Microsoft rolling out new software update for Surface Pro devices

Hammad Saleem

Microsoft rolling out a software update for the Surface Pro tablets

It’s been a while since the Surface Pro 3, and other Surface Pro tablets, received a considerable update. Even the last Patch Tuesday didn’t bring a lot of interesting things for the Surface Pro 3, but the software giant is now rolling out the update for all three Surface Pro models. The update brings a handful of features and improvements for the tablets including new graphics drivers, WiFi improvements, improved security and a lot more, especially for the Surface Pro 3.

Here’s a change log for the latest update:

Surface Pro 3:

  • Surface Pro UEFI update (v3.11.450.0) adds support for updated HD Graphics Family driver.
  • HD Graphics Family driver update (v10.18.14.4029) enhances display stability and performance, improves user experience when using Miracast adapters. Improves compatibility with DisplayPort monitors and daisy chaining.
  • Wireless Network Controller and Bluetooth driver update (v15.68.3073.151) addresses connectivity issues while Hyper-V is enabled. Adds an advanced feature to control the 2.4Ghz and 5Ghz band preference.
  • Surface Home Button driver update (v2.0.1179.0) ensures compatibility with the Surface Hub app.
  • 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.

Surface Pro 2

  • Surface Pro UEFI update (v2.05.0150) improves the PXE boot experience with the 1 gigabit Surface Ethernet Adapter and further enhances the system security.
  • HD Graphics Family driver update (v10.18.14.4029) enhances display stability and performance, improves user experience when using Miracast adapters. Improves compatibility with DisplayPort monitors and daisy chaining.

Surface Pro

Surface Pro UEFI update (v1.7.50) further enhances the system security.

Make sure to download the latest updates on your Surface Pro tablets and let us know if you can notice any other improvement in the latest update.