New Surface Book 2 firmware updates focus on system stability

Microsoft Surface Book 2
Microsoft Surface Book 2 (Image credit: Windows Central)

May was the last month the Surface Book 2 received a new batch of firmware updates, but Microsoft is breaking out another set to kick off August. There's a long list of updates tagging along this month, but they all have one thing in common: system stability.

According to Microsoft's value indicator, these latest firmware tweaks should improve the Surface Book 2's security, reliability, and compatibility. Just don't expect any changes in the way of performance, battery life, or connectivity.

Here's the rundown of all of what's new:

  • Intel AVStream Camera 2500 – Camera - 30.15063.6.6082 improves system stability.
  • Intel UHD Graphics 620 – Display adapters - 24.20.100.6136 improves system stability
  • NVIDIA GeForce GTX 1050 & 1060 – Display adapters - 23.21.13.9140 improves system stability.
  • Surface ME – Firmware - 11.8.50.3448 improves system stability.
  • Surface System Aggregator – Firmware - 182.510.137.0 improves docking compatibility.
  • Surface UEFI – Firmware - 389.2268.769.0 improves system security.
  • HID PCI Minidriver for ISS – Human Interface Devices - 3.1.0.3524 improves system stability.
  • Intel Precise Touch Device – Human Interface Devices - 1.2.0.100 improves system stability.
  • Intel Display Audio – Sound, video and game controllers - 10.25.0.8 improves system stability.
  • Intel Control Logic – System devices - 30.15063.6.6082 improves system stability.
  • Intel CSI2 Host Controller – System devices - 30.15063.6.6082 improves system stability.
  • Intel Dynamic Platform and Thermal Framework General Participant - System devices - 8.3.10207.5567 improves system stability.
  • Intel Dynamic Platform and Thermal Framework Manager - System devices - 8.3.10207.5567 improves system stability.
  • Intel Dynamic Platform and Thermal Framework Power Participant – System devices - 8.3.10207.5567 improves system stability.
  • Intel Dynamic Platform and Thermal Framework Processor Participant – System devices - 8.3.10207.5567 improves system stability.
  • Intel Imaging Signal Processor 2500 – System devices - 30.15063.6.6082 improves system stability.
  • Intel Integrated Sensor Solution – System devices - 3.1.0.3524 improves system stability.
  • Intel Management Engine Interface – System devices - 11.7.0.1057 improves system stability
  • Intel Serial IO GPIO Host Controller – System devices - 30.100.1725.1 improves system stability.
  • Intel Serial IO 12C Host Controller – System devices - 30.100.1725.1 improves system stability.
  • Intel Serial IO UART Host Controller – System devices - 30.100.1725.1 improves system stability.
  • Intel Smart Sound Technology (Intel SST) Audio Controller – System devices - 9.21.0.3347 improves system stability.
  • Intel Smart Sound Technology (Intel SST) OED – System devices - 9.21.0.3347 improves system stability.
  • ISS Dynamic Bus Enumerator – System devices - 3.1.0.3524 improves system stability.
  • Microsoft Camera Front– System devices - 30.15063.6.6082 improves system stability.
  • Microsoft Camera Rear – System devices - 30.15063.6.6082 improves system stability.
  • Microsoft IR Camera Front – System devices - 30.15063.6.6082 improves system stability.
  • Surface Base 2 Firmware Update – System devices - 1.70.139.0 improves battery stability and keyboard backlight.
  • Surface Integration – System devices - 4.8.136.0 improves hibernation and system stability

If you're using a Surface Book 2 as youre daily driver, these updates are available for devices on the Fall Creators Update and later via Windows Update now.

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