Display port version

[CodeRogue]

Thanks for this information. And I apologize for all the questions, But I purchased the DisplayLink 4K with the impression I could link multiple monitors together via the DisplayPort (which until just recently I didn't even know what the DP version was) You guys should consider making that information readily available in the product description and packaging.... (just a thought).. :-)

I am currently NOT using a dock. Only the DisplayLink 4K connected via the USB
connection, and the ViewSonic plugged into the DisplayLink
(branded as a Toshiba DynaDock 4K) via DVI.

Can I use the DVI and the HDMI ports on the DisplayLink at the same time?
If this is not possible, then I will return the DisplayLink and work on a better solution.

Thanks again.
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Originally Posted by AlbanRampon

Hello,

The benefit of a single head 4K adapter is to run a 4K monitor or television. Because of falling price, their are increasingly popular.

The alternative is to use two standard USB->DP adapters as the monitor you have is Full HD and therefore doesn't require a 4K adapter.
Alternatively, any of these dual head docking stations using DisplayLink technology will be able to drive two of these monitors. Same number of cables, just connected to the box. The View Sonic VG 2439m has DisplayPort, HDMI and DVI inputs so even docking stations not being dual DP can be used.

MST has no impact on being able to do extended desktop or not.
I don't know what model of dock you have. We don't design or manufacture any end product, therefore contacting the manufacturer for confirmation would be better, but if I have the details I can look for you too.

Kind regards,
Alban

[AlbanRampon]

All questions are welcome.
However DisplayLink does not design, manufacture or sell any end product.
We are a semiconductor company. The people making the product is the name on the box... Not us. That's why I'd recommend you flag this to them as well so they can improve their documentation. The version of DP we support is on the doc of the chip... But reading the doc of a chip in the full system doesn't give you what the manufacturer has decided to enable based on all the components they added: not supposed to be your job to figure out!!
What's the reference of to dynadock are you using so I can check their doc(k)?
Kind regards
Alban

[DisplayHelp]

Alban,

I am running into a similar issue with a docking station that uses the DisplayLink chipset and advertises DP1.2 support (which includes MST in it's standard). Can you confirm that your DL-4*** series chipsets support MST since they are advertising DisplayPort 1.2?

Thanks,
Craig

[AlbanRampon]

Hello Craig,

Can you please give some details on the product?
We don't manufacture any end products and the DisplayLink DL-4000 series does not output DisplayPort, regardless of its version. So I would need to know what the design is and know where it says it supports MST to form an informed answer.

Implementing MST is about ***splitting*** the number of pixels across displays. That doesn't extend the processing power of any chip.
The DisplayLink DL-4000 chip supports up to 1080p. I would never implement MST on a chip which is limited to Full HD. I mean what's left for each display?!

Kind regards,
Alban