This tool supersedes the earlier microsoft surface dock updater tool, previously available for download as part of surface tools for it. How to update microsoft surface dock firmware windows. Slide your surface down into the docking station, then slide the sides of the docking station into the sides of your surface. Surface dock and ultra wide monitor microsoft surface forums. Finally, a real and working solution to the surface pro external monitor problems that have been a pain for so many of us. I wish there was a thunderbolt option which would allow me to attach an external gpu to give me a graphics boost at full bus speeds when in this dock mode like the surface book.
My ceo has the sp3 core i7 model and a dock with 2 monitors. Surface pro and type cover shown in product image not. Buy microsoft surface pro docking station harvey norman au. Download the latest drivers, firmware, and software for your hp usbc docking station. The microsoft surface dock is the official docking station for microsoft surface devices. Run microsoft surface dock updater allows you to check the firmware status of a surface dock and to manually update the firmware of surface dock devices. Surface dock, iczi surface docking station, surface hub adapter with audio, hdmi, displayport, usb and ethernet, custommade for microsoft surface 3.
The surface dock works with your surface book and surface pro 4 devices. Our laptop docking stations enable the productivity of a fullscale workstation, with the portability of a laptop. Once you click on the download button, you will be prompted to select the files you need. A mini display port and audio jack allow you to view and listen to content with greater versatility. The surface dock is really the only quality option for docking your surface. Suppose you have a premium laptop like the surface pro or surface book and youd like to use it as desktop replacement with two external monitors. With an ethernet port, mini displayport, and five usb ports three usb 3. Multimonitor docking with surface pro 3, pro 4, pro 2017. When i first heard about the surface book, i thought here goes another laptop againuntil i saw the screen detach from the keyboard, revealing that it was a twoinone hybrid machine. Jan 07, 2015 not sure if surface dock is the same as the surface pro 3 docking station because i notice they sell a different one.
May 04, 2019 the microsoft surface dock is the official docking station for microsoft surface devices. Best docking station for surface pro 4 bestusefultips. I was having this same issue with 2 4k displays and the surface dock with the surface laptop 3. Microsofts official take on surface dock update issues, from a related support page if the surface dock didnt update with the updater tool, try another surface device running windows 10 pro. Microsoft surface dock compatible with surface pro 3, surface pro 4, and surface book plugable usb 3. Plugable ud3900 or hootoo docking station or iclever or. Find low everyday prices and buy online for delivery or instore pickup. Kensington sd7000 surface pro docking station 4k display with outputs for hdmi and displayport multimode 4 usb ports, gigabit ethernet port and surface pro charger. This is hps official website that will help automatically detect and download the correct drivers free of cost for your hp computing and printing products for windows and mac operating system. This topic has been locked by an administrator and is no longer open for commenting. Plugable ud3900 dual display universal docking station. Fullsize bluetooth keyboard and bluetooth surface mouse rounds out the workstation without using up a port.
Hp usbc docking station software and driver downloads. When installed on your surface device, it will update any surface dock attached to your surface device. Follow the steps below to make sure your surface dock stays updated. Some releases only update one or two component, while others will update pretty much everything. Easily transfer or backup your files through the docking stations 4 usb ports. If you have a different dock for surface, you cant update it using the updater software. Im having the same problem, but my docking station is not charging the surface book at all even though the light is illuminated. It appears the new surface dock design is for a surface universal dock, no longer does it have the slide inout cradle to fit the surface. After youve installed the surface dock firmware update, your surface dock will automatically update, and you wont have to do anything.
Componentxxcurrentfwversion this key displays the version of firmware that is installed on the currently connected or most recently connected surface dock. Apr 08, 2020 the docking stations for surface pro models, surface go, surface book, and surface 3 are designed so you can switch quickly from portable to the power of a full desktop system. List of best docking station for surface pro 4surface pro 3. Surface pro 4 detailed specs comparison heres what you need to know whats different between surface pro 4 and surface pro x specs including cpu, ram, storage, battery, display, and more. Heres what you need to know whats different between surface book 1st gen and surface pro x specs including cpu, ram, storage, battery, display, and more.
