SiliconMotion Windows InstantView and Driver Release Note This software release contains an embedded firmware image. SiliconMotion devices will be automatically updated with this firmware upon connection. ============================================================================= 10/29/2024 InstantView release v2.22 R0001 Driver release v2.22 R0002 FW release V2.22 R002 ============================================================================= Support OS: InstantView: Win7, Win8.1, Win10, Win11 Driver：Win10, Win11 InstantView Updates: - None. Driver Updates: - None. FW Updates: - Issue fixed: (MAC) resolution would change from 4K to 2K after resuming from sleep with a specific monitor. - Added a firmware recovery function (new FW IMG required). - Added one-click monitor-off function for a specific product. ============================================================================= 07/09/2024 InstantView release v2.21 R0001 Driver release v2.21 R0001 FW release V2.21 R001 ============================================================================= Support OS: InstantView: Win7, Win8.1, Win10, Win11 Driver：Win10, Win11 InstantView Updates: - Optimize EDID buffer allocation to support more blocks. - Issue fixed: Instantview fails to detect the docking driver on Windows 11 24H2. - Issue fixed: Dragging an InstantView window between displays with different scale settings on Windows 11 (24H2 build.26200) introduces flickering. - Issue fixed: Plugging in another SM768 device that does not have a monitor connected to it, and plugging and unplugging the device freezes the display of the first device. Driver Updates: - Integrate ARM64 platform installation to x86-64 setup. - Issue fixed: Installation fails to detect WHQL driver on Windows11 24H2 for InstantView devices. - Refine HB logic. FW Updates: - Support USB connection status detection for logo function. - Refine HB logic. ============================================================================= 04/22/2024 InstantView release v2.20 R0001 Driver release v2.20 R0001 FW release V2.20 R001 ============================================================================= Support OS: InstantView: Win7, Win8.1, Win10, Win11 Driver：Win10, Win11 InstantView Updates: - None. Driver Updates: - Add CPU architecture detection on the installation package. FW Updates: - Issue fixed: A PnP is required to light up properly after clicking "extend display" from InstantView (certain dongles). - Optimize the display performance of 1080P@60Hz + 1080P@120Hz. ============================================================================= 01/29/2024 InstantView release v2.19 R0001 Driver release v2.19 R0002 FW release V2.19 R002 ============================================================================= Support OS: InstantView: Win7, Win8.1, Win10, Win11 Driver：Win10, Win11 InstantView Updates: - The FW version for Win7/8.1 is frozen at R18 while for Win10/11, it's R19. Driver Updates: - Support for Win7/8.1 has been removed from driver. FW Updates: - Issue fixed: (Random)There are pop noises when switching to SMI audio while playing videos. - Support UAC2.0. ============================================================================= 11/17/2023 InstantView release v2.18 R0001 Driver release v2.18 R0004 FW release V2.18 R004 ============================================================================= Support OS: InstantView: Win7, Win8.1, Win10, Win11 Driver：Win7, Win8.1, Win10, Win11 InstantView Updates: - Issue fixed: UI issue related to Auto Update. - Issue fixed: Fail to uninstall WHQL driver on certain platforms (very rare). Driver Updates: - Issue fixed: Installer Setup fails to uninstall WHQL driver on particular platforms. FW Updates: - Issue fixed: Underflow occur for dual 1080p. - Issue fixed: Logo garbage with the transmitter IT6251. - Issue fixed: Screen garbage or flash when play small window video with transmitter IT6251. - Support ODT setting number from 4 to 8, so that more kinds of DDR can be supported. ============================================================================= 09/07/2023 InstantView release v2.17 R0001 Driver release v2.17 R0002 FW release V2.17 R001 ============================================================================= Support OS: InstantView: Win7, Win8.1, Win10, Win11 Driver：Win10, Win11 InstantView Updates: - Change the logic for deleting logs and log folder. - Add copyright notice file to local runtime directory Driver Updates: - Issue fixed: Device resets with multiple devices connected (very