The surface dock firmware update is a mandatory update for all Surface Pro 4, Surface Book, and Surface Laptop owners. This update resolves an issue where the device may not charge when connected to power.
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How to Update the Surface Dock
Surface Dock Firmware Update
If you’re having trouble updating your Surface Dock firmware, follow these simple steps:
1. Make sure that your Surface Dock is connected to power and your computer.
2. Open the Surface Dock’s Settings app.
3. Under General, find the Firmware update section.
4. Click the Update button.
5. If prompted, enter your Surface Dock’s password.
6. The Dock will begin the update process.
7. When the firmware update is complete, the Dock will restart.
8. Open the Surface Dock’s Settings app again and under General, find the Firmware update section.
9. Click the Check for updates button.
10. If there are any updates available, the Dock will prompt you to install them.
Surface Dock Firmware Update: New Features
First and foremost, the Surface Dock firmware update introduces a new set of features which include:
- A new firmware for the dock that fixes an issue where the dock would not power on when connected to a power supply.
- A new firmware for the dock that improves the stability and performance of the dock.
In addition to these new features, the Surface Dock firmware update includes several bug fixes and performance enhancements.
Surface Dock Firmware Update: How to Install
What is Surface Dock Firmware Update?
1. Surface Dock Firmware Update is a tool that allows you to update the firmware of your Surface Dock.
2. Surface Dock Firmware Update is available in the Microsoft Download Center.
3. To install Surface Dock Firmware Update, follow these steps:
a. Go to the Microsoft Download Center and sign in.
b. Search for and select Surface Dock Firmware Update.
c. Click the DOWNLOAD button to download the file.
d. Double-click the Surface Dock Firmware Update file to start the installation process.
e. Follow the instructions on the screen to finish the installation.
Now that you know what Surface Dock Firmware Update is and how to install it, let’s dive into the details of the installation process.
How to Install Surface Dock Firmware Update
1. After downloading and installing Surface Dock Firmware Update, launch the tool.
2. On the main screen, click the SETUP button.
3. On the SETUP screen, click the DOWNLOAD button.
4. On the DOWNLOAD screen, select the folder where you want to install Surface Dock Firmware Update.
5. If the file is large, you may have to wait a few minutes for it to download.
6. Click the DOWNLOAD button to start the installation process.
7. Follow the
Surface Dock Firmware Update: Known Issues
Hi everyone,
So you’ve just updated your Surface Dock firmware, and everything seems to be working fine!
But, there are still some known issues with the firmware update, which we would love to address:
1) If you are using a Surface Dock with a USB 3.1 Gen 1 port, you may experience a slower data transfer rate.
2) If you are using a Surface Dock with a USB 3.1 Gen 2 port, you may experience a decreased data transfer rate.
3) If you are using a Surface Dock with a USB 2.0 port, you may experience a slower data transfer rate.
We are working hard to address these issues and hope to have a resolution soon.
In the meantime, if you experience any issues with the Surface Dock firmware update, please feel free to reach out to us at support@microsoft.com. We would love to help!
Surface Dock Firmware Update: FAQ
- What is Surface Dock Firmware Update?
The Surface Dock Firmware Update is a software update that improves the reliability and performance of the Surface Dock.
2. When is the Surface Dock Firmware Update available?
The Surface Dock Firmware Update is available now.
3. How do I install the Surface Dock Firmware Update?
To install the Surface Dock Firmware Update, you will need to connect your Surface Dock to your computer and update it.
4. What is included in the Surface Dock Firmware Update?
The Surface Dock Firmware Update includes improvements to reliability and performance.
Conclusion
The firmware update for surface dock devices is now available. The update improves the performance and stability of the devices.