Surface Laptop 3 users are now receiving the August firmware update that brings general improvements, addresses security vulnerabilities as well as improves stability when using Microsoft accessories.
Surface Book 2 gets updates for graphics improvements and more
Apr 5, 2021 09:36 EDT with 0 comments
It s once again time for some Surface updates from Microsoft, and this time, it s the Surface Book 2 that s getting some fresh firmware and drivers. The date on the updates is April 2, and they re for anyone that s running Windows 10 version 1903 or higher, as usual.
The main improvements found in the updates seems to be improvements for Intel UHD Graphics, although there are also promises of security updates in the new firmware. Here s the full changelog:
Windows Update History Name
Improves system graphics performance, stability, and security.
Intel Corporation – Extension - 27.20.100.8681
Improves integration between system services and stability.
Surface – Firmware - 9.102.140.0
Addresses security updates and improves system stability.
As usual, the updates require a recent version of Windows 10, specifically the May 2019 Update or newer. They may also be rolling out gradually, so not everyone will see them right away.
The Surface Laptop 3 was the first time Microsoft introduced AMD-based versions of Surface products, but it was only for the 15-inch variant. Microsoft is expected to give consumers the choice between AMD and Intel processors in both 13.5- and 15-inch variants with the Surface Laptop 4, which is reportedly coming in April. The refresh should also feature the latest processors from both companies.
Microsoft is rolling out a handful of driver and firmware updates for the Surface Laptop 3 with AMD processors, improving the graphics performance and the overall system stability.
Microsoft Rolls Out January 2021 Firmware for Surface Pro 7 Tablets Jan 21, 2021 19:23 GMT
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Microsoft Surface Pro 7 Tablet
Microsoft has rolled out a new cumulative firmware and drivers pack developed for its Surface Pro 7 units, namely the January 2021 version, which includes several changes that improve system stability and addresses security updates and system bugcheck.
Specifically speaking, to addresses security updates and improves system stability Microsoft installs new Intel iCLS Client (1.61.251.0), Intel MEI (2031.15.0.1743), Intel ME Extension (1952.14.0.1470), Surface ME Firmware (13.0.1594.2), and Surface UEFI Firmware (9.101.140.0) versions.
Moreover, the developer also applies a new Surface HID Mini driver (3.31.139.0) that improves system stability and addresses system bugcheck, as well as the 6.105.139.0 Surface Integration Service Device version that improves integration between system services (and once again addresses system