Surface Pro 3 update history
Applies To
Surface DevicesThis device has reached its end-of-servicing date based on the Surface devices driver and firmware lifecycle for Windows-based devices and will no longer receive newer driver and firmware updates.
To keep your Surface Pro 3 performing 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.
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In the Surface app, expand Help & support to check the update status.
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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:
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Firmware updates can’t be uninstalled or reverted to an earlier version.
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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.
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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
July 2019 updates
July 11 release
The following update is available for all Surface Pro 3 devices running Windows 10 April 2018 Update, Version 1803 or greater.
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Windows Update History Name |
Device Manager Name |
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Surface – Firmware – 3.11.2650.0 |
Surface UEFI – Firmware
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May 16 release
The following update is available for all Surface Pro 3 devices running Windows 10 May 2019 Update, Version 1903, or greater
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Windows Update History Name |
Device Manager Name |
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Marvell Semiconductor, Inc. – Bluetooth - 15.68.9127.58 |
Marvell AVASTAR Bluetooth Radio Adapter – Bluetooth
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Marvell Semiconductor, Inc. – Net -15.68.9127.58 |
Marvell AVASTAR Wireless-AC Network Controller – Network adapters
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March 7 release
The following update is delivered to Surface Pro 3 devices on Windows 10 April 2018 Update, Version 1803, or greater.
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Windows Update History Name |
Device Manager Name |
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Surface – System – 2.0.1450.0 |
Surface Integration – System
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Surface – Firmware – 38.16.85.0 |
Surface Embedded Controller Firmware – Firmware
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November 15 release
The following update is delivered to Surface Pro 3 devices on Windows 10 Creators Update, Version 1703, or greater.
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Windows Update History Name |
Device Manager Name |
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Surface – System – 2.0.1360.0 |
Surface Integration – System
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November 7 release
The following update is delivered to Surface Pro 3 devices on Windows 10 Creators Update, Version 1703, or greater.
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Windows Update History Name |
Device Manager Name |
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Surface – System – 2.0.1360.0 |
Surface Integration – System
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Marvell Semiconductor, Inc. – Bluetooth – 15.68.9125.57 |
Marvell AVASTAR Bluetooth Radio Adapter – Bluetooth
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Marvell Semiconductor, Inc. – Net – 15.68.9125.57 |
Marvell AVASTAR Wireless-AC Network Controller – Network adapters
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September 10 release
The following update is delivered to Surface Pro 3 devices on Windows 10 Creators Update, Build 1703, or greater.
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Windows Update History Name |
Device Manager Name |
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Surface – Firmware – 3.11.2550.0 |
Surface UEFI – Firmware
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Surface – Firmware – 38.14.80.0 |
Surface Embedded Controller Firmware – Firmware
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Surface – System – 2.0.1350.0 |
Surface Integration – System devices
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August 7 release
The following update is available for Surface Pro 3 devices on Windows 10 Creators Update, Build 1703, or greater.
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Windows Update History Name |
Device Manager Name |
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Surface – Firmware – 3.11.2450.0 |
Surface UEFI – Firmware |
February 20 release
The following update is available for all Surface Pro 3 devices.
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Windows Update History Name |
Device Manager Name |
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Surface – Firmware – 3.11.2350.0 |
Surface UEFI – Firmware
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October 17 release
The following update is available for Surface Pro 3 devices on Windows 10.
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Windows Update History Name |
Device Manager Name |
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Realtek Semiconductor Corp – MEDIA – 6.0.1.8125 |
Realtek High Definition Audio – Sound, video, and game controllers
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Realtek Semiconductor Corp – USB – 10.0.15063.31236 |
Realtek USB 3.0 Card Reader – Universal Serial Bus controllers
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August 24 release
The following update is available for Surface Pro 3 devices on Windows 10 Anniversary Update 1607, that attach the Surface Pro Type Cover and the Surface Pro Signature Type Covers.
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Windows Update History Name |
Device Manager Name |
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Surface System 3.0.0.0 |
Surface Smart Cover Backlight System device
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Surface HID 1.0.173.1 |
Surface PTP Filter - HID
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Surface Biometric 2.2.11.0 |
Surface Fingerprint Sensor Driver Biometric device
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Surface HID 1.0.2.0 |
Surface Pro Type Cover Integration - HID
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Surface - Keyboards 1.1.504.0 |
Surface Type Cover Filter Device - Keyboards
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June 6 release
The following update is available for all Surface Pro 3 devices.
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Windows Update History Name |
Device Manager Name |
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Surface Firmware 38.13.50.0 |
Surface Pro Embedded Controller Firmware
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Surface Firmware 3.11.2150.0 |
Surface Pro UEFI
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April 20 release
The following update is available for all Surface Pro 3 devices.
