The new firmware update improves the Cortana experience on Windows 10 and stability and compatibility with external monitors and passive video adapters. The update is listed as an “April 19 release” on the Surface Pro 3 Update History page.
Table of contents
- Changelog for April 19, 2016 Updates
- Getting the Updates via Windows Update
- Downloading the Updates from Microsoft
Changelog for April 19, 2016 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 |
|---|---|
| Microsoft driver update for Surface Dock Integration | Surface Dock Integration
v1.0.6.0 improves stability and compatibility with external monitors and passive video adapters. |
| Microsoft driver update for Surface Dock Firmware Update | Surface Dock Firmware Update
v.1.2.6.0 improves stability and compatibility with external monitors and passive video adapters. |
| Windows Update History Name | Device Manager Name |
|---|---|
| Realtek Semiconductor Corp. driver update for Realtek High Definition Audio | Realtek High-Definition Audio
v6.0.1.7543 improves the Cortana experience on Windows 10. |
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 3 from Microsoft Download Center via the following links.
- Surface Pro 3 Drivers and Firmware
https://www.microsoft.com/en-us/download/details.aspx?id=38826
Surface Pro 3 Update History
Resolve potential security vulnerabilities, including Microsoft Security Advisory 180012 and 180013.View
- Correct the firmware component that functions as a "fuel gauge" so that the battery capacity is accurately reported.View
- Correct an error that may occur on a limited number of Surface Pro 3 devices where the full charge capacity of the battery is misreported to the operating system and device firmware.View
- Improve the Cortana experience on Windows 10 and stability and compatibility with external monitors and passive video adapters.
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