In a surprising move, Microsoft is rolling the 1.51116.198.0 Surface UEFI Firmware for its tablet Surface 3. The tab is getting this upgrade after a big gap of more than 1 years. Nevertheless, it brings patches for the meltdown and specter security threats. The 1.51116.198.0 Surface UEFI Firmware update is for the tablets running on Windows 10 and Windows 8.1 operating system.
Along with the security patch, the display adapters are also getting the compatibility improvement. The firmware 20.19.15.4835 brings this update.
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Here you can see the official changelog that describes in details about the 1.51116.198.0 Surface UEFI Firmware update for Surface 3.
Below you can find the firmware link for various US tele-carriers and unlocked version of surface 3 getting the 1.51116.198.0 Surface UEFI Firmware update.
- Surface 3 Wi-Fi | Download
- AT&T Surface 3 LTE | Download
- Unlocked North America Carrier’s Surface 3 | Download
- Y-Mobile (Japan) and Outside of America | Download
- Verizon Surface 3- LTE | Download
These firmwares are compatible with Windows 8.1 and Windows 1. It also extends support for Enterprise versions. Using the ZIP file a user can selectively install individual drivers. The MSI will install all relevant drivers automatically. Additionally, the WinTab driver is provided for compatibility with certain Surface Pen enabled applications.
Microsoft Surface 3 tablet is available since March 2015. It comes with a 10.80-inch display with a resolution of 1920 X 1080 pixels. The Surface 3 runs on a 1.6 GHz quad-core processor and 2 GB of RAM. The tablet packs 64GB of expandable internal storage. Surface 3 packs an 8-megapixel primary camera on the rear end and a 3.5-megapixel front camera. This tab runs MS Windows 8.1 out-of-the-box.
Better late than never. Though this update brings late patch-ups for the meltdown, it is quite important. So, make sure to install these patches and fortify your surface 3.