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Windows Update History Name |
Device Manager Name |
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Surface Firmware 38.12.70.0 |
Surface Pro Embedded Controller Firmware
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March 28 release
The following update is available for Surface Pro 3 devices that have the Windows 10 Anniversary Update installed.
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Windows Update History Name |
Device Manager Name |
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Realtek Semiconductor Corp. driver update for Realtek USB 3.0 Card Reader |
Realtek USB 3.0 Card Reader
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January 30 release
The following update is available for Windows 10 Surface Pro 3 devices.
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Windows Update History Name |
Device Manager Name |
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Intel Corporation Display 20.19.15.4568 |
Intel(R) HD Graphics Family
Intel(R) Display Audio
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Microsoft - System Firmware update |
Surface Pro UEFI
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November 7 release
The following update is available for Surface Pro 3 devices.
Note: Before installing this update, ensure that your Surface Pro 3 is plugged directly into AC power using the standard AC power adapter (do not use the Surface Docking Station), disconnect any USB devices or external monitors, and check that Windows shows a 40% charge or greater when you hover over the icon in the taskbar before you begin.
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Device Manager Name |
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System Firmware Update 11/7/2016 |
Surface Pro Embedded Controller Firmware
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August 29 release
The following update is available for Surface Pro 3 devices.
Note: Before installing this update, ensure that your Surface Pro 3 is plugged directly into AC power using the standard AC power adapter (do not use the Surface Docking Station), disconnect any USB devices or external monitors, and check that Windows shows a 40% charge or greater when you hover over the icon in the taskbar before you begin.
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Windows Update History Name |
Device Manager Name |
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System Firmware Update 8/29/2016 |
Surface Pro Embedded Controller Firmware
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August 1 release
The following update is available for Surface Pro 3 devices that have the Windows 10 Anniversary Update installed.
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Windows Update History Name |
Device Manager Name |
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System Firmware Update 8/1/2016 or System Hardware Update 8/1/2016 |
Surface Pro UEFI
Surface Pen Settings
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July 21 release
The following update is available for Surface Pro 3 devices.
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Windows Update History Name |
Device Manager Name |
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System Firmware Update 7/21/2016 |
Surface Pro System Aggregator Firmware
Surface Pro UEFI
Surface Fingerprint Sensor
Surface Pen Settings
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Realtek Semiconductor Corp. driver update for Realtek High Definition Audio |
Realtek High Definition Audio
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April 19 release
The following update is available for Surface Pro 3 devices.
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Windows Update History Name |
Device Manager Name |
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Microsoft driver update for Surface Dock Integration |
Surface Dock Integration
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Microsoft driver update for Surface Dock Firmware Update |
Surface Dock Firmware Update
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On 6/20/2016 we made a change in how updates are delivered to Surface Pro 3. Updates are now delivered as multiple updates when you check for updates in Windows. If you had not already installed the 7/23/2015 update, you will now be delivered the following additional update:
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Device Manager Name |
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Realtek Semiconductor Corp. driver update for Realtek High Definition Audio |
Realtek High Definition Audio
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The following update will be listed as System Firmware Update 1/19/2016 or "System Hardware Update - 1/19/2016" and Intel Corporation driver update for Intel(R) HD Graphics Family when you view your update history.
Note: When Surface updates are provided via the Windows Update service, they are delivered in stages to Surface customers. As a result, not every Surface will receive the update at the same time, but the update will be delivered to all devices. If you have not received the update then please manually check Windows Update later.
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Surface Pro Embedded Controller Firmware update (v38.9.50.0) improves system start-up reliability.
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Surface Pro UEFI update (v3.11.1150.0) adds pen support in UEFI menus and improved support for 3rd party onscreen keyboards.
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Surface Fingerprint Sensor driver update (v2.2.10.6) improves accuracy.
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Wireless Network Controller and Bluetooth driver update (v15.68.9037.59) improves access point compatibility and throughput on 5GHz.
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HD Graphics Family driver update 4331 (v20.19.15.4331) improves color calibration and system stability.
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Display Audio driver update (v6.16.00.3189) supports compatibility with the updated HD Graphics Family driver.
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Surface Cover Audio driver update (v2.0.1220.0) improves system stability.
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Microsoft Surface ACPI-Compliant Control Method Battery driver update (v1.2.0.2) ensures correct surface driver is installed.
The following update will be listed as System Firmware Update 10/26/2015 when you view your update history.
