Surface Book 3 Firmware Updates

Microsoft has started rolling out new firmware updates for Surface Book 3. The new update is available for Surface Book 3 devices running Windows 10 May 2019 Update, Version 1903, or later.

The new firmware update will improves thermal management when using an external monitor, addresses critical security vulnerability and improves system stability (Intel Wi-Fi & Bluetooth), improves device reliability when waking from sleep, and enables Windows 11 feature. The update is listed as “October 29 release” on the Surface Book 3 Update History page.

Changelog for October 29, 2021 Updates

Below is the complete changelog provided by Microsoft for the new updates. It includes the name and version listed in the Windows Updates and the name listed in Device Manager.

Windows Update NameDevice Manager
Surface – System Management – 8.86.139.0Surface SMF Client Driver – Surface System Management
Surface – System Management – 8.30.137.0Surface SMF Display Client Driver – Surface System Management
Surface – Monitor – 6.81.139.0Surface Panel – Monitor
NVIDIA – Display – 27.21.14.6259NVIDIA GeForce GTX – Display adapters
Intel – Net – 22.60.0.6Intel(R) Wi-Fi 6 AX201 160MHz – Network adapters
Intel – Bluetooth – 22.60.0.6Intel(R) Wireless Bluetooth – Bluetooth
Intel Corporation – HIDClass – 2.1.0.96Intel(R) Precise Touch Device – Human Interface Devices

Getting the Updates via Windows Update

You can get this new Firmware Update via Windows Updates, as we detailed here:

On Windows 11:

  1. Go to Start > Settings (Win + I)
    Open Settings app on Windows 11
  2. Go to Windows Update and click on the Check for updates button
    Check for updates on Windows 11

On Windows 10:

  1. Go to Start > Settings > Update & security.
    Windows 10 Settings > Update & Security
  2. From the Windows Update tab, click Check for updates
    Windows 10 - Check for updates

If your Surface Book 3 didn’t receive the update, it should appear on the Windows Update list by now.

Downloading the Updates from Microsoft

Alternatively, you can download the latest cumulative driver and firmware update for Surface Surface Book 3 from Microsoft Download Center via the following links.

Surface Book 3 Update History

2024
Feb
28
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    Address potential security vulnerabilities.
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Feb
16
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    Address security vulnerabilities, regulatory requirements, and more.
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2023
Dec
14
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    Improves system performance and stability.
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Nov
10
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    Improves device camera performance and stability.
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Oct
13
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    This update addresses a potential security vulnerability related to Intel® Security Advisory INTEL-SA-00783, addressing CVE-2022-29871.
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Sep
27
  • Surface Book 3 Image
    Improves battery and power performance stability.
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Sep
14
  • Surface Book 3 Image
    Addresses potential security vulnerability and improves system stability.
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Jul
21
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    Addresses potential security vulnerability and improves system stability and fixes speaker's audio issue.
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May
18
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    Enables support for new docking accessories, improves Surface Dock2 stability, and improves wireless stability and addresses security vulnerability.
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2022
Oct
31
  • Surface Book 3 Image
    Addresses Adobe Fresco application compatibility issue and improves graphics and system stability.
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Sep
29
  • Surface Book 3 Image
    Addresses critical security vulnerability and improves system stability and improves device thermal management.
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Aug
03
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    Improves device stability and reliability when using Surface Dock 2 and Surface Pen 2.
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May
24
  • Surface Book 3 Image
    Addresses critical security vulnerability and improves system stability.
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Apr
27
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    Improves system storage stability.
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Feb
02
  • Surface Book 3 Image
    Addresses critical security vulnerability and improves system stability.
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2021
Oct
29
  • Surface Book 3 Image
    Improves thermal management when using an external monitor, addresses critical security vulnerability and improves system stability (Intel Wi-Fi & Bluetooth), improves device reliability when waking from sleep, and enables Windows 11 feature.
Sep
08
  • Surface Book 3 Image
    Improves system performance and stability, improves USBC performance, and addresses critical security vulnerability.
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Aug
05
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    Improves device stability in the reset scenario.
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Jun
14
  • Surface Book 3 Image
    Addresses critical security vulnerability and improves system stability.
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May
06
  • Surface Book 3 Image
    Improves stability, battery health, indicators, and device reliability.
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Apr
09
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    Improves camera experience and power consumption during use.
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Feb
05
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    Improves system graphics performance, stability, and security.
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2020
Nov
06
  • Surface Book 3 Image
    Improves audio performance and resolves the associated system bugcheck.
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Sep
29
  • Surface Book 3 Image
    Improves system stability.
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Sep
04
  • Surface Book 3 Image
    Improves system stability.
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May
21
  • Surface Book 3 Image
    Improves system stability.
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