New BIOS needed for microcode fix for Core2 processors

[mickrussom]

http://www.theinquirer.net/default.aspx?article=40567
http://support.microsoft.com/?kbid=936357
Critical update for Intel Core CPUs is out

Have Intel processor? Download the fix right now

By Theo Valich: Tuesday 26 June 2007, 07:26
A COUPLE OF WEEKS ago, we heard that Dell was dealing with a certain situation considering Intel dual-core MCW and quad-core KC marchitecture, and that the company was releasing urgent BIOS and microcode versions for its line up.

We learned that the affected CPUs are the Core 2 Duo E4000/E6000, Core 2 Quad Q6600, Core 2 Xtreme X6800, XC6700 and XC6800.

In the mobile world, people with the Core 2 Duo T5000 and T7000 need to visit Microsoft's site, while the server guys will want to use motherboard BIOSes if they do not rely on Microsoft Windows operating systems.

The affected servers are Xeon 3000, 3200, 5100 and 5300s - or just about every model from the second generation of Core marchitecture.

Oddly enough, Yonah - 32-bit Core Duo processor - isn't among the affected cores.

We are assured that no product recall will happen, and that La Intella took all appropriate steps in order to minimise damage to its public image, because if a product recall happened, Intel's credibility would be ruined for good.

Anyway, if you have a Core CPU based machine, go to the link below to download the update. AMD processors are not affected at all, in case you were wondering.

http://support.microsoft.com/?kbid=936357

[brites]

Eah!!! I'd seen that report... that's all we need... a CPU like a OS ... "SP1" for some INTEL CPU

[Darkstar]

Saw that, looks like the E6400 and 6600 were not affected....

[Bio-Hazard]

This "Core 2 Duo E4000/E6000" means the entire rang of that family of CPU's. Last time I checked anyways..............