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After upgrading to a newer version of the DisplayLink Manager, my monitors are not working properly within macOS. What could be the reason for this issue?
When you upgrade the DisplayLink Manager Graphics Connectivity App to a newer version on your macOS system, the older version will automatically quit. As a result, any monitors connected to a Displ...
Is it possible for Docking Stations that use Silicon Motion and DisplayLink technologies to function simultaneously?
Sure, It is possible to use both Silicon Motion and DisplayLink-based USB graphics solutions simultaneously on a single computer, provided that the software drivers for both products are connected ...
How to Troubleshoot No Sound from Analog Audio Output Jack in DisplayLink Docking Station When Headphones or Speakers are Connected?
To resolve the issue, the first step is to ensure that the default audio playback device in Windows is set to 'Displaylink Audio'. To check and modify this setting, simply click on the small 'speak...
When I close the lid of the laptop, the monitors and laptop turn off or sleep while I am using the Docking Station, how can I resolve this?
By default, many Windows laptops are set to put the computer to sleep when the lid is closed, even if external displays, a keyboard, or a mouse are connected. If you'd like to keep the system activ...
Are powerline network adapters supported with Ethernet ports on DisplayLink Docking Station？
Sorry. Due to technical limitations of Displaylink, the ethernet port on our DisplayLink Docking Stations doesn't support powerline network adapters.
Why applications that use OpenGL, such as Google Sketchup or Google Earth, do not work as expected when connected to a DisplayLink Docking Station and can it be solved?
DisplayLink Docking Stations can be thought of as a virtual graphics adapter that utilizes the CPU and internal GPU of the host laptop to produce the visuals displayed on the dock-connected screen...
If I add a DisplayLink Dock Station or a graphics adapter to my system, will it prevent the system's built-in video output from working?
No, the presence of a DisplayLink device on the system will not prevent the use of any of the system's built-in video outputs.
Why does my Windows laptop not boot properly when docked, and how can I fix it?
If your Windows laptop won't boot properly when connected to the Displaylink Docking Station, please don't worry. Usually, this is because you connected an external device (such as a USB storage dr...
Can I adjust the brightness of a monitor connected to a DisplayLink dock through the Windows Display Settings application?
Windows cannot adjust the brightness of a monitor connected to DisplayLink Docking Station.Therefore, we recommend using the monitor's internal on-screen menu options to adjust the monitor's brigh...