It has been almost 3 months since Microsoft released an 11/7/2016 firmware update for the Surface Pro 3. Now, another firmware update has just rolled out for the Surface Pro 3 to improve overall system performance for the latest Windows 10 versions.
This new firmware update will update the Surface Pro UEFI to a new version of 3.11.2050.0. It will also update the Intel(R) HD Graphics and Audio drivers to improve Miracast and docked video performance.
According to on Surface Pro 3 history page, here are the full details for the 30/1/2017 firmware update for Surface Pro 3:
Windows Update History Name | Device Manager Name |
---|---|
Intel Corporation – Display – 20.19.15.4568 | Intel(R) HD Graphics Family
Intel(R) Display Audio
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Microsoft – System Firmware update | Surface Pro UEFI
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Microsoft also provides more information about overall device attribute benefits from this update as below:
Value Indicator | Score |
---|---|
Security | + |
Reliability | + |
Connectivity | NA |
Compatibility | NA |
Performance | + |
Battery Life | NA |
You can get this new Firmware Update by:
- Go to Start > Settings > Update & security > Windows Update
- Click on Check for updates
If your Surface Pro 3 hasn’t yet installed the update, it should be displayed on the Windows Update now. It’s good to see our device getting better with the new firmware update from Microsoft.
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