linux-kernel - RE: [PATCH v2] x86/microcode/intel: Extend BDW late-loading with LLC size check

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Date:   Tue, 16 Jan 2018 17:24:27 +0000
From:   "Luck, Tony" <tony.luck@...el.com>
To:     Jia Zhang <zhang.jia@...ux.alibaba.com>,
        Borislav Petkov <bp@...en8.de>
CC:     "hmh@....eng.br" <hmh@....eng.br>,
        "mingo@...hat.com" <mingo@...hat.com>,
        "hpa@...or.com" <hpa@...or.com>,
        "tglx@...utronix.de" <tglx@...utronix.de>,
        "x86@...nel.org" <x86@...nel.org>,
        "linux-kernel@...r.kernel.org" <linux-kernel@...r.kernel.org>
Subject: RE: [PATCH v2] x86/microcode/intel: Extend BDW late-loading with
 LLC size check

> I'll look for someone who can confirm the 2.5MB/core detail.

Ok ... re-read the erratum.  The 2.5MB/core is clear.  The E5+E7 is clear.

No mention of the platform ID, but Jia is dropping that part.

Boris ... what specific questions remain?

-Tony