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Microcode updates haven't been managed in-BIOS for over a decade now. If you use Linux, you'll usually see them released as some package like "intel-microcode"
by deaddodo 3y ago
Microcode updates haven't been managed in-BIOS for over a decade now. If you use Linux, you'll usually see them released as some package like "intel-microcode" or "amd-microcode".
Even EFI updates rarely are very intrusive or dangerous, and can also be handled by the Operating System via an update.
- mrpippy 3y agoThey are managed both ways. I think updating in BIOS is preferable to ensure no CPU parameters change while (some part) of the kernel has already initialized. But of course BIOS updates have many downsides and often stop after a few years.