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[Update: Some of the updates have been around for a while but the documentation is new]

Microsoft have released a set of firmware and driver updates for the Surface Pro 4, Surface Book and Surface 3. For the Surface Pro 4 and Surface Book there are new touch and device drivers. For the Surface 3 there is new USB xHCI Host controller. Interesting there are no updates for the Surface Pro 3, could it be they are working on another battery fix?

The updates will come down over Windows Update or you can download directly from Microsoft. Here are the details from Microsoft:

Updates for Surface Pro 4 devices

The following will be listed as multiple updates when you check for updates in Windows, or when you view your Windows update history after installing the updates:

  • Intel Corporation driver update for Intel(R) Precise Touch Device
  • Microsoft driver update for Surface Integration
  • Microsoft driver update for Surface Integration Service Device
  • Microsoft driver update for Surface Pen Pairing
  • Microsoft driver update for Surface Management Engine
  • Microsoft driver update for Surface UEFI
  • Microsoft driver update for Surface Integration
  • Microsoft driver update for Surface Integration Service Device

The ZIP and MSI files are available at http://aka.ms/drivers/surfacepro4

  • SurfacePro4_Win10_161201_0.zip
  • SurfacePro4_Win10_161201_0.msi

For reference, here are the full update names with version numbers:

  • Intel(R) Precise Touch Device (v1.1.0.246) improves touch stability when the device resumes operation from sleep or hibernation.
  • Surface Integration (v1.0.97.0) optimizes screen brightness when the device resumes operation from sleep or hibernation.
  • Surface Integration Service Device (v1.0.115.0) ensures the default Balanced power plan is set correctly when the operating system is updated.
  • Surface Pen Pairing (v1.0.56.0) improves pen pairing with the device.
  • Surface Management Engine (v11.0.15.1003) improves stability and performance when you change between power states.
  • Surface UEFI (v106.1281.768.0) improves stability and performance when you change between power states.
  • Surface Integration (v1.0.103.0) improves the device usability and battery life.
  • Surface Integration Service Device (v1.0.146.0) makes sure the default Balanced power plan is set correctly when the operating system is updated.
Updates for Surface Book devices

The following will be listed as multiple updates when you check for updates in Windows, or when you view your Windows update history after installing the updates:

  • Intel Corporation driver update for Intel(R) Precise Touch Device
  • Microsoft driver update for Surface DTX
  • Microsoft driver update for Surface Integration
  • Microsoft driver update for Surface Integration Service Device
  • Microsoft driver update for Surface Pen Pairing
  • Microsoft driver update for Surface Management Engine
  • Microsoft driver update for Surface UEFI
  • Microsoft driver update for Surface Integration
  • Microsoft driver update for Surface Integration Service Device

The ZIP and MSI files are available at http://aka.ms/drivers/surfacebook

  • SurfaceBook_Win10_161200_0.zip
  • SurfaceBook_Win10_161200_0.msi

For reference, here are the full update names with version numbers:

  • Intel(R) Precise Touch Device (v1.1.0.246) improves touch stability when the device resumes operation from sleep or hibernation.
  • Surface DTX (v1.3.422.1) optimizes log file storage space management.
  • Surface Integration (v1.1.309.0) optimizes screen brightness when the device resumes operation from sleep or hibernation.
  • Surface Integration Service Device (v1.0.115.0) ensures the default Balanced power plan is set correctly when the operating system is updated.
  • Surface Pen Pairing (v1.0.56.0) improves pen pairing with the device.
  • Surface Management Engine (v11.0.15.1003) improves stability and performance when you change between power states.
  • Surface UEFI (v90.1281.768.0) improves stability and performance when you change between power states.
  • Surface Integration (v1.1.315.0) improves the device usability and battery life.
  • Surface Integration Service Device (v1.0.146.0) makes sure the default Balanced power plan is set correctly when the operating system is updated.
Updates for Surface 3 (Wi-Fi) devices running Windows 10

This update will be listed as “Microsoft Driver Update for Surface USB xHCI Host controller” when you view your update history.

The ZIP and MSI files are now available on the Download Center

Surface 3 Wi-Fi –
https://aka.ms/drivers/surface3
to download:

  • Surface3_WiFi_Win10_161250_0.zip
  • Surface3_WiFi_Win10_161250_0.msi

For reference, here is the full update name with version number:

  • Surface USB XHCI Host controller (v1.0.1.1) improves modem stability.
Updates for Surface 3 (LTE) devices

Windows 10

These will be delivered as multiple updates when you view the update history and will be listed as:

  • Microsoft Driver Update for Surface USB xHCI Host controller
  • Intel Corporation driver update for Intel(R) USB Flash Loader utility

Windows 8.1

This update will be listed as “System Firmware Update – 9/26/2016” or “System Hardware Update – 9/26/2016” when you view your update history.

The ZIP and MSI files are now available on the Download Center. Please use the link that corresponds to your device:

Surface 3 (AT&T 4G LTE) –
https://aka.ms/s3att to download:

  • Surface3_4GLTE-ATT_Win10_161250_0.zip
  • Surface3_4GLTE-ATT_Win10_161250_0.msi
  • Surface3_4GLTE-ATT_Win8x_161250_0.zip
  • Surface3_4GLTE-ATT_Win8x_161250_0.msi

Surface 3 (Non-AT&T 4G LTE) –
https://aka.ms/s3lte to download:

  • Surface3_4GLTE-NorthAmericaUnlocked_Win10_161250_0.zip
  • Surface3_4GLTE-NorthAmericaUnlocked_Win10_161250_0.msi
  • Surface3_4GLTE-NorthAmericaUnlocked_Win8x_161250_0.zip
  • Surface3_4GLTE-NorthAmericaUnlocked_Win8x_161250_0.msi

Surface 3 (4G LTE) Outside North America –
https://aka.ms/s3row to download:

  • Surface3_4GLTE-RestOfTheWorld_Win10_161250_0.zip
  • Surface3_4GLTE-RestOfTheWorld_Win10_161250_0.msi
  • Surface3_4GLTE-RestOfTheWorld_Win8x_161250_0.zip
  • Surface3_4GLTE-RestOfTheWorld_Win8x_161250_0.msi

Surface 3 (Verizon 4G LTE) –
https://aka.ms/drivers/surface3vz to download:

  • Surface3_4GLTE-VZ_Win10_161250_0.zip
  • Surface3_4GLTE-VZ_Win10_161250_0.msi
  • Surface3_4GLTE-VZ_Win8x_161250_0.zip
  • Surface3_4GLTE-VZ_Win8x_161250_0.msi

For reference, here are the full update names with version numbers:

Windows 10

  • Surface USB XHCI Host controller (v1.0.1.1) improves modem stability.
  • Intel(R) USB Flash Loader utility (v1.0.1.2) improves modem stability.

Windows 8.1

  • Intel(R) USB Flash Loader utility (v1.0.1.2) improves modem stability.

 

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