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DisplayLink Graphics Adapter User Manual
Software Version 6.0
PC Requirements
DisplayLink software can be used on PCs, from Netbooks, Notebooks/Laptops to Desktops. The driver will run on processors ranging from Atom N270 based PCs, basic single Core CPUs, and of course the latest Dual, Quad Core and
Core i3/i5/i7 CPUs.
The performance of the software is dependent upon the processing power available, as well as the operating system in use. More capable systems will provide better performance.
DisplayLink software is available for PCs running one of the following Windows operating systems:
Windows 7 (32-bit or 64-bit)
Windows Vista with Service Pack 1 or 2 (32-bit or 64-bit)
Windows XP Home or Professional (including Tablet edition) with Service Pack 2 or 3
Windows Server 2003, 2008 and 2008 R2
DisplayLink provide a version of Software for Windows Multipoint server. Please visit http://www.displaylink.com/support/downloads_wms.php
to download software for Windows Multipoint Server.
Note: 64-bit editions of XP are not supported. Mac OS X support can be found at http://www.displaylink.com/mac
Recommended typical system requirements are:
Windows 7
For Windows 7, the Windows Experience Index (WEI) is a useful measure of hardware level. The WEI is accessible from Computer > Properties, or from Control Panel > System.
The recommended typical hardware requirements for the PC are:
WEI score of at least 3 in the ‘Graphics; Desktop performance for Windows Aero’ category.
Overall WEI score of at least 3 as recommended by Microsoft.
At least one USB 2.0 port.
30 megabytes (MB) of free disk space.
Computer screen for use with the DisplayLink device, if it is not integrated.
Network access for software downloads, or access to a CD-ROM drive.
Windows Vista
Under NDA accessible from Computer > Properties, or from Control Panel > System.
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The recommended typical hardware requirements for the PC are:
WEI score of at least 3 in the 'Graphics; Desktop performance for Windows Aero' category.
Overall WEI score of at least 3 as recommended by Microsoft.
At least one USB 2.0 port
30 megabytes (MB) of free disk space.
Computer screen for use with the DisplayLink device, if it is not integrated.
Network access for software downloads, or access to a CD-ROM drive.
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If the PC specification is below this, performance will be lower (or CPU loading higher than acceptable).
Windows XP
For 1-2 monitors, business usage, productivity target. This may not provide full frame rate DVD playback at full screen.
o
1.2GHz Single Core CPU o
512MB memory o
For 3 monitors where 1 could run DVD video while also targeting productivity and business apps.
Will support only 1 video of DVD resolution at full screen: o
1.6GHz CPU o
1GB memory
For 6 screens where 1 screen can run full screen DVD video: o
1.8GHz Core Duo o 1GB memory o
At least one USB 2.0 port.
30 megabytes (MB) of free disk space.
Computer screen for use with the DisplayLink device, if it is not integrated.
Network access for software downloads, or access to a CD-ROM drive.
Graphics Card Support (Windows Vista/Windows 7)
On Windows Vista and Windows 7, DisplayLink software interacts closely with the primary graphics card. DisplayLink support and test a single graphics card (GPU) installed in a PC from all major GPU vendors (Intel, ATI, NVidia and
Via). SIS graphics cards are not supported.
The following GPU configurations may exhibit compatibility issues on Windows 7 and Vista in certain circumstances:
NVIDIA SLI in SLI mode
Other GPU configurations, including the following, are currently unsupported and will not function on Windows
7/Vista:
Crossfire
SLI not in SLI mode
Multiple WDDM 1.1 graphics drivers active at once
Graphics Card Support (Windows XP)
Under NDA
All graphics cards are supported on Windows XP.
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Supported Languages
The following languages are supported, on all supported operating systems:
Arabic
Bahasa Indonesian
Bulgarian
Chinese (Traditional)
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Chinese (Simplified)
Croatian
Czech
Danish
Dutch
English
Finnish
French
Greek
German
Hungarian
Italian
Japanese
Korean
Norwegian
Polish
Portuguese
Russian
Slovak
Slovenian
Spanish
Swedish
Turkish
Unsupported languages default to English.
Under NDA
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