The new firmware update improves system graphics performance and stability; resolves system bugcheck. The update is listed as a “March 12 release” on the Surface Pro 7 Plus 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Intel Corporation – Display – 27.20.100.9030 | Intel(R) Iris(R) Xe Graphics | 27.20.100.9030 Improves system graphics performance and stability; resolves system bugcheck. |
| Intel Corporation – Extension – 27.20.100.9030 | Intel(R) Iris(R) Xe Graphics Extn | 27.20.100.9030 Improves integration between system services. |
| Intel Corporation – System – 10.29.0.4842 | Intel(R) Smart Sound Technology (Intel(R) SST) Audio Controller – System devices | 10.29.0.4842 Improves device audio performance. |
| Intel Corporation – System – 10.29.0.4842 | Intel(R) Smart Sound Technology (Intel(R) SST) OED – System devices | 10.29.0.4842 Improves device audio performance. |
| Intel Corporation – Media – 10.29.0.4842 | Intel® Smart Sound Technology for Bluetooth® Audio – Sound, video, and game controllers | 10.29.0.4842 Improves device audio performance. |
| Intel Corporation – Media – 10.29.0.4842 | Intel® Smart Sound Technology for USB Audio – Sound, video, and game controllers | 10.29.0.4842 Improves device audio performance. |
| Intel Corporation – HIDClass – 3.0.100.241 | Intel(R) Precise Touch Device – Human Interface Devices | 3.0.100.241 Improves device touch response. |
| Intel Corporation – Bluetooth – 22.20.1.1 | Intel(R) Wireless Bluetooth – Bluetooth | 22.20.1.1 Improves Bluetooth stability. |
| Surface – System – 30.39.139 | Surface Integration – System devices | 30.39.139 Improves integration between system and pen inking. |
| Surface – Firmware – 15.0.1447.1 | Surface ME – Firmware | 15.0.1447.1 Addresses security updates and improves system stability. |
| Surface – Firmware – 10.101.139 | Surface System Aggregator – Firmware | 10.101.139 Improves battery performance, system stability, and system telemetry reporting. |
| Surface – Firmware – 12.41.141 | Surface UEFI – Firmware | 12.41.141 Improves system stability and system USB port identification. |
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 7+ from Microsoft Download Center via the following links.
- Surface Pro 7+
- Surface Pro 7+ with LTE
Surface Pro 7 Plus Update History
Addresses a potential security vulnerability related to Intel® Security Advisories INTEL-SA-00999, INTEL-SA- 01083 & INTEL-SA- 01071 and resolves the issue that was preventing the Battery Limit setting to function as expected.View
- Addresses issues related to recovery of Wi-Fi and Bluetooth connections when device is on Standby and improves connection reliability and fixes a flickering or screen flashing issue when the device is connected to Surface Dock 2.View
- Enhances the audio system's stability and reliability to ensure seamless playback and recording, preventing any potential disruptions or failures that may interrupt audio streams.View
- Improve security, workflow, auto-pairing of Slim pen, auto-binding, LTE network connection, and a stable recovery mechanism.View
- Improves device camera performance and stability, addresses potential security vulnerability and improves system stability and performance, better pen inking performance, improved graphics stability, better support for the 3rd party apps, and more.View
- Improves device camera performance and stability, addresses potential security vulnerability and improves system stability and performance, better pen inking performance, improved graphics stability, better support for the 3rd party apps, and more.View
- This update addresses a potential security vulnerability related to Intel® Security Advisory INTEL-SA-00783, addressing CVE-2022-36392 & CVE-2022-38102.View
- Improves wireless connection reliability, enables support for new docking accessories, and improves Surface Dock 2 stability.View
- Improves system Camera performance and stability and resolves system bugcheck, improves graphics stability and helps resolve graphics display issues, enables feature support for new Surface Pen, and improves system stability and performance.View
- Improves system graphics performance and stability; resolves system bugcheck.
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