Questions tagged [firmware]
Firmware is a type of software that is required to operate a hardware product on the lowest level. Relevant examples include BIOS and firmware blobs for devices such as wireless cards.
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"Hardware does not pass checks" in Ubuntu 24.04
Device Security Report
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Report details
Date generated: 2024-06-28 05:07:00
fwupd version: 1.9.16
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w: possible missing firmware /lib/firmware/rtl_nic/rtl8125a-3.fw for module r8169
Whenever I try to install any drivers or something I get this error. Because this error I guess I am not able to on the machine. I have booted normal from recovery mode after that I have rebooted ...
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Killer WiFi 6 AX1650 in Ubuntu Doesn't work at Gigabit
I installed ubuntu 20 on my xps13 9300. Even though wifi works I noticed the file copy speed to my NAS is capping out around 7MBps.
I installed killer drivers as described in https://support....
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How to update system firmware on MSI machines?
MSI machines support just a single method for updating the firmware, and that is through .exe files released by MSI.
Since MSI officially supports just the Windows operating system, all there support ...
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Ubuntu 16.04 BCM4313/BCM2070 Bluetooth Firmware Issues
This is an issue I encountered with Ubuntu 14.04 as well.
Sometimes the bluetooth works perfectly. But other times, normally on a fresh boot, bluetooth is disabled and cannot be enabled. After ...
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Firmware Updates for Dell XPS15 9500
I have an XPS15 9500 that is running Ubuntu 20.04 LTS. I have kept the BIOS up-to-date (currently at 1.28.0) but at startup I am always informed that there are two out-of-date firmware packages:
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[Firmware Bug]: No firmware reserved region can cover this RMRR
Unfortunately, after a full battery discharge, my laptop (Asus Zenbook running with Kubuntu) had a major problem. At startup, the two following messages appear:
[Firmware Bug] No firmware reserved ...
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Kubuntu 22.04 on MacBook Pro 2011 - updated firmware in Discovery, now it won't boot
I run a dual boot Kubuntu 24.04 on a MacBook Pro 2011. I use rEFInd 0.12.0.
Everything was running fine. Then Discovery popped up with new updates. I just installed them as normal. I noticed it was ...
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Possible missing firmware -amd?
On running sudo apt upgrade I constantly get the following which slows down the upgrade:
update-initramfs: Generating /boot/initrd.img-5.15.0-52-lowlatency
W: Possible missing firmware /lib/firmware/...
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Failed to install UEFI dbx firmware
When trying to update firmware for the "UEFI dbx" as shown here:
I always get a "failed to update firmware!" message, as shown below:
It sais that "user needs to do an ...
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Is there a GUI for the tool fwupd (firmware updater) in Ubuntu GNOME?
In Ubuntu MATE 20.04 a Firmware Updater is integrated, it is a GTK front end for fwupd. And I wonder whether there is such thing for the Vanilla Ubuntu GNOME.
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Help resolving 2 missing security elements, in the security info of the privacy settings
I need help finding out why these are off, if there's a possible threat, and how to keep them on.
2 security options inapplicable to my computer:
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Undervolting help / Is it possible to roll back an Apple BIOS to an older version without wiping Ubuntu & reinstalling MacOS?
My work laptop is a Late 2013 MacBook Pro. Its current Apple BIOS version is 432.40.8.0.1 and its CPU is an Intel i7-4750HQ. It runs Ubuntu 22.04.4 LTS only. No dual boot, no VM.
My overarching goal ...
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Missing amdgpu firmware file named vega20_ta.bin | Kubuntu 19.04
Recently, after each upgrade I get these lines at the end of the process:
Processing triggers for initramfs-tools (0.131ubuntu19) ...
update-initramfs: Generating /boot/initrd.img-5.0.0-17-generic
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Ubuntu 16.04 does not recognize my built-in bluetooth adapter
I installed Ubuntu 16.04 on my Acer Aspire E5-573-347G, and I have not had any problems until I needed to use bluetooth.
The Unity bluetooth menu does not allows me to use any options, as can be ...
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"Firmware Update Available" notification pops up but nothing happens when I click on it
I just got a brand new HP laptop and installed Ubuntu 23.10 yesterday. Today I'm getting a pop up notification that says "Firmware Update Available", and more about which versions are ...
