Surface Pro (2017) Gets Massive Set of Firmware Updates Too

As we saw with Surface Laptop and Surface Pro 4, Microsoft’s newest Surface Pros have now received a mammoth collection of firmware updates too. And the major impetus for this release, again, is to help mitigate the Spectre and Meltdown vulnerabilities.

The updates apply to both models of the 2017 Surface Pro.

“We released updates for Surface Pro (Model 1796) and Surface Pro with LTE Advanced (Model 1807) devices running Windows 10 Fall Creators Update, version 1709 or greater to Windows Update,” Microsoft’s Scott McArthur explains.

As with all Surface firmware updates, customers can choose to update normally via Windows Update or use Microsoft-provided MSI-based installers aimed at IT pros. This time around, however, McArthur warns that those going the MSI route will need to pay attention to the order in which these updates are installed. Those who use Windows Update don’t need to worry about this, as the updates will automatically be installed in the correct order.

Here’s what’s new. It looks like basically every single driver.

• Microsoft Surface ACPI-Compliant Control Method Battery v1.2.28.0 improves system stability
• Intel(R) AVStream Camera 2500 – Camera v30.15063.6.6082) improves system stability
• Intel(R) HD Graphics 615 – Display adapters v24.20.100.6136 improves system stability
• Intel(R) HD Graphics 620 – Display adapters v24.20.100.6136 improves system stability
• Intel(R) HD Graphics 640 – Display adapters v24.20.100.6136 improves system stability
• Surface Integrated Sensor Hub Firmware v56.747.12.0 improves system stability
• Surface Management Engine Firmware v11.8.50.3448 improves system stability
• Surface System Aggregator Firmware v234.2237.257.0 improves system stability
• Surface UEFI Firmware v234.2278.769.0 improves security
• HID PCI Minidriver for ISS – Human Interface Devices v3.1.0.3524 improves system stability
• Intel(R) Precise Touch Device – Human Interface Devices v1.2.0.100 improves system stability
• Surface 3 Type Cover Integration – Human Interface Devices v2.0.304.0 improves system stability
• Surface PTP Filter – Human Interface Devices v1.0.183.0 improves system stability
• Intel(R) Display Audio – Sound, video and game controllers v10.25.0.8 improves system stability
• Realtek High Definition Audio(SST) – Sound, video and game controllers v6.0.1.8242 improves system stability
• Microsoft Control Logic – System devices v30.15063.6.6082 improves system stability
• Intel(R) CSI2 Host Controller – System devices v30.15063.6.6082 improves system stability
• Intel(R) Imaging Signal Processor 2500 – System devices v30.15063.6.6082 improves system stability
• Intel(R) Integrated Sensor Solution – System devices v3.1.0.3524 improves system stability
• Intel(R) Management Engine Interface – System devices v11.7.0.1057 improves system stability
• Intel(R) Serial IO GPIO Host Controller – System devices v30.100.1725.1 improves system stability
• Intel(R) Serial IO 12C Host Controller – System devices v30.100.1725.1 improves system stability
• Intel(R) Serial IO UART Host Controller – System devices v30.100.1725.1 improves system stability
• Intel(R) Smart Sound Technology (Intel(R) SST) Audio Controller – System devices v9.21.0.3347 improves system stability
• Intel(R) Smart Sound Technology (Intel(R) SST) OED – System devices v9.21.0.3347 improves reliability coming out of sleep, and Cortana functionality
• Microsoft Camera Front– System devices v30.15063.6.6082 improves system stability
• Microsoft Camera Rear – System devices v30.15063.6.6082 improves system stability
• Microsoft IR Camera Front – System devices v30.15063.6.6082 improves system stability
• ISS Dynamic Bus Enumerator – System devices v3.1.0.3524 improves system stability
• Surface Accessory Device – System devices v1.1.511.0 improves system stability
• Surface ACPI Notify Driver – System devices v3.1.136.0 improves system stability
• Surface Display Color – System devices v3.13.136.0 improves system stability
• Surface Integration Service Device – System devices v3.2.136.0 improves system stability
• Surface Radio Monitor – System devices v2.10.136.0 improves cellular connection performance and reliability
• Surface Serial Hub Driver – System devices v4.1.136.0 improves system stability
• Surface Storage Firmware Update – System devices v1.1.1158.0 improves system stability