How to update microsoft surface dock firmware windows. The surface dock is really the only quality option for docking your surface. The surface dock transforms your surface into a desktop pc. Original surface book gets a huge firmware update 20 august. Id expect that from some cheap chinese knockoff not a microsoft branded premium product like the surface book. Microsofts surface dock occasionally receives firmware updates, and. Microsoft this week released a new microsoft surface dock firmware. With the surface book 2 out, will microsoft update the. Download surface book 2 drivers and firmware from official. It replaces the surface dock updater, runs automatically in. Surface dock keeps disconnectingreconnecting usb devices. After 12 min power restore and then again blinking but its stop after while. Surface pro 4 surface embedded controller firmware update. Original surface book gets a huge firmware update 20 august, 2018 microsoft original surface book finally jumps on board to receive a large set of firmware updates to improve the overall system stability, reliability, graphics performance and potential security fixing.
Find out how to update the surface dock for surface book, surface. Known issues and additional information about surface book. Microsoft issues new surface dock firmware update tool. To update your surface with the latest drivers and firmware from the download center, select the.
Microsoft surface docks achieve a full desktop experience with surface pro, and the flexibility to position the device upright as an additional monitor, or down in studio mode for drafting, painting, or editing photos. To actually update the surface dock chipset with the new firmware you have to disconnect the dock. Download surface tools for it from official microsoft. Surface book 2 surface dock fails after resuming from. How to update the firmware for a microsoft surface dock. Apr 29, 2016 the surface dock works with your surface book and surface pro 4 devices. As of today, the microsoft surface dock firmware update isnt compatible with. Currently, the surface pro x works with the dock but cant update the docks firmware. The surface book is a 2in1 pc designed and produced by microsoft, part of the companys surface line of personal computing devices. Surface dock main chipset unit mcu firmware v049e4970 improves display stability for external displays when used with surface book. The most recent surface pro 3 release lists four driver and firmware updates, all associated with the surface dock, which has encountered a great deal of criticism. Aug 25, 2018 home news original surface book gets a huge firmware update 20 august, 2018.
Then connection to surface and in reg i can see the proper version in 10 and 20. Cumulative and current firmware and drivers for the surface book 2. Microsoft states that a new version of microsoft surface dock firmware update will be released within the. Razer keyboard keeps disconnecting and reconnecting while connected to dock and playing a game. Many web browsers, such as internet explorer 9, include a download manager. Make sure that all the cords are securely connected and the led indicator light on the surface dock. It also issued a new version of the surface dock updater software utility. This topic has been locked by an administrator and is no longer open for commenting.
These drivers and firmware are compatible with windows 10, including enterprise versions. This article explains how to use microsoft surface dock firmware. Free download surface book dock firmware apk newest. Microsoft surface dock firmware update will soon be. Original surface book gets a huge firmware update 20 august, 2018 microsoft original surface book. Microsoft has released a new update tool for the surface dock, the port. The led in the ethernet port of the dock will blink while the update is in progress. Reconnect your surface dock for 2 minutes and then disconnect it from your device. Microsofts firmware updates are throttling the surface.
Microsoft surface laptop receives a new firmware update to. The reason i got this dock was it was one of the first docks that would use thunderbolt if available and fall back to usbc if not on a particular laptop e. Manage and deploy surface driver and firmware updates. Nov 01, 2015 it seems that all ports on the new surface dock working with the surface book are not working correctly. On surface devices, firmware is exposed to the operating system as a driver and is visible in device manager, enabling device firmware and drivers to be automatically updated using windows update or windows update for business. Sep 20, 2019 the redmond giant has released a tool dubbed surface dock firmware update. The microsoft surface dock engineering team will soon be rolling out firmware support for surface pro x to enable users of the 2in1 device to directly run microsoft surface dock firmware update. The surface dock works with your surface book and surface pro 4 devices. I too have experienced the exact same issue with my dock, and a second dock i tried and a second surface book also with the same issue. How to check surface dock firmware version windows forum. Surface pro x gaining support to update surface dock. Surface dock firmware update failure microsoft surface.
