In the x86 computer architecture, HLT (stop) is a setting up language instruction which halts the central handling system (CPU) till the following external interrupt is discharged. Interrupts are signals sent out by equipment tools to the CPU signaling it that an occasion took place to which it needs to react. For instance, hardware timers send out interrupts to the CPU at regular intervals. Many os carry out a HLT guideline when there is no immediate job to be done, placing the processor into a still state. In Windows NT, for instance, this instruction is run in the System Idle Process. On x86 processors, the opcode of HLT is 0xF4.
Manufacturers provide updates for their hardware at regular intervals. This time, the company AMD has introduced an update for its Ryzen processors.
What is this for an update? The update should mainly eliminate risks with the in-house safety technology (PSP) and should improve performance. Also another driver of the processor gets a few updates donated.
Why you should install the update and what you need to pay attention to, we explain from Meinmmo to you in this article.
The update closes critical gaps and improves performance
This is in the update: Basically, you have to say that the official versions (Changelog) from AMD is not very extensive. However, AMD explains that it is mainly about critical security patches for the in-house technology Platform Security Processor (PSP).
This is a technique that integrates AMD into its processors. This technique is responsible for various security mechanisms in your computer, which are installed in your processor. According to AMD, PSP is also responsible for the boot process and other functions.
AMD had called several vulnerabilities on his own website, but it is not sure which gaps AMD has just closed exactly (via amd.com). In addition, at PSP is not much known anyway and AMD does not want to reveal many details (via Extremetech.com).
Otherwise, there are also some fixes for AMD MicroPEP driver. This part is responsible for managing transitions between energy states and cycles. It could therefore be quite that the performance improves something.
We therefore advise you to install the update. The critical security patches alone are an important reason why you should install the update in any case.
Ryzen update is available for all common motherboards and processors
For whom is the update? The update applies to all chipsets that support currently Ryzen processors. These include approximately X570, B550, A520, X399, X470, B450, X370, B350, and A320.
Where can I download the update? You can download the update directly from AMD (via amd.com). For this you go to the website and then scroll down where you can select the software.
Here you choose in the drop-down menu as the first chipset and then the pedestal of your processor. All Ryzen processors rely on AM4. In a third step, you then choose the chipset that your mainboard has. Note to select the right chipset.
Then you can install the software. AMD itself recommends that you have the old software uninstalled before, if your previous version is completely outdated.
At the processor market, AMD has now obtained influence. The success is also strongly related to the Ryzen processors. This is about the bestsellers on Amazon, where AMD was approximately in the first quarter of 2021 before the competitor Intel:
AMD dominates Intel with his processors on Amazon - despite discount
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