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.

Product
Model Name
BIOS Version
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.

OS Build
Internet Explorer 11
Microsoft Edge
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



Step 2: Check the OS Version of Your System

Key in “winver” in Search Bar, and you can find Windows OS version and OS Build information.


Step 3: Check the KB Number of Your System

Key in “Control Panel” in Search Bar, then select Programs > Uninstall a program > View installed updates. And then, you can see the KB number.




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