January 2014 Surface Pro 2 Firmware Update

Microsoft has released January 2014 firmware update for Surface Pro 2. The firmware update attempts to resolve behavior where the Surface failed to enter sleep while idle, negatively impacting battery life.

Overview
This firmware and driver package contains drivers for all of the components in the Surface Pro 2 device, as well as updates to the system firmware that have been released via Windows Update. These drivers and firmware are compatible with Windows 8.1 Pro and Windows 8.1 Enterprise.

Because updates are cumulative, when you install the latest update, you'll also get all the previous updates if your Surface Pro 2 doesn't have them already. Only updates that apply to Surface Pro 2 will be downloaded and installed.

Surface Pro 2 (Credit: Microsoft)

How to update Surface Pro 2 firmware?
Updates are automatically installed on Surface Pro 2 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 Pro 2 after the updates have been installed.

Download Surface Pro 2 firmware and driver pack
Surface Pro 2 firmware and driver pack contains drivers for all of the components in the Surface Pro 2 device, as well as updates to the system firmware that have been released via Windows Update. To download the firmware and driver package, go to the Microsoft Download Center. Once you click on the “Download” button, you will be prompted to select the files you need.

What's new in January 2014 Surface Pro 2 firmware update?
The January 2014 update includes these firmware and performance improvements:

• Updated UEFI firmware, version 2.04.0350, to resolve behavior where the Surface failed to enter sleep while idle, negatively impacting battery life.

Note: These drivers and firmware are not compatible with Windows 8.0 or Surface RT.

System Requirements
Supported Operating System: Windows 8.1

• Surface Pro 2

References
Surface Pro 2 update history
Microsoft Store - Surface Pro 2