On July 20, Microsoft pushed out fresh firmware updates for the Surface Pro 4. As usual, release notes weren't immediately available, but Microsoft has now updated the Surface Update History tracker with the details. Here's a look at what's new (via Neowin).
- Marvell Semiconductor, Inc. driver update for Marvell ACASTAR Bluetooth Radio Adapter - Marvell AVASTAR Bluetooth Radio Adapter - Bluetooth:15.68.9114.29 implements changes to meet EU regulatory requirements.
- Intel Corporation driver update for Intel(R) Iris(TM) Graphics 540 - Intel(R) Iris(TM) Graphics 540 – Display adapters: 21.20.16.4627 improves DX12 and power performance.
- Microsoft driver update for Surface Embedded Controller Firmware - Surface Embedded Controller Firmware - Firmware: 103.1744.256.0 improves system stability.
- Surface driver update for Surface Management Engine - Surface Management Engine - Firmware: 11.6.25.1229 improves system stability.
- Surface driver update for Surface UEFI - Surface UEFI - Firmware: 107.1741.768.0 improves Wi-Fi performance when waking from sleep.
- Marvell Semiconductor, Inc. driver update for Marvell ACASTAR Wireless-AC Network Controller - Marvell AVASTAR Wireless-AC Network Controller – Network adapters: 15.68.9114.29 implements changes to meet EU regulatory requirements.
- Intel Corporation driver update for Intel(R) Smart Sound Technology (Intel(R) SST) Audio Controller - Intel(R) Smart Sound Technology (Intel(R) SST) Audio Controller – System devices: 9.21.0.2102 improves video performance in some applications.
- Intel Corporation driver update for Intel(R) Smart Sound Technology (Intel(R) SST) OED - Intel(R) Smart Sound Technology (Intel(R) SST) OED – System devices: 9.21.0.2102 improves video performance in some applications.
- Microsoft driver update for Surface Accessory Device - Surface Accessory Device – System devices: 1.1.507.0 improves system stability.
- Microsoft driver update for Surface Pen Pairing - Surface Pen Pairing – System devices: 3.0.0.1 enable Surface Pen simple pairing and features.
- Microsoft driver update for Surface Integration - Surface Integration – System devices: 1.0.153.0 enables Power Slider feature improving battery life, and improving adaptive brightness feature.
As noted on release, the most notable change here is the addition of the power slider for changing your power setting on the fly. The rest of the updates cover Microsoft's full range of value indicators, touching on security, reliability, performance and more. If you have a Surface Pro 4, chances are Windows Update has already grabbed these updates. If not, they should be available to download now.
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