This is a guide on how to apply the update to help mitigate the associated effects of Meltdown and Spectre vulnerabilities Intel Security Advisory: INTEL-SA-00088.
These vulnerabilities can be used to read the content of memory across a trusted boundary and can therefore lead to information disclosure (“ADV180002 | Guidance to mitigate speculative execution side-channel vulnerabilities”, 2019).
The update will help get all available protections, firmware (microcode) and software required updates. This may include microcode from device OEMs and in some cases updates to Antivirus (AV) software as well (“ADV180002 | Guidance to mitigate speculative execution side-channel vulnerabilities”, 2019).
For more detailed information refer to the following websites:
Microsoft
Models Affected
- Razer Blade Pro 17 (2016) | RZ09-01662
- Razer Blade Pro 17 (2017) | RZ09-01663
- Razer Blade Pro 17 - Full HD – GTX 1060 (2017) | RZ09-02202
- Razer Blade Stealth 12.5 - Intel 6500U (2016) | RZ09-01682
- Razer Blade Stealth 12.5 - Intel 7500U (2016) | RZ09-01962
- Razer Blade Stealth 13 - Intel 7500U (2017) | RZ09-01963
- Razer Blade Stealth 13 - Intel 7500U(2017) | RZ09-01964
- Razer Blade Stealth 13 - Intel 8550U (2017) | RZ09-02393
- Razer Blade Stealth 13 - Intel 8550U (2017) | RZ09-02394
- Razer Blade 14 - GTX970M (2016) | RZ09-01652
- Razer Blade 14 - Intel 6700HQ - GTX1060 (2016) | RZ09-01952
- Razer Blade 14 - Intel 7700HQ - GTX1060 (2017) | RZ09-01953
Intel Firmware Update TSB 3042-00
| Razer Blade Model | Download Link |
|---|---|
| Razer Blade Pro 17 (2016) | RZ09-01662 | |
| Razer Blade Pro 17 (2017) | RZ09-01663 | https://rzr.to/iRHFx |
| Razer Blade Pro 17 - Full HD – GTX 1060 (2017) | RZ09-02202 | https://rzr.to/wqkNp |
| Razer Blade Stealth 12.5 - Intel 6500U (2016) | RZ09-01682 | https://rzr.to/BEDXa |
| Razer Blade Stealth 12.5 - Intel 7500U (2016) | RZ09-01962 | https://rzr.to/DADsV |
| Razer Blade Stealth 13 - Intel 7500U (2017) | RZ09-01963 | https://rzr.to/FDeUr |
| Razer Blade Stealth 13 - Intel 7500U(2017) | RZ09-01964 | https://rzr.to/FDeUr |
| Razer Blade Stealth 13 - Intel 8550U (2017) | RZ09-02393 | https://rzr.to/oAzBE |
| Razer Blade Stealth 13 - Intel 8550U (2017) | RZ09-02394 | https://rzr.to/oAzBE |
| Razer Blade 14 - GTX970M (2016) | RZ09-01652 | https://rzr.to/dLexD |
| Razer Blade 14 - Intel 6700HQ - GTX1060 (2016) | RZ09-01952 | https://rzr.to/gGhut |
| Razer Blade 14 - Intel 7700HQ - GTX1060 (2017) | RZ09-01953 | https://rzr.to/uXGxl |
STEP BY STEP PROCESS
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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.
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Ensure your Blade is plugged into a wall outlet and not running on battery alone before proceeding.
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Please save any open documents on your computer and close all other programs before attempting this update
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Download the latest firmware updater.
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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.
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Click on the updater file located in your chosen download location to begin the update process.
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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.
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The Blade Updater window will appear with details regarding your current update version and the version your Razer Blade laptop will be updated too.
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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.
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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.
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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.
