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Docking Station Support

Common Tech issues with regards to the Docking Stations that require DisplayLink driver installation.
For Docking Station Models (SKU): DK0001, DK0002, DK0004, DK0007, DS0001
Minimum PC requirements for DisplayLink software:
PLEASE CALL 1 (714) 564-7719
Monday to Friday 9.30am-4.30pm PST

if you have installation issues or need help with troubleshooting!
​We are ready and waiting to assist you through a seamless set up!
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Windows Vista, Windows 7, Windows 8
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For Windows Vista – Windows 8, 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 following system specs are recommended minimum:
  • Windows Experience Index: 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.
  • Processor: 1.2 gigahertz (GHz) or faster with support SSE2
  • RAM: 2 gigabyte (GB) for 1 DisplayLink display. 4 GB or more recommended for 2 or more DisplayLink displays
  • - Graphics processor: Intel, AMD or NVIDIA GPU supporting Microsoft DirectX 9 or later with a WDDM driver. Matrox or SiS graphics are not supported.
  • - USB: At least one USB 2.0 or USB 3.0 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.
  • - On Windows 7, you need Service Pack 1 with at least KB3033929 installed to support SHA-2 driver hash from DisplayLink driver R8.0+.

Windows 10  Anniversary Update 2016
- Processor: 1.2 gigahertz (GHz) or faster with support SSE2
- RAM: 2 gigabyte (GB) for 1 DisplayLink display. 4 GB or more recommended for 2 or more DisplayLink displays
- USB: At least one USB 2.0 or USB 3.0 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 8.1, Windows 10 (2015)
-Processor: 1.2 gigahertz (GHz) or faster with support SSE2
- RAM: 2 gigabyte (GB) for 1 DisplayLink display. 4 GB or more recommended for 2 or more DisplayLink displays
- Graphics processor: Intel, AMD or NVIDIA GPU supporting Microsoft DirectX 10 or later with a WDDM driver. Matrox or SiS graphics are not supported.
- USB: At least one USB 2.0 or USB 3.0 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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Windows XP
  • Processor: 1.2GHz Single Core CPU or higher
  • RAM: 1GB memory for 1 DisplayLink display. 2 GB or more recommended for 2 or more DisplayLink displays
  • Graphics processor: Any primary graphics processor or card with XP drivers installed.
  • USB: At least one USB 2.0 or USB 3.0 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.
 
Operation systems:
  • Windows XP SP3 32bit (the last release to support Windows XP is 7.6)
  • Windows Vista (the last release to support Windows Vista is 7.7)
  • Windows 7
  • Windows 8, 8.1
  • Windows 10
DisplayLink software will install on Windows Server 2008/2008 R2, Windows Server 2012/2012 R2, Windows Embedded 7 machines and other applications specific versions of Windows.
However DisplayLink does not test or support these platforms.
Quick & Easy Set Up
1. Download and install Driver from: https://www.displaylink.com/downloads/windows
2. Restart the PC and dock to complete driver installation. The PC will start detecting the monitors.
3. Go your PC settings to configure the monitors for your needs.
MOST COMMON PROBLEMS AND SOLUTIONS LINK:

If you're using Windows 10 and experiencing problems with the displays, uninstall the DisplayLink driver and install
The newest Alpha Drive: https://www.displaylink.com/downloads/file?d=325

Question: Nothing works with DisplayLink on the docking station or get error message "USB Driver not recognized". 
Answer: Follow step by step solution:
https://
support.displaylink.com/knowledgebase/articles/544834-my-displaylink-device-does-not-work-at-all-or-i-g

Question: The docking station is constantly freezing or disconnecting while in use!
Answer: Follow Step by Step solution:
https://support.displaylink.com/knowledgebase/articles/544228-how-to-fix-your-displaylink-product-from-repeated

For all other issues NOT LISTED BELOW, please visit https://support.displaylink.com/ for solutions or email us at sales@mediagearpro.com (give us one business day to investigate) or call 714-564-7719 (Monday-Friday 9.30am-4.30pm PST).

You can also fill out the TECH SUPPORT FORM below.
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INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS FOR MAC:
1) 
Download and install the latest DisplayLink driver from https://www.displaylink.com/downloads/macos
CATALINA: We strongly recommend you have a fully up-to-date macOS Catalina before installing DisplayLink driver. Also do ensure that your USB drivers and BiOS as up-to-date as well.
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2) Restart the Laptop and Docking Station.

3)
Follow these steps to enable the display (if the display doesn't work right away) - needs to be done within 30mins of installing the Displaylink Driver: 
For Mojave Users:
https://support.displaylink.com/knowledgebase/articles/1188004-macos-10-13-or-10-14-video-functionality-not-enab

For Catalina Users: two steps:
1. macOS Catalina introduces a new permission called "Screen Recording" in System Preferences > Security & Privacy > Privacy. Despite the permission name, DisplayLink driver does not record screen data, but requires that permission to access pixels and send them through USB.
2. DisplayLink driver still relies on a kernel extension. This means you will need to allow the extension within 30 minutes of installation in System Preferences > Security & Privacy > General, like with previous versions.
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For BIG SUR: Install the DisplayLink Manager: https://www.displaylink.com/downloads/macos
It works as an Application so the only thing that needs to be done is to start it from the Applications folder.​

AFTER ANY INSTALLATION:
Restart the Laptop and Docking Station.
 The displays should read within a minute.
If you still need assistance after that please CONTACT TECH SUPPORT using the form below.

