Apr 29, 2016 the surface dock works with your surface book and surface pro 4 devices. Since it cant run surface dock firmware update, to install the latest firmware. Surface updates are released in stages not every surface will receive the update at the same time, but itll be delivered to all devices. Surface dock troubleshooting windows 10 spiceworks. Sep 20, 2019 the redmond giant has released a tool dubbed surface dock firmware update. Download surface book 2 drivers and firmware from official. Microsofts surface dock occasionally receives firmware updates, and. Surface book 2 surface dock fails after resuming from. It also issued a new version of the surface dock updater software utility. Microsoft has released a new update tool for the surface dock, the port replicator for a number of surface devices which use the surface connector.
The microsoft surface dock engineering team will soon be rolling out firmware support for surface pro x to enable users of the 2in1 device to directly run microsoft surface dock firmware update. But the compatibility issue is temporary and will be resolved soon as. Microsoft discontinued the surface pro 3 docks that locked in on the sides, so this is our only choice for a dock that charges the. Pretty unacceptable that this dock behaves like this. Microsofts surface dock is one of the oldest surface accessories out there, and it was announced back in 2015 along with the surface pro 4 and surface book. By simply plugging in the surface connect cable to charge your device you can access external monitors, a keyboard, mice, and more. The surface dock is an accessory for surface devices and has been available since 2015. This topic has been locked by an administrator and is no longer open for commenting. As of today, the microsoft surface dock firmware update isnt compatible with. I havent done any gaming, but i regulary edit media and run a bunch of apps at the same time, along with some streaming. How to update microsoft surface dock firmware windows. While docked and the issue occurs, i see usb controller drops all devices in the dock, then the rediscover then disappear again. Maintain power supply to the dock during this time. Once thats updated, they perform flawlessly and perfectly.
Make sure that all the cords are securely connected and the led indicator light on the surface dock. Surface dock firmware coming soon to surface pro x. To update your surface with the latest drivers and firmware from the download center, select the. Sep 21, 2019 this new tool, called surface dock firmware update, replaces the previous surface dock updater, which was called microsoft surface dock updater. Surfacebook dock firmware dock does anyone have a complete list of corresponding numbers that are found in the regisry identifying the surfacebook firmware versions. Original surface book gets a huge firmware update 20. Microsoft is rolling out new firmware update for surface book pcs 3. Surface dock keeps disconnectingreconnecting usb devices.
Microsoft will soon let you run surface dock firmware. Microsoft surface docks achieve a full desktop experience with surface pro, and the flexibility to position the device upright as an additional monitor, or down in studio mode for drafting, painting, or editing photos. Original surface book gets a huge firmware update 20 august. A surface dock was announced alongside the surface book and surface pro 4, and is compatible with both devices. New version of surface dock updater available microsoft. Microsofts new surface dock firmware update tool confuses. Microsoft this week released a new microsoft surface dock firmware. Microsoft surface dock firmware update will soon be.
Microsoft has released a new update tool for the surface dock, the port. Find out how to update the surface dock for surface book, surface. With the surface book 2 out, will microsoft update the. The surface book is a 2in1 pc designed and produced by microsoft, part of the companys surface line of personal computing devices. This new update includes fixes for external display stability issues when surface dock is used with surface book devices and includes firmware updates for both the surface dock main chipset and displayport. After installing the update, you must disconnect the surface device from the dock and reconnect it.
Currently, to update the firmware on surface dock, commercial customers can use any supported surface d. Updating your surface dock firmware techie lass blog. Currently, the surface pro x works with the dock but cant update the docks firmware. My surface dock has also stopped charging my surface book. When plugged in, the other devices lan, usb, sound all work so the dock is receiving. Microsoft today has rolled out another firmware update for microsoft surface laptop to address issues when users connected their surface laptop to microsoft surface dock. May 16, 2020 cumulative and current firmware and drivers for the surface book 2. To actually update the surface dock chipset with the new firmware you have to disconnect the dock.
May 11, 2020 cumulative and current firmware and drivers for the surface book. Then connection to surface and in reg i can see the proper version in 10 and 20. The surface dock is really the only quality option for docking your surface. Surface isnt charging while connected to surface dock.
