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Missing microcode

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4/5
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3-5 days
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20/100
Issue type
Bug
Clarity
Needs clarification
Activity status
Stale
Tech stack
linux

Research direction

No source file or test is identified in the issue. Start by checking the repository contents and the linked Intel resource for CPUID 506e3, image 06-94-03, and microcode versions f2 and f6; done means determining whether the requested update is present or documenting why it is unavailable.

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Description

Hello,

I'm not seeing the microcode updates related to i5-6500T / CPUID 506e3/ Image 06-94-03.

my computer currently shows it is running microcode f2.

This resource shows version f6 is the latest.

any advice on how to update?

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