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DisplayLink Graphics Adapter User Manual
Software Version 7.1
1. Contents
2.
Introduction ...................................................................................................................................... 4
3.
PC Requirements ............................................................................................................................. 5
3.1.
Windows 7 and Windows 8 ..................................................................................................... 5
3.2.
Windows Vista ......................................................................................................................... 5
3.3.
Windows XP ............................................................................................................................ 6
3.4.
Graphics Card Support (Windows Vista/Windows 7/Windows 8) ........................................... 6
3.5.
Graphics Card Support (Windows XP) ................................................................................... 7
3.6.
Supported Languages ............................................................................................................. 7
4.
Installing the DisplayLink USB Graphics Software .......................................................................... 9
4.1.
Windows 8 ............................................................................................................................... 9
4.2.
Windows 7 ............................................................................................................................. 10
4.3.
Windows Vista ....................................................................................................................... 13
4.4.
Windows XP .......................................................................................................................... 14
5.
Configuring DisplayLink Displays .................................................................................................. 16
5.1.
Behaviour on first connect ..................................................................................................... 16
5.2.
Device/Monitor Detection ...................................................................................................... 16
5.3.
Resolution Support ................................................................................................................ 16
5.4.
Windows 8 and Windows 7 - Controlling the Display ........................................................... 17
5.5.
Windows Vista and Windows XP – Controlling the Display .................................................. 20
5.5.1.
Setting the Display into Extend Mode ........................................................................... 22
5.5.2.
Setting the Display into Mirror Mode ............................................................................. 22
5.6.
Windows Vista and XP – Windows Display Properties ......................................................... 23
5.6.1.
Setting the Display into Extend Mode ........................................................................... 24
5.6.2.
Setting the DisplayLink Display to Mirror the Primary Screen ...................................... 24
5.6.3.
Setting the DisplayLink display as the Primary Display ................................................ 25
5.6.4.
Setting a Laptop Lid to do Nothing (Upon Close) ......................................................... 25
6.
Configuring DisplayLink Ethernet .................................................................................................. 26
6.1.
Opening Advanced Ethernet features ................................................................................... 26
6.2.
Configuring the adapter MAC address .................................................................................. 27
6.3.
Configuring the adapter VLAN ID.......................................................................................... 28
6.4.
Configuring Wake on LAN ..................................................................................................... 28
6.5.
Configuring Ethernet settings remotely ................................................................................. 30