DisplayLink video drivers V7.2 M0 for Windows 7 and 8

File: displaylink_72M...

Version: 7.2 M0

Posted Date: 2013-04-08

Release Date: 2013-04-08

Other Versions

Release Date:	Version:
2012-01-04	R6.2M1
2017-06-29	8.2
2015-10-26	7.9.703.0
2015-08-31	7.9.561.0
2015-08-03	7.9.421.0
2015-06-22	7.8.63131.0
2015-03-24	7.7.60584.0
2015-01-13	7.7.59540.0
2014-12-01	7.7.59116.0
2014-07-28	7.6.56443.0
2014-06-09	7.6.55705.0
2014-04-28	7.6.55102.0
2014-03-31	7.5.54609.0
2014-02-28	7.5.54080.0
2014-02-24	7.5.52972.0
2013-12-09	7.5.52889.0
2013-10-14	7.4.51587.0
2013-08-26	7.4.50444.0
2013-07-22	7.3.49122.0
2013-05-20	7.2.47873.0
2013-04-22	7.2.47419.0
2013-02-12	7.1M1
2013-01-22	7.1 M0
2012-12-17	7.0 M3
2012-08-13	6.3M1
2012-08-06	6.3M1
2012-01-20	6.2.37116.0
2009-01-09	4.5.14974.0

Applicable Models

dynadock PA3541U-2PRP dynadock VGA

dynadock PA3542U-2PRP dynadock DVI

dynadock PA3575U-1PRP dynadock U

dynadock PA3686U-1SET dynadock wireless

dynadock PA3778U-1PRP dynadock V

dynadock PA3927U-1PRP dynadock U3.0

Package: WinZIP self-installing ZIP file. Can also be unZIPped using PKUnZip 2.04g or equivalent.
Description: R7.2 M0 DisplayLink USB Graphics Software for Windows ===============================================================================
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DisplayLink Software Release: External Release Note
Software Package: DisplayLink Graphics
Product Version: 7.2.47157.0
Product Date: 3rd April 2013
DisplayLink Core Software Version: 7.2.47157.0
DisplayLink Core Software Date: 3rd April 2013
DisplayLink DL-3x00 Firmware Version: 8.0.1.53386
===============================================================================
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A. Introduction
===============
This is the R7.2 Product Release. It delivers the following features:
- Improved Ethernet performance driver and stability
- Support for Windows Intel ATOM platforms, based on the Intel GMA 3650 GPU
(CloverTrail)
- 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
======================================================
This software release contains an embedded firmware image. DL-3x00 devices
will be automatically upgraded with this firmware upon connection.

B. Contents
===========
A. Introduction
A1. Important notes about DL-3x00 Firmware
B. Contents
C. New features
C1. Fixed issues since R7.1 (7.1.44152.0)
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 R7.2 delivers the following features:
- Improved Ethernet performance driver and stability
- Support for Windows Intel ATOM platforms, based on the Intel GMA 3650 GPU
(CloverTrail)
- Critical bug fixes and compatibility improvements for all products

C1. Fixed issues since R7.1 (7.1.44152.0)
-----------------------------------------

Microphone is shown as 'Not plugged in' after replugging DisplayLink device.
(14345, 14431, 14463)

Incomplete uninstallation of DisplayLink Core Software. (14617)

UDP streaming using DisplayLink Ethernet device is unreliable. (14678)

Sometimes VGA monitor attached to already connected DisplayLink device is not
recognized correctly. (14699)

Sometimes screens remain blank after DisplayLink monitors are resumed from
suspend mode. (14703, 14743, 13669)

Some video players showing content only on half of the screen. (14790)

On some systems with nVidia GPU Desktop Window Manager is crashing causing
Windows to drop to Basic Mode. (14942)

Some Metro apps on Windows8 show a blank blue screen. (14955)

Sometimes Chrome web browser is responding very slowly and Flash plug-in
crashes. (15014)

Sometimes DisplayLink monitor shows white noise instead of content when
changing mode to clone while playing video. (15030)

Ethernet connection lost when setting MAC address to 'not present'. (14208)

Temporary screen corruption when changing mode from extend to clone.
(14754, 14557)

Some web-based video streaming services like Netflix may sometimes not work on
DisplayLink screens. (14711)

Ethernet packets corruption. (14856)

On Windows XP sometimes DisplayLink monitors may remain in power save
mode until replug after resuming computer from sleep. (14878)

Ethernet packets with incorrect MAC address being sent from DisplayLink dock.
(14954, 15123)

Image quality very poor for high fps video. (15159)

Metro applications on Windows 8 take up to 10 seconds to open. (15176)

Blue screen when rebooting first time after installation of DisplayLink
drivers. (15206)

USB port stops responding after replugging DisplayLink device. (15221)

Large frame sent over Ethernet using DisplayLink device trigger network errors.
(14204)

Wake On Lan doesn't work on Windows 8. (14805)

Ethernet doesn't work after computer is resumed from sleep using Wake On Lan.
(14083)

Disabling Wake On Lan with magic packets is not honoured. (15070)

D. How to Install and use
=========================
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
==============================
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
================================
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
===================
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
=====================
Devices supported:
- DL-3100 / DL-3500 / DL-3700 / DL-3900
- 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.

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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