topic Re: Latest production microcode for Arrandale (CPUID 20655) missing from Linux Processor Microcode Data File (20180425) in Mobile and Desktop Processors

Latest production microcode for Arrandale (CPUID 20655) missing from Linux Processor Microcode Data File (20180425)

SLatc — Sat, 02 Jun 2018 13:14:16 GMT

According to https://newsroom.intel.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/11/2018/04/microcode-update-guidance.pdf https://newsroom.intel.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/11/2018/04/microcode-update-guidance.pdf , the latest Production MCU Rev for Arrandale CPUID 20655 is 0x6.

I am using the latest version of the Linux Processor Microcode Data File (20180425) from https://downloadcenter.intel.com/download/27776?v=t https://downloadcenter.intel.com/download/27776?v=t

But it provides 0x4, not 0x6:

Linux Processor Microcode Data File Version:

intel-microcode 20180425

Microcode loaded:

microcode: microcode updated early to revision 0x4, date = 2013-06-28

microcode: sig=0x20655, pf=0x10, revision=0x4

microcode: Microcode Update Driver: v2.2.

Unfortunately, the BIOS will not be updated by the manufacturer, so I am relying entirely on this file.

My question is:

Is there going to be an update of the Linux Processor Microcode Data File containing rev 0x6 for CPUID 20655?

Re: Latest production microcode for Arrandale (CPUID 20655) missing from Linux Processor Microcode Data File (20180425)

idata — Mon, 04 Jun 2018 23:47:03 GMT

Hello Slat

Thank you for joining the community.

What is the issue that you are having that is making you update the microcode?

Regards,

Leonardo C.

Re: Latest production microcode for Arrandale (CPUID 20655) missing from Linux Processor Microcode Data File (20180425)

SLatc — Tue, 05 Jun 2018 11:18:07 GMT

Hello Leonardo,

the latest revision is a security update.

I just want to know if it will be available in a future update of the Linux Processor Microcode Data File.

Thanks

Re: Latest production microcode for Arrandale (CPUID 20655) missing from Linux Processor Microcode Data File (20180425)

idata — Tue, 05 Jun 2018 23:45:16 GMT

Hello Slat

Thank you for your response, let me investigate the case, I will be posting back when as soon as I the information for you.

Regards,

Leonardo C.

Re: Latest production microcode for Arrandale (CPUID 20655) missing from Linux Processor Microcode Data File (20180425)

idata — Thu, 07 Jun 2018 19:30:37 GMT

Hello Slat

Thank you for your waiting,

I appreciate your valuable comment concerning the microcode releases. Please bear in mind that Intel customer support does not comment about unreleased microcode updates. We always strive to exceed our customers' expectations and meet their requirements.

Thank you.

Regards,

Leonardo C.