The new firmware update improves graphics performance and the display resolution through 3rd party docks. The update is listed as an “October 28 release” on the Surface Laptop 3 with AMD Update History page.
Table of contents
- Changelog for October 28, 2020 Updates
- Getting the Updates via Windows Update
- Downloading the Updates from Microsoft
Changelog for October 28, 2020 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 History Name | Device Manager Name | Version and Update |
|---|---|---|
| Advanced Micro Devices, Inc. – Display – 26.20.12061.1000 | AMD Radeon (TM) Vega 9 Graphics – Display Adapter / AMD Radeon (TM) Vega 11 Graphics – Display adapters | 26.20.12061.1000 Improves graphics performance and the display resolution through 3rd party docks. |
| Surface – System devices – 6.94.139.0 | Surface Integration Service Device – System devices | 6.94.139.0 Improves integration between system services. |
| Surface – Monitor – 4.28.139.0 | Surface Panel – Monitor | 4.28.139.0 Improves the device color profile performance. |
| Surface – Firmware – 14.102.139.0 | Surface Keyboard – Firmware | 14.102.139.0 Resolves USB- type C connection conflict that can affect keyboard functionality. |
| Surface – Firmware – 1.2547.140.0 | Surface UEFI – Firmware | 1.2547.140.0 Improves system performance and resolves associated system bugcheck. |
| Realtek Semiconductor Corp. – SoftwareComponent – 11.0.6000.92 | Realtek Hardware Support Application – Software components | 11.0.6000.92 Improves audio performance while streaming content. |
| Realtek Semiconductor Corp. – Media – 6.0.8936.1 | Realtek High Definition Audio (SST) – Sound, video, and game controllers | 6.0.8936.1 Improves audio performance while streaming content. |
| Realtek Semiconductor Corp. – Extension – 6.1.0.6 | Realtek High Definition Audio (SST) Extension – no Device Manager notes | 6.1.0.6 Improves integration between system services. |
Getting the Updates via Windows Update
You can get this new Firmware Update via Windows Updates, as we detailed here:
On Windows 11:
- Go to Start > Settings (Win + I)
- Go to Windows Update and click on the Check for updates button
On Windows 10:
- Go to Start > Settings > Update & security
- From the Windows Update tab, click Check for updates
Downloading the Updates from Microsoft
Alternatively, you can download the latest cumulative driver and firmware update for Surface Laptop 3 with AMD processor from Microsoft Download Center via the following links.
- Surface Laptop 3 with AMD Processor Drivers and Firmware
https://www.microsoft.com/en-us/download/details.aspx?id=100428
Surface Laptop 3 Update History
2023
Surface Laptop 3 with IntelView
This update addresses security vulnerability and improves system stability and performance.
- Surface Laptop 3 with IntelView
Enables support for new docking accessories, improves Surface Dock2 stability, and improves wireless stability and addresses security vulnerability.
- Surface Laptop 3 with IntelView
Resolves audio issue that may occur after Windows OS or driver update, addresses security updates and improves system stability, and improves device audio performance and stability.
2022
- Surface Laptop 3 with IntelView
Resolve potential security vulnerabilities, including Microsoft Security Advisory ADV220002, improve Surface Dock 2 stability, and resolve the Wi-Fi toggle issue.
- Surface Laptop 3 with AMDView
Improves system stability and addresses system bugcheck, improves Graphics stability and performance while addressing system bugcheck, enables Windows 11 feature to improve battery life, and improves support of Surface Dock 2.
- Surface Laptop 3 with IntelView
Addresses critical security vulnerability and improves system stability.
2021
- Surface Laptop 3 with IntelView
Enables Windows 11 feature to improve battery life, improves graphics stability and performance, and addresses critical security vulnerability and improves system stability.
2020
- Surface Laptop 3 with AMD
Improves graphics performance and the display resolution through 3rd party docks.
- Surface Laptop 3 with IntelView
Addresses issues related to the automatic brightness adjustment at low brightness.
2019
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