FRWK16 - AMD Software: Adrenalin Edition 24.9.1 - ISSUES

My 2c: I reinstalled my drivers back from 24.9.1 to the latest Framework-supplied drivers after 24.9.1 broke Helldivers 2 for me. I didn’t have any other problems, but the game would crash pretty much as soon as I stepped out of the hellpod. That’s been my go-to for time wasting lately, so it was enough to make me roll back. Unfortunately, the latest Framework-supplied drivers are from before Helldivers even launched, so they come with their own set of bugs. Just not game-crashing ones.

I, too, would love to see some more frequent validated driver updates. 24.8.1 worked fine for me. And why do I have to go hunting for the latest BIOS, too? When I google “Framework 16 drivers” the top hit is the official drivers page and that still says 3.03. I would have had no clue 3.05 existed if not for this thread.

I have looked far and wide and haven’t found a firmware update for 3.05 for the Framework 16. I have seen a beta firmware update for 3.04 for the Framework 16 from July, but it was still in beta due to issues that were found. There is a 3.05 stable firmware for the AMD Framework 13 that was linked above, but it explicitly says:

Please note that this software is for Framework Laptop 13 (AMD Ryzen™ 7040 Series) ONLY!

For other Framework Laptops, please read the article located HERE.

The forum thread for the beta 3.04 firmware for the Framework hasn’t had any official Framework posts since July 31, except for @Destroya, on August 22, linking to a previous post, acknowledging that Framework was aware of (and tracking) the issues plaguing the update.

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3.03 is the current version, we had 3.04 as a beta release. Driver package is updated last week (so that it can work with Windows 24H2).

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Why not roll back to v24.8.1? As far as I’m aware, you can install any version freely on top of any other one.

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The release of new bios and new drivers proves terrible For a gaming laptop, bios at the level of 500-600 euros, some kind of fraud…

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The Blackscreen Issue was already at the AFMF2 Beta Driver, that it still persist is pretty sad.

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Just download 24.10.1 from AMD drivers support website. After couple of hours of using my machine no issues to report yet. I picked the clean install option and drivers only option.

https://www.amd.com/en/support/download/drivers.html

Had you previously installed 24.9.1 and had issues, like many of us?

Did you skip 24.9.1?

Or were you a lucky one, who successfully installed 24.9.1 without issue?

Yes, I went from 24.9.1 → 24.10.1. Only issue I had with the previous version was while switching monitors using a USB-C hub the monitor would go black and i would have to power cycle the monitor. With 24.10.1 that issues seems to be resolved. I have been switching screens all day without any problems.

  • Machine Framework 16
  • Win 11 Pro (64-bit) 23H2
  • Kingston FURY Impact 64GB 5600 DDR5 CL40
  • Samsung 990 Pro SSD
  • Ryzen™ 9 7940HS
  • BIOS version 3.03
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24.10.1 didn’t work for me. Same issue as 24.9.1 which was a black screen and driver crash on install and forced reboot/boot.

Tried with and without game mode.

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Sorry I dont have FW system, but I was in the same problem on 780M system with 24.9.1 and 24.10.1 drivers. I was able to found the culprit, it won’t install on 96GB system. With single stick 48GB it runs well (tried with both sticks). And 2x 32GB also runs well. Please let me know if this can solve your problem.

Also for those who got problem with 96GB ram, what brand/model of your ram? In my case it’s crucial ddr5 5600 sodimm. Since it’s the only brand/model 48GB available in my country, I can’t check on other brand.
Sorry for the bad english

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Same. No possible Way to use 24.9 or 24.10. If i leave the 780m deactivated it works fine with the 7700s alone. But the 780m is not working with the Driver.

until the next restart. The Laptop Screen stays white and nothing. Had to revert to 24.8.1 again.

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Interesting, as I have 96GB in my machine. They are crucial CT48G56C46S5 (if I’ve transcribed that properly). I do have the original DDR modules that were shipped with it, but I don;t really want to go back, given this is probably a SW bug.

Interestingly I had to reinstall a 9950x based system yesterday and using the iGPU on that to get the system up and running had issues with the 24.10.1 with display corruption and that’s a 128GB machine. I wonder if AMD just haven’t tested with these larger memory configs.

Next question is how to get them to fix this

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I have the same memory.

I submitted a bug report through (24.8.1) Adrenalin. Second from the bottom option in the included screenshot.

Screenshot of AMD Adrenalin

Hopefully enough bug reports will result in a fix.

Edit: Though if a partner, like Framework, also reported it to AMD, it may get eyes on it sooner; especially now that Framework is selling 96GB kits themselves. @Destroya or @nrp

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I have had the same issues installing 24.9.1 on my Framework 16 and I only have 64GB of RAM. I am sticking with 24.7.1 until this issue is fixed.

For me, 24.10.1 fixed the problem.

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what brand/model is your ram?

https://www.amazon.com/Kingston-Impact-2x32GB-Comsumption-KF556S40IBK2-64/dp/B0BRTJT5P2

Am affected by this as well (at least with 2024.10.1, hadn’t tested 9.1). Had to fallback to 8.1.

Crucial (2x48GB) 5600 CT2K48G56C46S5

I am using this and no issues with 24.10.1
Kingston FURY Impact 64GB (2x32GB) 5600MT/s DDR5 CL40 Laptop Memory Kit of 2 | Lower Power Comsumption | Intel XMP 3.0 | Plug N Play | KF556S40IBK2-64