The new firmware update will improves graphics and system stability. The update is listed as a “March 12 release” on the Surface Pro 5 Update History page.
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Changelog for March 12, 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 History Name | Device Manager Name | Version and Update |
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Intel Corporation – Display – 27.20.100.8682 | Intel(R) HD Graphics 620 – Display adapter Intel(R) Iris(R) Plus Graphics 640– Display adapter | 27.20.100.8682 Improves graphics and system stability. |
Intel – Extension – 1952.14.0.1470 | Intel(R) ICLS Client – Extension | 1952.14.0.1470 Addresses security updates and improves system stability. |
Intel – SoftwareComponent – 1.62.321.1 | Intel(R) ICLS Client – Software devices | 1.62.321.1 Addresses security updates and improves system stability. |
Intel – System – 2040.100.0.1029 | Intel(R) Management Engine Interface – System devices | 2040.100.0.1029 Addresses security updates and improves system stability. |
Surface – Firmware - 11.8.82.3838 | Surface ME – Firmware | 11.8.82.3838 Addresses security updates and improves system stability. |
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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