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RELEASE NOTES

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This is the driver installer for the HP USB 3.0 Port Replicator.

FILENAME AND VERSION


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Filename: HP Port Replicator Software Installer.exe
Version: 1.3.48
File size: 40,965,272 bytes

The DisplayLink software/driver installed by this installer are:


1) Product Version: 7.9.541.0

SILENT INSTALL
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To run the installer in silent mode, use these command switches:
/s /v"/qn IOIREBOOT=No"
(note that there's no space between /v and ")

SOFTPAQ DETAIL FILE


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This installer creates a detail file for SoftPAQ installation:
Windows File Path
32-bit => C:\Program Files\HP Port Replicator Software Installer\PortRep.dll
64-bit => C:\Program Files (x86)\HP Port Replicator Software Installer\PortRep.dll

SUPPORTED LANGUAGES
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Basque
Bulgarian
Catalan
Chinese (Simplified)
Chinese (Traditional)
Croatian
Czech
Danish
Dutch
English (United States)
Finnish
French (Canada)
French (France)
German
Greek
Hungarian
Indonesian
Italian
Japanese
Korean
Norwegian
Polish
Portuguese (Brazil)
Portuguese (Portugal)
Romanian
Russian
Serbian (Cyrillic)
Slovak
Slovenian
Spanish
Swedish
Thai

SUPPORTED OPERATING SYSTEMS


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- Windows 7 (32-bit and 64-bit editions)
- Windows 8 (32-bit and 64-bit editions)
- Windows 8.1 (32-bit and 64-bit editions)
- Windows 8.1 Update 2014 (32-bit and 64-bit editions)
- Windows 10 (32-bit and 64-bit editions)

CONTENTS
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The followings are verbatim DisplayLink release notes from:
Part 1: DisplayLink External Release Note, Product Version: 7.9.401.0

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PART 1: DisplayLink External Release Note, Product Version: 7.9.541.0
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DisplayLink Software Release: External Release Note
Software Package: HP USB Port Replicator
Product Version: 7.9.541.0
Product Date: 27th August 2015
DisplayLink Core Software Version: 7.9.478.0
DisplayLink Core Software Date: 20th August 2015
DisplayLink DL-3xx0 / DL-5xx0 Firmware Version: 8.12.13.74811
DisplayLink DL-41xx Firmware Version: 8.12.13.74811
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A. Introduction
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This is the 7.9M2, the first public maintenance release of 7.9. It has been put
through a full system test and is suitable for deployment to end-users.

DisplayLink Software Release 7.9 delivers the following features:

- Windows 10 support

This release is for Windows 7 and later. Windows XP SP2 and Vista are supported
by earlier versions of the DisplayLink software:
http://www.displaylink.com/downloads

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

A1. Important notes about DL-3xx0, DL-41xx and DL-5xx0 Firmware


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This software release contains an embedded firmware image.
DL-3xxx/DL-41xx/DL-5xxx devices will be automatically upgraded with this
firmware upon connection.

B. Contents
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A. Introduction
A1. Important notes about DL-3xx0, DL-41xx and DL-5xx0 Firmware
B. Contents
C. New features
C1. Issues fixed since R7.8 release (7.8.63104.0)
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 R7.9M2 delivers the following improvements:
- Critical bug fixes

C1. Issues fixed since R7.8 release (7.8.63104.0)


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Issues fixed in 7.9 M2 (7.9.478.0)


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- On some platforms re-plugging the DisplayLink device from USB port


can result in BSOD. (20235)

- On some systems incorrect message stating "cannot install on this


operating system" can be seen. (20406)

- On some systems, the "Software installation ended prematurely message" can


be seen. (20422)

- Wake On LAN may be not work as expected on Windows 7 if a dock is connected


to USB 3.0 port. (20240)

- On Windows 10, the monitor number is missing from the DisplayLink UI in the
system tray when two monitors are connected to DisplayLink device. (19697)

- Some third party applications (found with ATIeRecord) can show a Windows
Event error after multiple restarts of the PC with DisplayLink software
installed. (19871)

- DisplayLink software can occasionally fail to upgrade from older release


when downloaded from Windows Update. (20056)

- Landscape mode might is not available for DL-41xx equipped with tilt sensor
on Windows 10. (20106)

- The On Screen Display is not available for DL-41xx devices on Windows 10.
(20109, 20345)

- Corporate software (MSI files) could claim to be from an Invalid Publisher.


(20171)
- Some machines can freeze when the DisplayLink device is connected during
installation process. (20233)

Issues fixed in 7.9 Release (7.9.296.0)


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- DisplayLink User Interface opens the incorrect display settings window


when selecting 'Video Setup'. (19974)

- Miracast fails to operate when DisplayLink software is installed. (19759)

- Poor network performance when the DisplayLink network interface is connected


to some Huawei LTE routers. (19858)

Issues fixed in 7.9 Beta 2 release (7.9.242.0)


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- When the DisplayLink monitor is in portrait mode, it can shows corruption
after USB cable re-plug. (19860)

- Increased CPU usage when DisplayLink software is installed. (19880)

- When newer version of DisplayLink software is available


on Windows Update, the previous version of the DisplayLink software fails
to uninstall during a Windows 10 upgrade. (19922)

Issues fixed in 7.9 Beta 1 release (7.9.95.0)


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- DisplayLink monitors can stop working with the latest graphic


drivers on Windows 10. (19693)

D. How to Install and use


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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/topics/78161

Information on corporate deployment can be found here:


http://support.displaylink.com/knowledgebase/topics/92322

Corporations can download the MSI installation files from:


http://www.displaylink.com/corporateinstall

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

E. Supported Operating Systems


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This release can be installed on the following operating systems:

- Windows 7 (32-bit and 64-bit editions)


- Windows 8 (32-bit and 64-bit editions)
- Windows 8.1 Update 2014 (32-bit and 64-bit editions)
- Windows 10 (32-bit and 64-bit editions)

Windows XP SP2 and Vista are supported by older versions of the DisplayLink
software: http://www.displaylink.com/downloads
F. PC Recommended Specifications
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Please find detailed information about the minimum and recommended


specifications to run this software in this article:
http://support.displaylink.com/knowledgebase/articles/524951

G. Language Support
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Please find the complete list of languages supported by this software in
this article: http://support.displaylink.com/knowledgebase/articles/630820

H. Supported Hardware
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Devices supported:
- DL-5500 / DL-5700 / DL-5900 / DL-5910
- DL-41xx
- DL-3100 / DL-3500 / DL-3700 / DL-3900 / DL-3950
- 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.

For information about specific issues please see the DisplayLink support
knowledgebase: http://www.displaylink.com/support/knowledgebase.php

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