February 2014 Surface Pro Firmware Updates

Microsoft has released February 2014 firmware update for Surface Pro. This firmware updates resolved behavior where the Surface would reset when waking from sleep. This firmware updates also improved experience when using a Surface Cover on your Surface Pro.

Overview
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.

Surface Pro (Credit: Microsoft)

What's new in February 2014 Surface Pro firmware update?
February 2014 updates.
Windows 8.0 and 8.1 updates:
  • Surface Pro Embedded Controller Firmware (v9.00.50) to resolve behavior where the Surface would reset when waking from sleep.
  • Surface Pro System Aggregator Firmware (v2.84.0150)
    • Resolves issue where Surface would reset upon repeated Surface Cover attach/detach.
    • Resolves issue where On Screen Keyboard would unexpectedly pop-up even though Surface Cover is attached.
    • Resolves issue where Surface Cover is not detected after wake up from sleep.
  • Surface Pro UEFI (v1.6.50) improves experience when using a Surface Cover on your Surface Pro.

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.

Note: These firmware are not compatible with Surface RT.

System Requirements
Supported Operating System: Windows 8, Windows 8.1
  • Surface Pro

Reference:
Surface Pro update history

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