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author: coveminer
ms.author: chauncel
ms.topic: overview
ms.date: 10/14/2022
ms.date: 10/17/2024
ms.reviewer: carlol
manager: frankbu
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Direct Memory Access (DMA) protection is designed to mitigate potential security vulnerabilities associated with using removable SSDs or external storage devices. Newer Surface devices come with DMA Protection enabled by default. These include:

- Surface Laptop (7th Edition), Surface Laptop 6, Surface Laptop 5, Surface Laptop 4, Surface Laptop 3, Surface Laptop SE, Surface Laptop Studio 2, Surface Laptop Studio, and Surface Laptop Go 3.
- Surface Pro (11th Edition), Surface Pro 10, Surface Pro 9, Surface Pro 9 with 5G, Surface Pro 8, Surface Pro 7+, Surface Pro 7, and Surface Pro X.
- Surface Pro (11th Edition), Surface Pro 10, Surface Pro 10 with 5G Surface Pro 9, Surface Pro 9 with 5G, Surface Pro 8, Surface Pro 7+, Surface Pro 7, and Surface Pro X.
- Surface Go 4 and Surface Go 3.

To check the presence of DMA protection feature on your device, open System Information (**Start** > **msinfo32.exe**), as shown in the figure below.
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With Device Firmware Configuration Interface (DFCI) profiles built into Microsoft Intune (now available in public preview), Surface UEFI management extends the modern management stack down to the UEFI hardware level. DFCI supports zero-touch provisioning, eliminates BIOS passwords, provides control of security settings and lays the groundwork for advanced security scenarios in the future.

DFCI is currently available for the following commercial devices: Surface Pro (11th Edition), Surface Pro 10, Surface Pro 9, Surface Pro 9 with 5G, Surface Pro 8, Surface Pro 7+, Surface Pro 7, Surface Pro X, Surface Laptop (7th Edition), Surface Laptop 6, Surface Laptop 5, Surface Laptop 4, Surface Laptop 3, Surface Laptop Studio 2, Surface Laptop Studio, Surface Laptop SE, Surface Laptop Go 2, Surface Laptop Go, Surface Book 3, Surface Studio 2+, Surface Go 3, and Surface Go 4. For more information, see [Manage DFCI on Surface devices](surface-manage-dfci-guide.md).
DFCI is currently available for the following commercial devices: Surface Pro (11th Edition), Surface Pro 10, Surface Pro 10 with 5G, Surface Pro 9, Surface Pro 9 with 5G, Surface Pro 8, Surface Pro 7+, Surface Pro 7, Surface Pro X, Surface Laptop (7th Edition), Surface Laptop 6, Surface Laptop 5, Surface Laptop 4, Surface Laptop 3, Surface Laptop Studio 2, Surface Laptop Studio, Surface Laptop SE, Surface Laptop Go 2, Surface Laptop Go, Surface Book 3, Surface Studio 2+, Surface Go 3, and Surface Go 4. For more information, see [Manage DFCI on Surface devices](surface-manage-dfci-guide.md).

## Open Surface UEFI menu

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## Supported devices

Managing Surface Dock 2 or Surface Thunderbolt 4 Dock with SEMM is available for docks connected to Surface Laptop Studio (all generations), Surface Laptop (7th Edition), Surface Laptop 6, Surface Laptop 5, Surface Laptop 4, Surface Laptop 3, Surface Laptop Go (all generations), Surface Pro (11th Edition), Surface Pro 10, Surface Pro 9, Surface Pro 9 with 5G, Surface Pro 8, Surface Pro 7+, Surface Pro 7, Surface Pro X, and Surface Book 3.
Managing Surface Dock 2 or Surface Thunderbolt 4 Dock with SEMM is available for docks connected to Surface Laptop Studio (all generations), Surface Laptop (7th Edition), Surface Laptop 6, Surface Laptop 5, Surface Laptop 4, Surface Laptop 3, Surface Laptop Go (all generations), Surface Pro (11th Edition), Surface Pro 10, Surface Pro 10 with 5G, Surface Pro 9, Surface Pro 9 with 5G, Surface Pro 8, Surface Pro 7+, Surface Pro 7, Surface Pro X, and Surface Book 3.

> [!TIP]
> These compatible Surface devices are commonly referred to as **host devices**. A package is applied to host devices based on whether a host device is **Authenticated** or **Unauthenticated**. Configured settings reside in the UEFI layer on host devices, enabling IT admins to manage compatible Surface Docks like any other built-in peripheral, such as the camera.
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:::image type="content" source="images/ueficonfig-dock-configure3.png" alt-text="Screenshot that shows ports turned off for unauthenticated devices.":::

7. If you have devices you want to configure for Dynamic USB-C Disablement, select the checkbox as shown in the following figure. Add the required certifciate and select **Next**. To learn more, see [Scenarios for securing Surface Dock ports](#scenarios-for-securing-surface-dock-ports) on this page.
7. If you have devices you want to configure for Dynamic USB-C Disablement, select the checkbox as shown in the following figure. Add the required certificate and select **Next**. To learn more, see [Scenarios for securing Surface Dock ports](#scenarios-for-securing-surface-dock-ports) on this page.

