New Surface Book firmware updates improve security and system stability

Rabia Noureen

Microsoft has started rolling out new firmware updates for its original Surface Book which mostly focuses on security improvements, along with system stability enhancements (via DrWindows). The latest batch is available for Surface Book owners running Windows 10 October 2018 Update or newer, and includes everything from Wi-Fi and Bluetooth updates to improve the stability of your connection. Most importantly, it packs support for new hardware.

You can check the full changelog for the Surface Book firmware update below:

  • Intel iCLS Client Extension: 1914.13.0.1063 addresses security update and improves system stability.
  • Intel(R) ICLS Client – Software devices: 1.56.87.0 addresses security update and improves system stability.
  • Intel(R) Management Engine Interface – System: 1914.12.0.1256 addresses security update and improves system stability.
  • Marvell AVASTAR Bluetooth Radio Adapter – Bluetooth: 15.68.17018.116 improves connection stability and enables the support of new products.
  • Marvell AVASTAR Wireless-AC Network Controller: 15.68.17018.116 addresses security update and improves system stability.
  • NVIDIA GeForce GTX – Display adapter: 26.21.14.3218 addresses security update and improves system stability.
  • Surface ME – Firmware: 11.8.70.3626 addresses security update and improves system stability.
  • Surface Touch – Firmware: 107.3.94.3 addresses security update and improves system stability.

Although Microsoft has recently launched Surface Book 3 devices, the company continues to polish the overall experience of the original model. Are you still satisfied with Microsoft’s first Surface Book even though this model will soon be five years-old? Let us know in the comments below.