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

[Da-BOSS]

Let me start with a small background info...

Since we know all Intel's fiasco about what is happening with Raptor Lake/Raptor Lake Refresh which is Intel's codename for the 13th and 14th generations of Intel Core processors, Most OEM/Vendors doesn't want to provide BIOS update that includes microcode update along with required updated Intel ME FW in order to work more effectively.

Since most laptops got outdated Intel ME FW & outdated microcode... this has become a serious problem since the CPUID of Intel HX 13/14th CPUs share the same code with Desktop variants and hence it should be considered Intel HX 13/14th CPUs as a Desktop CPU in a laptop case.

So it means they share the same impact as Desktop variants even if it doesn't boost enough to be of a concern, it does have relevancy and you now have the option to use this very simple driver that I am sharing it to you here on any Intel HX 13/14th CPUs Laptops/Mobile as long as it has CPUID of B0671.

Either way the requirement of updated Intel ME FW are just only mandatory when used in conjunction with any new microcode (If it's needed) in the BIOS but outside BIOS like... while running Windows or Linux this requirement of having an updated Intel ME FW is just optional.

Thanks to this VMware CPU Microcode Update Driver I can use it on any windows without needing to mess with the BIOS. Safest thing to update microcode.

Now... How to check if you got the latest microcode update or not? By simply check through HWINO64 or AIDA64 or even if you are using ThrottleStop tool will tell you which microcode you are using.

Here's some examples how it is shown which microcode are you using through various tools...

HWINFO64

AIDA64

ThrottleStop

Now fortunately I already packed it for you & ready to use without any further work required. Saving you the time to do it.

For the next part... You need to download this .zip file and extract it. Simply run the "Install.bat" file as an administrator.

The .zip file attached on this post look at the end of this post.

It shouldn't even take long and only few seconds and you will see this window... which is success.

You can even check the event viewer which confirms the success operation and applying the new microcode update.

Notice:- If doesn't update your microcode and it shows failing to apply microcode on event viewers... you need to disable virtualization either through Windows or simply go inside your BIOS and disable Intel virtualization and VT-d in the BIOS. This would allow the driver work!

September Microcode Update aka [0x12B]

New microcode update got released! This is the September microcode update which now they call it 0x12B .Please if you are using the 0x129 microcode previously then simply download the latest .zip pack from the attachment of this main post. Simply run uninstall.bat as admin [by right clicking on the file and choose "Run as Administrator"  and then run install.bat as an admin. 

No need to reboot, You just updated your microcode! Yes... it's that simple!

If you ever wanted to uninstall your updated microcode for whatever reasons... simply run "uninstall.bat" file as an administrator & reboot your laptop.

[Alpine_Alex]

0x129 doesn't stop the VID exceeding 1.5v.

[hexaae]

microcode still not applied... and I use custom power plan from ACrate with cap to minimum PL1 28/140W and PL2 30/175W, plus -60mV from BIOS 329 (G834JY i9-13980HX and 4090 256bit 16GB). It seems that installing a game from Steam to the NVMe can trigger the highest spikes at desktop usage (uncompress + I/O activity).

[AkramOM606]

Your CPU is cooked!

[AkramOM606]

What I recommend for you to do to prolongate the life span of your CPU till you get a replacement is to Disable All E-Cores, Under Freq your P Cores to 4.9Ghz and Undervolt it more to -120mV and disable TVB all of this is doable in Armoury Crate and Intel XTU!

[GRIZIUSS]

dunno how 14th intel mobile aren't affected I do also get 0xc000005 error exceptions very often and I only had this new laptop for less than 1 month PS : AC DC DOMAIN LOADLINE LLC DYNAMIC 1.5 VID cores peaks 1.6v since day 1 and even now.

I have last bios update 317 but never undervoilted nor did patch the microcode cuz it was only intended for the desktop ones as stated by intel. I use silent profile for low turbo boost ratios and for lower temps msotly (advanced optimus and everything else default settings)

[AkramOM606]

Frerot just contact the ASUS France Support team like I did I am still waiting for a response from their side! RMA it once you get a replacement Undervolt it Underclock it and disable TVB and you should be fine for 6+ years!

[DoomSlayA]

If you haven't already, I would highly recommend submitting an RMA request to replace the motherboard. That is not acceptable for a month-old laptop. Once it's replaced, dial in an undervolt immediately, the voltage will still spike but won't be near as high.

[Ladds]

As you see, I have not got any issue with my i9 14900hx. Is it lottery or what? No it is certainly not. What I think is that just few people around the world reported to have some issue which is quite normal when we take into account massive production of this particular tech. Just because of the huge incident with desktop processors you guys straight away jumped into conclusion that it must be connected with intel desktop drama, without any serious data. You have just few example, do you know how it sounds like? Everything can got out of the factory with some faults. End of the story.

[hexaae]

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@Ladds  ha scritto:

As you see, I have not got any issue with my i9 14900hx. Is it lottery or what? No it is certainly not. What I think is that just few people around the world reported to have some issue which is quite normal when we take into account massive production of this particular tech. Just because of the huge incident with desktop processors you guys straight away jumped into conclusion that it must be connected with intel desktop drama, without any serious data. You have just few example, do you know how it sounds like? Everything can got out of the factory with some faults. End of the story.

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Keep monitoring tools in background and use it for desktop things: spikes happen randomly at desktop usage mainly. Try installing the new Black Myth: Wukon Benchmark Tool from Steam for example... during process (uncompress and I/O access) I got some spikes over 1.5V...

Yes, it's possible Intel fixed latest CPU production batches anyway and only some are affected...

[dreamlexa]

last microde doesn't help with overpower