DisplayLink USB Graphics Driver/Utility 8.6 M1

DisplayLink software release 8.6 delivers:

- HDCP 1.x on DL-6950 HDMI output on Windows 10 v1803 onwards with platforms (Intel 7th generation CPU + GPU) and players supporting protected content over indirect displays
- Alternate encoding 2nd preview (registry key switched)
- Ethernet and audio drivers will be upgraded after machine restart when upgrading from Setup.exe on Windows 7-8.1.
- Bug fixes

Issues fixed in 8.6 M1 release (8.6.1294.0/8.6.1289.0):

- Amazon Prime Video may be unable to engage content protection and return error code 7135 (28424)
- Audio driver was not RS4-signed and added unused to driver store (28621)

Versions:

- Software Package Version: 8.6.1307.0
- DisplayLink Ethernet Driver Version: 8.6.587.0
- DisplayLink Audio Driver Version: 8.6.1287.0

Windows 7 - Windows 10 Build 10586:

- DisplayLink Core Software Version: 8.6.1294.0

Windows 10 Build 14393 onwards:

- DisplayLink Graphics Driver Version: 8.6.1289.0

Devices supported:

- DL-6910 / DL-6950
- DL-5500 / DL-5700 / DL-5900 / DL-5910
- DL-41xx
- DL-3100 / DL-3500 / DL-3700 / DL-3900 / DL-3950
- DL115 / DL125 / DL165 / DL195

The DL-3xxx, DL-4xxx (where applicable) and DL-5xxx plus the associated software, is tested to meet the following compliances at the time of release:

- DisplayPort (source 1.2)
- USB 2.0
- DisplayPort ++
- HDCP over HDMI
- HDCP over DVI
- HDMI (source 1.4a)

The DL-6xxx plus the associated software is tested to meet the following compliances at the time of release:

- DisplayPort (source 1.2)
- DisplayPort ++
- USB 2.0
- USB 3.2
- HDMI (source 1.4 and 2.0) 

To install this package please do the following:

- Make sure that all system requirements are met.
- Save the downloadable package on an accessible location (such as your desktop).
- Locate and double-click on the newly-downloaded file.
- Allow Windows to run the file (if necessary).
- Read EULA (End User Licence Agreement) and agree to proceed with the installation process.
- Follow the on-screen instructions.
- Close the wizard and perform a system reboot to allow changes to take effect.

About Graphics Drivers:

While installing the graphics driver allows the system to properly recognize the chipset and the card manufacturer, updating the video driver can bring about various changes.

It can improve the overall graphics experience and performance in either games or various engineering software applications, include support for newly developed technologies, add compatibility with newer GPU chipsets, or resolve different problems that might have been encountered.

When it comes to applying this release, the installation steps should be a breeze, as each manufacturer tries to make them as easy as possible so that each user can update the GPU on their own and with minimum risks (however, check to see if this download supports your graphics chipset).

Therefore, get the package (extract it if necessary), run the setup, follow the on-screen instructions for a complete and successful installation, and make sure you reboot the system so that the changes take effect.

That being said, download the driver, apply it on your system, and enjoy your newly updated graphics card. Moreover, check with our website as often as possible in order to stay up to speed with the latest releases.