============================================================================= ============================================================================= DisplayLink Software Release: External Release Note Software Package: DisplayLink Acer Docking Graphics Software Package Version: 8.0.742.0 Software Package Date: 5th August 2016 DisplayLink Core Software Version: 8.0.644.0 DisplayLink Core Software Date: 1st August 2016 DisplayLink Graphics Driver Version: 8.0.629.0 DisplayLink Graphics Driver Date: 30th July 2016 DisplayLink Ethernet Driver Version: 2.34.15.0 DisplayLink Audio Driver Version: 1.52.0.0 DisplayLink DL-3xx0 / DL-5xx0 Firmware Version: 9.0.33.79965 DisplayLink DL-41xx Firmware Version: 9.0.33.79965 DisplayLink DL-6xxx Firmware Version: 9.0.33.79965 ============================================================================= ============================================================================= A. Introduction =============== This is the 8.0M1, the first maintenance release of 8.0. It has been put through a full system test and is suitable for deployment to end-users. DisplayLink Software Release 8.0 delivers the following features: - Windows 10 Redstone support (tested on build up to 14393) - DL-6xxx support - DDC/CI command pass-through support for DL-3xxx devices - Installer usability improvements 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) - DisplayPort ++ - USB 2.0 - USB 3.0 - HDCP over HDMI - HDMI (source 1.4a) 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 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 R7.9 release (7.9.1589.0) 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: - Windows 10 Redstone support - DL-6xxx support - DDC/CI command pass-through support for DL-3xxx devices - Installer usability improvements C1. Issues fixed since R7.9 release (7.9.1589.0) ------------------------------------------------- Issues fixed in 8.0 M1 Release (8.0.644.0/8.0.629.0) ------------------------------------------------- - Some VGA monitors connected via DisplayPort adapters might fail to extend desktop after power cycling the host. (22814) - Some VGA monitors connected via DisplayPort adapters might fail to extend desktop after power cycling the DisplayLink device. (22815) - Reinstalling DisplayLink driver on Windows Redstone can result in additional not functioning window with options to modify the driver. (23215) - Multiple improvements on driver behaviour for connection/disconnection handling on Windows 10 RS1. (22962, 22508, 23247) - Multiple improvements on driver behaviour for low power/power cycle handling on Windows 10 RS1. (22970, 23071, 23084, 23300) Issues fixed in 8.0 Release (8.0.483.0) ------------------------------------------------- - Windows Media Center may stop DVD playback in Windows 7 under certain conditions. (20633) - PAGE_FAULT_IN_NONPAGED_AREA (50) blue screen crash after a while on WiGig docks whilst playing game. (22726) - DVD movie playback may not smooth when select Projector Only mode. (21440) - Intel graphic system tray UI (igfxui) crash when click "option and support" except on Intel 1st generation CPU. (20634) - No picture on DisplayLink monitors with NVIDIA 364.47+ drivers installed on Windows 7. (21965) - Screens may remain blank when plugged-in first time on some docks. (20913) - Monitor can't light on when doing S3/S4 test on Windows 10. (22666, 21394) - Dock/adapter may not resume after disconnect/connect on Windows 10 build 10586 (21231) - Display does not wake up from standby or it takes very long time (21949) - XenDesktop Remote PC Access VDA 7.6.300.7009 blank screen or in error code 43 on Windows 8, 8.1. (22005) - 1600x900 mode is not using the detailed timing pixel clock from the EDID. (22482) - DRIVER_VERIFIER_DETECTED_VIOLATION (c4) blue screen crash during HyperVisor Code Integrity Readiness Test. (21498) 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-how-to-install- displaylink-software Information on corporate deployment can be found here: http://support.displaylink.com/knowledgebase/articles/607686-how-to-deploy- displaylink-windows-software-within 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 TH (32-bit and 64-bit editions, builds up to 10586) - Windows 10 RS1 (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 - 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. For information about specific issues please see the DisplayLink support knowledgebase: http://www.displaylink.com/support/knowledgebase.phpDownload Driver Pack
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