OpenBSD is expanding its support by finally being able to apply AMD CPU microcode updates. It was reported that this comes with the latest code, which supports the update with new abilities ...

My understanding was that a CPU microcode update is stored in non-volatile memory on the motherboard and is loaded by the BIOS or UEFI into volatile memory on the CPU during boot. And because the ...

Microsoft said today that it would take Intel CPU microcode updates meant to fix the Spectre v2 vulnerability and ship these updates to users via a Windows update package.

Intel shares new details about the upcoming Raptor Lake microcode update, which aims to fix crashing issues affecting 13th and 14th gen CPUs.

Intel has released an updated 'Microcode Revision Guidance' document that includes more detailed information about the state of its firmware patches to address potential Meltdown and Spectre ...

AMD says it will make optional microcode updates available to customers and partners for Ryzen and EPYC processors starting this week, and for previous CPU generations in the coming weeks.

How to install the Spectre CPU fix on your motherboard Fortunately, installing a Spectre CPU microcode update for your motherboard BIOS is much more straightforward than finding it.

One of the more concerning details in the ongoing story of Spectre-related system patches has been how users would get said updates. Per Intel's announcement, distribution of the new CPU microcode ...

Intel releases one last microcode update to fix high-end desktop CPU crashes JournalBot Sep 26, 2024 Jump to latest Follow Reply Sep 26, 2024 Replies: 51 ...

Motherboard makers are starting to dish out BIOS updates based on new microcode from Intel to address stability issues affecting a wide range of 14th Gen and 13th Gen Core processor models.

It’s an issue with the hardware itself, but the major operating system makers have rolled out updates that protect against the Meltdown and Spectre CPU flaws.

Intel has released an updated 'Microcode Revision Guidance' document that includes more detailed information about the state of its firmware patches to address potential Meltdown and Spectre ...