Connect up to 10 accessories to your windows pc through a single superspeed usb 3. The microsoft surface dock updater support also works with surface 5 and 6. Aug 01, 2018 surface bae 2 fixes how to fix surface book 2 base docking problems the surface book 2 continues the revolution for versatile computing form factors, but it isnt without its problems. Easily disconnect your laptop to go to your meeting then, reconnect just as effortlessly. Work with multiple monitors, gigabit ethernet, and access all your peripherals and devices while at your desk. Why use the msi to update microsoft surface firmware. It is a selfhealing tool which looks for potential issues and fixes them, as well as ensures your device is completely up to date. If youre having trouble getting your docking station to work with your surface pro, surface pro 2, surface pro 3, or surface 3, here are a few things to try. Manage and deploy surface driver and firmware updates.
The process can take a few minutes to complete and will continue even if interrupted. I would like to find out how you can check the ms surface dock firmware version installed in a ms sp4. Product namecode please enter a product name or code. All current software, firmware, and drivers for the surface book. Surface pro 7 surface pro x surface book surface book 2. I was able to get the surface screen to stay on when 1 was plugged in, and the displayport on the surface still works great. If youre on the latest firmware and having issues with dual monitors on the docking station, try plugging one monitor into the docking station and the other one directly into the sp4. With the right mini display adapters it works great. How to fix surface book 2 base docking problems windows central. Help and answers for the microsoft surface pro 3 docking station and other surface dock updates this 2019 update will answer all your questions about the microsoft surface pro 3 docking station and how to do the 3 or s urface pro 4 docking station update. Ive had it for a little bit now, but i cannot imagine microsoft could make a case i need to stay with it. Has anyone had surface docking station issues recently. Get answers from your peers along with millions of it pros who visit spiceworks.
Normally this is automatic these days, but if you need to manually update an older version of windows see here, or if you have windows 10 that hasnt. Troubleshoot docking stations for surface pro original, pro 2, pro 3 and surface 3. Surface book 2 developer impressions and the magic of usbc. Microsoft surface dock station 2x hd video ports, gigabit. If youre using a type cover, open it so it lies flat. Designed for surface in collaboration with microsoft. With graphics, networking, and hub chipsets that have. If your dock looks like the one below, follow the steps in the troubleshoot surface dock section. There i was able to set 4k resolution on both monitors at 30hz, where on the default windows display control panel i was not able to. How to check surface dock firmware version windows forum. The docking stations for surface pro models, surface go, surface book, and surface 3 are designed so you can switch quickly from portable to the power of a full desktop system. Got my surface dock in the mail yesterday morning and this was actually the first firmware update ive taken. All seems steady, though i still had the iffy connections via rear usb ports when connecting my lumia 650 to charge, windows failed to recognize the usb device but seems well otherwise. If youd like to install updates yourself, follow these instructions to manually update your microsoft surface dock firmware.
If you are running windows 10 in s mode you will need to switch out of s mode. After youve set up your workspace, place your surface in the docking station to connect to it. In this demonstration, we highlight the options that you have to keep the surface dock up to date, including the new. Removing my surface book from the dock and redocking several times a day has not cause any problems such as having to reboot. Built to work perfectly with surface devices, including surface pro, surface go, surface book, surface laptop, and surface studio. Currently when we have both monitors hooked up and plug in the dock all screens go blank. I considered myself reasonably familiar with the surface product line as i bought a surface pro 3 a few years back for myself not a work machine, but i am genuinely impressed with this surface book 2 and that surprised me. Kensington universal docking stations bring the full desktop experience to mobile devices with futureproof, scalable solutions for any office environment. Windows server 2016 under user profiles there are account unknown. Heres a random list of a tips, tricks, things i didnt realize, and general feelings about the 15 surface book 2. This firmware and driver package contains drivers for all of the components in the surface book, as well as updates to the system firmware that have been released via windows update.