Microsoft surface dock firmware update technical information for. Componentxxcurrentfwversion this key displays the version of firmware that is installed on the currently connected or most recently connected surface dock. Known issues and additional information about surface book. The company says the update will allow automatic updates of the surface dock in the background of. Weve released a new version of the surface dock updater, v2. Original surface book gets a huge firmware update 20 august, 2018. Microsoft release new surface dock update tool with. Cumulative and current firmware and drivers for the surface book 2. Microsofts firmware updates are throttling the surface pro 6. Oct 23, 2019 microsoft surface dock updater is a tool specially designed to help you manually update the firmware of surface book, surface pro 3 and 4 devices. Microsoft surface laptop receives a new firmware update to. It replaces the surface dock updater, runs automatically in the background, and is now available for windows 10 1803 and up. Cumulative and current firmware and drivers for the surface book.
In this demonstration, we highlight the options that you have to keep the surface dock up to date, including the new. These drivers and firmware are compatible with windows 10, including enterprise versions. Reconnect your surface dock for 2 minutes and then disconnect it from your device. With the right mini display adapters it works great. It launched with the surface pro 4 and surface book but is compatible with all hardware that has followed. This firmware and driver package contains drivers for all of the components in the surface book, as well as updates to. I also have an issue trying to use a simple vantec external 5. Microsoft is yet to make the surface dock fully compatible with armbased surface pro x pc. The led in the ethernet port of the dock will blink while the update is in progress. How to check surface dock firmware version windows forum. This new tool, called surface dock firmware update, replaces the. Microsoft releases new firmware for surface pro and. After a few minutes, if the update works as it is supposed to, youll see a screen that informs you to. May 21, 2020 to update your surface with the latest drivers and firmware from the download center, select the.
How to download and install in surface book dock firmware. Microsoft will soon let you run surface dock firmware updates from. Nov 01, 2015 it seems that all ports on the new surface dock working with the surface book are not working correctly. Reports indicate that the laptops are suffering from. Microsofts official take on surface dock update issues, from a related support page if the surface dock didnt update with the updater tool, try another surface device running windows 10 pro. Same on surface book 1 but then when i disconnect dock from surface the lan led start blinking. It seems that all ports on the new surface dock working with the surface book are not working correctly. How you manage surface driver and firmware updates varies depending on your environment and organizational requirements.
Download surface book drivers and firmware from official. Microsoft release new surface dock update tool with automatic. The surface dock works with your surface book and surface pro 4 devices. This new update includes fixes for external display stability issues when surface dock is used with surface book devices and includes firmware updates for both the surface dock main chipset. It replaces the surface dock updater, runs automatically in. On surface devices, firmware is exposed to the operating system as a driver and is visible in device manager, enabling device firmware and drivers to be automatically updated using windows update or windows update for business. Surface dock main chipset unit mcu firmware v049e4970 improves display stability for external displays when used. Surface pro x gaining support to update surface dock. Surface book, surface pro 4 updates throw 800f0203 error. For 100% sure the biggest and really only problem w the ms surface pro dock is the actual dock firmware.
It is also backward compatible with the surface pro 3. Or, you can get your surface dock updated free of charge at a microsoft store near you. The most recent surface pro 3 release lists four driver and firmware updates, all associated with the surface dock, which has encountered a great deal of criticism. Surface dock firmware update failure microsoft surface. Surface dock main chipset unit mcu firmware v049e4970 improves display stability for external displays when used with surface book. Original surface book gets a huge firmware update 20 august, 2018 microsoft original surface book.
The redmond giant has released a tool dubbed surface dock firmware update. When i restart it does the same thing but if i unplug the dock the memory drops down to 01% usage. The reason i got this dock was it was one of the first docks that would use thunderbolt if available and fall back to usbc if not on a particular laptop e. It replaces the surface dock updater, runs automatically in the background, and is now available for windows 10. This shows that the firmware is indeed out of date, and begins the process of updating. Manage and deploy surface driver and firmware updates. If you havent received an update, see install surface and windows updates. Surface book is distinguished from other surface devices primarily by.
Standalone download managers also are available, including the microsoft download manager. Download the surface updater tool and use it to update your surface dock, then follow the instructions in update your surface dock. To continue this discussion, please ask a new question. Microsoft discontinued the surface pro 3 docks that locked in on the sides, so this is our only choice for a dock that charges the surface and outputs to multiple displays, etc.
Surface dock displayport firmware v049e3d71 improves display stability for external displays when used with surface book. Razer keyboard keeps disconnecting and reconnecting while connected to dock and playing a game. Please wait until the led stops blinking before you unplug your surface dock from power. The company says the update will allow automatic updates of the surface dock in the. Microsoft issues new surface dock firmware update tool thurrott. Microsoft 1661 dock station for mobile dock stations for mobile phone surface cover, tablet, surface pro 3, surface pro 4 surface book, black 4. Sep 23, 2019 microsoft has sent out a surface dock firmware update tool as a replacement for its previous tool. This firmware and driver package contains drivers for all of the components in the surface book 2, as well as updates to the system firmware that have been released via windows update. The displayport firmware update will be installed while. Original surface book gets a huge firmware update 20 august, 2018 microsoft original surface book finally jumps on board to receive a large set of firmware updates to improve the overall system stability, reliability, graphics performance and potential security fixing. The surface book device itself is great, but the dock has been a nightmare to use. Surface dock firmware coming soon to surface pro x surface.
