Connect your favorite audio accessories to your docking stations 3. Accessorize your surface with everything from docks to cases to locks all designed and built to work perfectly with surface devices, including surface pro, surface go, surface book, surface laptop, and surface studio. Im trying to update the driver on the intel igpu but i cannot install the driver as its not verified for the surface pro 6 apparently. This tool supersedes the earlier microsoft surface dock updater tool, previously available for download as part of surface tools for it. I eventually had the bright idea of unlugging the power on the docking station, and then redock the surface on it. May 11, 2020 cumulative and current firmware and drivers for the surface book. The reason microsoft has kept with the surface connector in this generation is to allow these previous accessories to continue to work. Download microsoft surface pro 4 tablet firmwaredriver april 2016 for windows 10 tablets. Microsoft sells the surface pen, an activedigitzer pen, separate of surface, but included it in all surface tablets until the fifthgeneration surface pro where it was removed. The driver that is currently installed is from july and id really like to update it. Microsoft surface laptop receives a new firmware update to. My next step was to go buy a generic usb to ethernet from best buy.
May 16, 2020 generally, a download manager enables downloading of large files or multiples files in one session. Solved surface dock ethernet drivers microsoft surface. Ive had my surface pro 4 for almost a year now and ive been having a lot of problems connecting mini dp to hdmi my external displays from the dock. Feb 02, 2015 greetings, this weekend, after starting to use my docking station for the surface pro 3, i had sound from the speakers i had plugged in to the headphone jack on the docking station. Generally, a download manager enables downloading of large files or multiples files in one session. Hi, does anyone know how to get usb to serial drivers for this device. Manage and deploy surface driver and firmware updates. Yeah, i also tried the microsoft usb ethernet adapter that i had from my previous sp3, turns out it is exactly the same hardware as what is in the surface dock with the same driver model 1663. This firmware and driver package contains drivers for all of the components in the surface book, as well as updates to the system firmware that have been released via windows update. The audio port on surface dock is used for audio output only. Microsoft discontinued the surface pro 3 docks that locked in on the sides, so this is our only choice for a dock that charges the surface and outputs to multiple displays, etc. It is really easy to download and install the latest drivers and firmware on microsoft surface devices.
If the surface dock didnt update its firmware, try these same steps with another surface device running windows 10. Microsoft rolls out first update for the display dock for. The reason microsoft has kept with the surface connector in this generation is to allow these previous accessories to. Make sure that all the cords are securely connected and the led indicator light on the surface dock. To deploy firmware and drivers to a surface device, you must download the surface firmware and driver pack. Download surface tools for it from official microsoft. Surface isnt charging while connected to surface dock.
Normally this is automatic these days, but if you need to manually update an older version of windows see here, or if you have windows 10 that hasnt. Integration with microsoft intune lets you see all your managed, comanaged and partnermanaged devices in one place. The microsoft surface dock is the official docking station for microsoft surface devices. The usbc ports on the back of surface dock 2 can be connected to an external monitor. The surface dock is really the only quality option for docking your surface. It is also the first device to act as a dock for windows 10 mobiles new continuum feature which allows some mobile devices to run native mobile applications as if they were desktop applications, though. After installing the update, you must disconnect the surface device from the dock and reconnect it. Microsoft has sent out a surface dock firmware update tool as a replacement for its previous tool. The surface pro 3 and s urface pro 4 docking station update work exactly the same. These firmware updates improve system stability and on surface book devices provide improved battery reliability. Surface book 2 drivers and firmware initial release. Microsoft will soon let you run surface dock firmware. Microsofts new surface dock firmware update tool confuses.
How to check surface dock firmware version windows forum. Microsoft surface is a series of touchscreenbased personal computers and interactive whiteboards designed and developed by microsoft, running the microsoft windows operating system. If i connect another to the dock or both to the dock, i get issues. Click sites and then add these website addresses one at a time to the list. Showing over 30 related search results for microsoft surface pro docking station microsoft surface pro 7 31.
