Explains what to expect and where to find the latest Linux* microcode information provided in Intel document.
Unable to find information about processor microcode data files in Linux.
To install the latest microcode, you must install the latest BIOS containing the microcode update.
The document describes details about the microcode update (MCU) process on current Intel processors. We do not describe any future enhancements to the microcode update process — just information about recent processors. Linux administrators can find more information on updating microcode from the OS in the Loading Microcode from the OS article. Shows the development of the microcode. There will be a delay between Intel validation and launch of the microcode and the implementation into a system manufacturer's motherboard. This implementation is done via a BIOS update.
Refer to Intel-Linux-Processor-Microcode-Data-Files on Github*.