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DisplayLink Manager Graphics Connectivity (Alpha) supports macOS versions 11.0 and 12.0 v1.8 Alpha-Release Notes

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DisplayLink macOS Application Release Note
Version: v1.8.0 Alpha
Build: posix/62-2-g0e600d07ae6 (127)
Date: 24th August 2022
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A. Introduction
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This is DisplayLink Manager macOS app v1.8.0 Alpha release.
Details about this app can be found in our FAQ: https://support.displaylink.com/knowledgebase/articles/1932214
This version supports macOS versions 11.x and 12.x. See section D for details.
A full list of known issues can be found in the "Known issues and limitations" section below.
B. Contents
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A. Introduction
B. Contents
C. Changes in this release
D. Supported operating systems
E. Language support
F. Supported hardware
G. Operating system limitations
H. Known issues and limitations
C. Changes in this release
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- Introducing experimental support for 3008x and 2560x HiDPI modes on Apple M1/M2 products
C.5 Changes in 1.7.1 release
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- Added support for new DisplayLink DL-6350 products
- Improved labelling for monitor settings
- Fixed the issue with disabling two or more displays with identical names and serial numbers (PS1901)
- Fixed LAN sent package status for half-duplex 100M fixed switch config (VIFR1040)
- Fixed timing issue on some modes with Dell AW2721D monitor (VIFR1045)
C.4 Changes in 1.7.0 release
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- Enabling color-temperature support (beta stage) - compatible with 3rd-party tool f.lux
- Enabling system sleep on display-closed mode via DisplayLink Manager user interface
- Disabling screen options via DisplayLink Manager user interface
C.3 Changes in 1.6.2 release
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- DL-6xxx with RTL8211E-VL/VB: improved Ethernet throughput at 10M/100M link speed (VIFR-994)
- DL-1x5: Improved interoperability with monitors offering high refresh modes (VIFR-717)
C.2 Changes in 1.6.1 release
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- Fixed issues with "Show Desktop" feature where displaying desktop using Hot Corners can make some desktop icon unresponsive (PS1603, VIFR799)
- DL-6xxx: improved support of low voltage Ethernet PHYs (WS2393)
- DL-6xxx: Fixed app freeze when connecting tiled 5k (5120x2880) monitor via two DP cables and changing resolutions (PS1573)
C.1 Changes in 1.6.0 release
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- Enabling display rotation via DisplayLink Manager user interface on Apple M1 computers running macOS Monterey 12
- DL-41xx: improved firmware flashing time, visible from following update onwards
- DL-6xxx: adding RTL8211FD-VX and RTL8211E Ethernet PHYs (WS1597)
- Since 1.6 Beta with Apple M1, improved handling rotation of monitors with identical serial number and name (PS1447)
- Since 1.6 Beta with Apple M1, improved red monitor outline behaviour (PS1438)
D. Supported operating systems
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The DisplayLink macOS application can be installed on Apple Mac computers running OS version:
- macOS Big Sur 11
- macOS Monterey 12
Older versions of our drivers are available from our website:
https://www.synaptics.com/products/displaylink-graphics/downloads/macos
E. Language support
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The DisplayLink macOS application is only available in English.
F. Supported hardware
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DisplayLink IC series supported:
- DL-6xxx
- DL-5xxx
- DL-41xx
- DL-3xxx
- DL-1x5
G. Operating system limitations
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Protected content from iTunes and other players is not visible on built-in graphics when DisplayLink screens are connected. (17087)
The list of available resolutions and the default resolution for 4K displays depends on the type of connection (HDMI or DisplayPort). To see a more complete list of resolutions follow these steps:
- Open the Displays preference in System Preferences
- Go to the preferences panel for the DisplayLink screen
- While keeping the option (alt) key pressed, select the "Scaled" option for the list of resolutions.
Manual Ethernet speed setting is not retained across reboots. (20973)
H. Known issues and limitations
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- An updated list of troubleshooting suggestions is available at http://support.displaylink.com/knowledgebase/topics/80209
- The screen-disable options might not work properly when using 2 or more displays with same product and serial numbers
- It is not possible to unlock the MacBook via Apple Watch when screen saver is running/enabled
- Some resolutions, especially HiDPI/ Retina ones, may be missing on Apple Mx products (29526)
I. Third-party component libraries
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The following 3rd-party libraries are included in this release:
- mbedTLS2.28.1 - Apache 2.0 license
- tinyxml29.0.0 - Zlib license
- JSON for Modern C++3.11.2 - MIT License
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