March 2014 Surface Pro 2 Firmware Updates

Microsoft has released March 2014 firmware update for Surface Pro 2. This firmware updates come with a number of improvements. This updates also provide support for Surface Power Cover accessory.

Overview
This firmware and driver updates contains drivers for all of the components in the Surface Pro 2 device. 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 March 2014 Surface Pro 2 firmware and driver packs
Surface Pro 2 firmware and driver packs 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. For a full description and the download links see: Microsoft Download Center.

Note: Once you click on the “Download” button, you will be prompted to select the files you need.

What's new in March 2014 Surface Pro 2 firmware update?
According to Microsoft's update history page, the March 2014 update includes these firmware and performance improvements:

• Surface Pro UEFI (v2.04.0450) improves experience when using BitLocker so that a Surface Cover can provide PIN input.
• Surface Touch Cover 2 Firmware Update Device (v2.0.262.0) update improves multiple finger support on the touchpad.
• Surface Type Cover 2 Firmware Update Device (v2.0.262.0) update improves multiple finger support on the touchpad.
• Surface Power Cover Firmware Update Device (v2.0.268.0) provides support for Surface Power Cover.
• Surface Cover Telemetry (v2.0.229.0) improves stability and experience for Surface Covers.
• Marvell AVASTAR 350N Wireless Network Controller (v14.69.24052.168) resolves wireless network connectivity issues.
• Marvell AVASTAR Wireless Composite Device (v14.69.24052.168) improves Miracast support.
• Marvell AVASTAR Bluetooth Radio Adapter (v14.69.24052.168) updated as part of a driver package that includes the Marvell Wireless Network Controller and Marvell Wireless Composite Device. There are no Bluetooth updates in this version of the driver.
• Intel(R) Display Audio (v6.16.00.3135) improves Miracast support.
• Intel(R) HD Graphics Family (v10.18.10.3431) improves Miracast support and enables daisy chaining of monitors using DisplayPort 1.2.
• Intel WiDi Audio Device (v4.5.44.0) improves Miracast support.

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

Updated: Thursday, March 27, 2014

Reference
Surface Pro 2 update history