Applies ToSurface Laptop 6 - 13 inch Surface Laptop 6 - 15 inch

Surface devices will receive driver and firmware updates until the date listed in the Surface devices driver and firmware lifecycle for Windows-based devices.

To keep your Surface Laptop 6 for Business performing at its best, make sure that you have the latest Surface updates.

How to get updates

Surface updates are released in stages—not every Surface will receive updates at the same time, but they'll be delivered to all devices. If you haven’t previously received updates, you can manually update by following the steps at Download drivers and firmware for Surface

You can quickly check the health of your Surface drivers and firmware using the Surface app.

Open the Surface app

  1. In the Surface app, expand Help & support to check the update status.

  2. If there are updates available, select the Check for updates button to open Windows Update and install the available updates. 

If you don't have the Surface app installed, you can download the Surface app from the Microsoft Store. After the download is complete, select Start and enter Surface in Search. Then, select the   app from the list of results

Notes: 

  • Firmware updates can’t be uninstalled or reverted to an earlier version.

  • When you install the latest update, you'll also get all the previous updates if your Surface doesn't have them already. Only updates that apply to Surface will be downloaded and installed.

  • After the updates are installed, restart your device to complete the installation process. To restart your device, select Start , and then select Power > Restart.

Improvements and fixes in the updates

October 2024 updates

October 21 release

The following update is available for Surface Laptop 6 for Business running Windows 10, Version 22H2 or greater.

Improvements and fixes:

  • Addresses system performance issue when the system is running in Recommended power mode.

  • Enhances the Battery Smart Charging feature by activating protection only when necessary, which helps extend the battery's lifespan and maintain its health.

  • Addresses security vulnerabilities, securing devices from potential threats in Wi-Fi and Bluetooth components.

This release contains the following components. The specific components installed are based on your device’s configuration:

Windows Update Name

Device manager

Surface - Firmware - 10.203.139.0

Surface System Aggregator - Firmware

Surface - System - 120.6.44.0

Surface Integration - System devices

Intel - net - 23.60.0.10

Intel(R) Wi-Fi 6E AX211 160MHz - Network Adapters

Intel Corporation - Bluetooth - 23.60.0.1

Intel(R) Wireless Bluetooth(R) - Bluetooth

September 12 release

The following update is available for Surface Laptop 6 for Business running Windows 10, Version 22H2 or greater.

Improvements and fixes:

  • Circumvents the situation where the fan remains operational even when not required.

  • Enhances user experience by regulating system temperature when an external monitor is connected.

This release contains the following components. The specific components installed are based on your device’s configuration:

Windows Update Name

Device manager

Surface - Firmware - 120.0.15.102

Surface SMF - Firmware

Surface - Firmware - 120.0.13.105

Surface SMF - Firmware

Surface - Firmware - 10.102.139.0

Surface System Aggregator - Firmware

Surface - SurfaceSystemManagement - 3.205.6.0

Surface SMF Core Driver - Surface System Management

July 15 release

The following update is available for Surface Laptop 6 for Business running Windows 10, Version 22H2 or greater.

Improvements and fixes:

  • Addresses audio cracking and distortion during Teams call.

This release contains the following components. The specific components installed are based on your device’s configuration:

Windows Update Name

Device manager

Windows 10: Intel Corporation - ComputeAccelerator - 31.0.100.1688

Intel(R) AI Boost - Neural processors

Windows 11: Intel Corporation - ComputeAccelerator - 32.0.100.2267

Intel(R) AI Boost - Neural processors

June 06 release

The following update is available for Surface Laptop 6 for Business running Windows 10, Version 22H2 or greater.

Improvements and fixes:

  • Improves device's ability to regulate temperature effectively when linked to a Surface Dock, optimizing performance and longevity.

  • Fixes an issue that incorrectly changed the form factor of the Notebook to that of a Convertible.

This release contains the following components. The specific components installed are based on your device’s configuration:

Windows Update Name

Device Manager

Surface - System - 3.204.34.0

Surface Hot Plug - KIP - System devices

Surface - Surface System Management - 8.163.8.0

Surface Thermal Zone Sensor Driver - Surface System Management

April 09 release

The first update is available for Surface Laptop 6 for Business running Windows 10, Version 22H2 or greater.

This update improves user experience and device stability in the following areas:

  • Camera and Windows Studio Effects

  • Battery and charging

  • Thermal and power management

  • Wi-Fi and Bluetooth

  • Display

  • Audio

Windows Update Name

 Device Manager

Intel Corporation - Bluetooth - 23.30.0.3

Intel(R) Wireless Bluetooth® - Bluetooth

Intel - net - 23.30.0.6

Intel(R) Wi-Fi 6E AX211 160MHz - Network adapters

Surface - System - 2.0.48.0

Surface Display Hardware Driver - System devices

Intel Corporation - Extension - 31.0.101.5333

Intel(R) Arc(TM) Graphics - Extensions

Surface - Battery - 2.134.21.0

Surface Battery - Batteries

Intel Corporation - Display - 31.0.101.5333

Intel(R) Arc(TM) Graphics - Display adapters

Surface - Firmware - 0.5.2107.1

Surface ME - Firmware

Surface - Surface System Management - 8.96.22.0

Surface Thermal Policy Driver - Surface System Management

Surface - System - 120.6.37.0

Surface Integration - System devices

Surface - Firmware - 53.4.139.0

Surface Keyboard - Firmware

Surface - Firmware - 12.14.143.0

Surface UEFI - Firmware

Microsoft Corporation - Software Component - 1.0.38.0

Windows Studio Effects Driver - Software components

Microsoft Corporation - Software Component - 1.0.38.0

Windows Camera Effects - Software components

Intel(R) Corporation - MEDIA - 20.40.10149.10

Intel Smart Sound Technology for USB Audio - Sound, video and game controllers

Intel(R) Corporation - System - 20.40.10149.10

Intel Smart Sound Technology OED - System devices

Intel(R) Corporation - MEDIA - 20.40.10149.10

Intel Smart Sound Technology for Bluetooth Audio - Sound, video and game controllers

Intel(R) Corporation - System - 20.40.10149.10

Intel Smart Sound Technology BUS - System devices

Intel(R) Corporation - MEDIA - 20.40.10149.10

Intel Smart Sound Technology for Bluetooth LE Audio - Sound, video and game controllers

Surface - Surface System Management - 1.173.46.0

Surface SMF Intel CPU Client Driver (Microsoft) - Surface System Management

Dolby - Audio Processing Object - 3.30514.620.0

DolbyAPO SWC Device - Audio Processing Objects (APOs)

Surface - Firmware - 10.14.139.0

Surface System Aggregator – Firmware

Surface - Firmware - 120.0.15.91

Surface SMF – Firmware, 15”

Surface - Firmware - 120.0.13.91

Surface SMF – Firmware, 13.5”

Surface - Firmware - 6.22.1.1

Surface Retimer – Firmware

Additional steps for Surface Laptop 6 for Business

We are listening, and quality is a top priority. We want to let you know about additional information and steps that may be required after installing the latest update.

  • We recommend that you restart your Surface to complete any remaining part of the installation. To restart your device, select Start, and then select Power > Restart. If you still feel that your Surface device is not working correctly, visit our help page for Surface devices, choose how you would like to get support, enter what you need assistance with, and then follow the recommended help or articles.

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