The second-generation Surface Go, one of Microsoft"s entry-level Surface devices, received a new firmware update. With the latest release, Microsoft patched several security vulnerabilities, fixed display flickering, and improved Wi-Fi connectivity.
Patch security vulnerabilities include Intel SA-00999 and Intel SA-01083. The same patches recently arrived for the Surface Studio 2+ and the Surface Studio 2.
Here is the official changelog:
Improvements and fixes:
- Solves the issue that was leading to flickering or flashing screen when the device is connected to Surface Dock 2.
- Addresses a potential security vulnerability related to Intel® Security Advisories INTEL-SA-00999 and INTEL-SA- 01083.
- Improves security for devices with PXE boot enabled in IPv6 networks by protecting them against external access within compromised network segments.
- Addresses Wi-Fi related security issues and improves connection stability during Reset/Recovery.
Here is the list of new drivers:
| Windows Update Name | Windows Device Manager |
|---|---|
| Intel - net - 23.30.0.6 | Intel(R) Wi-Fi 6 AX200 160MHz - Network adapters |
| Intel Corporation - Bluetooth - 23.30.0.3 | Intel(R) Wireless Bluetooth(R) - Bluetooth |
| Intel - Software Component - 1.71.99.0 | Intel(R) iCLS Client - Software components |
| Intel - System - 2406.5.5.0 | Intel(R) Management Engine Interface #1 - System devices |
| Surface - Firmware - 1.0.3.1 | Surface UEFI - Firmware |
| Surface - Firmware - 11.8.96.4657 | Surface ME - Firmware |
| Surface - Extension - 6.16.8.0 | Surface Dock 2 Firmware Update - Extension |
Here is extra information about the release:
| Supported Configurations | Surface Go 2 Surfaec Go 2 LTE |
|---|---|
| Supported Windows Versions | Windows 10 version 21H2 and newer |
| How to get the update | Windows Update Surface Support website (manual installation) |
| Update Size | 495 MB (manual installation only) |
| Additional Steps | If your Surface Go 2 turns on, and you see a black screen that says "No Bootable Device," visit "Surface Go or Surface 2 turns on and shows "Not Bootable Device." |
The Surface Go 2 is supported until December 30, 2024.