October 2013 Surface Pro firmware update in preparation for Windows 8.1

Microsoft has released October 2013 firmware update for Surface Pro running Windows 8.0. The firmware update contains UEFI and System Aggregator firmware updates. It also updated various device driver to enhance the Windows 8.1 update experience, and optimizations for using Type Cover 2 or Surface Touch Cover 2.

Overview
This firmware and driver package contains drivers for all of the components in the Surface Pro device, as well as updates to the system firmware that have been released via Windows Update. These drivers and firmware are compatible with Windows 8.0 (Pro and Enterprise) and Windows 8.1 (Pro and Enterprise).

Because updates are cumulative, when you install the latest update, you'll also get all the previous updates if your Surface doesn't have them already. Only updates that apply to Surface will be downloaded and installed.

Note: These firmware are not compatible with Surface RT.

Surface Pro (Credit: Microsoft)

How to update Surface Pro firmware?
Updates are automatically installed on Surface through Windows Update. However, you can also manually install updates by following the steps below:

1. Swipe in from the right edge of the screen and then tap or click Settings.
2. (If you’re using a mouse, point to upper-right corner of screen, move the mouse pointer down, and then click Settings.)
3. Tap or click Change PC settings.
4. Under PC settings, tap or click Windows Update.
5. Tap or click Check for updates now.
6. When updates are available, you will see a message that tells you how many updates are available. You may need to restart Surface after the updates have been installed.

Download Surface Pro Firmware and Drivers Update
The link in following website correspond to file available for this download. Once you click on the "Download" button, you will be prompted to select the file you need.

• Download Surface Pro Firmware and Drivers

What's new in October 2013 Surface Pro firmware update?
The October 2013 update includes these firmware and performance improvements:

• UEFI firmware updates.
• System Aggregator firmware updates.
• Various device driver updates to enhance the Windows 8.1 update experience, and optimizations for using Type Cover 2 or Surface Touch Cover 2.

Note: These updates should be applied prior to updating to Windows 8.1.

Supported Operating System

• Windows 8 Enterprise, Windows 8 Pro, Windows 8.1
• Surface Pro

Note: These drivers and firmware are not compatible with Surface RT.

References
Surface Pro update history
Microsoft Store - Surface Pro