rare). FW Updates: - Support one more type of HDMI transmitter. ============================================================================= 06/16/2023 InstantView release v2.16 R0001 Driver release v2.16 R0001 FW release V2.16 R001 ============================================================================= Support OS: InstantView: Win7, Win8.1, Win10, Win11 Driver：Win10, Win11 InstantView Updates: - Issue fixed: Tray icon of InstantView disappears if Windows Explorer is restarted. Driver Updates: - Removed support of Win7, Win8.1. FW Updates: - None. ============================================================================= 04/07/2023 InstantView release v2.15 R0003 Driver release v2.15 R0003 FW release V2.15 R001 ============================================================================= Support OS: X86 - EXE format: Win7, Win8.1, Win10, Win11 - MSI format: Win10, Win11 ARM64 - EXE format: Win10, Win11 InstantView Updates: - Removed log fetches about USB tree and system information. - Removed the function of upgrading the App in the USB flash drive (very few models). - Issue fixed: Application would crash on some platforms when the "Support" button is clicked. Driver Updates: - Issue fixed: Display is freezing when resuming from monitor off with certain graphics driver versions. - Support ARM64 platforms. FW Updates: - Issue fixed: Audio is noisy on 1080P@75Hz. - Support one more type of HDMI transmitter and one more type of SROM. - Added flash encryption for a customized product. - Added log of product ID. ============================================================================= 12/02/2022 InstantView release v2.14 R0002 Driver release v2.14 R0001 FW release V2.13 R002 ============================================================================= Support OS: Win7, Win8.1, Win10, Win11 InstantView Updates: - Added "Support" function. - Issue fixed: Menu bar display garbled characters on English OS with Chinese language setting. - Unified message box format. ============================================================================= 9/28/2022 InstantView release v2.13 R0003 Driver release v2.13 R0003 FW release V2.13 R002 ============================================================================= Support OS: Win7, Win8.1, Win10, Win11 InstantView Updates: - Redefine the logic of App Auto Update - Issue fixed: Displays flash garbage after InstantView App is removed. - Issue fixed: Plug in device with certain FW and remove App, InstantView APP will crash and rerun. - Issue fixed: InstantView APP crashes for some corner cases. - Issue fixed: Rotating view to 90 degree and back to 0 degree would lead to bad performance. - Issue fixed: Certain versions of on-board GPU driver cause device to reset. Driver Updates: - Remove auto update feature(no more access to the web server). FW Updates: - Issue fixed: Click "Audio Test" in "Windows Sound Options", there is no audio output. - Issue fixed: There is no audio output after laptop lid is closed and re-opened. ============================================================================= 8/26/2022 Driver release v2.12 R0001 FW release V2.12 R001 ============================================================================= Support OS: Win7, Win8.1, Win10, Win11 Driver Updates: - Issue fixed: Green line garbage in corner case. FW Updates: - Support multiple transmitters work at the same time - Issue fixed: Screen flicker under 1080p@75HZ. - Issue fixed: Open the Windows Sound Setting while playing video, audio become noisy. - Issue fixed: Dell 4919DW monitor screen black out under 3840x1080 mode. ============================================================================= 7/8/2022 Driver release v2.11 R0003-102 FW release v2.11R001-0504 ============================================================================= Support OS: Win7, Win8, Win8.1, Win10, Win11 Driver Updates: - Issue fixed: Device may reset due to a few versions of on-board GPU driver fail to do encode. - Issue fixed：One laptop occur stuck issue when reboot the system. FW Updates: - Issue fixed: Device may reset with Thunderbolt 3 or Thnderbolt 4. ============================================================================= 4/12/2022 InstantView release v2.11 R0003 Driver release v2.11 R0003 FW release v2.11 R001 ============================================================================= Support OS: Win7, Win8.1, Win10, Win11 InstantView Updates: - Issue fixed: 90/270 degree rotation failed. Driver Updates: - Remove the old signature files. - Issue fixed: Device