These drivers and firmware are compatible with windows 10, including enterprise versions. Having been using the microsoft surface pro for several years now, i was psyched to see the launch of the surface book, along with the surface pro 4. Cpu load high when docked microsoft surface forums. Surface book 2 developer impressions and the magic of usb. Extend productivity get a desktop experience with kensington docking solutions such as the sd7000 surface pro docking station, which turns your surface pro into a mini surface studio. Jul 19, 2018 how i learned to stop worrying and love usb typec. Surface book 2 updates fix cpu throttling, gpu missing from. Heres what you need to know whats different between surface pro 4 and surface pro x specs. The updates focus mostly on battery improvements, along with some. Microsoft 1661 dock station for mobile dock stations for mobile phone surface cover, tablet, surface pro 3, surface pro 4 surface book, black 4. Get a desktop experience with kensington docking solutions such as the. Apr 29, 2016 the surface dock works with your surface book and surface pro 4 devices. Surface book 2 display and dock issues microsoft community. Trouble with dual monitors with dock and surface laptop 3.
Surface pro 3, surface pro 4, surface pro 6, surface laptop, surface laptop 2, surface book, surface. It appears the new surface dock design is for a surface universal dock, no longer does it have the slide inout cradle to fit the. Instant office just click your surface pro 3 into the dock and go from tablet to full desktop pc in an instant. Anyone else having issues with the surface dock not working with 2 screens. Oct 11, 2019 new firmware updates are available for several surface devices, including the surface book 2, surface pro 6, and surface laptop 2. Kensington sd7000 surface pro docking station with dual 4k video output k62917na. The surface pro 3 and s urface pro 4 docking station update work exactly the same. Save surface pro 3 docking station to get email alerts and updates on. Shop for docking station for surface pro 3 at best buy. Accessorize your surface with everything from docks to cases to locks all designed and built to work perfectly with surface devices, including surface pro, surface go, surface book, surface laptop, and surface studio. Several customers asked about building multimonitor workstations around various surface models including the flagship surface book 2 with the nvidia gtx 10501060 gpu. You can use a docking station to connect your surface to fullsize monitors, an ethernet connection, external speakers, and more. The surface pro 4 docking station includes a gigabit ethernet port.
On surface devices, firmware is exposed to the operating system as a driver and is visible in device manager, enabling device firmware and drivers to be automatically updated using windows update or windows update for business. Surface dock main chipset unit mcu firmware v049e4970 improves display stability for external displays when used with surface book. Surface bae 2 fixes how to fix surface book 2 base docking problems the surface book 2 continues the revolution for versatile computing form factors, but it isnt without its problems. Microsoft discontinued the surface pro 3 docks that locked in on the sides, so this is our only choice for a dock that charges the surface and outputs to multiple displays, etc. Under choose the download you want, select the latest version of the surface dock firmware update. Microsoft surface firmware contains multiple drivers, software, and uefi updates.
The surface dock firmware update will normally update the dock silently in background after you disconnect from the dock and reconnect. Anyone else having issues with the surface dock not working. If your dock looks like the one below, follow the steps in the troubleshoot docking stations for surface pro original, pro 2, pro 3 and surface 3 section. Considering the high price of microsoft surface pro devices youd think these cables would be packaged in with the surface pro, or at least with the docking station, but that isnt the case. Surface book 12, surface go, surface pro 67, and surface. Apr 08, 2020 the instructions on this page apply only to surface dock. How to fix surface book 2 base docking problems windows. Surface dock displayport firmware v049e3d71 improves display stability for external displays when used with surface book.
Save surface pro 3 docking station to get email alerts and updates on your ebay feed. Anyone else having issues with the surface dock not. Most releases do not upgrade all drivers, firmware and uefi at once. Our docks come in a variety of connectivity options, including thunderbolt 3, usbc, usb 3.
After several seconds, disconnect your surface dock from your device and then wait for 5 seconds before reconnecting. Not sure if surface dock is the same as the surface pro 3 docking station because i notice they sell a different one. I am hoping these new adapters that you recommended will. Jul 04, 2017 microsoft surface firmware contains multiple drivers, software, and uefi updates. Download surface book drivers and firmware from official. Do i get rid of the surface book and docking station. Shop for surface pro 2 docking station at best buy. How i learned to stop worrying and love usb typec zdnet. I ordered a new docking station in case that was the issue, validated i was on the latest firmware for the dock and monitors, but to no avail. There are multiple files available for this download. To continue this discussion, please ask a new question. How you manage surface driver and firmware updates varies depending on your environment and organizational requirements. I was able to resolve this by downloading the intel graphics control panel in the windows store. Cumulative and current firmware and drivers for the surface book.