Got my surface dock in the mail yesterday morning and this was actually the first firmware update ive taken. As of today, the microsoft surface dock firmware update isnt compatible with. To update your surface with the latest drivers and firmware from the download center, select the. Help and answers for the microsoft surface pro 3 docking station and other surface dock updates this 2019 update will answer all your questions about the microsoft surface pro 3 docking station and how to do the 3 or s urface pro 4 docking station update. Microsoft says windows update can automatically download surface dock. Componentxxcurrentfwversion this key displays the version of firmware that is installed on the currently connected or most recently connected surface dock. The latest firmware for surface dock now runs automatically in the background and simplifies the process of keeping your surface dock up to date. In addition to the new processors for improved performance, the surface pro 7 now comes with an usbc port and support for fast charging. In this demonstration, we highlight the options that you have to.
For full details, refer to microsoft surface dock firmware update. The reason i got this dock was it was one of the first docks that would use thunderbolt if available and fall back to usbc if not on a particular laptop e. Whether you want to be sure which dock to get or which surface pro can connect to which dock, or you need to update surface dock firmware we have your answer below. Today weve got the surface book, a laptop that can, ehrm, replace the tablet that replaced your laptop. Apr 29, 2016 the surface dock works with your surface book and surface pro 4 devices. Earlier this week, i ordered two dell 27in p2715q 4k monitors to use with my surface book and surface pro 4. Microsoft releases new surface dock firmware update tool. Cumulative and current firmware and drivers for the surface book. Im wondering, if i completely reinstall windows 10 from the recover drive, a clean install, does windows 10 automatically install all the drivers for the.
The firmware update is dated the th february and brings the following changes. This new update includes fixes for external display stability issues when surface dock is used with surface book devices and includes firmware updates for both the surface dock main chipset. If youd like to install updates yourself, follow these instructions to manually update your microsoft surface dock firmware. Microsoft releases surface dock updater tool, updates for. Download surface book drivers and firmware from official. It replaces the surface dock updater, runs automatically in the background, and is now available for windows 10 1803 and up.
This topic has been locked by an administrator and is no longer open for commenting. Microsoft surface dock firmware update technical information for. Its possible the issues will get fixed down the road as microsoft does release firmware updates through windows 10 for the dock. I would also add firmware updates for the brick style docks. Most releases do not upgrade all drivers, firmware and uefi at once. The surface dock works with your surface book and surface pro 4 devices. Oct 23, 2019 microsoft surface dock updater is a tool specially designed to help you manually update the firmware of surface book, surface pro 3 and 4 devices. Microsofts surface dock occasionally receives firmware updates, and. Microsoft releases surface dock updater tool, updates for surface pro 3. Microsoft issues new surface dock firmware update tool thurrott. Microsoft release new surface dock update tool with automatic. Surface pro 4 and surface book get second firmware updates users report the upgrades fix some problems, while others remain. Produced by microsoft, firmware upgrade for surface book is also released by the company to its customers. Aug 25, 2018 home news original surface book gets a huge firmware update 20 august, 2018.
How to check surface dock firmware version windows forum. Pro 3, surface pro 4, surface pro 6, surface book, and surface book 2. Microsoft issues updates for surface pro, book, and the. If you have any questions or problems with an update, heres some info that might help. Updated 8172017 the scaling issue is not a surface or dock related issue. Added support for surface dock firmware updates with improvements targeted to surface book. With the surface book 2 out, will microsoft update the. I therefore updated the firmware of the dock to the latest 1. Firmwareupdate fur microsoft surface dock technische. However, after the process starts it immediately fails with the message firmware update failed. After 12 min power restore and then again blinking but its stop after while. Microsofts pro x blocks firmware upgrades for surface dock.
Microsoft wall charger for microsoft surface pro 3 and 4 and microsoft surface book black. Microsoft has sent out a surface dock firmware update tool as a replacement for its previous tool. I had several refurbished units right out of the box, that would not connect to the dock or charge. So make sure you purchase a surface pro 5 with the right amount of memory 4gb, 8gb or 16gb for your current and future workload. Both types install automatically as they become available. Surface book 3 appears on energy star certifications site, confirming rumored specs 1. Use the dock to charge your devices, connect an additional monitor, keyboard, mouse, and more. It took a surface pro firmware update to get them working properly. All 3 machines, when running windows 10, can conduct the firmware upgrade. According to microsoft, to correctly install this tool and the latest firmware update for surface dock. According to microsoft, to correctly install this tool and the latest firmware update for surface dock, you need to give the background service several seconds to. Feb, 2020 cumulative and current firmware and drivers for the surface book. The surface books best hidden feature is its upgradability. Original surface book gets a huge firmware update 20.
