Surface Pro 3 and Surface Pro 2 receive new graphics and audio driver updates

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Surface Pro 3 and Surface Pro 2 receive graphics and audio driver updates

Microsoft has rolled out a new set of firmware updates for the Surface Pro 3 and previous-generation Surface Pro 2. Both updates improve graphics performance and better Miracast support. On top of that, both updates improve the audio experience. Here is the change log for the Surface Pro 3 firmware update:

  • Surface Pro 3 UEFI update (v3.11.850.0) includes changes needed for compatibility with the updated graphics driver.
  • HD Graphics Family driver update (v10.18.14.4170) improves graphics 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 update for the Surface Pro 2 is similar as well. Here is the full change-log for the update:

  • 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.

Check Windows Update to see if you have these updates available. Here’s what Microsoft has to say about firmware updates for your Surface: “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.”