Targus Validates Synaptics DisplayLink 12.2M2 Graphics Software for Windows

September 18, 26 - Posted in: Tech Talk by Kevin Quinn, Thee DocKtor

Quick Answer
Yes — Targus has validated Synaptics DisplayLink software version 12.2M2 for Windows 11. It is supported on all DisplayLink-based Targus Universal and Hybrid Docking Stations (models DOCK1XX, DOCK3XX, DOCK5XX, and DOCK7XX) running Windows 11 on both x64 and ARM64 processors. You can download it now from Targus Driver Support, with enterprise INF/MSI packages available for corporate deployment.

Key Takeaways

What's validated: Synaptics DisplayLink Graphics Software version 12.2M2 (driver 12.2.2412.0 for display, 12.2.1708.0 for Ethernet).
Supported docks: All DisplayLink-based Targus Universal and Hybrid Docking Stations — DOCK1XX, DOCK3XX, DOCK5XX, and DOCK7XX.
Supported OS/platforms: Windows 11 on x64 and ARM64 processors.
What's new: General stability improvements and bug fixes, with a focus on monitor connection and EDID reading issues; this release also resolves image distortion on select ARM64 systems.
Where to get it: Available now from Targus Driver Support; may appear in Windows Update later. Enterprise INF/MSI files are on the associated targus.com support pages.
Before you deploy: Corporations should validate the update in their secure environment before mass distribution.
Legacy note: Older DL3900-based docks (DSUXXX, ACPXXX) may work but have not been validated.

Targus has validated the Synaptics DisplayLink version 12.2M2 software and drivers for all DisplayLink-based Targus Universal and Hybrid Docking Station models DOCK1XX, DOCK3XX, DOCK5XX, and DOCK7XX for Windows 11 for X64 and ARM64 processors.

The 12.2M2 release is available from Targus Driver Support and may be available from Windows Update sometime after this post. Enterprise customers may also download the corporate version INF/MSI files from the associated targus.com support pages.

Driver Versions

The associated dock device drivers may show in the Control Panel\All Control Panel Items\Device Manager with variants:

Display adapters: Targus Docking Station as 12.2.2412.0
Network adapters: Targus Ethernet as 12.2.1708.0

New features

General stability updates and bug fixes, with a particular focus on issues related to monitor connections and EDID reading.

Issues Fixed in 12.2 M2 Release (12.2.2412.0)

- DL-4xxx: Resolved an issue causing image distortion on select ARM64-based systems.

Issues Fixed in 12.2 M1 Release (12.2.2204.0)

- DL-6xxx: Fixed an issue where the monitor could appear missing, blank, or use an incorrect resolution after waking the system from sleep.

- DL-6xxx: Resolved a problem that caused the screen to remain black when connecting a monitor with MST mode support.

Issues Fixed in 12.1 M2 Release (12.1.2853.0)

- Addressed an issue where the device driver would occasionally crash when resuming from sleep (S3 state)

Issues Fixed in 12.1 M1 Release (12.1.2591.0)

- DL-7xxx: Addressed an issue where the display would occasionally fail to reappear after resuming from sleep (S3 state)

Issues Fixed in 11.5 M2 Release (11.5.6200.0)

- MAC Address Pass-Through (MAPT) doesn't work on ARM64 PCs.

The full release notes validating DisplayLink 12.2M2 graphics software for Windows is here.

Validation with Targus Universal Docking Station Utilities

Version 12.2M2 has been put through extensive validation with all applicable Targus Utilities, but not every Targus Utility has been validated with every Targus universal docking station on every Windows build or platform. Targus always recommends corporations validate the update in their secure corporate environment before mass distribution.