Note: When Surface updates are provided via the Windows Update service, they are delivered in stages to Surface customers. As a result, not every Surface will receive the update at the same time, but the update will be delivered to all devices. If you have not received the update then please manually check Windows Update later.
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Surface Pro System Aggregator Firmware update (v3.9.750.0) adds support for Microsoft Surface Dock on Surface Pro 3.
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Microsoft Surface Pro 4 Type Cover drivers set update adds support for the Surface Pro 4 Type Cover on Surface Pro 3.
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Surface Type Cover Filter Device driver (v.1.1.360.0)
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Surface Fingerprint Sensor driver (v2.2.10.4)
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Surface Type Cover Integration driver (v1.1.362.0)
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Surface Pro 4 Type Cover Integration driver (v1.1.359.0)
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Surface PTP Filter driver (v1.0.33.1)
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Surface Accessory Firmware update driver (v1.1.382.0)
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Surface Keyboard Backlight driver (1.1.365.0)
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The following update will be listed as System Firmware Update 9/15/2015 or System Hardware Update 9/15/2015 when you view your update history.
Note: When Surface updates are provided via the Windows Update service, they are delivered in stages to Surface customers. As a result, not every Surface will receive the update at the same time, but the update will be delivered to all devices. If you have not received the update then please manually check Windows Update later.
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USB 3.0 Card Reader driver update (v10.0.10240.31217) improves the system power usage when an SD card is inserted.
The following update will be listed as Intel Corporation driver update for Intel(R) HD Graphics Family when you view your update history.
Note: When Surface updates are provided via the Windows Update service, they are delivered in stages to Surface customers. As a result, not every Surface will receive the update at the same time, but the update will be delivered to all devices. If you have not received the update, please manually check Windows Update later.
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HD Graphics Family driver update (v10.18.15.4256) improves graphics performance and stability on Windows 10.
The following updates will be listed as System Firmware Update 7/23/2015 or System Hardware Update 7/23/2015 when you view your update history.
Note: When Surface updates are provided via the Windows Update service, they are delivered in stages to Surface customers. As a result, not every Surface will receive the update at the same time, but the update will be delivered to all devices. If you have not received the update then please manually check Windows Update later.
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HD Graphics Family driver update (v10.18.15.4248) improves graphics performance and stability on Windows 10.
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Audio driver update (v6.0.1.7543) improves the Cortana experience on Windows 10.
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USB driver update (v10.0.10125.31214) improves system power usage.
The following updates will be listed as System Firmware Update 6/23/2015 when you view your update history.
Note: When Surface updates are provided via the Windows Update service, they are delivered in stages to Surface customers. As a result, not every Surface will receive the update at the same time, but the update will be delivered to all devices. If you have not received the update, please manually check Windows Update later.
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Surface Pro UEFI update (v3.11.950.0) adds support for new features in Windows 10.
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Wireless Network Controller and Bluetooth driver update (v15.68.3091.193) improves the system stability and the Wi-Fi connectivity experience, also increases the network download performance.
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SATA AHCI Controller driver update (v9.4.0.1028) stabilizes deployment methodology on Surface Pro 3.
The following updates will be listed as System Firmware Update 5/19/2015 when you view your update history.
Note: When Surface updates are provided via the Windows Update service, they are delivered in stages to Surface customers. As a result, not every Surface will receive the update at the same time, but the update will be delivered to all devices. If you have not received the update, please manually check Windows Update later.
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Surface Pro 3 UEFI update (v3.11.850.0) includes changes needed for compatibility with the updated graphics driver.
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HD Graphics Family driver update (v10.18.14.4170) improves graphics performance and includes better Miracast (wireless display) support.
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Display Audio driver update (v6.16.00.3172) improves audio experience and supports compatibility with the updated graphics driver.
The following updates will be listed as System Firmware Update 4/30/2015 or System Hardware Update 4/30/2015 when you view your update history.
Note: When Surface updates are provided via the Windows Update service, they are delivered in stages to Surface customers. As a result, not every Surface will receive the update at the same time, but the update will be delivered to all devices. If you have not received the update, please manually check Windows Update later.
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Surface Type Cover Filter Device update (v2.0.1193.0) enables full support for Japanese Surface Pro Type Covers.
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Surface Pen Settings driver update (v4.0.112.1) enables new functionality with the Surface app, available for free in Microsoft Store.
March 26 release
The following updates will be listed as System Firmware Update 3/26/2015 when you view your update history.
Note: When Surface updates are provided via the Windows Update service, they are delivered in stages to Surface customers. As a result, not every Surface will receive the update at the same time, but the update will be delivered to all devices. If you have not received the update, please manually check Windows Update later.
