14 DAY TRIAL // Microsoft has made available the download links for the December 2017 cumulative firmware and driver update packages targeted at its Surface Book devices, which improve overall system stability, as well as performance.
Specifically speaking, this update installs Realtek’s 6.0.1.8242 HD Audio (SST) package that enhances Cortana speech recognition, as well as the 09.21.00.2853 Intel Smart Sound Technology (SST) Audio Bus and OED drivers, thus improving video performance in some applications.
In addition to that, Intel also improves multi-touch and pen connectivity when the device wakes from sleep through its 2.0.99 Precise Touch Device HID version, while NVIDIA ‘s 23.21.13.8808 GeForce package empowers the graphics card.
Last but not least, the present release includes a new Surface NVMe Controller build (11.0.0.1) that improves storage performance, as well as the 2.27.136.0 Surface DTX package that enhances the overall system stability.
As for installation, save the downloadable file on your Surface Book, run it, and follow all instructions displayed on the screen for a complete upgrade. Also, don’t forget to perform a system reboot to allow all changes to take effect properly.
That said, download Microsoft Surface Book Firmware December 2017, apply it, and regularly check our website to be aware when a newer version is available.