:::image type="content" source="images/ueficonfig-dock-configure-usb-c.png" alt-text="Screenshot that selection of devices to configure USB-C Dynamic Disablement.":::

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# Surface accessories driver and firmware lifecycle

This page provides essential information on the driver and firmware lifecycle for Surface accessories, designed to assist IT admins in effectively planning and managing their hardware and software deployment strategies.

This policy outlines the lifecycle of driver and firmware updates for Surface accessories. It runs from the initial release of a device until the designated end-of-servicing date when Surface ceases to publish updates.
This page provides essential information about the driver and firmware lifecycle for Surface accessories. The policy outlines the period during which Surface accessories receive driver and firmware updates, starting from the device's initial release until the designated end-of-servicing date when updates are no longer published.

## Overview

The Surface accessories driver and firmware lifecycle period defines the period that updates are available for an accessory. The Accessory Support Period starts when an accessory is released.

- **For accessories released before January 1, 2021:** Surface accessories will receive driver and firmware updates for at least four years from when the accessory was first released. In cases where the servicing duration is longer than four years, an updated end-of-servicing date will be published in advance of the date of last servicing.
- **For accessories released on and after January 1, 2021:** Surface accessories will receive driver and firmware updates for at least six years from when the accessory was first released. In cases where the servicing duration is longer than six years, an updated end-of-servicing date will be published in advance of the date of last servicing.
- **For accessories released before January 1, 2021:** Surface accessories receive driver and firmware updates for at least four years from when the accessory was first released. In cases where the servicing duration is longer than four years, an updated end-of-servicing date will be published before the date of last servicing.
- **For accessories released on and after January 1, 2021:** Surface accessories receive driver and firmware updates for at least six years from when the accessory was first released. In cases where the servicing duration is longer than six years, an updated end-of-servicing date will be published before the date of last servicing.

## Surface accessories driver and firmware lifecycle period

The following table lists the release date and end-of-servicing date for Surface-branded accessories:

Accessory | Release date | end-of-servicing date
-----------------------------------------------------|---------------------|---------------------
Surface Dock | October 26, 2015 | June 1, 2025
Surface Dock | October 26, 2015 | December 30, 2026
Surface Dial | November 1, 2016 | June 1, 2025
Surface Ergonomic Keyboard | November 21, 2016 | December 3, 2024
Surface Ergonomic Keyboard | November 21, 2016 | December 30, 2025
Surface Modern Keyboard with Fingerprint ID | June 15, 2017 | September 30, 2024
Surface Arc Mouse | June 30, 2017 | December 30, 2026
Surface Precision Mouse | November 16, 2017 | March 3, 2026
Surface Mobile Mouse | August 2, 2018 | June 23, 2026
Surface Precision Mouse | November 16, 2017 | March 30, 2028
Surface Mobile Mouse | August 2, 2018 | June 23, 2027
Surface Headphones | November 19, 2018 | September 30, 2024
Microsoft Classroom Pen | February 28, 2019 | November 19, 2024
Surface Slim Pen | October 1, 2019 | September 30, 2024
Surface Pen | October 22, 2019 | June 30, 2027
Surface Earbuds | May 12, 2020 | April 15, 2025
Surface Headphones 2 | May 12, 2020 | April 15, 2025
Surface Earbuds | May 12, 2020 | June 30, 2026
Surface Headphones 2 | May 12, 2020 | December 30, 2027
Surface Dock 2 | May 26, 2020 | June 1, 2026
Surface USB-C Travel hub | May 26, 2020 | December 30, 2026
Surface Go Type Cover | August 5, 2020 | December 30, 2026
Microsoft Classroom Pen 2 | April 27, 2021 | April 27, 2027
Surface Headphones 2+ | May 4, 2021 | May 4, 2027
Surface Slim Pen 2 | October 5, 2021 | October 5, 2027
Surface Pro Type Cover | November 5, 2021 | November 5, 2027
Surface Pro Type Cover | November 5, 2021 | March 30, 2028
Surface Pro Signature Keyboard with Fingerprint Reader| January 25, 2022 | January 25, 2028
Surface Pro Liberty Keyboard | January 25, 2022 | January 25, 2028
Surface Pro Keyboard | April 5, 2022 | April 5, 2028
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Surface Thunderbolt 4 dock | April 4, 2023 | April 4, 2029
Surface Pro Flex Keyboard | June 18, 2024 | June 18, 2030

## Legacy products

The following table lists products that have passed their end-of-servicing date based on the driver and firmware lifecycle policy. These devices no longer receive newer driver and firmware updates than those listed on [Surface update history](https://support.microsoft.com/surface/surface-update-history-6036fff5-edec-c8ec-9796-a5633aac9488)

Accessory | Release date | end-of-servicing date
-----------------------------------------------------|---------------------|---------------------
Surface Modern Keyboard with Fingerprint ID | June 15, 2017 | September 30, 2024
Surface Headphones | November 19, 2018 | September 30, 2024
Surface Slim Pen | October 1, 2019 | September 30, 2024

## Learn more

- [Surface driver and firmware lifecycle for Windows-based devices](surface-driver-firmware-lifecycle-support.md)
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