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DisplayLink Software Release: External Release Note
Software Package: DisplayLink Graphics
Product Version: 5.5.27358.0
Product Date: 25th August 2010
DisplayLink Core Software Version: 5.5.27257.0
DisplayLink Core Software Date: 21st August 2010
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A. Introduction
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This is R5.5 Beta. It has undergone limited system test and is suitable for
beta testing to evaluate the software.
DisplayLink Software Release 5.5 delivers the following new features:
- 'Fit to TV' functionality for HDMI TV connections
- Windows Presentation Foundation compatibility on Windows XP
- GUI menu enhancements
For further support and information about DisplayLink software, please visit
http://www.displaylink.com/support
B. Contents
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A. Introduction
B. Contents
C. New features
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 5.5 delivers the following new features:
- 'Fit to TV' functionality for HDMI TV connections
- Windows Presentation Foundation compatibility on Windows XP
- GUI menu enhancements
- 'Fit to TV' functionality for HDMI TV connections
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A new user interface option allows the correction of overscan on TVs when using
a USB to HDMI adapter. The 'Fit to TV' interface allows a user to change the
size of their Windows desktop to allow the entire desktop to be viewed.
Windows Presentation Foundation compatibility on Windows XP
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Applications using the Windows Presentation Foundation framework from Microsoft
work correctly on Windows XP systems when 2 or more DisplayLink screens are
connected.
GUI menu enhancements
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The DisplayLink GUI has been streamlined to offer quicker access to its
functionality and increase its ease of use.
E. Supported Operating Systems
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This release supports the following operating systems (server editions are not
supported unless explicitly stated):
- 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 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.
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
Software User Guide: http://kb.displaylink.com/298
G. Language Support
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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
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- DL115 / DL125 / DL165 / DL195 devices are supported.
- DL120 / DL160 devices are supported.
- Earlier devices are supported for backwards compatibility.
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.
Some use cases my exhibit minor issues, general troubleshooting recommendations
are:
- detach then reattach the DisplayLink device's USB cable
- change display settings using DL-GUI (Vista only)
- 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
Download Driver Pack
After your driver has been downloaded, follow these simple steps to install it.
Expand the archive file (if the download file is in zip or rar format).
If the expanded file has an .exe extension, double click it and follow the installation instructions.
Otherwise, open Device Manager by right-clicking the Start menu and selecting Device Manager.
Find the device and model you want to update in the device list.
Double-click on it to open the Properties dialog box.
From the Properties dialog box, select the Driver tab.
Click the Update Driver button, then follow the instructions.
Very important: You must reboot your system to ensure that any driver updates have taken effect.
For more help, visit our Driver Support section for step-by-step videos on how to install drivers for every file type.