Update microcode for Spectre?

**Althir** · 03-03-2018 10:21 PM

Thanks, all worked fine @pokuly

For interest...

960 EVO m2 on a Z270F Strix Board 1203

old microcode

Sequential Read (Q= 32,T= 1) : 3112.319 MB/s
Sequential Write (Q= 32,T= 1) : 1555.228 MB/s
Random Read 4KiB (Q= 8,T= 8) : 1065.143 MB/s [ 260044.7 IOPS]
Random Write 4KiB (Q= 8,T= 8) : 1093.148 MB/s [ 266881.8 IOPS]
Random Read 4KiB (Q= 32,T= 1) : 685.113 MB/s [ 167263.9 IOPS]
Random Write 4KiB (Q= 32,T= 1) : 335.944 MB/s [ 82017.6 IOPS]
Random Read 4KiB (Q= 1,T= 1) : 46.124 MB/s [ 11260.7 IOPS]
Random Write 4KiB (Q= 1,T= 1) : 167.125 MB/s [ 40802.0 IOPS]

Test : 1024 MiB [C: 46.4% (54.1/116.7 GiB)] (x5) [Interval=5 sec]
Date : 2018/03/03 19:21:12
OS : Windows 10 Professional [10.0 Build 16299] (x64)

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new microcode

Sequential Read (Q= 32,T= 1) : 3155.062 MB/s
Sequential Write (Q= 32,T= 1) : 1571.321 MB/s
Random Read 4KiB (Q= 8,T= 8) : 1188.345 MB/s [ 290123.3 IOPS]
Random Write 4KiB (Q= 8,T= 8) : 1146.762 MB/s [ 279971.2 IOPS]
Random Read 4KiB (Q= 32,T= 1) : 743.340 MB/s [ 181479.5 IOPS]
Random Write 4KiB (Q= 32,T= 1) : 606.576 MB/s [ 148089.8 IOPS]
Random Read 4KiB (Q= 1,T= 1) : 42.369 MB/s [ 10344.0 IOPS]
Random Write 4KiB (Q= 1,T= 1) : 236.779 MB/s [ 57807.4 IOPS]

Test : 1024 MiB [C: 46.6% (54.4/116.7 GiB)] (x5) [Interval=5 sec]
Date : 2018/03/03 23:21:58
OS : Windows 10 Professional [10.0 Build 16299] (x64)

Thanks @all.

@jjxakergm... your 960 is performing better

**Althir** · 03-03-2018 10:49 PM

i'm a bit confused about the bios file changed my macadress of my ethernetadapter...

into something strange simple: 88:88:88:88:87:88

Can i adjust the BIOS File again with my old MAC adress ? i got it and would have my old one...

regards

**RidingTheFlow** · 03-04-2018 11:21 AM

Where did you get microcode file for 0x84 ?

**pokuly** · 03-04-2018 03:59 PM

There is a repository at https://github.com/platomav/CPUMicro...e/master/Intel

**Althir** · 03-04-2018 05:05 PM

Originally Posted by RidingTheFlow

Where did you get microcode file for 0x84 ?

The tool downloads it... (imho)

**jjxakergm** · 03-05-2018 07:41 PM

Originally Posted by Althir

Can i adjust the BIOS File again with my old MAC adress ? i got it and would have my old one...

It's very easy to do, but that's hard to explain...
You originally chose the wrong method of inserting a modified BIOS. AMI AFU with a key /GAN updates everything, but you only had to update the only BIOS region.
To restore the poppy address, you need to modify the GBE, after which it must be flashed with the help of Intel Flash Programming Tool.
Specify the desired poppy address, I'll prepare you a one-click restore.

It's unfortunate that Asus restricts users for modifications, why not make for all motherboards USB BIOS Flashback. or do not need to block bios regions!
The MSI, for example, does not apply blocking of bios regions. even a built-in flasher(M-FLASH) allows to flash a modified BIOS, and it deserves respect!

**Althir** · 03-06-2018 12:37 AM

Originally Posted by jjxakergm

It's very easy to do, but that's hard to explain...
You originally chose the wrong method of inserting a modified BIOS. AMI AFU with a key /GAN updates everything, but you only had to update the only BIOS region.
To restore the poppy address, you need to modify the GBE, after which it must be flashed with the help of Intel Flash Programming Tool.
Specify the desired poppy address, I'll prepare you a one-click restore.

It's unfortunate that Asus restricts users for modifications, why not make for all motherboards USB BIOS Flashback. or do not need to block bios regions!
The MSI, for example, does not apply blocking of bios regions. even a built-in flasher(M-FLASH) allows to flash a modified BIOS, and it deserves respect!

isn't there just a -savemac option for the tool to run? imho i've read that on msiforums (thx @RaffieKol)

regards

**pokuly** · 03-06-2018 12:54 AM

Intel eeupdate works in DOS mode with my z370-A to enter back own MAC address. I tested with the i219 version i found at an official ASRock page, not ASUS.

