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Dec 4, 2018 - Users of Microsoft's new Surface Book 2 and Pro 4 will be getting. To several Intel drivers such as those for the touchscreen, graphics, wireless, and audio. Marvel AVASTAR Wireless-AC Network Controller – Network. Microsoft issued several driver updates for both the Surface Pro 4 and Surface Book. Driver update for Marvell AVASTAR Wireless-AC Network Controller.

When the wireless network stops working on your Surface, it’s very likely due to your Marvell Avastar Wireless-AC Network Controller driver. No worries! The good news is you can fix it easily by yourself.

Here’re 2 options you can try to fix this problem. Choose the one you prefer.

Option 1 – Manually – Some computer skills and patience are required to play around with your drivers this way, because you have to find the exactly correct driver online, download it and install it step by step.

OR

Option 2 – Automatically (Recommended)– This is the quickest and easiest option. It’s all done with just a few mouse clicks – super easy even if you’re a computer newbie.

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IMPORTANT: Both these two options should be performed with network connection on your Surface. If you cannot access the wireless network, try to connect to network through a wired cable.

Option 1. Download latest Avastar Wireless-AC Network Controller driver from Microsoft website

1) Head to Microsoft Install Wireless Drivers on Surface website.

2) Choose your operating system. Then click Download the driver package.

3) Click the download link of your Surface version.

4) Click Download icon and go on to follow the on-screen instructions to finish downloading.

Option 2. Download & Install the latest Avastar Wireless-AC Network Controller driver via Driver Easy AUTOMATICALLY (Recommended)

Driver Easy will automatically recognize your system and find the correct drivers for it. You don’t need to know exactly what system your computer is running, you don’t need to risk downloading and installing the wrong driver, and you don’t need to worry about making a mistake when installing.

You can update your drivers automatically with either the FREE or the Pro version of Driver Easy. But with the Pro version it takes just 2 clicks (and you get full support and a 30-day money back guarantee):

1)Downloadand install Driver Easy.

2) Run Driver Easy and clickScan Nowbutton. Driver Easy will then scan your computer and detect any problem drivers.

3)
Click the Update button next to a flagged network controller driver to automatically download and install the correct version of this driver (you can do this with the FREE version).
Or click
Update All to automatically download and install the correct version of all the drivers that are missing or out of date on your system (this requires the Pro version – you’ll be prompted to upgrade when you click Update All).

Note: Driver Easy needs network connection to help you update all the driver with one-click. But without Internet, you still can use its Offline Scanfeatureto update your drivers.

After installing the new driver on your Surface, please reboot your system to make it take effect.

That’s all there is to it.

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Microsoft issued a number of driver updates for both the Surface Pro 4 and Surface Book that ought to make owners very happy because they should improve performance of the two devices.

The updates are all centered around driver support to improve stability and usability, along with improved battery support. So, these are all features that Surface users will definitely want. It's interesting to note that the Surface Pro 4 updates were not back ported to the Surface Pro 3.

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Microsoft also reworked the Surface Update History page. The updates are now listed in a table format based around each device rather than in separate lists.

The Surface Book and Pro 4 have almost the same internals, so the driver updates are almost identical with just a few differences.

Here's what's new for the Surface Book:

  • Microsoft driver update for Surface Embedded Controller Firmware. v88.1171.256.0 provides adjustments to system thermal tuning and optimizes battery utilization in connected standby and in low-battery scenarios.
  • Microsoft driver update for Surface Management Engine​. v11.0.11.1006 improves system stability resuming from sleep or hibernation and increases reliability of touch and pen capabilities.
  • Marvell Semiconductor Inc. driver update for Marvell AVASTAR Bluetooth Radio Adapter. v15.68.9040.67 enhances Wi-Fi driver settings to support Gulf region.
  • Marvell Semiconductor Inc. driver update for Marvell AVASTAR Wireless-AC Network Controller. v15.68.9040.67 enhances Wi-Fi driver settings to support Gulf region.
  • Intel Corp. driver update for Intel Precise Touch Device.​ v1.1.0.240 improves touch stability.

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The following additional update is available for Surface Book devices that have a Samsung solid state drive (SSD)

  • Microsoft driver update for Surface NVM Express Controller. v10.0.4.0 improves stability of NVMe Storage.

And here's what's new for the Surface Pro 4:

  • Microsoft driver update for Surface Embedded Controller Firmware. v103.1158.256.0 provides adjustments to system thermal tuning and optimizes battery utilization in connected standby and in low-battery scenarios.
  • Microsoft driver update for Surface Management Engine. v11.0.11.1006 improves system stability resuming from sleep or hibernation and increases reliability of touch and pen capabilities.
  • Fingerprint Cards AB driver update for Surface Fingerprint Sensor. v2.2.10.8 increases stability of the fingerprint sensor when the keyboard is resuming from sleep.
  • Marvell Semiconductor Inc. driver update for Marvell AVASTAR Bluetooth Radio Adapter. v15.68.9040.67 enhances Wi-Fi driver settings to support Gulf region.
  • Marvell Semiconductor Inc. driver update for Marvell AVASTAR Wireless-AC Network Controller. v15.68.9040.67 enhances Wi-Fi driver settings to support Gulf region.
  • Intel Corp. driver update for Intel Precise Touch Device. v1.1.0.240 improves touch stability.

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The following additional update is available for Surface Pro 4 devices that have a Samsung solid state drive (SSD):

Microsoft driver update for Surface NVM Express Controller. v10.0.4.0 improves stability of NVMe Storage.

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