The new firmware update will improves audio performance and battery life. The update is listed as a “March 08 release” on the Surface Laptop 3 with Intel Update History page.
Changelog for March 08, 2021 Updates
Below is the complete changelog provided by Microsoft for the new updates. It includes the name and version listed in the Windows Updates and the name listed in Device Manager.
| Windows Update History Name | Device Manager Name | Version and Update |
|---|---|---|
| Intel Corporation – System – 10.24.4813.245 | Intel(R) Smart Sound Technology (Intel(R) SST) OED – System devices | 10.24.4813.245 Improves audio performance and battery life. |
| Intel – net – 22.20.0.6 | Intel(R) WiFi 6 AX201 160MHz – Network adapters | 22.20.0.6 Improves Wi-Fi reliability and stability. |
| Intel – Bluetooth – 22.20.1.1 | Intel(R) Wireless Bluetooth – Bluetooth | 22.20.1.1 Improves Bluetooth reliability and stability. |
| Realtek Semiconductor Corp. – SoftwareComponent – 11.0.6000.92 | Realtek Hardware Support Application – Software components | 11.0.6000.92 Improves audio performance and device stability. |
| Realtek Semiconductor Corp. – Extension – 6.1.0.9 | Realtek Device Extension – Extn | 6.1.0.9 Improves integration between system services. |
| Realtek Semiconductor Corp. – Media – 6.0.9083.3 | Realtek High Definition Audio (SST) – Sound, video, and game controllers | 6.0.9083.3 Improves audio performance and device stability. |
| Intel Corporation – System – 1.0.1709.0 | Detection Verification – System devices | 1.0.1709.0 Improves Cortana voice activation scenarios. |
| Surface – Security – 7.2.2.0 | Surface Trusted Platform Module 2.0 – Security devices | 7.2.2.0 Addresses security updates and improves system stability. |
Getting the Updates via Windows Update
You can get this new Firmware Update via Windows Updates, as we detailed here:- On Windows 11, go to Start > Settings (Win + I) > Windows Update and click the "Check for updates" button.
- On Windows 10, go to Start > Settings > Update & security and click the "Check for updates" button.
Downloading the Updates from Microsoft
Alternatively, you can download the latest cumulative driver and firmware update for Surface Laptop 3 with Intel processor from Microsoft Download Center via the following links.
- Surface Laptop 3 with Intel Processor Drivers and Firmware
https://www.microsoft.com/en-us/download/details.aspx?id=100429
Surface Laptop 3 Update History
2026
Surface Laptop 3 with IntelView
How to get updates, improvements and fixes in the updates, and additional steps for Surface Laptop 3 with Intel Processor.
- Surface Laptop 3 with IntelView
Firmware updates can’t be uninstalled or reverted to an earlier version, when you install the latest update, you'll also get all the previous updates if your Surface doesn't have them already. Only updates that apply to Surface will be downloaded and installed, and after the updates are installed, restart your device to complete the installation process. To restart your device, select Start , and then select Power > Restart.
- Surface Laptop 3 with AMDView
Improves system stability and addresses system bugcheck, improves Graphics stability and performance while addressing system bugcheck, enables Windows 11 feature to improve battery life, and improves support of Surface Dock 2.
- Surface Laptop 3 with AMDView
How to get updates, improvements and fixes in the updates, and additional steps for Surface Laptop 3 with AMD Processor.
2024
- Surface Laptop 3 with IntelView
Addresses potential security vulnerability and improves system stability.
- Surface Laptop 3 with IntelView
Improves Thunderbolt performance on Surface Dock 3 and extends device security certificate authority.
2023
- Surface Laptop 3 with IntelView
Improves graphics stability and performance, improves Surface Pen inking, and addresses 3rd party application compatibility issue.
- Surface Laptop 3 with IntelView
This update addresses a potential security vulnerability related to Intel® Security Advisory INTEL-SA-00783, addressing CVE-2022-29871.
- Surface Laptop 3 with IntelView
Improves device charging performance and stability, improves external monitor stability when attached through dock, improves pen inking, and resolves a device booting to Surface logo issue.
- Surface Laptop 3 with IntelView
This update addresses security vulnerability and improves system stability and performance.
- Surface Laptop 3 with IntelView
Enables support for new docking accessories, improves Surface Dock2 stability, and improves wireless stability and addresses security vulnerability.
- Surface Laptop 3 with IntelView
Resolves audio issue that may occur after Windows OS or driver update, addresses security updates and improves system stability, and improves device audio performance and stability.
2022
- Surface Laptop 3 with IntelView
Resolve potential security vulnerabilities, including Microsoft Security Advisory ADV220002, improve Surface Dock 2 stability, and resolve the Wi-Fi toggle issue.
- Surface Laptop 3 with AMDView
Improves system stability and addresses system bugcheck, improves Graphics stability and performance while addressing system bugcheck, enables Windows 11 feature to improve battery life, and improves support of Surface Dock 2.
- Surface Laptop 3 with IntelView
Addresses critical security vulnerability and improves system stability.
2021
- Surface Laptop 3 with IntelView
Enables Windows 11 feature to improve battery life, improves graphics stability and performance, and addresses critical security vulnerability and improves system stability.
- Surface Laptop 3 with Intel
Improves audio performance and battery life.
2020
- Surface Laptop 3 with AMDView
Improves graphics performance and the display resolution through 3rd party docks.
- Surface Laptop 3 with IntelView
Addresses issues related to the automatic brightness adjustment at low brightness.
2019
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