Dock will not update im having some issue with my monitor so i decided to update the firmware in the surface dock. Manage and deploy surface driver and firmware updates. Just last week we tore down the surface pro 4, the tablet that can allegedly replace your laptop. Microsoft surface dock firmware update will soon be compatible.
Apr 08, 2020 after youve installed the surface dock firmware update, your surface dock will automatically update, and you wont have to do anything. Once you see the surface dock s driver in device manager, simply rightclick on it and check if the option to roll it back isnt grayed out and you can just roll it back to the previous version. Surface book upgrading ssdmenory just curious if anybody has a surface book and was able to upgrade the ssd or memory without too much trouble. The process of upgrading it is pretty simple and secure, so that almost every. With the surface book 2 out, will microsoft update the surface dock. Microsoft surface dock updater is a tool specially designed to help you manually update the firmware of surface book, surface pro 3 and 4 devices. Cumulative and current firmware and drivers for the surface book 2. Its the first ever notebook from microsoft, and with its trick detachable display and pressuresensitive surface pen, it defies categorization.
Microsoft surface dock compatible with surface pro 3, surface pro 4, surface book, surface pro, and surface laptop displayports, a gigabit ethernet port, four usb 3. To continue this discussion, please ask a new question. This firmware and driver package contains drivers for all of the components in the surface book 2, as well as updates to the system firmware that have been released via windows update. Ive been trying to get a surface book 2, sb2, but microsoft keeps removing it from the cart when i go to buy the thing. This firmware and driver package contains drivers for all of the components in the surface book, as well as updates to the system firmware that have been released via windows update. In this demonstration, we highlight the options that you have to keep the surface dock up to date, including the new. Some releases only update one or two component, while others will update pretty much everything. How to update microsoft surface dock firmware windows central. Original surface book gets a huge firmware update 20 august, 2018 microsoft original surface book finally jumps on board to receive a large set of firmware updates to improve the overall system stability, reliability, graphics performance and potential security fixing. The company says the update will allow automatic updates of the surface dock in the background of.
Im surprised that microsoft doesnt test it on about a 100 surfaces in their software labs before they push new software or firmware updates out. After youve installed the surface dock firmware update, your surface dock will automatically update, and you wont have to do anything. Its been over 2 years since its release, and sitting at 90 watts. It replaces the surface dock updater, runs automatically in. Update can automatically download surface dock firmware updates, but for. Microsoft issues new surface dock firmware update tool. Its the first ever notebook from microsoft, and with its trick detachable display and pressuresensitive surface pen, it defies categorizationbut not teardownification.
This 2019 update will answer all your questions about the microsoft surface pro 3 docking station and how to do the 3 or s urface pro 4 docking station update. Sep 21, 2019 according to microsoft, to correctly install this tool and the latest firmware update for surface dock, you need to give the background service several seconds to check for updates. Dock firmware this update or one of the two earlier unannounced updates must have fixed the initial problems i had with the minidisplay ports on the dock, because they work now on two different books. The new surface pro 7 device is powered by the 10th generation intel core processors. All storage drives in the surface book are solidstate based, meaning they use fla. If you own a surface pro 4 or a surface book, there is a good chance you are looking at picking up the surface dock. Microsoft has released a new update tool for the surface dock, the. Msi file which is currently available to download from this link as part of surface tools for it.
Same on surface book 1 but then when i disconnect dock from surface the lan led start blinking. Theres also a registry tweak available to improve wifi speed. The surface book has one cool feature noone is talking about. Microsoft this week shipped new firmware updates for surface pro 2017 and lte and the first generation surface book. If you have a different dock for surface, you cant update it using the updater software. Microsoft release new surface dock update tool with automatic updates. This article explains how to use microsoft surface dock firmware update to update surface dock firmware. Then connection to surface and in reg i can see the proper version in 10 and 20. Whether you want to be sure which dock to get or which surface pro can connect to which dock, or you need to. The numbers found in the registry do not correspond to the release notes. This shows that the firmware is indeed out of date, and begins the process of updating. Youll find 2 usb ports and a microsd slot, and a mini displayport that allows you to connect to a traditional desktop monitor.
