[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Since most laptops got outdated Intel ME FW & outdated microcode...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.

[Skylezprox]

Whats about the update? 2 weeks and no news about that

[Lucifer_X_Devil]

I was about to point out the same lmao. 

[Da-BOSS]

They usually do it on the middle of the month but there are moments that they also do it on the beginning of the month, my best guess will be next week... hopefully.

[hexaae]

Time for a 🎄 Happy XMas 🎄with a gift from ASUS to 13-14th gen owners, finally?

[idem1337]

BIOS Update v331 for G614JU Installed, checked hwinfo and it says 12B now. Hoping for improvements! Kudos to ASUS and the community specially the @Da-BOSS

[Da-BOSS]

Oh it's about time ! 😊 Thank you so much for informing and sharing your reports!

I'm currently at work and once I get back home, I'll update the BIOS ASAP!

This all wouldn't have happened without your support and help. If no body have talked about it & kept pushing for answers.. ASUS will never have moved a finger about this.

Yes it took months for ASUS to start do something but better late than never! 

Again thank you and thanks to everyone for the help & support and most importantly for believing in me. 

[Thiesen]

Just installed the BIOS 331 here on MyAsus app and now it's showing the new Microcode 12B! Thank you ASUS for listening the users and make this Microcode available for all of us and special thanks to @Da-BOSS for informing us about this problem and the importance of 12B microcode update.

[Huzi]

Can you guide my bios v is 325 ,can i update direct to 331v or first i need to update all version turn by turn ?

Any guide easy to update,i never update it.

Thanks

[Da-BOSS]

Yes you can go directly to v331 without any issues.

[Da-BOSS]

To everyone who's using the microcode driver update, you can now uninstall it using the uninstall.bat file.

Simply run "uninstall.bat" file as an administrator & reboot your laptop since it no longer serves it's purpose.

We can finally use our laptops in peace and we can finally use virtualization/Core Isolation/Memory Integrity while having the latest microcode update 0x12B!