Got an Intel CPU? Update your BIOS NOW (again)

If you don't know already, you really need to update your BIOS. Especially if you're running an Intel 13th or 14th generation CPU. There have been loads of issues with the Intel CPUs that have caused game crashes, Blue Screen of Death errors and other stability issues. Intel has detailed the causes in this blog post:
https://community.intel.com/t5/Blogs/Tech-Innovation/Client/Intel-Core-13th-and-14th-Gen-Desktop-Instability-Root-Cause/post/1633239

But you need to get the latest BIOS update if you want your CPU to live and not suffer from problems.

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According to Intel the problems with the CPUs is down to several causes:
1. Motherboard power delivery settings exceeding Intel power guidance.
Mitigation: Intel® Default Settings recommendations for Intel® Core™ 13th and 14th Gen desktop processors.
2. eTVB Microcode algorithm which was allowing Intel® Core™ 13th and 14th Gen i9 desktop processors to operate at higher performance states even at high temperatures.
Mitigation: microcode 0x125 (June 2024) addresses eTVB algorithm issue.
3. Microcode SVID algorithm requesting high voltages at a frequency and duration which can cause Vmin shift.
Mitigation: microcode 0x129 (August 2024) addresses high voltages requested by the processor.
4. Microcode and BIOS code requesting elevated core voltages which can cause Vmin shift especially during periods of idle and/or light activity.
Mitigation: Intel® is releasing microcode 0x12B, which encompasses 0x125 and 0x129 microcode updates, and addresses elevated voltage requests by the processor during idle and/or light activity periods.
The import thing here is the follow up
Next Steps

For all Intel® Core™ 13th/14th Gen desktop processor users: the 0x12B microcode update must be loaded via BIOS update and has been distributed to system and motherboard manufacturers to incorporate into their BIOS. Intel is working with its partners to encourage timely validation and rollout of the BIOS update for systems currently in service. This process may take several weeks.

Users can check their system/motherboard manufacturer’s website and/or the Intel® Product Compatibility Tool to see the latest BIOS versions for their Intel® Core™ 13th and/or 14th Gen-powered desktop systems: https://compatibleproducts.intel.com/.
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