Applies ToSurface Devices

This device has reached its end-of-servicing date based on the Surface devices driver and firmware lifecycle for Windows-based devices and will no longer receive newer driver and firmware updates.

To keep your Surface Pro 2 performing its best, make sure that you have the latest Surface updates.

How to get updates

Surface updates are released in stages—not every Surface will receive updates at the same time, but they'll be delivered to all devices. If you haven’t previously received updates, you can manually update by following the steps at Download drivers and firmware for Surface. 

You can quickly check the health of your Surface drivers and firmware using the Surface app.

Open the Surface app

  1. In the Surface app, expand Help & support to check the update status.

  2. If there are updates available, select the Check for updates button to open Windows Update and install the available updates. 

If you don't have the Surface app installed, you can download the Surface app from the Microsoft Store. After the download is complete, select Start and enter Surface in Search. Then, select the   app from the list of results

Notes: 

  • Firmware updates can’t be uninstalled or reverted to an earlier version.

  • When you install the latest update, you'll also get all the previous updates if your Surface doesn't have them already. Only updates that apply to Surface will be downloaded and installed.

  • After the updates are installed, restart your device to complete the installation process. To restart your device, select Start , and then select Power > Restart.

Improvements and fixes in the updates

February 2016 updates

The following update will be delivered as multiple updates when you view your update history:

  • System Firmware Update – 2/24/2016

  • Intel Corporation driver update for Intel® HD Graphics Family

Note: When Surface updates are provided via the Windows Update service, they are delivered in stages to Surface customers. As a result, not every Surface will receive the update at the same time, but the update will be delivered to all devices. If you have not received the update, then please manually check Windows Update later.

  • Surface Pro System Aggregator Firmware update (v2.4.450.0) eliminates instances where the device wakes randomly.

  • Surface Cover Audio driver update (v2.0.306.0) improves system stability when detaching the cover.

  • Microsoft Surface ACPI-Compliant Control Method Battery driver update (v1.2.0.2) ensures correct surface driver is installed.

  • Intel® HD Graphics Family driver update (v20.19.15.4331) improves color calibration and system stability.

  • Intel® Display Audio driver update (v6.16.00.3189) supports compatibility with the updated HD Graphics Family driver.

The following update will be listed as “Intel Corporation driver update for Intel(R) HD Graphics Family” when you view your update history.

Note: When Surface updates are provided via the Windows Update service, they are delivered in stages to Surface customers. As a result, not every Surface will receive the update at the same time, but the update will be delivered to all devices. If you have not received the update, please manually check Windows Update later.

  • HD Graphics Family driver update (v10.18.15.4256) improves graphics performance and stability on Windows 10.

The following updates will be listed as “System Firmware Update – 7/23/2015” or “System Hardware Update – 7/23/2015” when you view your update history.

Note: When Surface updates are provided via the Windows Update service, they are delivered in stages to Surface customers. As a result, not every Surface will receive the update at the same time, but the update will be delivered to all devices. If you have not received the update, please manually check Windows Update later.

  • HD Graphics Family driver update (v10.18.15.4248) improves graphics performance and stability on Windows 10.

  • Surface Integration driver update (v2.0.304.0) resolves the issue where Surface would wake from sleep by itself.

The following updates will be listed as “System Firmware Update – 5/19/2015” when you view your update history.

Note: When Surface updates are provided via the Windows Update service, they are delivered in stages to Surface customers. As a result, not every Surface will receive the update at the same time, but the update will be delivered to all devices. If you have not received the update, please manually check Windows Update later.

  • Surface Pro UEFI update (v2.5.250.0) includes changes needed for compatibility with the updated graphics driver.

  • HD Graphics Family driver update (v10.18.14.4170) improves graphic performance and includes better Miracast (wireless display) support.

  • Display Audio driver update (v6.16.00.3172) improves audio experience and supports compatibility with the updated graphics driver.

The following updates will be listed as “System Firmware Update – 1/15/2015” when you view your update history.

Note: When Surface updates are provided via the Windows Update service, they are delivered in stages to Surface customers. As a result, not every Surface will receive the update at the same time, but the update will be delivered to all devices. If you have not received the update, please manually check Windows Update later.

  • Surface Pro UEFI update (v2.05.0150) improves the PXE boot experience with the 1 gigabit Surface Ethernet Adapter and further enhances system security.

  • HD Graphics Family driver update (v10.18.14.4029) enhances display stability and performance, improves user experience when using Miracast adapters, and improves compatibility with DisplayPort monitors and daisy chaining.

