The November 2023 firmware update is now available for the Surface Pro 9 5G, Surface Studio 2, and Surface Book 3. It introduces performance and camera improvements, keyboard fixes, and Wi-Fi enhancements. In addition, the update patches security issues.
What is new in the Surface Pro 9 5G November 2023 firmware update?
Improves system performance and stability, and addresses system bugcheck.
Addresses issue with device activity while keyboard is closed.
Improves Wi-Fi performance and stability.
Here is the list of new drivers:
| Driver Version | Device Manager |
|---|---|
| 30.0.3741.8500 | Qualcomm(R) Adreno(TM) 8cx Gen 3 - Extensions |
| 3.118.11.0 | Surface Radio Monitor - System devices |
| 17.4.235.0 | Surface UEFI - Firmware |
| 71.0.0.40 | Surface SMF - Firmware |
| 30.0.3820.3000 | Qualcomm(R) Adreno(TM) 8cx Gen 3 - Display adapters |
| 1.0.3851.4800 | Qualcomm WCN685x Wi-Fi 6E Dual Band Simultaneous (DBS) WiFiCx Network Adapter - Network adapters |
| 1.0.3741.8500 | Qualcomm(R) Audio DSP Subsystem Device - System devices |
| 1.0.3741.8500 | Qualcomm(R) Compute DSP Subsystem Device - System devices |
| 1.0.3741.8500 | Qualcomm(R) Secure Processor Subsystem Device - System devices |
| 1.0.3741.8500 | Qualcomm(R) Subsystem Dependency Device - System devices |
Here is extra information about the release:
| Supported Configurations | Surface Pro 9 5G |
|---|---|
| Supported Windows Versions | Windows 11 version 22H2 and newer |
| How to get the update | Windows Update |
| Additional Steps | The update does not require extra steps. |
| Known Issues | The update does not contain known issues. |
The Surface Pro 9 with the SQ3 processor will be supported until October 25, 2028.
What is new in the Surface Book 3 November 2023 firmware update?
- Improves device camera performance and stability.
Here is the list of new drivers:
| Windows Update Name | Windows Device Manager |
|---|---|
| Intel – Camera - 42.18362.3.12043 | Intel(R) TGL AVStream Camera 2500 - Cameras |
| Intel Corporation – System - 42.18362.3.12043 | Intel(R) Control Logic - System devices |
| Intel(R) Imaging Signal Processor - System devices | |
| Surface - Extension - 42.18362.3.12043 | Surface Camera Front - Extension |
| Intel Corporation – System - 42.18362.3.12043 | Surface Camera Front - System devices |
| Surface - Extension - 42.18362.3.12043 | Surface Camera Rear - Extension |
| Intel Corporation – System - 42.18362.3.12043 | Surface Camera Rear - System devices |
| Surface - Extension - 42.18362.3.12043 | Surface IR Camera Front - Extension |
| Intel Corporation – System - 42.18362.3.12043 | Surface IR Camera Front - System devices |
Here is extra information about the release:
| Supported Configurations | 13-inch Surface Book 3 15-inch Surface Book 3 |
|---|---|
| Supported Windows Versions | Windows 10 version 22H2 and newer Windows 11 version 21H2 and newer |
| How to get the update | Windows Update Surface Support website (manual installation) |
| Update Size | 1.7GB (manual installation only) |
| Additional Steps | The update does not require extra steps. |
| Known Issues | The update does not contain known issues. |
The third-generation Surface Book 3 will remain supported until April 1, 2025.
What is new in the Surface Studio 2 November 2023 firmware update?
- This update addresses a potential security vulnerability related to Intel® Security Advisory INTEL-SA-00783, addressing CVE-2022-36392.
Here is the list of new drivers:
| Windows Update Name | Windows Device Manager |
|---|---|
| Intel - Software Component - 1.66.712.0 | Intel(R) iCLS Client - Software components |
| Intel - System - 2251.4.2.0 | Intel(R) Management Engine Interface - System devices |
| Surface - Firmware - 11.8.94.4494 | Surface ME - Firmware |
| Surface - Firmware - 536.806.768.0 | Surface UEFI - Firmware |
Here is extra information about the release:
| Supported Configurations | Surface Studio 2 |
|---|---|
| Supported Windows Versions | Windows 10 version 22H2 and newer Windows 11 version 21H2 and newer |
| How to get the update | Windows Update Surface Support website (manual installation) |
| Update Size | 630MB (manual installation only) |
| Additional Steps | The update does not require extra steps. |
| Known Issues | The update does not contain known issues. |
The Surface Studio 2 will remain supported until October 2, 2024