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DisplayLink Software Release: External Release Note
Software Package: DisplayLink Graphics
Product Version: 7.9.658.0
Product Date: 22nd October 2015
DisplayLink Core Software Version: 7.9.630.0
DisplayLink Core Software Date: 17th October 2015
DisplayLink DL-3xx0 / DL-5xx0 Firmware Version: 8.12.19.75291
DisplayLink DL-41xx Firmware Version: 8.12.19.75291
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A. Introduction
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This is the 7.9M3, the second public maintenance release of 7.9. It has been put
through a full system test and is suitable for deployment to end-users.

DisplayLink Software Release 7.9 delivers the following features:

- Windows 10 support

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

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


A1. Important notes about DL-3xx0, DL-41xx and DL-5xx0 Firmware
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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
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A. Introduction
A1. Important notes about DL-3xxx, DL-41xx and DL-5xxx Firmware
B. Contents
C. New features
C1. Issues fixed since R7.8 release (7.8.63104.0)
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 R7.9M3 delivers the following improvements:
- Latest release for Windows 10 Threshold 2 update, due in November
- Critical bug fixes

C1. Issues fixed since R7.8 release (7.8.63104.0)
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Issues fixed in 7.9 M3 (7.9.630.0)
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- The DisplayLink device could remain in device manager for up to 30 seconds 
  after disconnecting the USB cable. This problem was only visible on Windows 
  7 with an Intel USB 3.0 host controller. (20509)

- DisplayLink monitors can stop working with the latest (October 2015 or later) 
  primary card graphic drivers on Windows 10. (20717)

- The Start button or Microsoft apps might fail to operate on Windows 10 with 
  DisplayLink software installed. (20160)

- Installation of DisplayLink software is not successful if 8.3 short 
  file names are disabled. This was a regression in v7.8 software (20595)

- Monitors attached to DisplayLink device might briefly show a corrupted 
  desktop image during mode changes. (20254, 20441)

- The resolution 2560x1440 was not be available for some monitors with 
  invalid  EDID. (20390)

- 'Fit to TV' compensation feature was not available on Windows 10. (20107)
  
- Sometimes a transient corruption can be visible on DisplayLink monitor during 
  replugging USB cable if the monitor is connected to DisplayPort. (19704)
  
- On some monitors connected to DisplayLink device via HDMI, the audio stream 
  can be distorted or there can be no audio available. (20417, 20510)
  
- The DisplayLink installer did not show an error when trying to install on Windows 
  Vista. (20386) 

Issues fixed in 7.9 M2 (7.9.478.0)
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- On some platforms re-plugging the DisplayLink device from USB port 
  can result in BSOD. (20235)
  
- On some systems incorrect message stating "cannot install on this 
  operating system" can be seen. (20406)
  
- On some systems, the "Software installation ended prematurely message" can 
  be seen. (20422)

- Wake On LAN may be not work as expected on Windows 7 if a dock is connected 
  to USB 3.0 port. (20240)
  
- On Windows 10, the monitor number is missing from the DisplayLink UI in the 
  system tray when two monitors are connected to DisplayLink device. (19697)
  
- Some third party applications (found with ATIeRecord) can show a Windows 
  Event error after multiple restarts of the PC with DisplayLink software 
  installed. (19871)
  
- DisplayLink software can occasionally fail to upgrade from older release
  when downloaded from Windows Update. (20056)
  
- Landscape mode might is not available for DL-41xx equipped with tilt sensor
  on Windows 10. (20106)
  
- The On Screen Display is not available for DL-41xx devices on Windows 10. 
  (20109, 20345)
  
- Corporate software (MSI files) could claim to be from an Invalid Publisher. 
  (20171)
  
- On some Intel Atom platforms on Windows 10 a primary monitor can be blank 
  after DisplayLink Software is installed and connecting DisplayLink monitor. 
 (20233)
 
Issues fixed in 7.9 Release  (7.9.296.0)
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- DisplayLink User Interface opens the incorrect display settings window 
  when selecting 'Video Setup'. (19974)
  
- Miracast fails to operate when DisplayLink software is installed. (19759)

- Poor network performance when the DisplayLink network interface is connected
  to some Huawei LTE routers. (19858)
 
D. How to Install and use
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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/topics/78161

Information on corporate deployment can be found here:
http://support.displaylink.com/knowledgebase/topics/92322

Corporations can download the MSI installation files from:
http://www.displaylink.com/corporateinstall

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


E. Supported Operating Systems
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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)

Windows XP SP2 and Vista are supported by older versions of the DisplayLink 
software: http://www.displaylink.com/downloads

F. PC Recommended Specifications
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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
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Please find the complete list of languages supported by this software in 
this article: http://support.displaylink.com/knowledgebase/articles/630820

H. Supported Hardware
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Devices supported:
- 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
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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.

For information about specific issues please see the DisplayLink support
knowledgebase: http://www.displaylink.com/support/knowledgebase.php
