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Both Surface RT and Surface Pro to Get Firmware Updates Today

Both Surface RT and Surface Pro to Get Firmware Updates Today

As part of Patch Tuesday, expect to see firmware updates released for Surface RT and Surface Pro. 

As part of Patch Tuesday, expect to see firmware updates released for Surface RT and Surface Pro. Both Surface RT and Surface Pro will receive UEFI firmware updates, while the Surface Pro update will also include a patch for Wi-Fi reliability along with enabling PXE boot.

Specifically, the Surface Pro updates include:

  • UEFI firmware update enables the PXE boot feature. This feature is only available when using the Surface Pro Ethernet Adapter due to the UEFI integration needed to implement PXE boot.
  • Trackpad Settings driver for Surface Type Cover to enable interaction with the Trackpad Settings app for Japanese customers.
  • Continued improvement in Wi-Fi connectivity and stability.

And, the Surface RT updates include:

  • UEFI firmware update that enhances Surface RT speaker volume and improves system stability.
  • Driver pack that improves performance and works with the updated UEFI firmware to enhance Surface RT speaker volume.
  • Trackpad Settings driver for Surface Type Cover to enable interaction with the Trackpad Settings app for Japanese customers.

Microsoft maintains update history pages for the Surface RT and Surface Pro at the following locations:

Surface Pro update history

Surface RT update history

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