FERRAMENTAS LINUX: Fedora 41 Linux-Firmware Update 2025: Critical Fixes for NVIDIA, AMD, and Wi-Fi Drivers

terça-feira, 15 de julho de 2025

Fedora 41 Linux-Firmware Update 2025: Critical Fixes for NVIDIA, AMD, and Wi-Fi Drivers

 

Fedora

Fedora 41’s latest linux-firmware update (20250708) patches NVIDIA GPU issues, adds AMD DCN 3.6/PSP 14.0.5 support, and upgrades Wi-Fi drivers for MT7921/RTW89 chips. Learn how to install this critical update for optimal system stability and performance.

Why This Update Matters for Fedora Users

The linux-firmware-20250708 release delivers essential fixes for hardware compatibility, targeting:

  • NVIDIA GPU stability: Removes erroneous "ghost entries" causing Nouveau driver failures (Bug #2375308).

  • AMD optimizations: Microcode updates for Ryzen/Threadripper CPUs and new Adrenalin GPU firmware (DCN 3.6/GC 11.5.3).

  • Wi-Fi/Bluetooth: Critical patches for MediaTek MT7921 and Realtek RTW89 (8922a/8852c) chipsets.

Pro Tip: Enterprise users relying on Intel Panther Lake or AMD RDNA3 GPUs should prioritize this update for security and performance gains.


Key Changes in Fedora 41’s Firmware Update

1. Hardware-Specific Fixes

  • NVIDIA: Drops corrupt firmware entries affecting Pascal/Turing GPUs.

  • AMD: Adds fan control (v203.0.0.0) for BMG boards and SDMA 6.1.3 stability patches.

  • Intel: First GuC/HuC release for Panther Lake integrated graphics.

2. Wi-Fi/Bluetooth Enhancements

DeviceFirmware VersionImprovements
MT792120250625154126Bluetooth 5.3 stability
RTW89 8922av0.35.80.0Reduced latency
RTW89 8852cv0.27.129.16GHz band support

3. Enterprise-Grade Upgrades

  • Qualcomm Adreno A610/A702 ZAP file relocation for driver consistency.

  • Foxconn SDX61 modem firmware added for 5G compatibility.


How to Install the Update

Run this terminal command:

bash
sudo dnf upgrade --advisory FEDORA-2025-1c5013e137  

For sysadmins: Deploy via Ansible using:

yaml
- name: Apply Fedora firmware update  
  ansible.builtin.command: "dnf upgrade --advisory FEDORA-2025-1c5013e137 -y"  

FAQs

Q: Does this fix Nouveau driver crashes?

A: Yes—the update removes faulty NVIDIA entries linked to Bug #2375308.

Q: Should gamers update immediately?

A: Absolutely. AMD’s DCN 3.6 improves Radeon RX 7000 series performance.


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