# Intel BFF Driver Slated For Linux 7.4 Introduction

DevFeed: [Intel BFF Driver Slated For Linux 7.4 Introduction](<https://devfeed.tech/articles/intel-bff-driver-slated-for-linux-7-4-introduction-12409.md>)

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Author: Michael Larabel

Published: 2026-09-10T12:54:35Z

Content type: news

Language: en

Sources: [Phoronix](<https://devfeed.tech/sources/phoronix.md>)

Topics: [BFF](<https://devfeed.tech/topics/bff.md>), [intel](<https://devfeed.tech/topics/intel.md>), [Linux](<https://devfeed.tech/topics/linux.md>), [cpu](<https://devfeed.tech/topics/cpu.md>), [Hardware](<https://devfeed.tech/topics/hardware.md>)

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## AI overview

Intel's BFF driver for Linux resets a Bitfix Filter that suppresses repeated reports of corrected hardware errors. Clearing redundant errors prevents the filter from becoming clogged as processor silicon ages and makes room for other errors. The driver is queued for the Linux 7.4 merge window and is intended to support Diamond Rapids server processors.

## Source excerpt

Last month I covered Intel posting a new driver named "BFF" for the Linux kernel. This BFF driver is for a new hardware feature debuting with next-gen Diamond Rapids processors for better dealing with aging CPU silicon where some bits may become stuck over time...