============================================================================= ============================================================================= DisplayLink Software Release: External Release Note Software Package: HP USB Docking Video Product Version:

5.3.24566.0 Product Date: 22nd April 2010 DisplayLink Core Software Version: 5.3.24474.0 DisplayLink Core Software Date: 19th April 2010 ============================================================================= ============================================================================= A. Introduction =============== This is R5.3M1, the first Maintenance Release of R5.3. DisplayLink Software Release 5.3 delivers the following features: - Improved Windows 7 DirectX 10 support on Intel GPUs - Minimal Impact Installation - Improved support for notebook lid close use case - Substantial bug fixes and improved stability - HDMI Support - Improved support for switchable platforms - Improved uninstallation For further support and information about DisplayLink software, please visit http://www.displaylink.com/support B. Contents =========== A. Introduction B. Contents C. New features C1. Changes since the R5.3 Product Release (5.3.24179) 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 5.3 delivers the following features: - Improved Windows 7 DirectX 10 support on Intel GPUs - Minimal Impact Installation - Improved support for notebook lid close use case - Substantial bug fixes and improved stability - HDMI Support - Improved support for switchable platforms - Improved uninstallation Improved Windows 7 DirectX 10 support on Intel GPUs --------------------------------------------------Direct X 10 mode can now be run on systems with Intel GPUs (Graphics Processing Unit) for increased compatibility and performance.

Minimal Impact Installation --------------------------DisplayLink Software installation will no longer affects the Windows Experience Index (WEI) when initially installed on a Windows 7/Vista system. A full driver installation now only occurs once a DisplayLink device is first connected. Improved support for notebook lid close use case -----------------------------------------------DisplayLink Software now recognises and correctly handles layout changes following a notebook lid closure, even if the notebook has been configured to "do nothing" when the notebook lid is closed. Substantial bug fixes and improved stability -------------------------------------------This software release builds on R5.2 to offer increased quality across the complete set of functionality on all OSes, including: - Support for multiple displays with the same EDID - Device connection and disconnection - Uninstallation and upgrade - Desktop layout management - Power management transitions - Driver compatibility - Error handling HDMI Support -----------Software includes changes to allow all DisplayLink devices with HDMI connections to gain HDMI certification. Improved support for switchable platforms ----------------------------------------This software release improves compatibility with multiple GPU configurations including some ATI/ATI, ATI/Intel and NVIDIA/Intel switchable systems. Improved uninstallation ----------------------It is now possible to directly uninstall the DisplayLink Core software using Windows's Add/Remove Programs utility, even if other DisplayLink software packages are installed on the system. The uninstaller will confirm that you wish to remove all DisplayLink software, and then proceed to remove all installed packages off the system. C1. Changes since the R5.3 Product Release (5.3.24179) -----------------------------------------------------Fixed an issue that prevents the DisplayLink Software installation to complete successfully with user names that contain Unicode characters (8250) 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 supports the following operating systems (server editions are not supported unless explicitly stated): - Windows 2000 SP4 - 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) 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. 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 ===================== - DL115 / DL125 / DL165 / DL195 devices are supported. - DL120 / DL160 devices are supported. - Earlier devices are supported for backwards compatibility. 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 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