Here we have a list of all download links for each surface tablet, laptop, pc, and accessories. When i then booted the computer, the microsoft docking station audio device was finally back. Depending on your monitors video output ports, you may need a display adapter sold separately. The surface ethernet driver wont show up unless it is docked and the ethernet connection is present. Microsoft surface pro 4 tablet firmwaredriver april 2016 for windows 10. I use my dock with a surface pro 4 late 2016 core i7 model and could resolve the problems by changing the power saving features. If you do not have the latest surface dock firmware, you can use the surface dock update to download. The microsoft display dock is a great dock for the surface go. To update your surface with the latest drivers and firmware from the download center, select the. The pack is cumulative, and includes current firmware and drivers for all components in surface pro, surface pro 2, surface pro 3, and surface 3 devices, including system firmware updates released via windows update. Select your surface model from the list below, then select the attached link for the latest firmware and drivers for sound, display, ethernet, and. It also issued a new version of the surface dock updater software utility.
Download the surface updater tool and use it to update your surface dock, then follow the instructions in update your surface dock. Microsoft endpoint configuration manager allows you to synchronize and deploy surface firmware and driver updates with the configuration manager client. First of all install the driver above before you connect the dock. This firmware update will improve docking compatibility by updating the. Surface dock instantly transforms your ultraportable surface into a desktop pc. Fixing microsoft surface dock network issues and disconnects. When checking for firmware updates make sure to check the box to check online from microsoft through windows update or download the surface update msi installer from the link below for your surface device. When installed on your surface device, it will update any surface dock attached to your surface device. I purchased as it has the recommended specification for my new microsoft surface pro.
Designed for surface in collaboration with microsoft. The redmond giant has released a tool dubbed surface dock firmware update. I also had an entry for that output in the playback devices entry for the audio. Download microsoft surface pro 4 tablet firmwaredriver april. Or, you can get your surface dock updated free of charge at a microsoft store near you. Many web browsers, such as internet explorer 9, include a download manager. Get to work on your microsoft surface pro 3, surface pro 4, surface pro 5, surface pro 6 or surface book with this microsoft pd900003 surface dock, which features usb 3. The microsoft display dock is a great dock for the surface. Mini displayport on surface dock use this port to connect to your external monitor. Mar 07, 20 well today i was lucky enough to quickly test a lenovo usb 3. Microsoft display dock is a display docking station that allows selected windows 10 mobile devices to connect to a computer monitor, mouse, and keyboard for a desktop pclike experience.
I use my dock with a surface pro 4 late 2016 core i7 model and could resolve. Microsoft is yet to make the surface dock fully compatible with armbased surface pro x pc. Hlkm\software\microsoft\windows nt\currentversion\wudf\services\surfacedockfwupdate\parameters componentxxcurrentfwversion this key displays the version of firmware that is installed on the currently connected or most recently connected surface dock. You can only add one address at a time and you must click add after each one. The surface dock is a great way of expanding a surface but it is a premium device costing around.
When installed on your surface device, it will update. The surface dock works with your surface book and surface pro 4. Microsoft periodically releases new versions of surface dock firmware update. Download drivers and firmware for surface microsoft support. The surface pen is designed to integrate with inking capabilities on windows including onenote 65 and windows ink workspace. But there is one great device that will solve this problem for you. Jan 16, 2015 improves compatibility of surface pro 3 with windows 10. In internet explorer, click tools, and then click internet options. Microsoft releases new surface dock firmware update tool. Get a desktop experience with kensington docking solutions such as the. I work in it and sometimes i need to use a console cable to get into networking devices but the lack of driver for this is the only thing that is holding this back for me as the perfect device for me. Surface dock updater tool available from the microsoft download center. You can use the builtin microphone on your surface for recording and online conversations. I would get lots of disconnects, reconnects and flickering.