The following updates will be listed as “System Hardware Update – 7/8/2014” in the Windows Update History.

Note: When Surface updates are provided via the Windows Update service, they are delivered in stages to Surface customers. As a result, not every Surface will receive the update at the same time, but the update will be delivered to all devices. If you have not received the update, please manually check Windows Update later.

  • Wireless Network Controller (v14.69.24054.176) enables functionality on wireless networks using hidden SSIDs.

The following updates will be listed as “System Firmware Update – 6/10/2014” when you view your update history.

  • Surface Pro UEFI (v2.4.950.0) and Surface Pro Embedded Controller Firmware (v24.1.50.0) updates enhance system stability with microSD products, improve compatibility with Power Cover, and increase the reliability of sleep state transitions. Surface Pro UEFI update also provides support for PXE boot with the new Surface Ethernet Adapter.

  • Surface Pro System Aggregator Firmware (v2.4.350.0) update improves sleep state transitions when a Surface Cover is attached.

  • Surface Accessory Device (v2.0.287.0) update improves sleep state transitions when a Surface Cover is attached.

  • Surface Power Cover Firmware Update (v2.0.288.0) improves reliability when the Power Cover is attached to Surface and folded behind Surface.

  • HD Graphics Family (v10.18.10.3496) update improves Miracast wireless display experience and enhances display stability.

The following updates will be listed as “System Firmware Update – 3/11/2014” when you view your update history.

  • Surface Pro UEFI (v2.04.0450) improves

    experience when using BitLocker so that a Surface Cover can provide PIN input.

  • Surface Touch Cover 2 Firmware Update Device (v2.0.262.0) update improves multiple finger support on the touchpad.

  • Surface Type Cover 2 Firmware Update Device (v2.0.262.0) update improves multiple finger support on the touchpad.

  • Surface Power Cover Firmware Update Device (v2.0.268.0) provides support for Surface Power Cover.

  • Surface Cover Telemetry (v2.0.229.0) improves stability and experience for Surface Covers.

  • Marvell AVASTAR 350N Wireless Network Controller (v14.69.24052.168) resolves wireless network connectivity issues.

  • Marvell AVASTAR Wireless Composite Device (v14.69.24052.168) improves Miracast support.

  • Marvell AVASTAR Bluetooth®Radio Adapter (v14.69.24052.168) updated as part of a driver package that includes the Marvell Wireless Network Controller and Marvell Wireless Composite Device. There are no Bluetooth updates in this version of the driver.

  • Intel(R) Display Audio (v6.16.00.3135) improves Miracast support.

  • Intel(R) HD Graphics Family (v10.18.10.3431) improves Miracast support and enables daisy chaining of monitors using DisplayPort 1.2.

  • Intel WiDi Audio Device (v4.5.44.0) improves Miracast support.

  • Surface Display Panel (v1.0.2.0) provides tuning to the Surface display calibration.

  • Surface Pro Embedded Controller Firmware (v24.00.50)

    • Resolves the issue where Surface would not go into hibernation.

    • Resolves the issue where the available battery percentage was reported incorrectly.

  • Surface Pro System Aggregator Firmware (v2.04.0150)

    • Resolves the issue where Surface would reset upon repeated attaching and detaching of Surface Cover.

    • Resolves issue where On Screen Keyboard would unexpectedly pop up even though Surface Cover is attached.

    • Resolves issue where Surface Cover is not detected after wake up from sleep.

  • Surface Touch Cover 2 Firmware Update Device (v2.0.228.0) update improves two-finger touchpad use.

  • Surface Type Cover 2 Firmware Update Device (v2.0.226.0) update improves two-finger touchpad use.

  • Updated UEFI firmware, version 2.04.0350, to resolve behavior where the Surface failed to enter sleep while idle, reducing battery life.

  • Performance optimization for Touch Cover 2 and Type Cover 2.

  • Battery life improvements.

  • System performance and stability improvements.

  • Wi-Fi network performance improvements.

Additional steps for Surface Pro 2

We are listening, and quality is a top priority. We want to let you know about additional information and steps that may be required after installing the latest update.

  • We recommend that you restart your Surface to complete any remaining part of the installation. To restart your device, select Start, and then select Power > Restart. If you still feel that your Surface device is not working correctly, visit our help page for Surface devices, choose how you would like to get support, enter what you need assistance with, and then follow the recommended help or articles.

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