Download August 2014 Surface Pro 3 Firmware and Driver Update

The August 2014 firmware and driver update package for Surface Pro 3, Surface Pro 2 and Surface Pro is now available for download. This update enhances UEFI to display BIOS password state and asset tag information, improves compatibility with Surface Power Cover and Surface Ethernet Adapter. This update also improves power consumption during video chat.

Overview
This firmware and driver updates package contains drivers for all of the components in the Surface Pro 3, Surface Pro 2 and Surface Pro devices. 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 devices doesn't have them already. Only updates that apply to Surface Pro 3, Surface Pro 2 or Surface Pro will be downloaded and installed.

How to update Surface Pro 3 firmware?
Updates are automatically installed on Surface Pro 3, Surface Pro 2 and Surface Pro 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 3, Surface Pro 2 or Surface Pro after the updates have been installed.

Download August 2014 Surface Pro 3 firmware and driver packs
This firmware and driver package contains drivers for all of the components in the Surface Pro 3, Surface Pro 2 and Surface Pro devices, 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 August 2014 Surface Pro 3 firmware update?
According to Microsoft's update history page, the August 2014 update includes these firmware and performance improvements:

August 19 release:

• Surface Pro UEFI (v3.9.150.0) adds features to display BIOS password state and asset tag information, as well as improving boot times in some scenarios.

August 8 release:

• Surface Pro Embedded Controller Firmware (v38.4.50.0) improved support for Surface Power Cover.
• Surface Pro System Aggregator Firmware (v3.9.250.0) improved support for Surface Power Cover and enhances overall system stability.
• Microsoft LifeCam Front (v5.20.1034.0) significantly improves power consumption during video chat such as Skype, supports Flash camera streaming in Internet Explorer, and improves overall functionality and stability.
• Surface Ethernet Adapter (v8.14.0704.2014) improved support for the gigabit Surface Ethernet Adapter.

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

System Requirements
Supported Operating System: Windows 8.1 (Pro and Enterprise)

• Surface Pro 3, Surface Pro 2, Surface Pro

Reference
Surface Pro 3 update history