Re: amd64 Intel cpu microcode

2018-01-14 Thread Theo de Raadt
> Does microcode updated that way is being erased after each reboot? Yes, it is lost. Kernel installs new firmware onto the cpu at every boot. When you update your BIOS, it works the same way.

Re: amd64 Intel cpu microcode

2018-01-14 Thread Lampshade
Does microcode updated that way is being erased after each reboot? From: "Theo de Raadt" To: tech@openbsd.org; Date: 1:09 Niedziela 2018-01-14 Subject: amd64 Intel cpu microcode > Patrick and others commited amd64 Intel cpu microcode update code > over the last few days. Th

amd64 Intel cpu microcode

2018-01-13 Thread Theo de Raadt
Patrick and others commited amd64 Intel cpu microcode update code over the last few days. The approach isn't perfect, but it is good enough for a start. I want to explain the situation. When you fw_update, you'll get the firmware files. Upon a reboot, it will attempt to update the mi