ASUS Servers and Workstations Microcode Update for Speculative Execution and Indirect Branch Prediction Side Channel Analysis Method
2018/01/10
ASUS is aware that the current Intel® microcode version might be subject to recently identified security vulnerabilities. We are working diligently to provide BIOS updates that address these vulnerabilities for the ASUS server, server motherboard, workstation, and workstation motherboard product lines. We recommend customers update their systems by downloading and applying the latest BIOS, as soon as the relevant revision becomes available. We encourage customers to review Intel’s Security Advisory for information, including appropriate identification and mitigation measures. For detailed information of the security issues, please visit the Intel Security Center.
*Please refer to below product list.ASUS Solutions
To enhance resiliency to the side channel analysis method, ASUS will provide BIOS update solutions. With the latest Windows OS Hot Fix update, your system will be well protected.
(1)ASUS BIOS Update
Please find our first wave model list below and download BIOS from ASUS Support Site https://www.asus.com/support/# ; more details will be added to this document as they become available.
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Product
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Model Name
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BIOS Version
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| Server Motherboard | Z11PR-D16 Series | 0601 |
| Z11PA-D8 Series | 0501 | |
| Z11PA-U12 Series | 0702 | |
| P10S-E/4L Series | 4101 | |
| P10S-C/4L Series | 4101 | |
| P10S-V/4L Series | 4101 | |
| P10S-X Series | 4101 | |
| P10S-M Series | 4101 | |
| P10S-M-DC Series | 4101 | |
| P10S-I Series | 4101 | |
| Z10PE-D16 Series | 3601 | |
| Z10PA-D8 Series | Jan/E | |
| Z10PA-U8 Series | Jan/E | |
| Z10PH-D16 Series | Jan/E | |
| Z10PR-D16 Series | Jan/E | |
| Z10PC-D8 Series | Jan/E | |
| P9D-E/4L | Feb/E | |
| P9D-C/4L | Feb/E | |
| P9D-X | Feb/E | |
| P9D-V | Feb/E | |
| P9D-M Series | Feb/E | |
| P9D-I Series | Feb/E | |
| Server Barebone and System | RS700-E9 Series | 0801 |
| RS520-E9 Series | 0601 | |
| ESC4000 G4 Series | 0505 | |
| ESC8000 G4 Series | 0404 | |
| TS300-E9-PS4 | 4101 | |
| RS300-E9 Series | 4101 | |
| RS200-E9 Series | 4101 | |
| TS100-E9-PI4 | Jan/E | |
| RS100-E9-PI2 | 4101 | |
| RS720Q-E8-RS8-P | Jan/E | |
| RS720Q-E8-RS12 | Jan/E | |
| RS720-E8-RS24-ECP | Jan/E | |
| RS720-E8-RS24-E | Jan/E | |
| RS540-E8-RS36-ECP | Jan/E | |
| RS520-E8-RS12-E Series | Jan/E | |
| RS520-E8-RS8 Series | Jan/E | |
| RS500-E8-RS4 Series | Jan/E | |
| RS500-E8-PS4 Series | Jan/E | |
| RS400-E8-PS2 Series | Jan/E | |
| TS500-E8-PS4 Series | Jan/E | |
| ESC4000 G3 Series | Jan/E | |
| ESC8000 G3 Series | Jan/E | |
| RS700-E8-RS8 Series | Jan/E | |
| RS700-E8-RS4 Series | Jan/E | |
| TS700-E8-RS8 Series | Feb/M | |
| TS700-E8-PS4 Series | Feb/M | |
| RS300-H8 Series | Feb/E | |
| RS300-E8 Series | Feb/E | |
| RS100-E8 Series | Feb/E | |
| TS300-E8 Series | Feb/E | |
| TS110-E8-PI4 | Feb/E | |
| Workstation Motherboard | WS C621E SAGE | 0504 |
| P10S-M WS Series | 4101 | |
| Z10PE-D8 WS Series | Jan/E | |
| Z10PE-D16 WS Series | Jan/E | |
| P10S WS | Jan/E | |
| Z170 WS | Jan/E | |
| Z270WS | Jan/E | |
| WS X299 PRO | Jan/E | |
| WS X299 PRO/SE | Jan/E | |
| WS C422 PRO/SE | Jan/E | |
| WS X299 SAGE | Jan/E | |
| X99-E WS | Jan/E | |
| X99-E WS/USB3.1 | Jan/E | |
| X99-E-10G WS | Jan/E | |
| X99-WS/IPMI | Jan/E | |
| X99-H Series | Jan/E | |
| X99-WS | Jan/E | |
| X99-M WS Series | Jan/E | |
| Workstation Barebone and System | ESC700 G4 Series | Feb/M |
| ESC500 G4 Series | Jan/E | |
| ESC500 G4 SFF Series | Feb/M | |
| ESC300 G4 Series | Feb/M | |
| ESC700 G3 | Feb/M |
(2)Windows OS Hot Fix Update
The OS Build version and KB number listed below are the latest version released from Microsoft to solve this issue. Please make sure your systems have been updated.
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OS Build
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Internet Explorer 11
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Microsoft Edge
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| Windows 7: OS build 6.1.7600.xx | KB4056568 or above | N/A |
| Windows 7 (SP1): OS build 6.1.7601.xx | KB4056568 or above | N/A |
| Windows 8: OS build 6.2.9200.xx | KB4056568 or above | N/A |
| Windows 8.1: OS build 6.3.9200.xx | KB4056568 or above | N/A |
| Windows 8.1 (SP1): OS build 6.3.9600.xx | KB4056568 or above | N/A |
| Win10 TH1 : Version 1507, OS build 10240.xx | KB4056893 or above | KB4056893 or above |
| Win10 TH2 : Version 1511, OS build 10586.xx | KB4056893 or above | KB4056888 or above |
| Win10 RS1 : Version 1607, OS build 14393.xx | KB4056890 or above | KB4056890 or above |
| Win10 RS2 : Version 1703, OS build 15063.xx | KB4056891 or above | KB4056891 or above |
| Win10 RS3 : Version 1709, OS build 16299.xx | KB4056892 or above | KB4056892 or above |
Step 1: Please Update to the Latest OS Version
