Microsoft has released a new firmware update for the Surface Book 3. The company"s last-gen laptop powerhouse that can also work as a tablet received improved thermal management and security patches. The update is available for all 13-inch and 15-inch configurations.
Important: You cannot roll back Surface firmware updates, so be sure to check the list of known issues before installing the latest release. Also, back up important data.
What is new in the September 2022 firmware update for the Surface Book 3?
- Addresses critical security vulnerability and improves system stability.
- Improves de[v]ice thermal management.
Here is a detailed list of new drivers in this release:
| Windows Update Name | Device Manager Name |
|---|---|
| Surface SMF - Firmware - 13-inch | Surface - Firmware - 39.0.1.7 |
| Surface SMF - Firmware - 15-inch | Surface - Firmware - 39.0.1.4 |
| Intel(R) ICLS Client - Software devices | Intel – Software Component - 1.63.1155.2 |
| Intel(R) Management Engine Interface - System Devices | Intel - System - 2145.1.42.0 |
| Surface ME - Firmware | Surface - Firmware - 13.0.2101.2 |
| Surface System Aggregator - Firmware | Surface - Firmware - 10.503.139.0 |
| Surface UEFI – Firmware | Surface - Firmware - 15.11.140.0 |
You can get the update using two methods listed below. Note that Microsoft distributes Surface firmware in waves, which means some users will get the latest release slightly later than others.
| Supported Device Configurations | Surface Book 3 13-inch (all) Surface Book 3 15-inch (all) |
|---|---|
| Supported Windows Versions | Windows 10 20H1 and newer Windows 11 21H2 and newer |
| How to get the update |
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| Additional Steps | No additional steps required |
| Known Issues | No known issues in this release |
Microsoft will continue supporting the Surface Book 3 until May 2024. It is worth mentioning that Windows updates and firmware updates are two different things, so your Surface Book will most likely continue getting operating system updates and patches even beyond May 2024.