​Mac OS X
*Visit DisplayLinks site to download the latest drivers (not listed below) for your Macbook or MacBook Pro and follow Step by Step installation guide
https://ww.displaylink.com/downloads/macos
  • OS X 10.6 Snow Leopard (the last release to support OS X 10.6 is v2.2)
  • OS X 10.7 Lion (the last release to support OS X 10.7 is v2.2)
  • OS X 10.8 Mountain Lion
  • OS X 10.9 Mavericks
  • OS X 10.10 Yosemite
  • OS X 10.11 El Capitan (from v2.5)
  • macOS 10.12 Sierra (from v2.6) 
  • macOS 10.13 High Sierra
  • macOS 10.13 up to 10.13.3. For 10.13.4
  • macOS 10.14 Mojave
  • macOS 10.15 Catalina
MOST COMMON PROBLEMS AND SOLUTION LINKS:

For all other issues NOT LISTED BELOW, please visit https://support.displaylink.com/ for solutions or email us at sales@mediagearpro.com (give us one business day to investigate) or call 714-564-7719 (Monday-Friday 9.30am-4.30pm PST)

Question: DisplayLink device does not work at all when connecting on Mac OS X.
Answer: Step by Step Solution:
​1. Reinstall DislpayLink Driver from https://www.displaylink.com/downloads/macos
2. Restart the Laptop and Docking Station
3. Follow these steps to enable the display (if the display doesn't work right away) - needs to be done within 30mins of installing the Displaylink Driver: 
https://support.displaylink.com/knowledgebase/articles/1188004-macos-10-13-or-10-14-video-functionality-not-enab
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4. Restart the computer the USB's should start responding and the Displays would read within a minute.
5. If USB is still not responding follow Step by step Solution:

https://support.displaylink.com/knowledgebase/articles/618597-my-displaylink-device-does-not-work-at-all-when-co


Question: How to check if the Displaylink kext is blocked on macOS 10.13 or 10.14?
Answer: You can check if the DisplayLink Kext is blocked by opening the System Report (Apple menu -> About) and select Extensions on the left pane and look for DisplayLinkDriver.kext. Check the "Loaded" column.
If this is set to "No" then the kext is blocked and needs to be enabled


Question: How to enable Video Functionality on macOS 10.13 or 10.14?
Answer: ***Please note: It's only possible to enable the system extension in the 30 minutes following the DisplayLink driver installation. A new installation can be run to reset this timer.
1. From the Apple menu, choose System Preferences
2. Click on the Security & Privacy panel
3. Follow the instructions on the screen to enable the Displaylink Software to run on the system
4. Unlock the user authorization.
5. Click Allow for System Software to activate a developer “DisplayLink Corp”
6. When the message "The Installation was successful" is displayed, click on "Restart Button" to finish installing the software.
***If it doesn't work reinstall the DisplayLink driver from https://www.displaylink.com/downloads/macos then immediately follow the steps above again, as the steps must be completed within 30mins of installation.


Question: Black Screen or unable to see mouse/cursor on the connected monitor
Answer: Visit link below for solutions based on graphic system on your Mac - click on related links in the article for step by step solutions
 https://support.displaylink.com/knowledgebase/articles/544291-how-to-resolve-screen-corruption-leftover-artefac


Question: The screen keeps going blank and recovering repeatedly
Answer: Visit link below to fix issues with products repeatedly disconnecting, reconnecting and freezing:
https://support.displaylink.com/knowledgebase/articles/544228-how-to-fix-your-displaylink-product-from-repeatedl

Question: M1 MacBook won't wake up from Sleep Mode (This ONLY works to resolve the issues related to DK0002/DK0008 USB C DisplayLink Docking Station)
Answer: Load this updated Firmware to resolve the issue. 
macbook_m1_fw_update-wake_up_issue.zip
File Size: 44092 kb
File Type: zip
Download File

firmware.zip
File Size: 52623 kb
File Type: zip
Download File

firmware_update_tutorial.zip
File Size: 32571 kb
File Type: zip
Download File

​For all other issues NOT LISTED BELOW, please visit https://support.displaylink.com/ for solutions or email us at sales@mediagearpro.com (give us one business day to investigate) or call 714-564-7719 (Monday-Friday 9.30am-4.30pm PST)
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​Android OS
*Visit DisplayLinks site to download the latest easy app and follow quick Step by Step installation guide
https://ww.displaylink.com/downloads/android

Operation systems:
Android 5 (Lollipop) onwards
  • Android device (tablet or phone) running OS version Lollipop or later (5.0 or later)
  • USB Host Mode enabled on the Android device
  • A USB OTG cable, to connect the USB DisplayLink enabled docking station cable (USB Type A) to the Android device.
  • A DisplayLink device. All USB 2.0 and 3.0 devices are supported. If the device is USB bus powered, you may have to attach it to an externally powered USB hub first, as the Android device might not be able to provide enough power.
You can also fill out the TECH SUPPORT FORM below.
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​VISIT DISPLAYLNK'S WEBSITE FOR OTHER OPERATION SYSTEMS : Chrome OS, Ubuntu / Linux and more
https://www.displaylink.com/downloads
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    Contact Customer & Technical Support

    Please provide the information below for Tech Support to best assist you in a timely manner:

    ​Laptop (Make & Model, Serial Number, Operating System and BiOS Version) 
    In order to better assist in a timely manner Tech Support will need: 1. Your Order ID#: 2. Docking Station Serial Number: (found at the back of the dock) 3. What's the make and model of the: a. Laptop Also in case we need to call the manufacturer we also need: i. Serial Number ii. Operating System iii. Version of BiOS and Driver b. Monitor(s): c. Other Peripherals which you were using with the dock i. Speakers ii. Cables iii. Other accessories 4. Best contact number and time to reach you?
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