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How to fix Secure Boot error "Image failed to verify with *ACCESS DENIED*" [duplicate]
When attempting to boot a live OS via USB or CD, I get the secure boot error: "Image failed to verify with ACCESS DENIED".
There is no SSD/HDD installed. Secure Boot is enabled and while I ...
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Ubuntu 22.04.4 getting freezed after resuming from Suspended
I have a Dell Latitude 5500, it works perfectly fine with Windows. But on installing Ubuntu, it started freezing unexpectedly. A common pattern I observed is on resuming it from the Suspended state. I'...
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HP EliteBook 2540p - Firmware Update Assistance for Integrated Module and Hard Drive
I'm seeking assistance with updating firmware on my HP EliteBook 2540p running Ubuntu 22.04
Hardware Information:
HP Integrated Module:
Device ID: c0170efdf195b8590000fa21474253c0d97e7335
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Remove unneeded files from /lib/firmware
I'm trying to clear up space on my root partition and /lib/firmware is taking up a lot of space. There are a lot of files for devices that I know I don't have, but there's also a lot of files for ...
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DBX Secure boot keys and windows time boot
Last week, i installed DBX Firmware update through ubuntu 23.10 update, but after that, i still face problem with restart windows os which take long time to boot. So, is the dbx have relation to this ...
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Loading manually-installed firmware on Ubuntu 22.04
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I'm trying to replace a small number of firmware binaries with newer versions that fix a bug affecting my hardware. I've followed a procedure that should load the new firmware, but it doesn't ...
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HP Pavilion Ubuntu installation BIOS problem
I'm trying to install Ubuntu LTS on my new HP Pavilion laptop and getting these errors:
Detailed explanation:
I'm trying to install Ubuntu on my newly purchased HP Pavilion which came out of the box ...
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My question is about getting error mesage while starting my laptop on dual boot ( windows 10 and ubuntu 22.04.3)
i do have dual boot on my laptop Windows 10 and Ubuntu 22.04.3. I am getting this message on my laptop's display. Can you guys please explain me what wrong on my laptop and how to fix this?
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After attempting to update via 'ubuntu software' app my Dell docking station is extremely unreliable and connects/disconnects rapidly
After attempting to update via the GUI Ubuntu software app, my docking station is so unreliable I can't use it. It sometimes randomly works, I can't tell if there is a pattern for when.
When I plug in ...
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AX201 bluetooth range problem
I am using a HP ENVY Laptop 17m-cg0xxx with the AX201 chip. As the title says my bluetooth's range is too weak. So weak that it only goes about 5 to 6 centimeters from the laptop.
I have tried ...
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Unstability with network card on HP Zbook
I purchased a new HP Zbook and installed Ubuntu 22.04 on it.
I have recurring unstabilities with Wifi card.
The Wireless card model is : Intel(R) Wifi 6E AX211 160 Mhz
At the beginning, adapter the ...
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How to solve "W: Possible missing firmware /lib/firmware" [duplicate]
Laptop: Dell Inspiron 15 3525 with Kubuntu
Kernel: Linux 6.2.0-36-generic #37~22.04.1-Ubuntu
I've read some other answers on the Internet and I've already upgraded the firmware of all the components ...
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How can I upgrade my device firmware from the command line?
I rarely use the Ubuntu Software application, but when I opened it today I saw that it has a notification saying that my fingerprint scanner firmware can be updated.
However, the apt upgrade and snap ...
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Firmware-updater user guide
In Ubuntu 23.10, a gui program 'firmware-updater' was introduced.
Is there a user manual to explain what the various features and buttons do?
I am unsure what [Update Checksums] & [Verify Firmware]...
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firmware-updater functionality
Ubuntu 23.10 has a firmware updater with the ability to [verify firmware] and [update checksums]. I'm not sure what these mean, but in pressing them, nothing seems to happen.
When I [update checksums] ...
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DMAR Firmware bug
OK, I have seen answers to this problem
DMAR: [Firmware Bug]: No Firmware reserved region can cover this RMRR, contact BIOS vendor for fixes
But as a complete computer dummy I don't understand the ...
