Framework Laptop 16 BIOS v4.02 and Driver v3.01 Releases (AMD Ryzen™ 7040 Series) STABLE

[Rob-i-di-bob]

Thanks @Xavier_Jiang, I’m familiar with some of the Windows utilities but was interested in similar tools for Linux. Greatly appreciated.

[Xavier_Jiang]

@Xavier_Jiang

I can also try with a 130W Dell charger (which is 20V 6.25A). But I suspect Framework might be programming it to do it only on 180W+ chargers.

Yep stays at 36-38W with a 130W Dell charger. They likely changed it to the 180W.

[Xavier_Jiang]

@Rob-i-di-bob

similar tools

Note that s-tui is not a benchmark, it merely tasks the CPU with as many workloads as possible (you can choose type). As opposed to Cinebench, which is a benchmark

[William_Shinall]

Update: the kb acted strange for awhile then stopped working completely, after removing it, and inspecting, turns out a ribbon cable shorted, caught fire, and burned a hole though the ribbon cable, also connector for ribbon missing a pin entirely from burning damage, and other pins burnt from shorts as well…

[Djip]

@Xavier_Jiang

On BIOS 4.0.2 the computer limits itself to 38W TDP when a 100W power adapter is plugged in.

this is solve with BIOS 4.03:

Framework Laptop 16 Ryzen 7040 BIOS 4.03 Release STABLE

my config: fw16 Ryzen 7940HS no dGPU Dual M.2 Adapter Fedora 43 . Update the bios today with no probleme. (from 4.02) I just had to turn everything off including the charger (an Anker Prime (250W, 6 ports, GaNPrime)) otherwise there was no charge. for the power it look good now: #> on battery ## > eco CPU Family: Phoenix Point SMU BIOS Interface Version: 15 Version: v0.18.0 PM Table Version: 4c0009 | Name | Value | Parameter | |---------------------|----------…

[Simone_Zurlo]

Hi, i’ve read the entire topic, maybe my issue is related? I am getting limitations also with 4.03 BIOS.

Framework Laptop 16 BIOS 4.03 - PROCHOT flag set to 1 but temp is 85 degrees celsius

Hi, i have an issue with my brand new Framework Laptop 16 ( <1 week old). My SETUP: CPU: Amd Ryzen 7 7840HS GPU: NVIDIA RTX 5070 Laptop RAM: 2x Crucial DDR5 32GB 5600 MT/s OS: Windows 11 25H2 SSD: 4TB WD_BLACK BIOS: 4.03 The issue: When Gaming or doing something intensive (like a stress test) the system sets the PROCHOT flag to 1 despite the CPU temperature being 85 degrees celsius or less. I tried to set a TDP limit for the CPU to around 30W but the flag is set also at 60 degrees cels…

[Quin_Chou]

Did you use s-tui to monitor the CPU power while performing those steps? We attempted to replicate your process but were unable to trigger a PROCHOT event. Additionally, after running glxgears, the dGPU did not enter sleep mode as expected. Could you also clarify which OS power profile you were using during your testing? Balanced, Performance?

[jared_kidd]

@Quin_Chou

Did you use s-tui to monitor the CPU power while performing those steps?

Yes I used s-tui. But once the dGPU is woken up while s-tui is running, s-tui will hold it awake so you have to close it to let is sleep.

@Quin_Chou

Additionally, after running glxgears, the dGPU did not enter sleep mode as expected.

I’m assuming you have s-tui open while trying this. Close s-tui and the dGPU will sleep again.

The revised “steps to reproduce” I put in the issue over here are a little better. Just keep in mind s-tui will hold the dGPU awake.

@Quin_Chou

Could you also clarify which OS power profile you were using during your testing? Balanced, Performance?

I try to keep it on performance for any of the tests. U usually have it set to performance from the KDE power management. Checking from console also shows performance:
# powerprofilesctl
* performance:
CpuDriver: amd_pstate
PlatformDriver: platform_profile
Degraded: no

balanced:
CpuDriver: amd_pstate
PlatformDriver: platform_profile

power-saver:
CpuDriver: amd_pstate
PlatformDriver: platform_profile

@Quin_Chou

We attempted to replicate your process but were unable to trigger a PROCHOT event.

I’m not sure how this is possible. Pretty much any unplugging/plugging of power seems to trigger it and then it stays active until a sleep/wake cycle. I have the Ryzen 9 7940HS just in case that could possibly matter in tracking down this issue.