[INTEL]-How To Update Your Microcode for Intel HX 13/14th Gen. CPUs Laptops/Mobile Easily.

[THEBOSS619]

Did not know about realtek chips basically being intel, even though I dont use ethernet (too far for my laptop use lol) it still sounds like a great idea just for the benefits, also about the vmax, I successfully installed your microcode 0x12B driver without disabling virtualization, I do however have VBS disabled as well my ME firmware being 16.1.30.2361 not the latest but above what you recommended, even with your driver i should have vmax enabled correct?

yup, absolutely correct and Yes, VBS disabled will allow the driver to function indeed.
I will start working on Intel Killer driver [aka Realtek Driver] as they are literally the same should work

 

[Kyma]

I can't blame you for fearing due to Intel suboptimal actions... I lost all the trust on Intel... I'm already on Intel forums trying to get a proper answer related to Intel HX CPUs... & already emailed them but they are very slow... 1 response every week... it's been 4 weeks now....

ah well... I'm gonna stop ranting

I have searched and found the latest MCU at 0x4122 would that be ok for you? Here I have uploaded the file that made specifically for CPUID of B06A2.

File are from the attachment of this comment... follow the same steps as on the Main post. It should work for you

Hi THEBOSS619!!!! Thank you for all you do, I have been pulling my hair about how to find more information to get this fixed until I found this thread. Many many thanks!!!
I would like to use this one too for the MS-01 that I have ordered but the ZIP seems corrupt. Could you upload a new version?

And while I'm at it, can I use that one on my i5-13500H in my NPB5, with CPU-ID 000B06A2? Just checking, major thanks in advance!
Than the last question, if I use this, I am unable to use virtualization? I really need that though.

 

[THEBOSS619]

Hi THEBOSS619!!!! Thank you for all you do, I have been pulling my hair about how to find more information to get this fixed until I found this thread. Many many thanks!!!
I would like to use this one too for the MS-01 that I have ordered but the ZIP seems corrupt. Could you upload a new version?

And while I'm at it, can I use that one on my i5-13500H in my NPB5, with CPU-ID 000B06A2? Just checking, major thanks in advance!
Than the last question, if I use this, I am unable to use virtualization? I really need that though.

Thank you so much for your kind words I can't thank you enough

Yes, you can use it for MS-01 & NPB5 You can try to disable VBS only... maybe it will work without disabling the whole virtualization. I just tested I downloaded the zip file and it works correctly and extracts successfully, maybe try to download again? unless you want a newer ones which is 0x4123 then I can do it for you if you want

 

[Kyma]

Thank you so much for your kind words I can't thank you enough

Yes, you can use it for MS-01 & NPB5 You can try to disable VBS only... maybe it will work without disabling the whole virtualization. I just tested I downloaded the zip file and it works correctly and extracts successfully, maybe try to download again? unless you want a newer ones which is 0x4123 then I can do it for you if you want

Offcourse I'd like the newest, thank you sir, so kind!

Hi THEBOSS619!!!! Thank you for all you do, I have been pulling my hair about how to find more information to get this fixed until I found this thread. Many many thanks!!!
I would like to use this one too for the MS-01 that I have ordered but the ZIP seems corrupt. Could you upload a new version?

And while I'm at it, can I use that one on my i5-13500H in my NPB5, with CPU-ID 000B06A2? Just checking, major thanks in advance!
Than the last question, if I use this, I am unable to use virtualization? I really need that though.

This is what I get when I re-download, and then try to extract it with Windows, 7Zip did work though.
But if your willing to package 0x4123 for me (and others) that would be even more AWESOME. Many thanks in advance.

This is what I get when I re-download, and then try to extract it with Windows, 7Zip did work though.
But if your willing to package 0x4123 for me (and others) that would be even more AWESOME. Many thanks in advance.

I have tried to update it on my NPB5, with virtualization turned off in the BIOS. Could not find anything that said VBS though.
It ran, did not give me any errors, but did not update it either:

I have checked the logs and see the following:

I have checked the firmware version of the Intel Management Engine Interface #1 that you mentioned in a previous post, mine is 16.1.25.2049, which lower than you advised. I'll figure out how to upgrade that on my NPB5 to see if that could resolve the issue.

