Razer Blade BIOS Updater | INTEL-SA-00233

This is a guide on how to update the Razer Blade with BIOS Firmware Updater. This update will help mitigate the associated effects of INTEL-SA-00213 also known as Microarchitectural Data Sampling (MDS), Zombieload, RIDL, or Fallout vulnerability. According to Intel, this vulnerability may allow malicious users to locally execute code on a system to infer the values of protected data otherwise protected by architectural mechanisms.

Important: Microsoft released a standalone Intel Microcode update for Windows 10, version 1903, and Windows Server 2019, version 1903 on Jan 31, 2020. This update also includes Intel Microcode updates that were already released for the operating systems stated above. It is recommended to apply this latest update from Microsoft.

Source:

• KB4497165: Intel microcode updates
• Microsoft Update Catalog: 4497165

Models Affected

• Razer Blade 15 Advanced (2019) | RZ09-0301x
• Razer Blade 15 Advanced (2018) | RZ09-0238x
• Razer Blade 15 Advanced (2019) | RZ09-0288x
• Razer Blade 15 Base (2018) | RZ09-02705
• Razer Blade Stealth 13 (2019) | RZ09-0281x
• Razer Blade Stealth 12.5 (2016) - Intel 6500U | RZ09-01682
• Razer Blade Stealth 12.5 (2016) - Intel 7500U | RZ09-01962
• Razer Blade Stealth 13 (2017) - Intel 7500U | RZ09-0196x
• Razer Blade Stealth 13 (2017) - Intel 8550U | RZ09-0239x
• Razer Blade 14 (2016) - GTX970M | RZ09-01652
• Razer Blade 14 (2016) - Intel 6700HQ - GTX1060 | RZ09-01952
• Razer Blade 14 (2017) - Intel 7700Q - GTX1060 | RZ09-01953
• Razer Blade Pro 17 (2017) - Full HD - GTX1060 | RZ09-02202

Intel ME BIOS Update

For Model Numbers with prefixes:

• RZ09-02385 Razer Blade 15 Advanced (2018)
• RZ09-02386 Razer Blade 15 Advanced (2018)
• Download the firmware updater here: https://rzr.to/PjeVa

For Model Numbers with prefixes:

• RZ09-03017 Razer Blade 15 Advanced (2019)
• RZ09-03018 Razer Blade 15 Advanced (2019)
• Download the firmware updater here: https://rzr.to/BHfCJ

For Model Numbers with prefixes:

• RZ09-02886 Razer Blade 15 Advanced (2019)
• RZ09-02887 Razer Blade 15 Advanced (2019)
• RZ09-02888 Razer Blade 15 Advanced (2019)
• Download the firmware updater here: https://rzr.to/MzpEF

For Model Numbers with prefixes:

• RZ09-02705 Razer Blade 15 Base (2019)
• Download the firmware updater here: https://rzr.to/wdlTO

For Model Numbers with prefixes:

• RZ09-02810 Razer Blade Stealth 13 (2019)
• RZ09-02812 Razer Blade Stealth 13 (2019)
• Download the firmware updater here: https://rzr.to/hRAvG

For Model Numbers with prefixes:

• RZ09-01682 Razer Blade Stealth 12.5 - Intel 6500U (2016)
• Download the firmware updater here: https://rzr.to/xQHxx

For Model Numbers with prefixes:

• RZ09-1962 Razer Blade Stealth 12.5 - Intel 7500U (2016)
• Download the firmware updater here: https://rzr.to/eGyJi

For Model Numbers with prefixes:

• RZ09-01963 Razer Blade Stealth 13 - Intel 7500U (2017)
• RZ09-01964 Razer Blade Stealth 13 - Intel 7500U (2017)
• Download the firmware updater here: https://rzr.to/rHJiz

For Model Numbers with prefixes:

• RZ09-02393 Razer Blade Stealth 13 - Intel 8550U (2017)
• RZ09-02394 Razer Blade Stealth 13 - Intel 8550U (2017)
• Download the firmware updater here: https://rzr.to/BDIBX

For Model Numbers with prefixes:

• RZ09-01652 Razer Blade 14 - GTX970M (2016)
• Download the firmware updater here: https://rzr.to/onEmh

For Model Numbers with prefixes:

• RZ09-01952 Razer Blade 14 - Intel 6700U - GTX1060 (2016)
• Download the firmware updater here: https://rzr.to/LsauG

For Model Numbers with prefixes:

• RZ09-01953 Razer Blade 14 - Intel 7700Q - GTX1060 (2017)
• Download the firmware updater here: https://rzr.to/Vlkzg

For Model Numbers with prefixes:

• RZ09-02202 Razer Blade Pro 17 - FHD - GTX1060 (2017)
• Download the firmware updater here: https://rzr.to/vLYde

STEP-BY-STEP PROCESS

Before you start:

1. Please ensure you have installed all the latest Microsoft® Windows Operating Systems and Security Updates. To help verify that your OS is up to date, please refer to this Microsoft® article.

2. Ensure your Blade is plugged into a wall outlet and not running on battery alone before proceeding.

3. Please save any open documents on your computer and close all other programs before attempting this update

Update Process:

1. Download the latest Razer Blade model's firmware updater from the link above.

2. The Razer Updater will automatically download to your default download destination (this should be the Downloads folder unless this has been manually changed)

   Note: Be advised that during the update process of your Razer Blade laptop, you will not be able to interact or save progress within other open applications. As such, it is strongly advised that you save your progress and close all other applications or programs prior to launching the Razer Updater and updating the system.

3. Click on the updater file located in your chosen download location to begin the update process.

   

4. The User Account Control window may pop up to confirm changes that will be made by the application. Click “Yes” to allow the Razer Updater application to launch.

   

5. The Blade Updater window will appear with details regarding your current update version and the version your Razer Blade laptop will be updated too.

6. Click "UPDATE" to initiate the update process of your Razer Blade laptop. You may lose control of your mouse and keyboard during the updating process. You will also not be able to proceed if you already have the latest software installed.

   

7. A progress bar will appear indicating the status and progression of the installation process. During the installation process, you will not have access to other applications. This update may take 15 minutes or longer to complete. Do not interrupt the installation process.

8. Once the progress bar reaches 100% completion, your Razer Blade laptop will restart automatically. No further action or steps are required after the progress bar reaches 100%. Once your Blade has restarted your system will be updated.