Working with LT1421 Wide USB monitor, Windows

Chapter 4. Working with LT1421 Wide USB monitor

This section contains instructions to install the monitor driver and display information settings.

Driver Installation

PC Requirements

Lenovo 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.

Lenovo 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

Note: 64-bit editions of XP are not supported. No Windows Server editions are supported. Mac OS X support can be found at http://www.displaylink.com/mac

To use the Lenovo DisplayLink driver on Windows 2000, please use v5.3 of DisplayLink software.

Recommended typical system requirements are:

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 Lenovo DisplayLink device, if it is not integrated. Network access for software downloads, or access to a CD-ROM drive.

Windows Vista

For Windows Vista, 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 Lenovo DisplayLink device, if it is not integrated. Network access for software downloads, or access to a CD-ROM drive.

If the PC specification is below this, performance will be lower (or CPU loading higher than acceptable).

Windows XP

For 1-2 monitors, business usage, productivity target. This may not provide full frame rate DVD playback at full screen.

1.2GHz Single Core CPU 512MB memory

For 3 monitors where 1 could run DVD video while also targeting productivity and business apps. Will support only 1 video of DVD resolution at full screen:

1.6GHz CPU

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