The Surface Laptop 4 with Intel processors is Microsoft's latest computer to receive new firmware updates. Its newest set of patches aims at fixing audio failures and disruptions when playing or recording. Therefore, if you have complaints about your laptop's audio system, head to Settings > Windows Update and check for available updates.
Here is the official changelog:
The following update is available for Surface Laptop 4 with Intel Processor devices running Windows 10 October 2022 Update, Version 22H2, or greater.
Improvements and fixes:
- Prevents unexpected failures or disruptions of audio streams by improving the stability and reliability of the audio system to enable uninterrupted audio playback and recording.
Note that the update is not available for the Surface Laptop 4 with AMD chips.
Here is the list of new drivers:
Windows Update Name | Windows Device Manager |
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Intel(R) Corporation - System - 10.29.0.9677 | Intel(R) Smart Sound Technology (Intel(R) SST) OED - System devices |
Intel(R) Corporation - MEDIA - 10.29.0.9677 | Intel Smart Sound Technology for USB Audio - Sound, video and game controllers |
Intel Corporation - MEDIA - 10.29.0.9677 | Intel Smart Sound Technology for Bluetooth Audio - Sound, video and game controllers |
Intel(R) Corporation - System - 10.29.0.9677 | Intel® Smart Sound Technology BUS - System devices |
Realtek Semiconductor Corp. - MEDIA - 6.0.9681.3 | Realtek High-Definition Audio (SST) - Sound, video and game controllers |
Realtek Semiconductor Corp. - Extension - 6.1.0.24 | Surface High-Definition Audio - Extensions |
Realtek - Audio Processing Object - 13.1.6000.1076 | Realtek Audio Effects Component - Audio Processing Objects (APOs) |
Realtek - Software Component - 12.1.6000.1076 | Realtek Audio Effects Component - Software components |
Here is extra information about the release:
Supported Configurations | Surface Laptop 4 with Intel processors |
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Supported Windows Versions | Windows 10 version 22H2 and newer Windows 11 version 22H2 and newer |
How to get the update | Windows Update Surface Support website (manual installation) |
Update Size | 548MB (manual installation only) |
Known Issues | No known bugs in this update |
Surface Laptop 4 has a six-year lifespan. Microsoft will stop supporting it on April 15, 2027.
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