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Surface Pro UEFI (v3.11.760.0) adds support for enterprise disk encryption, enhances the advanced configuration settings for device security, and adds configurable support from the Windows OS for provisioning scenarios.
March 10 release
The following updates will be listed as System Firmware Update 3/10/2015 or System Hardware Update 3/10/2015 when you view your update history.
Note: When Surface updates are provided via the Windows Update service, they are delivered in stages to Surface customers. As a result, not every Surface will receive the update at the same time, but the update will be delivered to all devices. If you have not received the update, please manually check Windows Update later.
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Surface Pen Settings driver update (v3.0.64.0) enables new functionality and features for the Surface app found in Microsoft Store.
The following updates will be listed as System Firmware Update 1/15/2015 when you view your update history.
Note: When Surface updates are provided via the Windows Update service, they are delivered in stages to Surface customers. As a result, not every Surface will receive the update at the same time, but the update will be delivered to all devices. If you have not received the update, please manually check Windows Update later.
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Surface Pro UEFI update (v3.11.450.0) adds support for updated HD Graphics Family driver.
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HD Graphics Family driver update (v10.18.14.4029) enhances display stability and performance, improves user experience when using Miracast adapters, and improves compatibility with DisplayPort monitors and daisy chaining.
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Wireless Network Controller and Bluetooth® driver updates (v15.68.3073.151) address connectivity issues while Hyper-V is enabled, and adds an advanced feature to control the 2.4Ghz and 5Ghz band preference.
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Surface Home Button driver update (v2.0.1179.0) ensures compatibility with the Surface app.
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Microsoft Docking Station Audio Device driver update (v1.31.35.7) improves the user experience while using the Surface Pro 3 Docking Station so that sound is available when a speaker is not connected to the docking station.
The following updates will be listed as System Firmware Update 11/18/2014 within the Windows Update History.
Note: When Surface updates are provided via the Windows Update service, they are delivered in stages to Surface customers. As a result, not every Surface will receive the update at the same time, but the update will be delivered to all devices. If you have not received the update, please manually check Windows Update later.
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Surface Pro UEFI update (v3.11.350.0) enhances the system stability, optimizes the boot time with fast boot enabled, resolves date and time accuracy when the battery level falls below 3%, and addresses compatibility with McAfee Defense Encryption 7.1.1.
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Surface Home Button driver update (v2.0.1174.0) enables future functionality for the Surface app.
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Surface Pen Settings driver update (v2.5.14.0) enables future functionality for the Surface app.
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Wireless Network Controller and Bluetooth driver update (v15.68.3066.135) enhances Wi-Fi throughput especially after waking up from Connected Standby, improves system stability, increases connectivity performance, and enhances connectivity while using 5ghz DFS channel.
October 28 release
The following updates will be listed as System Firmware Update 10/28/2014 when you view your update history.
Note: When Surface updates are provided via the Windows Update service, they are delivered in stages to Surface customers. As a result, not every Surface will receive the update at the same time, but the update will be delivered to all devices. If you have not received the update, please manually check Windows Update later.
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Surface Pro UEFI update (v3.11.250.0) enhances system stability, increases the reliability of the graphics display performance, and adds a status bar to the user experience while applying the System Firmware Update.
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Surface Pro Embedded Controller Firmware update (v38.7.50.0) increases the reliability of sleep state transitions with a Surface Pro 3 Docking Station connected.
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Surface Integration update (v2.0.1168.0) addresses setting the Hibernate value in Windows 10.
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Intel(R) 8 Series PCI Express Root Port #3 - 9C14 update (v2.0.1151.0) addresses cases when the Wi-Fi adapter is not available upon waking the system from sleep.
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Wireless Network Controller and Bluetooth driver update (v15.68.3059.117) improves Wi-Fi throughput, especially after rebooting with Bluetooth devices that are paired, optimizes power consumption, and enhances system stability.
October 6 release
The following updates will be listed as System Firmware Update 10/6/2014 or System Hardware Update 10/6/2014 when you view your update history.
Note: When Surface updates are provided via the Windows Update service, they are delivered in stages to Surface customers. As a result, not every Surface will receive the update at the same time, but the update will be delivered to all devices. If you have not received the update, please manually check Windows Update later.
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Surface Pen Driver (v2.0.1145.0) enables additional upcoming configuration options for Surface Pro 3.
The following updates will be listed as System Firmware Update 9/9/2014 when you view your update history.
Note: When Surface updates are provided via the Windows Update service, they are delivered in stages to Surface customers. As a result, not every Surface will receive the update at the same time, but the update will be delivered to all devices. If you have not received the update, please manually check Windows Update later.
