Messages in this thread | | | Date | Mon, 9 Mar 2009 07:27:25 -0700 | From | Arjan van de Ven <> | Subject | Re: Linux* Processor Microcode Data File |
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On Mon, 9 Mar 2009 10:43:57 +0100 Dragoslav Zaric <dragoslav.zaric.kd@gmail.com> wrote:
> Hello, > > I was browsing Intel web site for my processor docs and I bumped > on download link "Linux* Processor Microcode Data File" and it says > there: > > "The microcode data file contains the latest microcode definitions for > all Intel processors. > Intel releases microcode updates to correct processor behavior as > documented in the respective > processor specification updates. While the regular approach to getting > this microcode update is via > a BIOS upgrade, Intel realizes that this can be an administrative > hassle. The Linux Operating System > and VMware ESX products have a mechanism to update the microcode after > booting. For example, > this file will be used by the operating system mechanism if the file > is placed in the /etc/firmware > directory of the Linux system." > > So, does new kernel versions just copy this microcode update file in > /etc/firmware folder
yup just place it there.... and it'll get picked up.
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