The new firmware update will enable support for Windows 10s. The update is listed as an “August 12 release” on the Surface Pro 5 Update History page.
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Changelog for August 12, 2017 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 |
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Intel driver update for Intel(R) Dynamic Platform and Thermal Framework Processor Participant – 8.2.11004.3973 | Intel(R) Dynamic Platform and Thermal Framework Processor Participant 8.2.11004.3973 enable support for Windows 10s. |
Intel driver update for Intel(R) Dynamic Platform and Thermal Framework Power Participant – 8.2.11004.3973 | Intel(R) Dynamic Platform and Thermal Framework Power Participant 8.2.11004.3973 enable support for Windows 10s. |
Intel driver update for Intel(R) Dynamic Platform and Thermal Framework Generic Participant – 8.2.11004.3973 | Intel(R) Dynamic Platform and Thermal Framework Generic Participant 8.2.11004.3973 enable support for Windows 10s. |
Intel driver update for Intel(R) Dynamic Platform and Thermal Framework Processor Manager – 8.2.11004.3973 | Intel(R) Dynamic Platform and Thermal Framework Processor Manager 8.2.11004.3973 enable support for Windows 10s. |
Getting the Updates via Windows Update
You can get this new Firmware Update via Windows Updates, as we detailed here:- Go to Start > Settings (Win + I)
- Go to Windows Update and click on the Check for updates button
- 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 Pro 5 from Microsoft Download Center via the following links.
- Surface Pro 5
- Surface Pro 5 with LTE
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