============================================================================= ============================================================================= DisplayLink Software Release: External Release Note Software Package: DisplayLink Graphics Software Package Version: 8.6.1226.0 Software Package Date: 30th August 2018 DisplayLink Ethernet Driver Version: 8.6.587.0 DisplayLink Audio Driver Version: 8.6.1168.0 Windows 7 - Windows 10 Build 10586: - DisplayLink Core Software Version: 8.6.1204.0 - DisplayLink Core Software Date: 28th August 2018 Windows 10 Build 14393 onwards: - DisplayLink Graphics Driver Version: 8.6.1165.0 - DisplayLink Graphics Driver Date: 27th August 2018 ============================================================================= ============================================================================= A. Introduction =============== This is the R8.6 product release, the first release of 8.6. It has been put through our full system tests and is suitable for deployment to end-users. DisplayLink software release 8.6 delivers: - HDCP 1.x on DL-6950 HDMI output on Windows 10 v1803 onwards with platforms (Intel 7th generation CPU + GPU) and players supporting protected content over indirect displays - Alternate encoding 2nd preview (registry key switched) - Ethernet and audio drivers will be upgraded after machine restart when upgrading from Setup.exe on Windows 7-8.1. - Bug fixes This release is for Windows 7 and later. 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 3.2 - 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-1xxx/DL-3xxx/DL-41xx/DL-5xxx/DL-6xx0 Firmware ====================================================== This software release contains an embedded firmware image. DL-1xxx/DL-3xxx/DL-41xx/DL-5xxx/DL-6xx0 devices will be automatically updated with this firmware upon connection. B. Contents =========== A. Introduction A1. Important notes about DL-1xxx/DL-3xxx/DL-41xx/DL-5xxx/DL-6xx0 Firmware B. Contents C. New features C1. Issues fixed since R8.5 release (8.5.3804.0/ 8.5.3806.0) 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 =============== DisplayLink Software Release R8.6 delivers the following: - HDCP 1.x on DL-6950 HDMI output on Windows 10 v1803 onwards with platforms (Intel 7th generation CPU + GPU) and players supporting protected content over indirect displays - Ethernet and audio drivers will be upgraded after machine restart when upgrading from Setup.exe on Windows 7-8.1. - Alternate encoding 2nd preview (registry key switched) C1. Issues fixed since R8.5 release (8.5.3804.0/ 8.5.3806.0) ---------------------------------------------------- Issues fixed in 8.6 release (8.6.1204.0/8.6.1165.0) ------------------------------------------------- - DL-3xx0/DL-5xx0: A rare boot condition could show a checkerboard test screen instead of desktop content at power on. (27275) - Improved behaviour on Internet Explorer 11 not refreshing when lock/unlock Windows 7 in basic mode (27692/28070) - DL-5xx0: Ethernet autonegotiation may fail to establish a link when the Ethernet cable does not have all 4 pairs present (27903) - DL-6950: enabled 70 Hz refresh rate for supported resolutions within max pixel clock (27556) - Some monitors will show blank screen when the resolution is set to 1920x1080 120Hz. (26541) - Improved interoperability with DisplayPort monitors. (26359, 27917, 26604) - Fix for a rare reboot of the DL-6xx0 device after a long uptime.(27904) 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, 8.1 (32-bit and 64-bit editions) - Windows 10 (S) (32-bit and 64-bit of Intel/AMD platforms) - Windows 10 S (64-bit Qualcomm Snapdragon platforms) via INF package only F. PC Recommended Specifications ================================ Please find detailed information about the minimum and recommended system specifications needed to run this software in the DisplayLink http://support.displaylink.com/knowledgebase/articles/524951 G. Language Support =================== Please find the complete list of languages supported by this software: http://support.displaylink.com/knowledgebase/articles/630820 H. Supported Hardware ===================== Devices supported: - DL-6910 / 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. - When upgrading from R8.1, disconnecting and re-plugging the USB of the product using DisplayLink technology is necessary (25057, 25075) - 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://support.displaylink.com/knowledgebase