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Is there an easy way to get new firmware in experimental kernels (23.10)?
I recently built a computer with custom parts and a Ubuntu OS. This worked great until booting up and finding a missing Wi-Fi adapter implied I could not use my home network without running an ...
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How can I safely confirm Intel Management Engine status Disabled or Enabled
After I set up my new PC, I received a notification to update the Dell firmware for my new Dell Precision 3240 Compact. iIt said it was an update for security, so I did it. The next time I started up ...
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Wifi problems on linux Modelo: QCA9565 / AR9565
Here is the HTML version of the steps to modify parameters of the Bluetooth ath9k module:
Modify parameters of the Bluetooth ath9k module in Linux
To modify the parameters of the ath9k kernel module ...
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google stadia to bluetooth chromium issue
I'm trying to change the Google Stadia controller to bluetooth mode but i keep getting the issue
Close other tabs using the controller Couldn’t connect to your
controller because it’s currently being ...
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DBX firmware update and corrupted bios
everyone,
Last week, I updated the DBX firmware to 371 from Ubuntu on Aspire A515-43. So, when I updated the dbx, my laptop froze (Ubuntu OS), which led me to perform a forced shutdown via the power ...
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Ubuntu 23.10 Firmware update prevents system booting after failed UEFI revocation database update
Running Ubuntu 23.10. ASUS Z170 Pro motherboard
Ubuntu Firmware notifier tell me UEFI dbx (UEFI revocation database) at current version 77 can be updated to latest version 371.
Click update to ...
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WiFi not working after upgrading to 22.04
I upgraded to version 22.04 some days ago, and from that day I have been fighting with the WiFi, but could not make it work. The fact is the card is present, but it is not recognized by the system. ...
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Ubuntu 23.10 firmware update and battery can't handle more than few minutes
After the installation of Ubuntu 23.10 I did an update of a firmware of my Lenovo YOGA 720-15IKB laptop but I am not sure that it was the firmware of the battery.
It was with this Ubuntu tool:
I don'...
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Missing firmware/nouveau/nvc1_fuc084
When I try to do a graphic boot, I get this error "direct firmware load for nouveau/nvc1_fuc084 failed with error -2".
This file "nvc1_fuc084" is missing in /lib/firmware/nouveau .
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Ubuntu 22.04 Live USB won't start
I'm trying to run an Ubuntu 22.04 Live USB and it won't start. Every time I try to boot from the Live USB it fails with the following error:
DMAR: [Firmware Bug]: No firmware reserved region can cover ...
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Ubuntu 22.04.3 LTS : Failed to update on reboot
I have Ubuntu 22.04 on Lenovo ThinkPad T14 Gen2i. There was recent update that got installed, but while rebooting the battery died and I had to restart it again instead of letting the system boot ...
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Slow laptop and missing firmwares
I have installed Xbuntu on my laptop and it's very slow at times. I suspect that I don't have the correct drivers for both my GPU and my wifi NIC since it's getting incredibly slow when I'm on the ...
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Thinkpad update issue
I've just installed Ubuntu and started receiving update prompts. I see these two updates in the popup. When I click the update button, it tells me it cannot find the cab file in the archive. (Please ...
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Firmware "Flash progress" stuck at 0%
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Personal Computer: Dell OptiPlex-5090
Operating System: Ubuntu 20.04
On my computer I got OptiPlex firmware update in official Ubuntu Software app, after updating it, I received ...
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fwupd service fails to start
For a while now I have a problem with fwupd.
Initially I noticed an error message every time I open Ubuntu Software.
The error reads "Error calling StartServiceByName for org.freedesktop.fwupd: ...
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Firmware/Bios update and no sound on ubuntu 20.04
My laptop is a Dell Vostro 5490
After a firmware update that was made from Ubuntu Software Center I have no sound from speakers, although when I use a usb headphones/microphone I get sound.
arecord -l
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DMAR firmware bug. Broken BIOS?
I am seeing below error message on my laptop screen upon loading Ubuntu but I am able to login without problem. What do you think could be wrong?
DMAR: [Firmware Bug]: No firmware reserved region can ...
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