Surface Pro 5 Firmware Updates

Microsoft has started rolling out new firmware updates for Surface Pro 5. The following updates are available for Surface Pro (5th Gen) devices on Windows Fall Creator Update, build 1709 or later:

The new firmware update will enable support for Windows Mixed Reality features. The update is listed as an “October 18 release” on the Surface Pro 5 Update History page.

Table of contents

  1. Changelog for October 18, 2017 Updates
  2. Getting the Updates via Windows Update
  3. Downloading the Updates from Microsoft

Changelog for October 18, 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
Marvell Semiconductor, Inc. driver update for Marvell AVASTAR Bluetooth Radio Adapter Marvell AVASTAR Bluetooth Radio Adapter – Bluetooth

15.68.9120.47 is required to support Windows Mixed Reality features.
Intel Corporation driver update for Intel(R) HD Graphics 620 Intel(R) HD Graphics 620 – Display adapters

22.20.16.4749 required to support Windows Mixed Reality features.
Intel Corporation driver update for Intel(R) Precise Touch Device Intel(R) Precise Touch Device – Human Interface Devices

1.2.0.92 improves battery life by disabling touch while the TypeCover lid is closed.
Marvell Semiconductor, Inc. driver update for Marvell AVASTAR Wireless-AC Network Controller Marvell AVASTAR Wireless – AC Network Controller – Network adapters

15.68.9120.47 is required to support Windows Mixed Reality features.
Intel Corporation driver update for Intel(R) Display Audio Intel(R) Display Audio – Sound, video, and game controller

10.22.1.100 required to support Windows Mixed Reality features.

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 Pro 5 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 Pro 5 from Microsoft Download Center via the following links.

Surface Pro 5 Update History