============================================================================= ============================================================================= DisplayLink Software Release: External Release Note Software Package: DisplayLink Graphics Software Package Version: 8.1.877.0 Software Package Date: 14th December 2016 Windows 7 - Windows 10 Build 10586: - DisplayLink Core Software Version: 8.1.848.0 - DisplayLink Core Software Date: 6th December 2016 Windows 10 Build 14393 onwards: - DisplayLink Graphics Driver Version: 8.1.843.0 - DisplayLink Graphics Driver Date: 5th December 2016 ============================================================================= ============================================================================= A. Introduction =============== This is the R8.1 product release. It has been put through a full system test and is suitable for deployment to end-users. DisplayLink software release 8.1 delivers the following features: - DDC/CI command pass-through support for DL-6xxx devices - VLAN, Wake-on-LAN, and headphone privacy for DL-6xxx devices - Ethernet MAC address pass-through - SHA-256 driver signature hashing - DL-41xx DDC/CI support to control brightness and contrast - Mouse cursor smoothness improvement on Windows 10 This release is for Windows 7 and later. Windows XP SP2 and Vista are supported by earlier versions of the DisplayLink software: http://www.displaylink.com/downloads/windows 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 and DL-6xx0 Firmware =============================================================== This software release contains an embedded firmware image. DL-3xxx/DL-41xx/DL-5xxx/DL-6xxx devices will be automatically upgraded 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 R8.0 release (8.0.923.0/8.0.903.0) D. How to Install and Use E. Supported Operating Systems F. Recommended PC Specifications G. Language Support H. Supported Hardware I. Known Issues and Limitations C. New features =============== DisplayLink Software Release 8.0 delivers the following features: - DDC/CI command pass-through support for DL-6xxx devices - VLAN, Wake-on-LAN, and headphone privacy for DL-6xxx devices - Ethernet MAC address pass-through - SHA-256 driver signature hashing - DL-41xx DDC/CI support to control brightness and contrast - Mouse cursor smoothness improvement on Windows 10 C1. Issues fixed since R8.0 release (8.0.923.0/8.0.903.0) ------------------------------------------------- Issues fixed in 8.1 Release (8.1.848.0/8.1.843.0) ------------------------------------------------- - Microphone does not work after a DL-6xxx dock is re-powered (23934) - Inferred mode should not be used as default resolution (21033) - Further improvements on behaviour during monitor and device disconnection - Device branding in Windows 10 Anniversary Update Device Manager may be incorrect (23392) Issues fixed in 8.0 M3 Release (8.0.923.0/8.0.903.0) ------------------------------------------------- - DL-190 Toshiba Dynadock-U not working on Windows 10 Anniversary Update (23485) - Improved behaviour during monitor and device disconnection - Setup.exe now allows the -uninstall command line parameter (23489) 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 (32-bit and 64-bit editions) - Windows 8.1 Update 2014 (32-bit and 64-bit editions) - Windows 10 (32-bit and 64-bit editions, tested on build up to 14393) Windows XP SP2 and Vista are supported by older versions of the DisplayLink software: http://www.displaylink.com/downloads F. PC Recommended Specifications ================================ Please find detailed information about the minimum and recommended specifications to run this software in this article: http://support.displaylink.com/knowledgebase/articles/524951 G. Language Support =================== Please find the complete list of languages supported by this software in this article: 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. - 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://www.displaylink.com/support/knowledgebase.php