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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 offer higher
performance.
DisplayLink software is available for PCs running one of the following Windows
operating systems:
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 2003, 2008 and 2008 R2
DisplayLink provide a version of Software for Windows Multipoint server. Please visit
http://www.displaylink.com/support/downloads_wms.php to download software for
Windows Multipoint Server.
Note: 64-bit editions of XP are not supported. Mac OS X support can be found at
http://www.displaylink.com/mac
Windows 7
For Windows 7, 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 recommended typical 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.