needs 1.5 minutes to disappear from Device Manager after plugging out device some times. FW Updates: - Support U3 switches to U2 when U3 is unstable. - Issue fixed: 4k tearing in corner case. - Issue fixed: Screen black for triple displays. - Issue fixed: There is noise when playing vide with SAMSUNG C24H89 or ACER EI491CR monitor. - Issue fixed: Underflow may occur with SAMSUNG C24H89 or ACER EI491CR monitor. ============================================================================= 1/28/2022 InstantView release v1.9 R0004 Driver release v2.10 R0001 FW release 2.10 R001 ============================================================================= Support OS: Win7, Win8.1, Win10, Win11 InstantView Updates: - Issue fixed: Unnecessary dialog box pops up when clicking “Remove APP” from App menu. - Issue fixed: No response when clicking "Monitor Setting" from App menu. FW Updates: - Issue fixed: With Samsung C24H89 monitor, garbage appears on the Logo screen when rebooting from hibernation. ============================================================================= 12/28/2021 InstantView release v1.9 R0003 Driver release v2.9 R0004 FW release 2.9 R003 ============================================================================= Support OS: Win7, Win8.1, Win10, Win11 InstantView Updates: - Support FW logging feature. - Popup Window to prompt user when detecting newer update available online. - Issue fixed: InstantView app may crash randomly when resume from monitor off state. - Issue fixed: UI may change to default background from customer's background. Driver Updates: - Issue fixed: issues related to installing driver by WQHL driver and Installer Setup package. FW Updates: - Pass HDMI protocol compliance test including LeCroy 980 9G and 980 48G. - Support CS42L42 Audio codec. - Support host to acquire FW log. - Issue fixed: HDMI and earphone may output audio at the same time. ============================================================================= 9/15/2021 InstantView release v1.8 R0003 Driver release v2.8 R0003 FW Release v2.7 R006 ============================================================================= Support OS: Win7, Win8.1, Win10, Win11 InstantView Updates: - Support Win11. - Optimized the prompt box style. All prompt boxes that do not require user confirmation are displayed with a button “OK”. - Issue fixed: Device does not be identified after doing USB PNP, and run InstantView APP from U disk, the APP UI flash and disappear. - Issue fixed: There is tearing line on screen when selecting ”keep display ratio”then change main screen's resolution to 1280*600. Driver Updates: - Support Win11. - Issue fixed: Install docking driver by Installer Setup package, UI pop up message”TODO: has stopped working”. - Issue fixed: Install WHQL driver then uninstall/install driver by Installer Setup package, there are exclamation marks for the device in Device Manager. FW Updates: - support STDP2600 DP transmitter. - Issue fixed: The max resolution of DP port is limited to 1080p. - Issue fixed: Plug out DP monitor, the view of DP in Display Settings does not disappear. - Issue fixed: 75 Hz modes are omitted in the mode list. ============================================================================= 8/18/2021 InstantView release v1.7 R0005 Driver release v2.7 R0008 FW release V2.7 R0005 ============================================================================= Support OS: Win7, Win8.1, Win10 InstantView Updates： - Removed“Optional driver installation” and "Uninstall Driver" functions from InstantView APP. - Implemented the new behavior of background image. - Issue fixed: Open the APP and play the full screen video with single 4K, there is obvious latency. - Issue fixed: Screen will show colorful garbage when changing mode, move window can’t clean the garbage. - Issue fixed: Install docking driver by instantView then open the APP and uninstall the docking driver, it pop-up a dialog and the fonts are abnormal. - Issue fixed: APP can’t be online updated successfully when the speed of network is slow. Driver Updates: - Issue fixed: The display performance decline if installing docking driver by Installer Setup package. - Issue fixed: The monitor connected to dock is black when plug in USB adapter to Type-C USB hub and plug in charging cable into the USB hub. - Issue fixed: The monitor connected to dock is black for following operations: Plug in USB adapter and wait the OS enter monitor off status, then unplug and plug in USB adapter. FW Updates: - Support optional Audio IN.