Edit:
https://www.asrock.com/support/download/mactool.asp
You only need the Eeupdate.exe and the MAC.bat entered with the MAC of your choice. For me the Int219 version works out of 2.07A.

**Terepin** · 03-06-2018 04:29 PM

Originally Posted by Althir

The tool downloads it... (imho)

It doesn't download anything. It asks for BIOS file, which I do not have.

**Terepin** · 03-06-2018 04:30 PM

Originally Posted by pokuly

There is a repository at https://github.com/platomav/CPUMicro...e/master/Intel

And how the hell I am suppose to know which one is for my CPU?!

Althir PC Specs
Motherboard	ASUS STRIX Z270F GAMING
Processor	Intel I7-7700k (delided)
Memory (part number)	16GB G-Skill 3200 CL16
Graphics Card #1	MSI GeForce GTX 1080
Sound Card	ASUS Essence STX II
Monitor	ASUS PG279Q
Storage #1	250 GB 960 EVO m2
Storage #2	250 GB 950 EVO SATA
CPU Cooler	EKWB Spremacy Evo Watercooler
Case	Corsair Carbide 600Q
Power Supply	BeQuiet PowerZone 650
Keyboard	Logitech G910
Mouse	Logitech G502
Headset	Sennheiser Game One
Mouse Pad	Logitech G640
Headset/Speakers	Creative GigaWorks T40 Series II
OS	Windows 10 Pro
Network Router	ASUS ROG Rapture GT-AC5300

Althir PC Specs
Motherboard	ASUS STRIX Z270F GAMING
Processor	Intel I7-7700k (delided)
Memory (part number)	16GB G-Skill 3200 CL16
Graphics Card #1	MSI GeForce GTX 1080
Sound Card	ASUS Essence STX II
Monitor	ASUS PG279Q
Storage #1	250 GB 960 EVO m2
Storage #2	250 GB 950 EVO SATA
CPU Cooler	EKWB Spremacy Evo Watercooler
Case	Corsair Carbide 600Q
Power Supply	BeQuiet PowerZone 650
Keyboard	Logitech G910
Mouse	Logitech G502
Headset	Sennheiser Game One
Mouse Pad	Logitech G640
Headset/Speakers	Creative GigaWorks T40 Series II
OS	Windows 10 Pro
Network Router	ASUS ROG Rapture GT-AC5300

pokuly PC Specs
Motherboard	ASUS PRIME Z370-A
Processor	Spectre inside i7 8700k
Memory (part number)	G.Skill Trident Z F4-3200C14D-32GTZSW
Graphics Card #1	EVGA GTX 970 SC
Monitor	ASUS VN279QLB@75Hz
CPU Cooler	Thermalright Macho
Power Supply	Superflower 550W

Althir PC Specs
Motherboard	ASUS STRIX Z270F GAMING
Processor	Intel I7-7700k (delided)
Memory (part number)	16GB G-Skill 3200 CL16
Graphics Card #1	MSI GeForce GTX 1080
Sound Card	ASUS Essence STX II
Monitor	ASUS PG279Q
Storage #1	250 GB 960 EVO m2
Storage #2	250 GB 950 EVO SATA
CPU Cooler	EKWB Spremacy Evo Watercooler
Case	Corsair Carbide 600Q
Power Supply	BeQuiet PowerZone 650
Keyboard	Logitech G910
Mouse	Logitech G502
Headset	Sennheiser Game One
Mouse Pad	Logitech G640
Headset/Speakers	Creative GigaWorks T40 Series II
OS	Windows 10 Pro
Network Router	ASUS ROG Rapture GT-AC5300

jjxakergm PC Specs
Motherboard	ASUS Maximus IX Apex@MyMOD BIOS
Processor	Intel Core i3-8350k
Memory (part number)	G.Skill F4-3600C16D-16GTZR
Graphics Card #1	MSI GTX 1080 Ti Gaming X
Monitor	Dell u2713H
Storage #1	Samsung 960 EVO 250GB
Storage #2	Samsung 960 PRO 512GB
CPU Cooler	Deepcool Captain 240 EX
Case	Phanteks Enthoo Pro M Tempered Glass
Power Supply	Seasonic PRIME 750W Titanium
Keyboard	G.SKILL Ripjaws KM780 RGB
Mouse	Razer Lancehead TE
Mouse Pad	G.SKILL Ripjaws MP780
Headset/Speakers	Edifier R2800 + Supra ZAC Toslink Optical
OS	Win 10 RS4 x64@MyMod OS/ISO
Network Router	Asus RT-N65U@Сustom FW "Project Padavan"

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