Hello,
Would it be safe to update the CPU Microcode on my Asus P8Z68-V PRO/GEN3 motherboard? It is AMI Aptio 4.
It appears to have updated correctly per this screenshot:
I used latest Microcodes since I don’t overclock, just want maximum stability.
Questions:
1. Is latest Microcodes fine or should I use the ones recommended for Overclocking (I don’t overclock)? I have i7 2700k CPU. Want maximum stability.
2. Is it safe to update BIOS? I thought I would ask because I saw SoniX mention this on the main thread:
"Unfortunately for MSI, Asus and others with similar BIOS-structure there are some problems in updating microcode processor module with this tool. This is not a problem with ASRock, Gigabyte, Biostar, ECS."
Perhaps I should just leave system as-is since it is been fine?
Thanks!
@ zzbloopzz
1. At your discretion.
2. Safely. If the update does not take place properly, you will see immediately.
Given you my notes are out of date, since a long time update algorithm changed for the better.
If everything works well and there are no problems.
@SoniX :
Thanks for the quick response! I think I will update later this week just so that I have latest Microcodes. :c)
Thanks!
Happen to know what the latest Video BIOS would be for this board?
EDIT by Fernando: Unneeded fully quoted post and blank lines removed (to save space)
@ SoniX:
Intel Skylake-Kabylake GOP 9.0.1054
cpu000506E3_plat36_ver000000A6_date21-08-2016
cpu000506E3_plat36_ver000000A6_date21-08-2016.rar (95.3 KB)
Intel Skylake-Kabylake GOP 9.0.1054.rar (33.5 KB)
We have become accustomed to before the date is - #.
- date#21-08-2016 - 
I’ve noticed, but why? That’s just how UEFIStrip saves the microcodes. MCE doesn’t name them with the # and that’s why it’s not there when I upload microcodes. A smaller filename is important to me because microcodes from VIA and especially AMD have larger filenames. That # serves no purpose and we don’t really add it at the other number fields.
Also, UBU has an duplicate 1151 mc (without #), which can be removed. Maybe that’s why you mentioned it.
@ plutomaniac
Do not pay attention. :))
Mmm, not sure I understand. So you agree that adding # is not important? I thought that maybe there was some important reason behind the request. 
Yes.
Would these modules be suitable to update a pcie card with the same chipset ?
@professor_jonny :
I have moved your post into the correct thread. The other one is only designed for the UBU guide and SoniX’s announcements of UBU updates.
I “think” this is the thread to ask questions.
I’ve just downloaded latest BIOS for my HERO VIII and update with UBU as usual, with the A6 is anyone having problems with reboot specifically? Shutdown and start-up is just fine but with reboot my system hangs, Qcode shows A0 show can’t decipher much from that… stock, no changes in BIOS otherwise.
I’ve only spent 20 odd minutes tonight… I’ll try more tomorrow but figure I’ll ask.
KabyLake:
cpu000906E9_plat22_ver0000003E_date#16-09-2016 -new
SkyLake:
cpu000506E3_plat36_ver000000A0_date#27-06-2016 -not in UBU
cpu000906E9_plat22_ver0000003E_date#16-09-2016.zip (94.2 KB)
cpu000506E3_plat36_ver000000A0_date#27-06-2016.zip (95.2 KB)
is there a reason i have 3 different cpuid in my list.
CPU Patch Information |
±----------------------------------------------------------------------------+
|Vol|No| Boot |MicroCodeID|Platform|CPUID| Revision |Date(YYYY/MM/DD)| Size |
±–±-±-----±----------±-------±----±---------±---------------±-------+
|03 |01| NO | 0226E93E | 22 |06E9 | 3E | 2016/09/16 |00017800| | | | | | | | | | |
|03 |02| NO | 0366E3A0 | 36 |06E3 | A0 | 2016/06/27 |00017C00| | | | | | | | | | |
|03 |03| NO | 0226E834 | 22 |06E8 | 34 | 2016/07/10 |00017800
this is from the new bios from gigabyte
7 - Update Intel CPU MicroCode
Kabylake CPUID 0906E9 - 3E
Skylake CPUID 0506E3 - A0
Found new Microcode 000906E9000000220000003E091620160001780031F37873
Found new Microcode 000506E300000036000000A00627201600017C00E2973184
this the the mod bios
7 - Update Intel CPU MicroCode
Kabylake CPUID 0906E9 - 3E
Skylake CPUID 0506E3 - A6
Found new Microcode 000906E9000000220000003E091620160001780031F37873
is there something i am doing wrong.
forget about it the new version of ubu fixed it.
@ SoniX:
cpu000906E9_plat22_ver00000042_date02-10-2016
Hi guys
Is it possible to have a usb 3 module updated too for ones build into bios?
I have some usb 3 ports that i cant use for bootable purposes 
Shame…
Hi,
I’ve got a message that I should report an unknown me firmware.
this is the message:
I’m using a chinese unknown brand x79 motherboard with an Xeon E5-2690.
This is the motherboard: http://www.xlzmotherboard.com/en/product/html/?96.html
Meinfo & memanuf:
if you need any additional info, please ask.
Kind regards
@ns_ripper
Thank you for your report.
Detection of unknown versions ME >here<.
PS In the future, for the report, use this >thread<.
@plutomaniac
This is your part. 