How to Update Surface Dock (2) Firmware [An Easy Way] - MiniTool

Keep Surface Dock and Surface Dock 2 firmware latest versions to ensure they run optimally! This article will guide you through easy updates to Surface Dock firmware.

Introduction to Surface Dock

The Surface Dock is a docking station that allows you to connect multiple devices and peripherals to your Surface device. You can connect devices such as keyboard, mouse, camera, etc. and expand the display output of the Surface to multiple external displays.

In addition to the original Surface Dock, Microsoft also released the Surface Dock 2, which offers faster transfer speeds and a richer port choice.

Here is a comparison of the specifications of Surface Dock and Surface Dock 2:

	Surface Dock	Surface Dock 2
USB-C port	none	- Front 2 2 rear (support video output)
USB-A port	4 USB 3.0 (up to 5Gbps)	2 rear USB-A 3.2 (up to 10Gbps)
Ethernet	Gigabit Ethernet
Audio	Audio output	3.5mm audio input/output
Mini DisplayPort	2	none
Safety lock hole	have

The Surface Dock 2 can provide a 60Hz refresh rate for two 4K monitors at the same time, or a 30Hz refresh rate for two 5K monitors at the same time, while the original Surface Dock was limited to 4096×2160@30Hz or 2960×1440@60Hz. But the downside of the Surface Dock 2 is that it is only compatible with some Surface devices.

Surface Dock firmware update

To ensure that the Surface Dock works properly, you need to keep its firmware up to date. Here is how to update:

How to update the original Surface Dock

To update the original Surface Dock, you need to download the MSI file (this file has replaced the Surface Dock firmware updater). The specific steps are as follows:

1. Go to the Download Surface IT Tools page.
2. Click "Download".
3. Under Select the download you want, select the latest version of the Surface Dock firmware update file. This is a .msi file whose name begins with " Surface\_Dock\_FWUpdate " and version number.
4. Click "Next" to download this file.
5. Run this file and follow the wizard to install the tool. You may need to restart your computer.
6. After installing the Surface Dock firmware update, your Surface Dock will be updated automatically and you don't need to do anything else.
7. After the update installation is complete, you must disconnect the Surface device from the dock and reconnect.

How to update Surface Dock 2

To update Surface Dock 2, you can use two methods:

Method 1: Use MSI files

Surface Dock 2 firmware update also has MSI files. You only need to visit the Surface Dock 2 firmware and driver page. Click the "Download" button and select the MSI file with the name " SurfaceDock2\_SEMM ". Then, download and run this file to install the Surface Dock 2 firmware update.

Method 2: Use Surface Application

This application is provided by Microsoft. It can check the currently installed firmware version, see if it is the latest version, and update the Surface Dock 2 firmware. The specific steps are as follows:

1. Launch the Surface app and go to the Accessories tab.
2. Select "Surface Dock 2" from the accessories connected at the bottom of the application.
3. Expand Device Information to view the firmware version. If necessary, select the option to update the device.
4. After the update installation is complete, you must disconnect the Surface device from the dock and reconnect.

Conclusion

Keep your Surface Dock firmware updated to give your Surface device the best experience!

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