Intel released microcode patch 0x12F for Raptor Lake processors that stops voltage problems. The update fixes an issue where chips might run below safe power levels during light tasks over many days. Earlier patches from last September handled most voltage bugs but missed this rare case. The new instructions keep voltage from falling below the minimum limits without changing performance or power use. Newer Core Ultra 200S chips never had this problem.
Before the September fixes, some Raptor Lake K processors suffered damage from incorrect voltage. A few computer enthusiasts noticed another edge case when running very light programs for long periods. ASRock already offers test BIOS updates with the new patch. Other board makers plan to release their updates within weeks. People who keep computers running all day should check for these updates often. The patch helps avoid rare voltage drops that might slow down computers or cause hardware problems.
Before the September fixes, some Raptor Lake K processors suffered damage from incorrect voltage. A few computer enthusiasts noticed another edge case when running very light programs for long periods. ASRock already offers test BIOS updates with the new patch. Other board makers plan to release their updates within weeks. People who keep computers running all day should check for these updates often. The patch helps avoid rare voltage drops that might slow down computers or cause hardware problems.
