| microcode.ctl | Intel IA32/IA64 CPU Microcode Utility | Mehr ... |
The microcode_ctl utility is a companion to the IA32 microcode
driver:
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- it decodes and sends new microcode to the kernel driver for Intel IA32
family (Pentium Pro, PII, Celeron, PIII, Xeon, Pentium 4, etc.) and
Intel x86_64 family processors;
- it signals the kernel driver to release any buffers it may hold.
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The microcode update does not permanently alter the CPU and must be
performed each time the system is booted. |
