Surface Book 2 firmware update improves graphics and stability

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The Surface Book 2 has a firmware update that improves graphics and system stability.

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What you need to know

  • Microsoft's Surface Book 2 recently received a firmware update.
  • The update improves graphics performance and includes several fixes.
  • You can grab the update now through Windows Update.

Microsoft's Surface Book 2 recently received a firmware update. The changelog of the update isn't that exciting, but it does include several improvements. The update improves graphics and system stability. It also includes security updates. As is usually the case, the firmware update does not include any new features.

Here's everything that's new in the latest firmware update:

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Device Manager NameVersion and Update
Intel UHD Graphics 620 (15") – Display adapters20.100.8682 - Improves graphics and system stability.
Intel HD Graphics 620 (13") – Display adapters27.20.100.8682 - Improves graphics and system stability.
Surface ACPI Notify Driver – System devices8.99.139.0 - Improves the graphics driver update experience.
Intel ICLS Client - Extension1952.14.0.1470 - Addresses security updates and improves system stability.
Intel ICLS Client - Software devices1.62.321.1 - Addresses security updates and improves system stability.
Intel Management Engine Interface - System devices2040.100.0.1029 - Addresses security updates and improves system stability.
Surface Integration Service Device – System devices6.105.139.0 - Addresses security updates and improves system stability.
Surface ME - Firmware11.8.82.3838 - Addresses security updates and improves system stability.
Surface UEFI – Firmware390.3681.768.0 - Addresses security updates and improves system stability.

To receive this update on your Surface Book 2, your device needs to be running Windows 10 version 1903 (Windows 10 May 2019 Update) or greater. The update is rolling out gradually, but you should see it on Windows Update.

Sean Endicott
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