DisplayLink Drivers
We use DisplayLink chips in all our USB 2.0 and 3.0 graphics and laptop docking products. These drivers may be installed with or without hardware present yet. Final configuration will then be completed...
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Maximizing USB 3.0: Plugable’s New PC Dock
USB 3.0 is growing fast, especially with the latest support from Intel (USB 3.0 built into all new chipsets), Microsoft (USB 3.0 stack built in to Windows 8), etc. So we’re excited to be launching our...
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Plugable’s USB 3.0 Docking Station: Setup and Use
See below for a great 3rd party video (created by @wwjoshdew) on setup and use of our new Plugable UD-3000 USB 3.0 docking station. We’re super excited about this product – it shows off what USB 3.0...
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Troubleshooting UD-3000 and UD-3900 display “monitor blank” issues
The UD-3000 docking station features DisplayLink’s DL-3700 chipset and the UD-3900 features the DL-3900 chipset. In both, these chipsets manage the USB 3.0 graphics, audio output and Gigabit Ethernet...
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Plugable UD-3000 Firmware Upgrade (for Windows 8)
Update 12/24/2012 – All Plugable UD-3000 Universal Laptop Docking Stations purchased from Amazon after Dec 24, 2012 already have the update mentioned in this article. If you purchased after that date,...
View ArticleDisplayLink Releases New Windows Driver Version 7.1 M1
Today DisplayLink released their new Windows Driver Version 7.1 M1 (7.1.45135.0). We’re excited to have this new driver out, as it fixes a number of last issues that let us recommend the latest 7.X...
View ArticleDisplayLink Releases New Windows Driver Version 7.2 M0
Yesterday DisplayLink released the latest driver v7.2 M0 for Windows. We’ve been testing it here at Plugable and so far the results are very positive. Among other things, we’re excited that it fixes a...
View ArticleTransform Your Surface Pro into a Full Desktop
Extend the possibilities of your Surface Pro via Plugable’s USB 3.0 docking station – watch us attach 2 external monitors, mouse, and ethernet, all with the convenience of one USB connection to the...
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Windows 8.1 Preview – DisplayLink Drivers
Windows 8.1 offers some great improvements, and we’re already seeing users (particularly Surface Pro users) who are trying the preview. The preview of Windows 8.1 just came out yesterday, and it’s...
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USB hubs and chargers: What happens when you pull too much power?
USB power and charging issues are surprisingly complex. It’s natural to assume that hubs “deliver” a certain amount of power to a device. But that’s not really how it works. Devices can pull as much...
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Need to Knows about the Dell Venue 8 Pro with Plugable Products
UPDATE 5/20/2014: We have solved the issue of charging while using USB devices! Please take a look at our Kickstarter Announcement of the Plugable Pro8 Docking Station with Charging for Venue 8 Pro:...
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Plugable USB 3.0 Hub Firmware History Mid-2014 Update
USB 3.0 is ever evolving with new hardware and software that create new compatibility considerations, and Plugable is committed to staying on the cutting edge and improving our product functionality...
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DisplayLink Releases Updated Mac Driver (v2.4 Beta 1)
Update 7/7/2015: The 2.4 code set has gone final and is no longer classified as beta! The background info in this post is still relevant, though the links will now take you to the current 2.4 release...
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