firmware/intel-microcode

Intel processor microcode update data.

Versions

Slot	Version	Repository	Platforms
0	20250512	hardware	~amd64	arm?	armv7?	armv8?	~x86

Homepage	https://github.com/intel/Intel-Linux-Processor-Microcode-Data-Files
Summary	Intel processor microcode update data
Description	CPU microcode is a mechanism to correct certain errata in existing systems. The normal preferred method to apply microcode updates is using the system BIOS, but for a subset of Intel's processors this can be done at runtime using the operating system. This package contains microcode updates for processors that support OS loading of microcode updates. Linux can update processor microcode very early in the kernel boot sequence. In situations when the BIOS update isn't available, early loading is the next best alternative to updating processor microcode. Microcode states are reset on a power reset, hence, it is required to be updated every time during the boot process. Loading microcode using the initrd method is recommended so that the microcode is loaded at the earliest time for best coverage. Systems that cannot tolerate downtime may use the late reload method to update a running system without a reboot.
Dependencies	( build: sys-apps/iucode-tool )
Downloads	https://github.com/intel/Intel-Linux-Processor-Microcode-Data-Files/archive/microcode-20250512.tar.gz -> intel-microcode-microcode-20250512.tar.gz
Licences	intel-ucode