Microsoft release new surface dock update tool with automatic. Surface book is distinguished from other surface devices primarily by. The company says the update will allow automatic updates of the surface dock in the. Microsoft discontinued the surface pro 3 docks that locked in on the sides, so this is our only choice for a dock that charges the. It replaces the surface dock updater, runs automatically in the background, and is now available for windows 10. Microsoft surface dock firmware update technical information for. Currently, to update the firmware on surface dock, commercial customers can use any supported surface d.
Surface dock firmware coming soon to surface pro x. Microsoft 1661 dock station for mobile dock stations for mobile phone surface cover, tablet, surface pro 3, surface pro 4 surface book, black plugable usb 3. This firmware and driver package contains drivers for all of the components in the surface book, as well as updates to. Microsoft is yet to make the surface dock fully compatible with armbased surface pro x pc. Reports indicate that the laptops are suffering from. In this demonstration, we highlight the options that you have to keep the surface dock up to date, including the new. May 11, 2020 cumulative and current firmware and drivers for the surface book. How you manage surface driver and firmware updates varies depending on your environment and organizational requirements.
This new tool, called surface dock firmware update, replaces the. This firmware and driver package contains drivers for all of the components in the surface book 2, as well as updates to the system firmware that have been released via windows update. Microsoft today has rolled out another firmware update for microsoft surface laptop to address issues when users connected their surface laptop to microsoft surface dock. To continue this discussion, please ask a new question.
Or, you can get your surface dock updated free of charge at a microsoft store near you. How to update microsoft surface dock firmware windows central. Original surface book gets a huge firmware update 20. Please wait until the led stops blinking before you unplug your surface dock from power. With the right mini display adapters it works great.
But the compatibility issue is temporary and will be resolved soon as. After a few minutes, if the update works as it is supposed to, youll see a screen that informs you to. By simply plugging in the surface connect cable to charge your device you can access external monitors, a keyboard, mice, and more. Maintain power supply to the dock during this time. My surface dock has also stopped charging my surface book. How to download and install in surface book dock firmware. It is also backward compatible with the surface pro 3. Microsoft has released a new update tool for the surface dock, the port replicator for a number of surface devices which use the surface connector the surface dock transforms your surface into a. I love all the surface devices, accessories, and the rich ecosystem built around this brand. For 100% sure the biggest and really only problem w the ms surface pro dock is the actual dock firmware. Microsoft releases new surface dock firmware update tool.
When i restart it does the same thing but if i unplug the dock the memory drops down to 01% usage. Zany design and detachable screen aside, one of the main reasons for that is that it manages to squeeze a discrete gpu into a laptop the size and. A surface dock was announced alongside the surface book and surface pro 4, and is compatible with both devices. This firmware and driver package contains drivers for all of the components in the surface book, as well as updates to the system firmware that have been released via windows update. Surface dock troubleshooting windows 10 spiceworks. Weve released a new version of the surface dock updater, v2. This new update includes fixes for external display stability issues when surface dock is used with surface book devices and includes firmware updates for both the surface dock main chipset and displayport. Cumulative and current firmware and drivers for the surface book. Sep 23, 2019 microsoft has sent out a surface dock firmware update tool as a replacement for its previous tool. May 07, 2020 disconnect and reconnect your surface device. Please wait until the led stops blinking before you unplug your surface dock.
Download the surface updater tool and use it to update your surface dock, then follow the instructions in update your surface dock. If the surface dock didnt update its firmware, try these same steps with another surface device running windows 10. Surface isnt charging while connected to surface dock. Surface updates are released in stages not every surface will receive the update at the same time, but itll be delivered to all devices. On surface devices, firmware is exposed to the operating system as a.
Since it cant run surface dock firmware update, to install the latest firmware. You will notice immediately if the surface dock power cycle worked, as the following will all align. Free download surface book dock firmware apk newest version firmware free download. And i have already checked to see if it was up to date with firmware by running the surface dock updater tool. May 21, 2020 to update your surface with the latest drivers and firmware from the download center, select the. It launched with the surface pro 4 and surface book but is compatible with all hardware that has followed. The redmond giant has released a tool dubbed surface dock firmware update. Feb 10, 2020 currently, the surface pro x works with the dock but cant update the dock s firmware. It seems that all ports on the new surface dock working with the surface book are not working correctly. Generally, a download manager enables downloading of large files or multiples files in one session. This new tool, called surface dock firmware update, replaces the previous surface dock updater, which was called microsoft surface dock updater. Jul 04, 2017 hey jonathan, since i have read your comment from feb 2018 that there is command line to update surface docks. It replaces the surface dock updater, runs automatically in the background, and is now available for windows 10 1803 and up. Microsoft has sent out a surface dock firmware update tool as a replacement for its previous tool.