Microsoft preparing surface dock firmware for surface pro x. This article explains how to use microsoft surface dock firmware. Microsoft 1661 dock station for mobile dock stations for mobile phone surface cover, tablet, surface pro 3, surface pro 4 surface book, black plugable usb 3. The surface books best hidden feature is its upgradability. Microsoft states that a new version of microsoft surface dock firmware update will be released. Aug 25, 2018 home news original surface book gets a huge firmware update 20 august, 2018. Fwiw, i have the new surface book 2 15inch, and ive been using it every day with the surface dock without any issues. This firmware and driver package contains drivers for all of the components in the surface book, as well as updates to the system firmware that have been released via windows update. I love all the surface devices, accessories, and the rich ecosystem built around this brand. Feb 17, 2019 weve released a new version of the surface dock updater, v2. Microsoft issues updates for surface pro, book, and the. Free download surface book dock firmware apk newest version firmware free download. If the surface dock didnt update its firmware, try these same steps with another surface device running windows 10. On surface devices, firmware is exposed to the operating system as a.
Hey jonathan, since i have read your comment from feb 2018 that there is command line to update surface docks. Surface book with new surface dock issues still persist. How to update microsoft surface dock firmware windows central. Free download surface book dock firmware apk newest. Additionally, installation of this version of surface dock updater on surface book devices includes the following. Surface pro x gaining support to update surface dock firmware. Microsoft preparing surface dock firmware for surface pro. Microsoft releases new surface dock firmware update tool. Feb 15, 2018 this update includes fixes for external display stability issues when surface dock is used with surface book and includes firmware updates for both the surface dock main chipset and displayport.
May 07, 2020 disconnect and reconnect your surface device. A firmware update issued earlier this month is causing problems for owners of microsofts surface pro 6 and surface book 2. Feb 10, 2020 currently, the surface pro x works with the dock but cant update the dock s firmware. Surface pro 4 surface embedded controller firmware update. I read that this could mean it needs a firmware update, so i downloaded the firmware updater tool. Microsoft states that a new version of microsoft surface dock firmware update will be released within the. Surface book models ship with a preinstalled 64bit version of windows 10 pro and a 30day trial microsoft office suite. Zany design and detachable screen aside, one of the main reasons for that is that it manages to squeeze a discrete gpu into a laptop the size and. Jul 04, 2017 hey jonathan, since i have read your comment from feb 2018 that there is command line to update surface docks. Microsoft has sent out a surface dock firmware update tool as a replacement for its previous tool.
I too have experienced the exact same issue with my dock, and a second dock i tried and a second surface book also with the same issue. I recently got a microsoft surface docking station, which has allowed me to. Microsoft has released a new update tool for the surface dock, the port replicator for a number of surface devices which use the surface connector the surface dock transforms your surface into a. This new tool, called surface dock firmware update, replaces the previous surface dock updater, which was called microsoft surface dock updater.
Generally, a download manager enables downloading of large files or multiples files in one session. Please wait until the led stops blinking before you unplug your surface dock. And i have already checked to see if it was up to date with firmware by running the surface dock updater tool. How to update the firmware for a microsoft surface dock. The displayport firmware update will be installed while the hardware is disconnected.
After a few seconds, you will be prompted to reconnect the surface dock to your surface. In this demonstration, we highlight the options that you have to keep the surface dock up to date, including. The surface dock transforms your surface into a desktop pc. After 12 min power restore and then again blinking but its stop after while. Microsoft this week shipped new firmware updates for surface pro 2017 and lte and the first generation surface book. Download surface tools for it from official microsoft. Microsofts firmware updates are throttling the surface. Unplug or unseat the surface connector from the surface. Reconnect your surface dock for 2 minutes and then disconnect it from your device, microsoft explains. Do you know if ms found any way to do it from sccm as we have around 200.
You will notice immediately if the surface dock power cycle worked, as the following will all align. Microsoft surface dock firmware update will soon be compatible. Microsoft issues new surface dock firmware update tool. Many web browsers, such as internet explorer 9, include a download manager.