ALOGIC DisplayLink Drivers on MacOS Version 12 Instruction Manual
- June 3, 2024
- ALOGIC
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DisplayLink Drivers on MacOS Version 12
Instruction Manual
DisplayLink Drivers on MacOS Version 12
TECH NOTE
Installing DisplayLink Drivers on MacOS Version 12 (Monterey)
Products Affected
DisplayLink based docking stations including the following:
- Universal 4K Multi Display Docking Stations…………..DUPRDX3-WW, DUPRDX2-100, DUPRDX2-WW
- Universal Multi Display Mini Dock………………DUCDDV3
- Universal Twin HD Pro Docking Stations………………DUTHD, DUTHDPR
- Triple Display UNIVERSAL Hybrid Docking Station………………..UCD3D34K-H
- USB 3.0 Universal Dual Display Docking Station with 4K Support………………….U3D2D14K-H
Operating Systems
This information applies to Apple computers running MacOS version 12 (Monterey).
Support Information
Docking stations which use DisplayLink technology require software installed
on the computer connected to them to function correctly.
Always ensure you have installed the latest DisplayLink software for your
machine from the DisplayLink website at:
https://www.displaylink.com/downloads
In addition to installing the DisplayLink software, MacOS Version 11 requires
permissions being granted to the software for it to work correctly. These
permissions allow the operating system to send video to the docking station to
display on external monitors and do not pose any form of security risk.
The following is the process to correctly install and configure the
DisplayLink software on this version of MacOS. The steps required are as
follows (clicking on an item will jump to the relevant section):
- Installing the DisplayLink Software
- Configuring the DisplayLink Software for Use
- Allow Notifications and Configure the Software to Start Automatically
- Configure Screen Recording Permissions
- Install the Login Screen Extension
- Restart the Computer
Operating Systems
Visit Synaptics website and download the latest version of DisplayLink manager
(version 1.6) https://www.synaptics.com/products/displaylink-
graphics/downloads/macos
Once install file has completed – please run the installation process:
Once successfully installed, users should receive a notification from
DisplayLink advising that the software “would like to record the screen”.
Click the ‘Open System Preferences’ button on the left of the pop window.
The Security & Privacy windows show then pop up.
HINT: Click the pad lock on the bottom left to allow changes.
Once you have enabled DisplayLink Manager to record the
contents of your screen (eg. Has a Tick next to it).
Users should then receive a pop advising to Quit and Reopen DisplayLink
Manager to take affect the changes.
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