Ive rigged them up and everything was look great however every so often the screen will flick off and back on. The date published shown on this page represents the last date a file on this page was updated, so the file you are downloading may be older than the actual date published. Microsoft this week shipped new firmware updates for surface pro 2017 and lte and the first generation surface book. Usbc port on surface dock 2 use this port to connect usbc accessories. Microsoft surface pro 4 dock black surface dock instantly transforms your ultraportable surface into a desktop pc. These drivers and firmware are compatible with windows 10, including enterprise versions. Find your perfect viewing angle, or position your device to take advantage of the robust pen capabilities. Jan 01, 2018 fixing microsoft surface dock network issues and disconnects. Microsoft surface dock is a top selling option on the higher end of the price range. We strongly recommend downloading these driver updates to get more from the surface devices in your organization. How to update microsoft surface dock firmware windows central. With the right mini display adapters it works great.
The company says the update will allow automatic updates of the surface dock in. Microsoft today has rolled out another firmware update for microsoft surface laptop to address issues when users connected their surface laptop to microsoft surface dock. Microsoft surface dock firmware update technical information for. The microsoft surface dock updater support also works with surface 5 and 6. Microsoft docking station audio device driver update v1. Microsoft release new surface dock update tool with automatic. Apr 30, 2016 surface dock firmware update driver update v1. Surface pro 3 docking station microsoft surface forums. Make sure that all the cords are securely connected and the led indicator. May 04, 2019 the microsoft surface dock is the official docking station for microsoft surface devices. The devices are manufactured by original equipment manufacturers, including pegatron, and are designed to be premium devices that set examples to windows oems. When you need the reliability of a wired network connection, you can.
It comprises 7 generations of hybrid tablets, 2in1. With two highdefinition video ports, a gigabit ethernet port, four highspeed usb 3. Restart your surface and let it reinstall the surface dock driver. Microsoft surface dock updater is a tool specially designed to help you manually update the firmware of surface book, surface pro 3 and 4 devices. This article describes the available options to manage and deploy firmware and driver updates for surface devices. If you have deployed the msi to surface devices and a new version of the firmware is released, you will need to deploy the new version. May 07, 2020 after installing the update, you must disconnect the surface device from the dock and reconnect it. Download microsoft surface pro 4 tablet firmwaredriver. Normally id force install the driver by downloading the zip but this driver release only contains the exe. But the compatibility issue is temporary and will be resolved soon as microsoft promised to roll out a new version of microsoft surface dock firmware update, which will add support for the surface pro x. Then there is the surface dock they released with the surface pro 4, which is a brick that sits on the desk and cable to the surface. Feb 09, 2020 microsoft is yet to make the surface dock fully compatible with armbased surface pro x pc.
The driver msi files include all of the drivers and firmware needed to deploy custom images of windows on your surface devices. Standalone download managers also are available, including the microsoft download manager. Surface dock usb ports not working dock updater repeatedly. Microsoft issues new surface dock firmware update tool thurrott. Microsoft yesterday released new driver and firmware updates for surface pro model 1796, surface pro with lte advanced model 1807 and surface book devices with windows 10 version 1703 creators update or above. This is the recommended solution for large organizations to manage surface. It is compatible with the surface pro, surface pro 3, surface pro 4, surface pro 6, surface laptop. Surface pro x usb to serial driver windows central forums. It replaces the surface dock updater, runs automatically in. Managing surface devices in the enterprise firmwaredriver. Lets check the surface dock adapter in device manager to work on this further. Microsoft will soon let you run surface dock firmware updates.
Back when microsoft launched the lumia 950 and 950xl they also launched the microsoft display dock hd500 designed to enable a desktop like experience from your phone by using it to connect up to a keyboard, mouse and monitor. Feb 15, 2018 microsoft yesterday released new driver and firmware updates for surface pro model 1796, surface pro with lte advanced model 1807 and surface book devices with windows 10 version 1703 creators update or above. Simply plug in the surface connect cable to charge your device and access external monitors, a keyboard, mouse, and more. Follow these steps to make sure your surface dock stays updated. Firmware and driver updates to get more from your surface. Unfortunately, microsoft has not created or released a docking station for the device.