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 ...

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 ...

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.

When there's a bug in the CPU microcode, you're at the mercy of your motherboard vendor to release a new system BIOS that will update it for you—you can't just go to some download link at AMD ...

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 ...