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DisplayLink Software Release: External Release Note
Software Package: DisplayLink Graphics
Product Version: 7.3.49122.0
Product Date: 12th July 2013
DisplayLink Core Software Version: 7.3.49122.0
DisplayLink Core Software Date: 9th July 2013
DisplayLink DL-3x00 Firmware Version: 8.2.13.56158
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A. Introduction
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This is R7.3M1, the first maintenance release of R7.3. It has been put through
a full system test and is suitable for deployment to end-users.

DisplayLink Software Release R7.3M1 delivers the following improvements:
- Critical software bug fixes

DisplayLink Software Release R7.3 delivers the following improvements:
- Enable low power products
- Fixed major compatibility issues for the Intel Haswell platform
- 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 R7.3 (7.3.48948.0)
C2. Fixed issues since R7.2 (7.2.47157.0)
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 R7.3M1 delivers the following improvements:
- Critical software bug fixes

DisplayLink Software Release R7.3 delivers the following improvements:
- Enable low power products
- Fixed major compatibility issues for the Intel Haswell platform
- Critical bug fixes and compatibility improvements for all products

C1. Fixed issues since R7.3 M0 (7.3.48948.0)
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Issues fixed in R7.3M1
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Mouse cursor movement is not smooth on DisplayLink monitor while using
Microsoft Live Meeting. (15563)

Remove 10Mbps manual Ethernet speed setting. (15661)

Cannot fully disable the microphone input on DisplayLink Audio. (15714)

Microsoft Lync meetings sometimes are not reliable when using DisplayLink
Ethernet. (15557, 15806)

C2. Fixed issues since R7.2 (7.2.47157.0)
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Cannot use replace mode with two DisplayLink monitors connected on Intel Atom
(Clover Trail) systems. (15344)

Blue screen after disabling main display on platforms with Intel Haswell
architecture. (15473)

Blue screen when starting game Star Wars Old Republic. (15443)

Blue screen on Windows 8 with nVidia GPU when switching between
"Second screen only" and "PC screen only" modes. (15294)

On some Windows 7 laptops switching between display modes using function keys
doesn't work when DisplayLink drivers are installed. (15315)

DisplayLink screens flickering and Ethernet transmission slowing down when
sending large files over DisplayLink Ethernet interface. (15400, 15420)

Blue screen while connected to a busy network with heavy TCP load. (15437)

Removed unused "Mono" and "Quad" audio configurations from the DisplayLink
audio driver. (15220)

Ethernet can sometimes fail to enumerate, showing Error Code 43 in device
manager, on USB 2.0 Highspeed connections. (15441)

DisplayLink freezes when playing games in clone mode. (10849)

Mirroring rotated display results in corrupted screen. (14810, 15445)

Blue screen on systems with NVidia GeForce GT 745M. (15294)

Temporary corruption during screen rotation when cloning. (15439)

DisplayLink device is not working after USB replug on some XP systems. (15458)

Brightness settings of DisplayLink monitor is not kept after powering off or
USB replug. (15472)

DisplayLink monitor is blank after switching to replace mode. (15497)

On-screen display of DisplayLink monitor is positioned incorrectly after
changing resolution. (15610)

DisplayLink monitor connected with dual USB cable shows previous content after
unplugging data cable but leaving the power cable plugged in. (15642)

On Windows XP DisplayLink monitor is unable to enter power saving mode. (15644)

Default audio volume setting is too high. (15520)

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
