Framework 13 AMD Ryzen 7040 BIOS 3.03b

[apprchngvnthrzn]

The reason the number is the same is because the BIOS version itself is the same, this package just comes with an updated EC firmware based on what I had read from the OP post. The new EC firmware is what aims to fix the DPC watchdog issues.

[h91]

Thanks,

I noticed during the update it shows the EC code being updated. Installed now. Fingers crossed this laptop is now stable for me, and I won’t need to add to the 340+ posts there other than good news

[apprchngvnthrzn]

Same here lol, I’m running the new update RN, fingers crossed this fixes my biggest issue with the laptop, the other issues I’ve had were just nitpicks here and there.

[apprchngvnthrzn]

Normal

[pierce]

Thanks!

I would encourage Framework to continue smaller and more frequent firmware releases! I’ve worked at a couple places where firmware releases snowball into struggles where more and more fixes and features are included, and regressions hold back releasing all the simpler fixes for months and months (and we’ve seen that happen to Framework for over a year before).

It would also be great if all released versions and variants were available for download in a nice list, even older versions and problematic variants, including a full changelog, just like is typical for an open-source project. This way people can manage the risk of regressions and rollback themselves if needed. I know this is unlikely, for a commercial company with support costs, because a surprising number of people will do things they don’t understand and cost you money. Just sayin’, would be great

[FvO]

Can confirm that all the issues I was having while trying to charge with certain power adapters are resolved. Thanks for the update!

[Benn]

got the same value. Issue seems to be solved.

[Rei]

I think FW did that for Intel 11th,

Framework Laptop BIOS and Driver Releases (11th Gen Intel® Core™)

Maybe they will update the AMD page down the road?

Framework Laptop BIOS and Driver Releases (AMD Ryzen™ 7040 Series)

[Michael_Greenburg]

After updating to 3.03b, I don’t see any change from the previous behavior for this 25W charger (which claims to support power delivery)–it still charges for a second or so, then doesn’t charge for a second or so, then repeats the cycle. It was able to get the laptop from 55% to 90% overnight when it was turned off, but it can’t maintain a charge level when it’s on. Are chargers from better-known/better-trusted brands working for people? A 30W Apple charger works, although I didn’t test this kind before updating the BIOS.

[Charlie_6]

It’s now working with power supply that with a current lower than 3A, most <30W chargers work, “dumb” 5V2A charger doesn’t work as expected. The (minor) problem is that the computer only seems to pull 4A at very rare instances even with 100W PD power supply, most of the time the 20V is capped at 2.7A, heavy use only seems to reduce battery charging rate.

EDIT: does not work with 5V input. The photo shows the computer ic charging the 5V power bank, not the other way round. Sorry for the confusion

[TheWiFiNerds]

Thank you for sharing. Initial testing seems to point to this helping with the issue of my machine not booting when plugged into certain USB power adapters; in this case a 2021 100W Macbook Pro USB-C → USB-C with a quality USB 4 (40Gbps) cable in excellent condition.

Is there any way we can we ascertain the validity of these beta files and that they weren’t tampered with prior to downloading and installing?

LogoFail vulnerability not being patched yet is a perfect example of how a malicious UEFI could infect our machines if frame.work website somehow was compromised. Perhaps there is some sort of signing for the installation itself that I’m not familiar with (come to think of it I did notice framework UEFI keys in UEFI storage).

Really am quite eager to see much newer AGESA versions and associated microcode patches to resolve the numerous outstanding critical vulnerabilities(and bugfixes) as soon as humanly possible.

[TrollingJoker]

Haven’t checked my BIOS in a while and it turns out I’m running 3.02. I’ll be updating to 3.0.3b soon. From what I can tell, there isn’t a release notes or anything listed for all versions for AMD. For example the 11th gen Intel has a current and previous release notes listed.
Can we have such a list for the AMD BIOS info page eventually?

[Jonathan_Haas]

Upgrade worked fine with fwupdmgr except for the missing signature problem.

[pierce]

I used the bootable EFI installer; working great so far.

Before, my Anker 747 charger would rapidly bounce on and off for 5 to 10 seconds before staying on and charging at full power. Now, it comes straight on full power immediately. Nice.

[pierce]

@Charlie_6

the computer only seems to pull 4A at very rare instances even with 100W PD power supply, most of the time the 20V is capped at 2.7A

If I run my battery down to about 20%, then with a 100W USB-C charger I see a good 4.5+ amps consistently. By 40% battery level it slows to about 3A. (I have the same TC66 usb-c meter, it’s great)

[Charlie_6]

After figuring out the compatible power brick & cable combination I’m able to get 61+W to the battery

However the power cuts down before 40% and the input power lower than 20V2.7A, likely due to battery overheating since the voltage is still well below 17.8V and if charging starts capped at 20V2.7A input it’ll maintain this current up to 75% charge instead.

One big advantage of Linux compared to Windows is that the CPU stays underclocked when idling even when plugged in. On Windows the CPU often overclocks at 1% CPU load when plugged in even if you select “power saver” or “better battery”, not to mention the suspicious high CPU usage & fan speed when AFK.

I think that the reason that many users’ battery degradation is worse than claimed 80% capacity after 1000 cycles. Battery testing is done in “ideal” conditions, i.e. 23~25 degree Celsius, 0.2C constant current charging, 0.03C cut-off at constant voltage and 0.5C discharging. In actual use the temperature is much higher, charging C rate is higher and the charging SOC is also higher (charging from 75% to 85% 10 times is worse than charging from 0% to 100% once).

[David_Markey]

Hey, what is the ETA for the full firmware release @Kieran_Levin? I’m hoping it solves AMD7840U/ GPD Win Max 2 (2023)/ DMI board G1619-04: Hibernation (S4, suspend to disk) or resume hang randomly. (#3168) · Issues · drm / amd · GitLab

[Andrew_Kahn]

No more BSODs since upgrading. I was getting them occasionally and haven’t had any since upgrading.

Hopefully, Framework/Insyde can update us on AMDs mitigation for LogoFail.

[Rei]

@pierce

I used the bootable EFI installer; working great so far.

awesome, me too
would you confirm also getting
1c7882e5d2c00e85b8820bac3eeea10219cad61815ed86d3fedde1fb018bce91 Framework_Laptop_13_Ryzen7040_BIOS_3.03b_efi.zip