 

[mdemartinis]

Hi everyone! Coming late to the party...

I have a Lenovo Legion 5 Pro 16IRX9, with an i9-14900HX. I tried everything to unlock the BIOS but unfortunately I can't get to the advanced -locked- options. I just want the set the IA VR Max Voltage Limit. I never used SREP, but I've been reading about it and AFAIK I need to create a custom SREP_Config.cfg for my laptop that unlocks the feature. Does anyone here tried SREP with this laptop model already? Do you know how to create this file to unlock that feature without bricking the laptop in the process?
I just want to set the max Voltage to 1.4V to be safe. Although I'm using Windows and, of course, it has bugs from time to time, I always think it may be because of CPU degradation (laptop has just a few months anyway).

Thanks in advance folks!

 

[THEBOSS619]

Offcourse I'd like the newest, thank you sir, so kind!

Yours have the most recent ones which is according to your screenshot is 0x4305 so you don't need any kind of microcode updates what's written inside the event viewer is 100% accurate Your only thing is missing isupdating your Intel ME FW

Hi everyone! Coming late to the party...

I have a Lenovo Legion 5 Pro 16IRX9, with an i9-14900HX. I tried everything to unlock the BIOS but unfortunately I can't get to the advanced -locked- options. I just want the set the IA VR Max Voltage Limit. I never used SREP, but I've been reading about it and AFAIK I need to create a custom SREP_Config.cfg for my laptop that unlocks the feature. Does anyone here tried SREP with this laptop model already? Do you know how to create this file to unlock that feature without bricking the laptop in the process?
I just want to set the max Voltage to 1.4V to be safe. Although I'm using Windows and, of course, it has bugs from time to time, I always think it may be because of CPU degradation (laptop has just a few months anyway).

Thanks in advance folks!

others might chime-in about the SREP thing but what kind of bugs do you face? can you elaborate more? I'm curious.

 

[vgm]

Hey @THEBOSS619 thanks for maintaining this. I used to maintain updated version but certain OEM firmware caused more issues after startup with weird slowdowns on specific thinkpads or asus vivobook. Bin2Dat is good and updating MEI FW is a bit cumbersome on latest intel models which might require stitching proper PD and firmware otherwise it can go kaput.

Maybe you can add the links in OP. Currently I'm using Ryzen PRO 8840HS and I'm trying my best to find compatible tools to find and update mcu and agesa.
Intel MCU repo [Raw BIN files]
Bin2Dat
Windows Update MCU [Very old and haven't been updated]
Intel MCU converter [Use below link as source directory]
Intel uCode for Windows/Linux with caveat patches

I do miss ThrottleStop @unclewebb and use it on my old Intel PCs.

 

[THEBOSS619]

Hey @THEBOSS619 thanks for maintaining this. I used to maintain updated version but certain OEM firmware caused more issues after startup with weird slowdowns on specific thinkpads or asus vivobook. Bin2Dat is good and updating MEI FW is a bit cumbersome on latest intel models which might require stitching proper PD and firmware otherwise it can go kaput.

Maybe you can add the links in OP. Currently I'm using Ryzen PRO 8840HS and I'm trying my best to find compatible tools to find and update mcu and agesa.
Intel MCU repo [Raw BIN files]
Bin2Dat
Windows Update MCU [Very old and haven't been updated]
Intel MCU converter [Use below link as source directory]
Intel uCode for Windows/Linux with caveat patches

I do miss ThrottleStop @unclewebb and use it on my old Intel PCs.

Thank you so much for sharing those links I believe It's already mentioned on 2nd or 3rd post but I will do add it on the main OP post whenever a new microcode gets released Thank you again

 

[Kyma]

Yours have the most recent ones which is according to your screenshot is 0x4305 so you don't need any kind of microcode updates what's written inside the event viewer is 100% accurate Your only thing is missing isupdating your Intel ME FW


others might chime-in about the SREP thing but what kind of bugs do you face? can you elaborate more? I'm curious.

Thanks a lot!!! So my NPB5 is ok, I'd like to have the updater for my new MS-01 when it arrives, will share details when it is here.