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DisplayLink USB Graphics User Manual
Software Version 7.4
3. PC Requirements
DisplayLink software can be used on PCs, from Netbooks, Notebooks/Laptops to Desktops. The driver will run on
processors ranging from Atom N270 based PCs, basic single Core CPUs, and of course the latest Dual, Quad Core and
Core i3/i5/i7 CPUs.
The performance of the software is dependent upon the processing power available, as well as the operating system
in use. More capable systems will provide better performance.
DisplayLink software is available for PCs running one of the following Windows operating systems:
Windows 8 (32-bit or 64-bit)
Windows 7 (32-bit or 64-bit)
Windows Vista with Service Pack 1 or 2 (32-bit or 64-bit)
Windows XP Home or Professional (including Tablet edition) with Service Pack 2 or 3
Windows Server 2008 and 2008 R2
Note
: 64-bit editions of XP and Windows server 2003 are not supported. Mac OS X support can be found at
http://www.displaylink.com/mac
Recommended typical system requirements are:
3.1.
Windows Vista – Windows 8.1
For Windows Vista onwards, 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 minimum hardware requirements for the PC are:
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.
At least one USB 2.0 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.
3.2.
Windows XP
For 1-2 monitors, business usage, productivity target. This may not provide full frame rate DVD playback at
full screen.
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1.2GHz Single Core CPU
o
512MB memory
