DisplayLink USB Graphics Driver/Utility 9.4 M0

DisplayLink software release 9.4 delivers:

- Video performance improvements for DL-6000 series products on Intel based platforms running Windows 10, enhanced software performance providing benefits when in a WFH/office environment when e.g. running video conferencing software, up to 15% GPU resource reduction.
- Improved usability features for the DL-4000 series chips, power button support, brightness button control for displays, splash screen showing when firmware is updating from this version onwards.
- Bug fixes.

Issues fixed in 9.4 M0 release (9.4.3838.0/9.4.3838.0)

- DL-6000 series: Blu-ray and DVD content does not show on DisplayLink connected displays with Windows 10 20H1 and latest Intel graphics drivers (31667)
- DL-3000/DL-5000 series: Fixed compatibility with some specific DisplayPort monitors not always being detected as connected (31596)
- DL-6000 series: Dell U3219Q DisplayPort monitor can remain blank if system is resumed after shut down, but appear in Windows display properties (31113)

Versions:

- Software Package Version: 9.4.3895.0
- DisplayLink Ethernet Driver Version: 9.4.3645.0
- DisplayLink Audio Driver Version: 9.4.3645.0

Windows 7 - Windows 8.1:

- DisplayLink Core Software Version: 9.4.3838.0

Windows 10 v1607 Build 14393 onwards:

- DisplayLink Graphics Driver Version: 9.4.3838.0

The DL-3000, DL-4000 (where applicable) and DL-5000 plus the associated software, is tested to meet the following compliances at the time of release:

- USB 2.0 protocol
- DisplayPort (source 1.2)
- DisplayPort ++
- HDCP 1.x over DP
- HDCP 1.x over HDMI
- HDCP 1.x over DVI
- HDMI (source 1.4)

The DL-6000 plus the associated software, is tested to meet the following compliances at the time of release:

- USB 2.0 protocol
- USB 3.2 protocol
- DisplayPort (source 1.4)
- DisplayPort ++
- HDCP 1.x over DP
- HDCP 1.x over HDMI
- HDMI (source 1.4 and 2.0)

Devices supported:

- DL-6910 / DL-6950 / DL-6700
- DL-5500 / DL-5700 / DL-5900 / DL-5910
- DL-4100
- DL-3100 / DL-3500 / DL-3700 / DL-3900 / DL-3950
- DL115 / DL125 / DL165 / DL195

Known Issues:

- When upgrading from R8.1, disconnecting and re-plugging the USB of the product using DisplayLink technology is necessary (25057, 25075)
- For security reason, we recommend Windows 7 users have KB2533623 installed (31031)
- Windows 7 requires Microsoft KB3033929 or later installed to validate SHA-256 driver signature hashing. SHA1 has been deprecated (23965)
- Devices with mass storage or auto-install are not supported by Windows 10 UMDF USB driver DisplayLink uses (21959)
- Windows 10 Anniversary Update sets the wrong preferred mode 9124025 (23871)

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.