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DisplayLink macOS Software Release Note

Build: 5.1.32 (cb7104b)

Date: 04th February 2019

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A. Introduction
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This is DisplayLink macOS Software v5.1 Release.

This release delivers the following improvements:

* Bug fixes and compatibility improvements for all products

This version supports macOS version 10.14.x. See section D for details.

A full list of known issues can be found in the "Known issues and limitations"
section below.

More information on how to use this software can be found on the DisplayLink
website (http://www.displaylink.com/mac)

B. Contents
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A. Introduction
B. Contents
C. Bugs fixed in this release
D. Supported operating systems
E. Language support
F. Supported hardware
G. Operating system limitations
H. Known issues and limitations

C. Bugs fixed in this release

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Colour and greyscale fidelity issues on DL-3xxx/DL-5xxx with some monitors (27383,
29127)

DL-41xx display may remain blank at first and require USB replug (28982, 29269)

Black screen with only cursor visible recovered by USB replug (28529)

It takes very long time for display to come back after reconnection (29236)

4kp60 resolution is not available on rotated screens (29299)

D. Supported operating systems

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The DisplayLink software can be installed on any desktop or laptop Apple Mac
computer running client versions:
 - macOS Mojave 10.14.x
At the time of writing these were the latest available versions of macOS tested
against: later OS versions might show compatibility issues.

OS X versions earlier than 10.14.0 are not supported. Earlier versions of the
DisplayLink software can be used but may not be fully functional with all
DisplayLink devices:
- Version 4.3 was the last version to support macOS High Sierra 10.13.x.
- Version 3.1 was the last version to support OS X Yosemite 10.10.x.
Visit http://www.displaylink.com/mac to download older drivers versions.

E. Language support
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The DisplayLink software installer is only available in English.

F. Supported hardware
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DisplayLink IC series supported:

- DL-6xxx
- DL-5xxx
- DL-41xx
- DL-3xxx
- DL-1x5

G. Operating system limitations

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General limitations
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DisplayLink screens are not available at the first login screen when FileVault is
enabled. (21278)

Protected content from iTunes and other players is not visible on built-in graphics
when DisplayLink screens are connected. (17087)

The list of available resolutions and the default resolution for 4K displays
depends on the type of connection (HDMI or DisplayPort). To see a more complete
list of resolutions follow these steps:
- Open the Displays preference in System Preferences
- Go to the preferences panel for the DisplayLink screen
- While keeping the option (alt) key pressed, select the "Scaled" option for the
list of resolutions.

Manual Ethernet speed setting is not retained across reboots. (20973)

DisplayLink screens are black with only mouse cursor visible on MacBook Pro 2018
with initial macOS 10.14.0. (28503)

Currently (Sept 2018) up to three DisplayLink screens are supported. (28693)

H. Known issues and limitations

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An updated list of troubleshooting suggestions is available at
http://support.displaylink.com/knowledgebase/

Not all display modes are available for rotated DisplayLink screens. (13464)

Retina resolutions on DisplayLink screens may result in reduced performance. For

higher performance use the screen at its native resolution. (21314)

Some color calibration applications may not be able to affect DisplayLink screens.

Some options in the Accessibility system preference have no effect on DisplayLink

screens, for example “Invert colours” and contrast settings.

Some advanced DL-41xx features are not supported on the macOS platform: On Screen
Display, splash screen and connection status feedback.