Surface Book 2

Microsoft has quietly released a new firmware update for its 2015 Surface Book device.


The new frmware update (April 30 release) mostly addresses security and improves the system stability across various hardware parameters.


These updates are available as a “Gradual Roll-out” for all Surface Book devices running Windows 10 October 2018 Update, version 1809, or newer.


As this is a gradual roll out, users should see a prompt to update automatically over a period of time.


However, you can also manually force the download by following the steps below.

1. Go to the Start  button and then select Settings. 
2. Go to the Update & Security option that opens to Windows Update and click on Check for Updates.

Windows Update History Name

Device Manager Name

Version and Update

Surface – Extension – 1914.13.0.1063

Intel iCLS Client Extension

1914.13.0.1063

  • addresses security update and improves system stability.

Intel – Software Component – 1.56.87.0

Intel(R) ICLS Client – Software devices

1.56.87.0

  • addresses security update and improves system stability.

Intel – System – 1914.12.0.1256

Intel(R) Management Engine Interface – System

1914.12.0.1256

  • addresses security update and improves system stability.

Marvell Semiconductor, Inc. – Bluetooth – 15.68.17018.116

Marvell AVASTAR Bluetooth Radio Adapter – Bluetooth

15.68.17018.116

  • improves connection stability and enables the support of new products.

Marvell Semiconductor, Inc. – Net – 15.68.17018.116

Marvell AVASTAR Wireless-AC Network Controller

15.68.17018.116

  • addresses security update and improves system stability.

NVIDIA – Display – 26.21.14.3218

NVIDIA GeForce GTX – Display adapter

26.21.14.3218

  • addresses security update and improves system stability.

Surface – Firmware - 11.8.70.3626

Surface ME – Firmware

11.8.70.3626

  • addresses security update and improves system stability.

Surface – Firmware - 107.3.94.3

Surface Touch – Firmware

107.3.94.3

  • addresses security update and improves system stability.

After installing the latest update, users will automatically get all the previous updates if the Surface device doesn’t have them already. Only updates that apply to Surface will be downloaded and installed.

Source: Surface Book update history