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Surface Pro UEFI update (v3.10.250.0) addresses cases where the device can get stuck at boot and where Wi-Fi is not available on waking the system from sleep.
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Surface Pro Embedded Controller Firmware update (v38.6.50.0) adjusts the power button to avoid accidental triggers, including adjustments to system thermal tuning.
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Surface Pro System Aggregator Firmware update (v3.9.350.0) increases the overall reliability and compatibility with a Surface cover.
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Surface Integration driver update (v2.0.1102.0) enhances Wi-Fi stability on waking the system from sleep.
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Wireless Network Controller and Bluetooth driver update (v15.68.3055.107) improves Wi-Fi throughput, especially when Bluetooth devices are paired and on AC routers, enhances connectivity, and resolves some issues that caused system instability.
August 19 release
The following updates will be listed as System Firmware Update 8/19/2014 when you view your update history.
Note: When Surface updates are provided via the Windows Update service, they are delivered in stages to Surface customers. As a result, not every Surface will receive the update at the same time, but the update will be delivered to all devices. If you have not received the update, please manually check Windows Update later.
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Surface Pro UEFI (v3.9.150.0) adds features to display BIOS password state and asset tag information, as well as improving boot times in some scenarios.
August 12 release
The following updates will be listed as System Firmware Update 8/12/2014 when you view your update history.
Note: When Surface updates are provided via the Windows Update service, they are delivered in stages to Surface customers. As a result, not every Surface will receive the update at the same time, but the update will be delivered to all devices. If you have not received the update, please manually check Windows Update later.
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Surface Pro Embedded Controller Firmware (v38.4.50.0) improves support for Surface Power Cover.
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Surface Pro System Aggregator Firmware (v3.9.250.0) improves support for Surface Power Cover and enhances system stability.
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Microsoft LifeCam Front (v5.20.1034.0) improves power consumption during video chat such as Skype, supports Flash camera streaming in Internet Explorer, and improves functionality and stability.
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Surface Ethernet Adapter (v8.14.0704.2014) improves support for the gigabit Surface Ethernet Adapter.
July 16 release
The following updates will be listed as System Firmware Update 7/16/2014 or System Hardware Update 7/16/2014 when you view your update history.
Note: When Surface updates are provided via the Windows Update service, they are delivered in stages to Surface customers. As a result, not every Surface will receive the update at the same time, but the update will be delivered to all devices. If you have not received the update then please manually check Windows Update later.
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Surface Integration (v2.0.1038.0) further enhances system stability.
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Wireless Network Controller and Bluetooth (v15.68.3042.85) further improving Wi-Fi connection and throughput scenarios.
July 8 release
The following updates will be listed as System Firmware Update 7/8/2014" when you view your update history.
Note: When Surface updates are provided via the Windows Update service, they are delivered in stages to Surface customers. As a result, not every Surface will receive the update at the same time, but the update will be delivered to all devices. If you have not received the update, please manually check Windows Update later.
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Surface Pro Embedded Controller Firmware (v38.2.50.0) update reduces power consumption and enhances system stability.
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Surface Pro System Aggregator Firmware (v3.8.250.0) update enhances battery life and increases efficiency and reliability in low-power states.
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Surface Type Cover Firmware (v2.0.1021.0) updates improves touchpad reliability and system stability.
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Surface Accessory Device (v2.0.1012.0) update helps the On-Screen Keyboard appear and disappear at the correct times.
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Wireless Network Controller and Bluetooth (v15.68.3042.79) enhancing system stability, reducing power consumption in low power states, and improving some Wi-Fi connection scenarios.
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We will also issue an update on Wednesday, July 16, to further improve Wi-Fi connection and throughput scenarios.
The following updates will be listed as System Firmware Update 6/19/2014 when you view your update history. To learn more about how we use Windows Update to make your Surface better over time, see this post on the Surface Blog.
Note: After installing this update, you will need to restart your Surface. Surface may require up to 10 minutes to restart and apply all updates. Some updates may not be completed until your next restart.
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Surface Pro Embedded Controller Firmware (v36.5.50.0)
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Surface Pro System Aggregator Firmware (v3.7.50.0)
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Surface Pro UEFI (v3.7.150.0)
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Surface Pro Touch Controller Firmware (v426.27.66.0)
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Wireless Network Controller (v15.68.3040.75)
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Bluetooth (v15.68.3040.75)
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Surface Integration (v2.0.739.0)
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Surface Type Cover Firmware Update (v2.0.735.0)
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Microsoft LifeCam Front (v2.0.733.0)
Additional steps for Surface Pro 3
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.
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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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