Microsoft has released several new drivers for the third-generation Surface Laptop and its latest flagship tablet, the Surface Pro 9. The May 2023 firmware is now available for download on Intel-based configurations.
What is new in the Surface Laptop 3 May 2023 firmware update?
- Enables support for new docking accessories
- Improves Surface Dock 2 stability
- Improves wireless stability and addresses security vulnerability
Here is the list of new drivers:
| Windows Update Name | Windows Device Manager |
|---|---|
| Intel Corporation - Bluetooth - 22.190.0.2 | Intel(R) Wireless Bluetooth® - Bluetooth |
| Intel - net - 22.190.0.4 | Intel(R) Wi-Fi 6 AX201 160MHz - Network adapters |
| Surface - Extension - 6.13.137.0 | Surface Dock 2 Firmware Update - Extension |
| Surface - System - 6.204.139.0 | Surface Integration Service - System devices |
| Surface - Extension - 6.196.139.0 | Microsoft Devices Telemetry Service - Extension |
| Surface- Firmware - 2.26.4.0 | Microsoft Surface Thunderbolt(TM) 4 Dock Firmware Update - Firmware |
Here is extra information about the release:
| Supported Configurations | Intel-based Surface Laptop 3 |
|---|---|
| Supported Windows Versions | Windows 10 version 20H2 and newer Windows 11 version 21H2 and newer |
| How to get the update | Windows Update Surface Support website (manual installation) |
| Additional Steps |
If you no longer have a Wi-Fi connection: Select Start > Power > Shutdown. After 10 seconds, turn your device back on by pressing and holding the power button until the logo screen appears, disappears, and appears, again (about 20 seconds). [Microsoft is] working to correct this issue with the next driver release. |
| Known Issues | No known issues in this update |
| Device Supported Until | July 30, 2024 |
What is new in the Surface Pro 9 May 2023 firmware update?
- The update improves device stability
Here is the list of new drivers:
| Windows Update Name | Windows Device Manager |
|---|---|
| Intel Corporation - Bluetooth - 22.150.0.6 | Intel(R) Wireless Bluetooth® - Bluetooth |
| Intel - net - 22.150.3.1 | Intel(R) Wi-Fi 6E AX211 160MHz - Network adapters |
Here is extra information about the release:
| Supported Configurations | Intel-based Surface Pro 9 |
|---|---|
| Supported Windows Versions | Windows 10 version 21H2 and newer Windows 11 version 21H2 and newer |
| How to get the update | Windows Update Surface Support website |
| Additional Steps | The update does not require extra steps |
| Known Issues | The update does not contain known issues |
| Device Supported Until | October 25, 2026 |
Interestingly, this is the first firmware update for the Intel-based Surface Pro 9 after the "Day 0" patches. Its ARM-based sibling is still in "no update" mode since October 2022.
The Intel-based Surface Pro 9 is currently on sale on Amazon with discounts of up to 13% on various configurations. Those wanting something more exotic or a 5G-capable Surface can get the Surface Pro 9 with the Microsoft SQ3 processor, also discounted on Amazon. If you plan to upgrade from the previous-gen models, check out our detailed Specs Appeal comparing the Surface Pro 9 with the Surface Pro 8 and 7.
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