

On the next screen, Surface Dock Update will tell you that the process could take some time. When the tool informs you that you do not have the latest firmware, click Update to start the download and installation process.

If you do not have the latest Surface Dock firmware, you can use the Surface Dock Update to download and install it. If not, it will tell you a firmware update is available. If you already have the latest version of Surface Dock firmware, the tool will say you're up to date.

When the application appears in the list click the app to select and open it. In your taskbar search field, type "Microsoft Surface Dock Updater".Under the list titled "Choose the download you want," check the box next to Surface_Dock_Updater. Visit Microsoft's Surface Tools for IT page and hit the red Download button.One way to ensure your Dock has the latest firmware is to download the tool, set it up and then run it, which will quickly let you know if you need an update. Updating the firmware on Microsoft's Surface Dock is easy if you know how to do it and you download the right utility: Microsoft's Surface Dock Updater, which is part of the company's Surface Tools for IT toolset. How to tell if your Surface Dock has the latest firmware If Windows Update isn't downloading the latest Surface Dock firmware, or you just want to make sure you have the latest release, you can download the tool and update on your own.

Microsoft says Windows Update can automatically download Surface Dock firmware updates, but for some reason, that doesn't always happen. Because the Dock features its own internal chipset, Microsoft can release firmware updates to fix issues or enhance functionality. The Surface Dock is a valuable tool that lets Surface users quickly and easily add connectivity options to their PCs via a single Surface Connect port, including power, Ethernet, audio, USB 3.0, and DisplayPort.
