ReleaseNote.txt Driver File Contents (TC30532700A.exe)

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DisplayLink Software Release: External Release Note
Software Package: TOSHIBA USB Display Drivers
Product Version: 7.0.43577.0
Product Date: 23rd November 2012
DisplayLink Core Software Version: 7.0.43526.0
DisplayLink Core Software Date: 20th November 2012
DisplayLink DL-3x00 Firmware Version: 7.0.10.50157
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A. Introduction
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This is R7.0M3, the third maintenance release of R7.0. It has been put through
a full system test and is suitable for deployment to end-users.

DisplayLink Software Release R7.0M3 delivers the following features:
- Disable audio from other outputs when headphone jack is inserted

DisplayLink Software Release R7.0 delivers the following features:
- Windows 8 support
- Wake on LAN support for DL-3700 and DL-3900 products
- Configurable MAC address for DL-3700 and DL-3900 products
- VLAN support for DL-3700 and DL-3900 products
- Critical bug fixes and compatibility improvements for all products

For further support and information about DisplayLink software, please visit
http://www.displaylink.com/support


A1. Important notes about DL-3x00 Firmware
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This software release contains an embedded firmware image. DL-3x00 devices will
be automatically upgraded with this firmware upon connection.


B. Contents
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A. Introduction
A1. Important notes about DL-3x00 Firmware
B. Contents
C. New features
C1. Fixed issues since R6.3 (6.3.38355.0)
C2. Fixed issues since R7.0 (7.0.41409.0)
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
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DisplayLink Software Release R7.0M3 delivers the following features:
- Disable audio from other outputs when headphone jack is inserted

DisplayLink Software Release R7.0 delivers the following features:
- Windows 8 support
- Wake on LAN support for DL-3700 and DL-3900 products
- Configurable MAC address for DL-3700 and DL-3900 products
- VLAN support for DL-3700 and DL-3900 products
- Critical bug fixes and compatibility improvements for all products


C1. Fixed issues since R6.3 (6.3.38355.0)
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Blue screen on some systems when enabling previously disabled main laptop
screen while having DisplayLink monitor connected. (13835)

Cursor not drawn on DisplayLink display at logon prompt after resuming from
sleep or hibernation. (13777)

Screen corruption on rotated DisplayLink monitor in Basic Mode. (13971)

PC memory usage goes up when replugging the USB cable. (14064)

Blue screen when switching to Basic Mode while having main laptop's screen
disabled. (13969)

Blue screen on some ATI graphic cards while connecting/disconnecting
DisplayLink monitor. (14025)

Very poor performance when 'Optimize for Video' option is on. (14012)

Black screen on Windows 8 systems with nVidia GPUs. (14008, 14142)

On Windows 8 some systems with nVidia GPU may stall with DisplayLink monitor
plugged in. (14118)

Internet Explorer in Metro mode on Windows 8 is not working on systems with
nVidia Optimus GPU. (14140)

Machine may drop to Basic Mode after sleep/hibernate when main monitor is
disabled. (13970)

Desktop Windows Manager crashes after replugging DisplayLink device on
Windows 8. (13965)

After plugging a new DisplayLink DL-3xxx device firmware upgrade takes long
time having to retry several times. (14009)

Sometimes on machines with multiple DisplayLink monitors all screen can go
blank. (14190)

Sometimes replugging DisplayLink device with two monitors attached (one being
DisplayPort) will cause wrong resolutions to be applied. (14226)

On Windows 8 with some USB 3.0 host controllers DisplayLink monitor may
disconnect and reconnect spontaneously during video playback. (13992)

Connecting audio or Ethernet cable when computer is in sleep may cause it not
working after resume. (14013)

Sometimes DisplayPort monitor connected to DisplayLink device may go blank when
switching between mirror and extend modes. (13809)

Compatibility problems with nVidia Optimus GPU on Windows 8. (14141)

On some systems changing the layout of monitor can cause flickering and
'display driver stopped responding and has recovered' error message. (14136)

Blue screen on some Windows 8 systems. (13980)

Blue screen while running Windows Experience Index application on Windows 8.
(13836)

Image quality issues on DL3x00 devices in particular conditions. (13197)

Monitors with duplicate EDID not recognised reliably after several replugs.
(13163)

Frozen screen on replugging HDMI. (13940)

USBCV fixes. (13879, 13878)

Ethernet not working after switching connection from 10Mbps to 100Mbps. (13593)

Ethernet PHY test mode not available. (13853)

10Mbps Ethernet connections reliability. (13981)

Screen changes position after reboot on some Windows XP systems. (14155)

Screen changes to mirror after reboot on some Windows XP systems. (14308)

Corruption on screen for 1 second after changing resolution. (14254)

Long delay before the screen shows its content on Windows XP. (14174)

Blue screen on Windows 8 when unplugging device during entering hibernation.
(14205)

Temporary corruption on screen while plugging to USB2 port. (13736)

DisplayPort display blanking, flashing or flickering. (13342, 14271)

On Windows 8 DisplayLink monitor remains blank after unplug and replug from
USB port when there is no other screen present in the system. (14378)


C2. Fixed issues since R7.0 (7.0.41409.0)
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Issues fixed in R7.0M3
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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)

Issues fixed in R7.0M2
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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)

Issues fixed in R7.0M1
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On some systems with Windows 8 audio played through DisplayLink device
connected to USB 3.0 port may be distorted. (14263)

USB Video driver signed with Windows 8 HCK.


D. How to Install and use
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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
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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
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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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Devices supported:
- DL-3100 / DL-3500 / DL-3700 / DL-3900
- DL115 / DL125 / DL165 / DL195
- DL120 / DL160 


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 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
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