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In this guide, you will find instructions about installing DisplayLink software.

DisplayLink is software that enables you to manage and use graphics solutions based on DisplayLink technology, including support for connecting and managing multiple displays, enabling a seamless user experience in both work and entertainment environments. The application allows you to configure display layouts, update software, and ensure the smooth operation of DisplayLink adapters and docks.

DisplayLink technology allows Macs to use multiple external displays via USB-C, even if the Mac's own graphics card doesn't support more than one or two displays. This is especially useful for M1 and M2 Macs, which don't offer native multi-display support.

Setup

Software Center

  1. In order to open the Software Center, you can use the Start menu or search:
    1. Using the Start menu:
      1. Click the Start menu icon in the bottom-left side of your screen.
      2. Type Software Center and open the application by clicking on the Software Center icon.
    2. Using Search:
      1. Type Software Center into the search bar on the bottom-left of your screen.
      2. Open the application by clicking the Software Center icon.
  2. In the window that opens, select the DisplayLink Graphics application.

  3. Click the Install button.
  4. The app has been successfully installed. If everything is set up correctly, the external display should now work.

Manual install

  1. Open the manufacturer website at https://www.synaptics.com/products/displaylink-graphics/downloads/windows → click the Download button.
  2. In the window that opens, click the Accept button.
  3. Save the installer to a convenient location (e.g. Desktop or Downloads folder)
  4. Click on the downloaded installer "DisplayLink USB Graphics Software for Windows 12.1-EXE".
  5. To install, enter the username and password of your computer's local administrator account (pcadmin).
    NB! If you do not have such an account, check the guide User account
  6. In the window that opens, click the Install button.
  7. The application has been successfully installed. Click Finish to close.
    After installation, you can delete the original installation file.
  8. If everything is set up correctly, the external display should now work: try connecting the dock again.
  1. Open the manufacturer website at https://www.synaptics.com/products/displaylink-graphics/downloads/macos → click the Download button.
  2. In the window that opens, click the Accept button. 
  3. To allow download from the website, click Allow.
  4. Open the downloaded file "DisplayLink Manager Graphics Connectivity13.0-EXE.zip" to extract it.
  5. Ava fail kaustas Downloads nimega "DisplayLinkManager-13.0.0-33.pkg".
  6. In the window that opens, click Continue.
  7. In the window that opens, click Continue.
  8. In the window that opens, click Agree.
  9. In the window that opens, click Install.
    If needed, you can change the installation location by clicking the Change Install Location button.
  10. To allow the installation, enter the username and password of an account with administrative privileges on the computer and click the Install Software button.
  11. In the window that opens, click OK.
  12. The application has been successfully installed. Click the Close button to close it.
  13. In the window that opens, click the Move to Bin button to delete the installation file.
  14. Open the application by clicking on the application icon in the menu tab and select Open Screen & System Audio Recording Settings.
  15. In the Screen Recording window that opens, click the button next to DisplayLink Manager.
  16. To change the setting, enter the username and password of an account with administrative rights on the computer and click the Modify Settings button.
  17. To activate the settings, click the Quit & Reopen button.
  18. Make sure that the setup results in a blue icon and that the text "Please connect your DisplayLink device" appears when you click on the app in the menu bar.

  19. If everything is set up correctly, the external display should now work: now try connecting the dock again.
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