Framework Laptop 16

Linux Setup guides, advice, troubleshooting, and more for Linux-based Operating Systems on Framework Laptop 16 (and BSD’s and other OS’s too!)

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Framework Laptop 16 Ryzen 7040 BIOS 3.03 Release and Driver Bundle Framework Laptop 16 bios-announcement , framework-laptop-16-amd-7040 Updated: Apr 4, 2024 You can check your current BIOS version following the steps here to determine if you are on the latest release. Downloads Windows Driver Bundle Download Link SHA256 https://downloads.frame.…	194	23065	August 26, 2025
About the Framework Laptop 16 category Framework Laptop 16 framework-laptop-16-amd-7040	11	4119	July 9, 2025
Framework Laptop 16 Ryzen 7040 BIOS 4.01 Release BETA Framework Laptop 16 bios-announcement , framework-laptop-16-amd-7040 , graphics-module-nvidia-5070 , graphics-module-amd-rx7700s	26	210	October 21, 2025
Installing Bazzite USB issues? Linux bazzite	4	64	October 21, 2025
I glued a mousepad to my Framework Framework Laptop 16 project , framework-laptop-16-amd-7040 , graphics-module-amd-rx7700s	3	107	October 21, 2025
Framework 16/Ubuntu 20.04 freezes - keyboard/touchpad related? Linux ubuntu	17	248	October 21, 2025
Framework Laptop 16 AMD Ryzen™ 7040 Series Driver Bundle v3.00 2025_10_14 Release BETA Framework Laptop 16 windows , framework-laptop-16-amd-7040 , graphics-module-nvidia-5070 , graphics-module-amd-rx7700s	2	97	October 21, 2025
[Idea] Blocking GPU fans to increase CPU airflow Framework Laptop 16 project , framework-laptop-16-amd-7040 , graphics-module-amd-rx7700s	7	93	October 21, 2025
Intel for Framework Laptop 16? Framework Laptop 16 feature-requests , framework-laptop-16-amd-7040 , expansion-bay-shell	1	59	October 21, 2025
OcuLink eGPU works with the Dual M.2 expansion bay module Framework Laptop 16 framework-laptop-16-amd-7040	287	19588	October 21, 2025
FW16: Wifi 7 (Qualcomm QCNCM865) on Win11 - including link to driver Framework Laptop 16 framework-laptop-16-amd-7040	32	14247	October 21, 2025
Alternate cases for FW16 Framework Laptop 16 framework-laptop-16-amd-7040	15	3827	October 21, 2025
Framework 16 keeps crashing Framework Laptop 16 framework-laptop-16-amd-7040 , expansion-bay-shell	12	228	October 21, 2025
Is buying the Framework 16 Worth It for a Mechanical Engineering Student and Gamer? Framework Laptop 16 framework-laptop-16-amd-7040 , gaming	6	340	October 20, 2025
Framework Laptop 16 Ryzen 7040 BIOS 3.07 Release STABLE Framework Laptop 16 bios-announcement , framework-laptop-16-amd-7040 , graphics-module-amd-rx7700s	100	3784	October 20, 2025
USB-A Expansion Cards Not Working (Mint) Linux linux-mint	3	46	October 20, 2025
Keyboard repeating and missing letters, mostly one key (d) Linux fedora	31	503	October 20, 2025
How much power can the FW16 really supply to their USB4 ports Framework Laptop 16 framework-laptop-16-amd-7040 , expansion-bay-shell	8	156	October 19, 2025
Would a cooling pad make fan-noise during gaming quieter? Framework Laptop 16 framework-laptop-16-amd-7040 , gaming , graphics-module-amd-rx7700s	9	157	October 19, 2025
LEDs on the side Framework Laptop 16 framework-laptop-16-amd-7040	7	1817	October 19, 2025
Audio delay on the monitor via USB-C Linux fedora	2	296	October 19, 2025
Hardware Video Encoders Not Showing Up in OBS or Handbrake Linux fedora	7	79	October 18, 2025
ZSA Moonlander Wally and Keymapp not working in Kinoite/Silverblue Linux fedora	3	47	October 17, 2025
Linux Nofan Fan Controller Framework Laptop 16 framework-laptop-16-amd-7040 , expansion-bay-shell	2	97	October 17, 2025
Fingerprinting and browser login Linux fedora	2	73	October 17, 2025
Excessive power cycles and unsafe shutdowns reported by smartctl Linux arch	1	70	October 17, 2025
Windows Smart Charge? Framework Laptop 16 windows , framework-laptop-16-amd-7040	17	3593	October 17, 2025
HowTo: Preserve Battery Health Activation Steps Linux fedora	1	374	October 16, 2025
[Responded] Audio expansion card connection sometimes unreliable Linux debian	71	1216	October 16, 2025
Framework Laptop 16 Windows Fan Control Tool (NEW GUI)! Framework Laptop 16 project , feature-requests , windows , framework-laptop-16-amd-7040	116	2406	October 16, 2025