Sep 23, 2019 microsoft has sent out a surface dock firmware update tool as a replacement for its previous tool. The process of upgrading it is pretty simple and secure, so that almost every individual who is not very literate in computers. This tool supersedes the earlier microsoft surface dock updater tool, previously available for download as part of surface tools for it. Nov 20, 2017 microsoft has released its first firmware update for the new surface book 2, according to a changelog that it published today. When installed on your surface device, it will update any surface dock attached to your surface device. Even though its primary role was to upgrade the gadgets firmware before deploying them to the end user, the utility can also be used as a troubleshooting tool.
If youd like to install updates yourself, follow these instructions to. This gave me the max res of 5120 x 1440 connected via the surface dock connector for both the sp4 and sp6 as extended displays. While i wait to buy it, does anyone think microsoft is going to update the surface dock this spring. Two types of updates keep your surface performing its best. Microsoft release firmware update for the surface book range. I also purchased a surface pro 7, which when using the dock only displayed the dp port as a 640 panel. Latest firmware update for surface pro 7 improves battery. Modernized updating for your surface dock microsoft tech. How to fix the firmware installation issues with surface book. Weve released a new version of the surface dock updater, v2.
Jul 04, 2017 why use the msi to update microsoft surface firmware. Original surface book gets a huge firmware update 20 august, 2018. Sep 20, 2019 the redmond giant has released a tool dubbed surface dock firmware update. It also issued a new version of the surface dock updater software utility. I read that this could mean it needs a firmware update, so i downloaded the firmware updater tool. Surface updates for hardware, also known as firmware, and windows 10 software updates. Original surface book gets a huge firmware update 20 august. Surface driver update for surface storage firmware update. Surface dock troubleshooting windows 10 spiceworks. On surface devices, firmware is exposed to the operating system as a driver and is visible in device manager, enabling device firmware and drivers to be automatically updated using windows update or windows update for business. Intel needs to face a steve jobs kind of wrath if they cant nail these drivers. Why use the msi to update microsoft surface firmware. Im wondering, if i completely reinstall windows 10 from the recover drive, a clean install, does windows 10 automatically install all the drivers for the hardware.
Microsoft surface dock compatible with surface book. Microsoft surface firmware contains multiple drivers, software, and uefi updates. Feb, 2020 cumulative and current firmware and drivers for the surface book 2. How you manage surface driver and firmware updates varies depending on your environment and organizational requirements. Im running the latest version of the dock updater and it gets to the screen where it says, new firmware is uploading to the surface dock. Drivers other hardware surface driver update for surface integration. Surface dock firmware update failure microsoft surface. These drivers and firmware are compatible with windows 10, including enterprise versions. How to update microsoft surface dock firmware windows. I was creating a recovery drive, just to have as a backup, for my surface book 2. Download surface book 2 drivers and firmware from official. New version of surface dock updater available microsoft. If you are running windows 10 in s mode you will need to switch out of s mode.
Dock updater is a new tool that allows you to check the firmware status of a surface dock and to manually update the. Users that are using the surface pro x to upgrade the firmware of their microsoft surface dock are having issues due to architecture. All seems steady, though i still had the iffy connections via rear usb ports when connecting my lumia 650 to charge, windows failed to recognize the usb device but seems well otherwise. Surface pro 4 and surface book get second firmware updates.
Much like the surface 3 and surface pro 3 ms needs to really crack down on the drivers. Microsofts new surface dock firmware update tool confuses. I wonder if the book is suffering from the same issues. Surface book 2 gets its first firmware update with stability. Find out how to update the surface dock for surface book, surface. Dec 18, 2019 to update your surface with the latest drivers and firmware from the download center, select the. The redmond giant has released a tool dubbed surface dock firmware update.
Surface book upgrading ssdmenory solved windows 10 forums. Download surface book firmware are one of the most desirable gadgets that you can buy today. According to microsoft, to correctly install this tool and the latest firmware update for surface dock, you need to give the background. Microsofts official take on surface dock update issues, from a related support page if the surface dock didnt update with the updater tool, try another surface device running windows 10 pro. Microsoft is pushing out a new firmware update for the surface book and surface book 2 with bug fixes and stability improvements. It mainly includes stability fixes, and its for windows 10 version 1703.
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