Well, Microsoft is still working hard on pushing updates to our Surface Pro 3. Today, Microsoft releases another driver update that will ensure that Surface Pro 3 will perform well with upcoming Windows 10 Creators Update.
This latest update contains only a driver update for the Realtek USB 3.0 Card Reader. As a result, it will update the SD card slot driver to the 10.0.14393.31230.
According to on Surface Pro 3 history page, here are the full details for March 28, 2017, update for Surface Pro 3:
| Windows Update History Name | Device Manager Name |
|---|---|
| Realtek Semiconductor Corp. driver update for Realtek USB 3.0 Card Reader | Realtek USB 3.0 Card Reader
|
In addition, Microsoft also provides more information about overall device attribute benefits from this update as below:
| Value Indicator | Score |
|---|---|
| Security | NA |
| Reliability | + |
| Connectivity | NA |
| Compatibility | + |
| Performance | NA |
| Battery Life | NA |
How to get this new update?
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. Otherwise, it’s good to see our device getting better with the new firmware update from Microsoft.
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