Microsoft has started to roll out new driver updates for its new Surface Pro, staying consistent with its monthly release schedule. As usual, the company is a bit late to update its Surface Pro. Free Download Microsoft Surface Pro 3 Tablet Firmware/Driver January 2015 (Tablets). - Wireless Network Controller and Bluetooth driver update (v.151) addresses connectivity issues while Hyper-V is enabled. Adds an advanced feature to control the 2.4Ghz and 5Ghz band preference.
Windows Surface Pro Ethernet Controller Driver Windows 7
7,247 downloads·Added on: January 17, 2015·Manufacturer: Microsoft
Ethernet Controller Driver Download
Fixes:
- Surface Pro UEFI update (v3.11.450.0) adds support for updated HD Graphics Family driver. - HD Graphics Family driver update (v10.18.14.4029) enhances display stability and performance, improves user experience when using Miracast adapters. Improves compatibility with DisplayPort monitors and daisy chaining. - Wireless Network Controller and Bluetooth driver update (v15.68.3073.151) addresses connectivity issues while Hyper-V is enabled. Adds an advanced feature to control the 2.4Ghz and 5Ghz band preference. - Surface Home Button driver update (v2.0.1179.0) ensures compatibility with the Surface Hub app. - Microsoft Docking Station Audio Device driver update (v1.31.35.7) improves the user experience while using the Surface Pro 3 Docking Station so that sound is available when a speaker is not connected to the docking station.
Note:
- When Surface updates are provided via the Windows Update service, they are delivered in stages to Surface customers. As a result, not every Surface will receive the update at the same time, but the update will be delivered to all devices. If you have not received the update then please manually check Windows Update later.
Changed Firmware and Drivers Versions:
- Surface Pro UEFI: 3.11.450.0 - Intel Display Audio: 6.16.00.3161 - Intel HD Graphics Family: 10.18.14.4029 - Marvell AVASTAR Wireless-AC Network Controller: 15.68.3073.151 - Marvell AVASTAR Bluetooth Radio Adapter: 15.68.3073.151 - Surface Home Button: 2.0.1179.0 - Surface Integration: 2.0.1182.0 - Microsoft Docking Station Audio Device: 1.31.35.7
Complete Firmware and Driver Versions:
- Surface Pro UEFI: 3.11.450.0 - Surface Pro System Aggregator Firmware: 3.9.350.0 - Surface Pro Embedded Controller Firmware: 38.7.50.0 - Surface Pro Touch Controller Firmware: 426.27.66.0 - Intel Serial IO I2C Host Controller - 9C61: 1.1.165.1 - Intel Serial IO I2C Host Controller - 9C62: 1.1.165.1 - Intel Serial IO GPIO Host Controller: 1.1.165.1 - Intel Management Engine Interface: 9.5.24.1790 - Intel Display Audio: 6.16.00.3161 - Intel HD Graphics Family: 10.18.14.4029 - Intel 8 Series SATA AHCI Controller - 9C03: 9.4.0.1023 - Intel 8 Series LPC Controller (Premium SKU) - 9C43: 9.4.0.1023 - Intel 8 Series PCI Express Root Port 3 - 9C14: 2.0.1151.0 - Intel 8 Series SMBus Controller - 9C22: 9.4.0.1023 - Marvell AVASTAR Wireless-AC Network Controller: 15.68.3073.151 - Marvell AVASTAR Bluetooth Radio Adapter: 15.68.3073.151 - Realtek High Definition Audio: 6.0.1.7198 - Realtek USB 3.0 Card Reader: 6.2.9200.30164 - Surface Accessory Device: 2.0.1012.0 - Surface Cover Audio: 2.0.722.0 - Surface Cover Click: 2.0.375.0 - Surface Type Cover: 2.0.364.0 - Surface Touch Cover: 2.0.722.0 - Surface Type Cover Fw Update: 2.0.722.0 - Surface Touch Cover FW Update: 2.0.722.0 - Surface Type Cover 2 Fw Update: 2.0.722.0 - Surface Touch Cover2 FW Update: 2.0.722.0 - Surface Type Cover 3 Firmware Update: 2.0.1021.0 - Surface Display Calibration: 2.0.1002.0 - Surface Home Button: 2.0.1179.0 - Surface Integration: 2.0.1182.0 - Microsoft LifeCam Front: 5.20.1034.0 - Surface Cover Telemetry: 2.0.722.0 - Surface Pen: 1.0.13.0 - Surface Pen Driver: 2.5.14.0 - Surface Ethernet Adapter: 8.14.0704.2014 - Microsoft Docking Station Audio Device: 1.31.35.7
About Tablet Firmware:
By applying this firmware, your tablet can benefit from improved system stability, network-related functions and performance, enhanced touch experience, various fixes for problems encountered throughout the device’s usage time, as well as several other changes. The installation process isn’t much of a hassle because each manufacturer tries to make it as easy as possible: usually, you must transfer the new firmware to the tablet, and initiate the upgrade from the setup menu. However, due to the large number of tablets and manufacturers, as well as various ways for entering update mode, we recommend that you read the installation guide, and perform the upgrade only once you have familiarized yourself with the steps. Bear in mind that, before you get this release, you must check to see if the available firmware is developed for your tablet model and SKU (stock keeping unit) – if you apply an incompatible software, the device will encounter serious malfunctions and can even be rendered unusable. Therefore, if this package is developed for your tablet, click the download button, refer to the update instructions, and apply the new firmware. Also, don’t forget to constantly check our website so that you don’t miss any new releases.
COMPATIBLE WITH:
Windows 8.1 Windows 8.1 64 bit
file size:
150 MB
filename:
Surface Pro 3 - January 2015.zip
CATEGORY:
Tablets
It is highly recommended to always use the most recent driver version available. Try to set a system restore point before installing a device driver. This will help if you installed an incorrect or mismatched driver. Problems can arise when your hardware device is too old or not supported any longer.
Apparently a handful of Surface RT users are getting the “Not Compatible with this version of Windows” error message installing the USB Ethernet adapter, which allows users to connect to wired networks, despite that Surface’s website says that Windows RT 8.1 support the adapter in Surface.
Just to make it clear the Surface Ethernet adapter works in Windows RT 8.1, but it seems that there is a sort of bug that is causing installation issues for some users. Lucky, you don’t have to wait until Microsoft releases a new Windows update, you can fix it right now using the following steps.
Instructions
1 Connect the USB Surface Ethernet adapter and let the installation fail.
2 Use the +S keyboard shortcut, do a search and open Device Manager.
3 Expand Network adapters.
4 Right-click the adapter with the yellow exclamation mark, and choose Update Driver software.
5 Select “Browse my computer for driver software”, then click “Let me pick from a list of device drivers on my computer”.
6 If you don’t see the Realtek network adapter driver, uncheck Show compatible hardware, from the “Manufacturer” list find “Realtek”, and from the right “Network Adapter” list select “Realtek USB FE Family Controller”.
7 Finally, click Next and if you get a notification warning about compatibility just accept it.
After the installation completes, you’ll be able to connect to your network using a four-pair copper cable.
Kudos to Paul, who pointed this workaround. He also noted that these instructions works with other Ethernet adapters (ASIX 88772C USB 2.0 ). If this is your case, remember to select the driver from ASIX family (ASIX AX88772C USB2.0 to Fast Ethernet Adapter).