The surface book device itself is great, but the dock has been a nightmare to use. Microsoft 1661 dock station for mobile dock stations for mobile phone surface cover, tablet, surface pro 3, surface pro 4 surface book, black 4. Surface dock firmware coming soon to surface pro x surface. Unplug or unseat the surface connector from the surface. Once thats updated, they perform flawlessly and perfectly. Standalone download managers also are available, including the microsoft download manager. Microsoft has released a new update tool for the surface dock, the port replicator for a number of surface devices which use the surface connector. Microsoft will soon let you run surface dock firmware updates from. May 16, 2020 cumulative and current firmware and drivers for the surface book 2. Additionally, installation of this version of surface dock updater on surface book devices includes the following. The surface books best hidden feature is its upgradability.
After a few seconds, you will be prompted to reconnect the surface dock to your surface. The surface dock is an accessory for surface devices and has been available since 2015. Feb 15, 2018 this update includes fixes for external display stability issues when surface dock is used with surface book and includes firmware updates for both the surface dock main chipset and displayport. The company says the update will allow automatic updates of the surface dock in the background of. Updating your surface dock firmware techie lass blog.
The displayport firmware update will be installed while the hardware is disconnected. Microsofts firmware updates are throttling the surface pro 6. Microsoft preparing surface dock firmware for surface pro x. Microsoft releases new firmware for surface pro and. Surface book with new surface dock issues still persist.
I read that this could mean it needs a firmware update, so i downloaded the firmware updater tool. Microsoft is rolling out new firmware update for surface book pcs 3. Oct 23, 2019 microsoft surface dock updater is a tool specially designed to help you manually update the firmware of surface book, surface pro 3 and 4 devices. Pretty unacceptable that this dock behaves like this. Microsoft issues updates for surface pro, book, and the. Microsoft issues new surface dock firmware update tool thurrott. Fwiw, i have the new surface book 2 15inch, and ive been using it every day with the surface dock without any issues. New version of surface dock updater available microsoft. While docked and the issue occurs, i see usb controller drops all devices in the dock, then the rediscover then disappear again. Microsoft preparing surface dock firmware for surface pro. Original surface book gets a huge firmware update 20 august, 2018.
Microsoft this week shipped new firmware updates for surface pro 2017 and lte and the first generation surface book. Microsoft release new surface dock update tool with. This shows that the firmware is indeed out of date, and begins the process of updating. Microsoft discontinued the surface pro 3 docks that locked in on the sides, so this is our only choice for a dock that charges the surface and outputs to multiple displays, etc. A firmware update issued earlier this month is causing problems for owners of microsofts surface pro 6 and surface book 2. Hey jonathan, since i have read your comment from feb 2018 that there is command line to update surface docks. If you havent received an update, see install surface and windows updates. When plugged in, the other devices lan, usb, sound all work so the dock is receiving. Sep 21, 2019 this new tool, called surface dock firmware update, replaces the previous surface dock updater, which was called microsoft surface dock updater. The displayport firmware update will be installed while. Same on surface book 1 but then when i disconnect dock from surface the lan led start blinking. In this demonstration, we highlight the options that you have to keep the surface dock up to date, including. I havent done any gaming, but i regulary edit media and run a bunch of apps at the same time, along with some streaming.
Reconnect your surface dock for 2 minutes and then disconnect it from your device, microsoft explains. Microsoft will soon let you run surface dock firmware. Surface dock displayport firmware v049e3d71 improves display stability for external displays when used with surface book. This new update includes fixes for external display stability issues when surface dock is used with surface book devices and includes firmware updates for both the surface dock main chipset. Componentxxcurrentfwversion this key displays the version of firmware that is installed on the currently connected or most recently connected surface dock.
Feb 17, 2019 weve released a new version of the surface dock updater, v2. I also have an issue trying to use a simple vantec external 5. Microsofts official take on surface dock update issues, from a related support page if the surface dock didnt update with the updater tool, try another surface device running windows 10 pro. Microsofts new surface dock firmware update tool confuses.