What you need to know
- Microsoft's Surface Book 2 recently received a firmware update.
- The update improves graphics performance and includes several fixes.
- You can grab the update now through Windows Update.
Microsoft's Surface Book 2 recently received a firmware update. The changelog of the update isn't that exciting, but it does include several improvements. The update improves graphics and system stability. It also includes security updates. As is usually the case, the firmware update does not include any new features.
Here's everything that's new in the latest firmware update:
| Device Manager Name | Version and Update |
|---|---|
| Intel UHD Graphics 620 (15") – Display adapters | 20.100.8682 - Improves graphics and system stability. |
| Intel HD Graphics 620 (13") – Display adapters | 27.20.100.8682 - Improves graphics and system stability. |
| Surface ACPI Notify Driver – System devices | 8.99.139.0 - Improves the graphics driver update experience. |
| Intel ICLS Client - Extension | 1952.14.0.1470 - Addresses security updates and improves system stability. |
| Intel ICLS Client - Software devices | 1.62.321.1 - Addresses security updates and improves system stability. |
| Intel Management Engine Interface - System devices | 2040.100.0.1029 - Addresses security updates and improves system stability. |
| Surface Integration Service Device – System devices | 6.105.139.0 - Addresses security updates and improves system stability. |
| Surface ME - Firmware | 11.8.82.3838 - Addresses security updates and improves system stability. |
| Surface UEFI – Firmware | 390.3681.768.0 - Addresses security updates and improves system stability. |
To receive this update on your Surface Book 2, your device needs to be running Windows 10 version 1903 (Windows 10 May 2019 Update) or greater. The update is rolling out gradually, but you should see it on Windows Update.
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