Microsoft just recently rolled out its first April Surface firmware update for both Surface Pro 4 and Surface Book on April 6th. Now there is another batch of firmware updates available for both devices that have Windows 10 Creators Update installed. Those updates will improve your device’s performance, compatibility, and stability.
Moreover, according to the release notes available on the Surface Pro 4 update history page, we can find more information about this April, 25th updates as below:
| Windows Update History Name | Device Manager Name |
|---|---|
| Intel(R) Corporation driver update for Intel(R) Smart Sound Technology (Intel(R) SST) Audio Controller | Intel(R) Smart Sound Technology(Intel(R) SST) Audio Controller in System devices
|
| Intel(R) Corporation driver update for Intel(R) Smart Sound Technology (Intel(R) SST) OED | Intel(R) Smart Sound Technology (Intel(R) SST) OED in System devices
|
Anyway, more information about Surface Book firmware update also available on the Surface Book update history page as well:
| Windows Update History Name | Device Manager Name |
|---|---|
| Realtek Semiconductor Corp. update for Realtek High Definition Audio(SST) | Realtek High Definition Audio(SST) in Sound, video, and gc’s
|
| Intel(R) Corporation driver update for Intel(R) Smart Sound Technology (Intel(R) SST) Audio Controller | Intel(R) Smart Sound Technology(Intel(R) SST) Audio Controller in System devices
|
| Intel(R) Corporation driver update for Intel(R) Smart Sound Technology (Intel(R) SST) OED | Intel(R) Smart Sound Technology (Intel(R) SST) OED in System devices
|
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 | + |
| Battery Life | NA |
How to get April 2017 Firmware 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 4 or Surface Book hasn’t yet installed the update, it should be displayed on the Windows Update now.
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