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DisplayLink Software Release: External Release Note
Software Package: DisplayLink Graphics
Product Version: 5.6.31870.0
Product Date: 13th April 2011
DisplayLink Core Software Version: 5.6.31854.0
DisplayLink Core Software Date: 10th April 2011
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A. Introduction
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This is R5.6M1, the first Maintenance Release of R5.6. It has completed system
test and is suitable for deployment to end-users.

DisplayLink Software Release 5.6 delivers the following features:
- Allow installation on Windows Server platforms
- Improved stability with more than 3 DisplayLink screens

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


B. Contents
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A. Introduction
B. Contents
C. New features
C1. Fixed issues since R5.6 (5.6.31721.0)
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 5.6 delivers the following features:
- Allow installation on Windows Server platforms
- Improved stability with more than 3 DisplayLink screens

Enable installation on Windows Server platforms
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The DisplayLink Software can now be installed on the following operating
systems:
- Windows Server 2003 (32 bit only)
- Windows Server 2008 (32 and 64 bit)
- Windows Server 2008R2 (64 bit)

Improved stability with more than 3 DisplayLink screens
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Configurations with multiple DisplayLink screens will change power state and
respond to display connections more reliably.


C1. Fixed issues since R5.6 (5.6.31721.0)
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If the reboot prompt after install is ignored on Windows XP, then the
DisplayLink monitor set to mirror may display corrupted data. (10953)

After installing DisplayLink software on some systems with switchable graphics
architectures, the main monitor may be dimmed and not responsive until reboot.
(10534)

Monitor details were not being updated in "Devices and Printers" folder when
changing the monitors connected to DisplayLink device. (9917)

DisplayLink monitors may flash occasionally when playing fullscreen videos on
several stations. (11173)

On Windows XP after installing DisplayLink drivers several reboot cycles may be
requested. (11079)


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 Server 2003 (32-bit edition only)
      (This OS has received limited testing)
    - 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 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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- DL115 / DL125 / DL165 / DL195 devices are supported.
- DL120 / DL160 devices are supported.
- Earlier devices are supported for backwards compatibility.

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 my exhibit minor issues, general troubleshooting recommendations
are:
- detach then reattach the DisplayLink device's USB cable
- change display settings using DL-GUI (Vista only)  
- 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

