaylink.com/support E. Supported Operating Systems ============================== This release can be installed on the following operating systems: - Windows XP SP2 (32-bit edition only) - Windows XP SP3 (32-bit edition only) - Windows Vista SP1 (32-bit and 64-bit editions) - Windows Vista SP2 (32-bit and 64-bit editions) - Windows 7 (32-bit and 64-bit editions) - Windows 8 (32-bit and 64-bit editions) - Windows Server 2008 (32-bit and 64-bit editions) (This OS has received limited testing) - Windows Server 2008 R2 (This OS has received limited testing) Windows 2000 SP4 is supported by older versions of the DisplayLink software: http://www.displaylink.com/downloads Video: video is supported in extend mode with most popular video players on Windows XP and Windows 7/Vista in WDDM/Aero Mode. Video support is limited in other configurations including mirror mode and Windows 7/Vista Basic Mode. Installation on Windows Server is enabled, but untested. End users may try to use DisplayLink on server editions, but these are not supported configurations. F. PC Recommended Specifications ================================ Please find detailed information about the minimum and recommended system specifications needed to run this software in the DisplayLink Software User Guide: http://kb.displaylink.com/298 G. Language Support =================== Please find the complete list of languages supported by this software in the DisplayLink Software User Guide: http://kb.displaylink.com/298 H. Supported Hardware ===================== Devices supported: - DL-3100 / DL-3500 / DL-3700 / DL-3900 - DL115 / DL125 / DL165 / DL195 - DL120 / DL160 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. Some use cases may exhibit minor issues, general troubleshooting recommendations are: - detach then reattach the DisplayLink device's USB cable - change display settings using DL-GUI - change display settings using WDP - ensure you have the latest graphics drivers installed for your system GPU For information about specific issues please see the DisplayLink support knowledgebase: http://www.displaylink.com/support/knowledgebase.php