Surface Pro 5 Firmware Updates

Microsoft has started rolling out new firmware updates for Surface Pro 5. The following updates are available for all Surface Pro 5 devices running Windows 10 May 2019 Update, version 1903, or later.

The new firmware update will improves the application stability during playback. The update is listed as a “December 03 release” on the Surface Pro 5 Update History page.

Table of Contents

  1. Changelog for December 03, 2020 Updates
  2. Getting the Updates via Windows Update
  3. Downloading the Updates from Microsoft

Changelog for December 03, 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 NameDevice Manager NameVersion and Update
Realtek Semiconductor Corp. – SoftwareComponent – 11.0.6000.92Realtek Hardware Support Application – Software components11.0.6000.92

Improves the application stability during playback.

Realtek Semiconductor Corp. – Media – 6.0.8936.1Realtek High Definition Audio (SST) – Sound, video, and game controllers6.0.8936.1

Improves audio performance and battery life.

Realtek Semiconductor Corp. – Extension – 6.1.0.6Realtek High Definition Audio (SST) Extension – no Device Manager notes6.1.0.6

Improves integration between system services.

Surface – System  – 6.105.139.0Surface Integration Driver Service  – System devices6.105.139.0

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:
  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