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1. Re: Meltdown and spectre patches
You will get it from your motherboard/system manufacturer via a BIOS update.
https://newsroom.intel.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/11/2018/02/microcode-update-guidance.pdf
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2. Re: Meltdown and spectre patches
Thank you for your answer,but can you please tell me if i can update the BIOS by GUI(by Intel software download SERVER) or USB (download the update on it)
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3. Re: Meltdown and spectre patches
This message was posted on behalf of Intel CorporationHello Mohammad,
Thank you for contacting Intel(R) Technical Support.
In an effort to better assist you, can please indicate for which Intel Product you need the update?
Best regards,
Jeremiah A.
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4. Re: Meltdown and spectre patches
You will need to follow the bios update procedure defined by you system/motherboard manufacturer, as it is their bios.
Are you using an Intel server board?
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5. Re: Meltdown and spectre patches
Hello Jermaia,
thank you for your answer
i have these servers
- IBM System x3650 M2 -[7947K6G]-
processor: 2.27 gigahertz Intel Xeon E5520
64 kilobyte primary memory cache
256 kilobyte secondary memory cache
8192 kilobyte tertiary memory cache
64-bit ready
2.IBM System x3650 M3 -[7945D2G]
Processor: 2.40 gigahertz Intel Xeon E5620
32 kilobyte primary memory cache
256 kilobyte secondary memory cache
12288 kilobyte tertiary memory cache.
3.VMware Virtual Platform
Processor: 2.00 gigahertz Intel Xeon E5-2620 0
1024 kilobyte primary memory cache
64-bit ready.
Regards,,
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7. Re: Meltdown and spectre patches
This message was posted on behalf of Intel CorporationHello Mohammad,
Thank you for your response.
For this issue end users and systems administrators should check with their operating system vendors and system manufacturers, and apply any available updates as soon as they are available. You should do this whether you use an Intel-based system, or other computer or mobile device.
Best regards,
Jeremiah A.
Intel(R) Technical Support -
8. Re: Meltdown and spectre patches
This message was posted on behalf of Intel CorporationHi Mohammad,
I'm following up with you to see if there is anything else I can help you with or if we can proceed in closing this case.
Your prompt response is highly appreciated.
Regards,
Jeremiah A.
Intel(R) Technical Support
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9. Re: Meltdown and spectre patches
Hello Jermaia,
thanks a lot for your help, you can go further and close the case
regards,
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10. Re: Meltdown and spectre patches
This message was posted on behalf of Intel CorporationHI Mohammad,
Thank you for your response. I will proceed in closing this case. If you need more assistance from us, you can open a new case and refer to this one.
Best regards,
Jeremiah A.
Intel(R) Technical Support