GPU disables itself on start-up (Framework 16)

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So I got the Framework 16 with a AMD Ryzen 9 processor and running Windows 11 Pro.
Everything’s updated and all including all drivers and firmware.

Most things work except that sometimes when I boot up my laptop, it stays stuck on a black screen and after restarting it, both the GPU and iGPU are disabled.

I have to keep opening device manager to re-enable both GPUs after which things work as intended again.
The integrated graphics sometimes is enabled but displays a warning icon, so I have to disable and re-enable it to make it function as normal again.

So far I am not entirely sure how to fix this or what to do about it.
I already tried clean re-installing AMD drivers and resetting back to factory settings.

The issue persists. It does not prevent me from using my laptop, it’s just horribly inconvenient and time-consuming.

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@Maxym.K I’m equally as perplexed with the integration of the iGPU and dGPU in operating systems. I had purchased the 7700S to aid in AI and some light gaming. But I found operating systems a bit underwhelming in utilizing the correct GPU for the task at hand. And the login manager (does windows even have one) was a problem for sure. I was met with a black screen when I configured Manjaro Linux to utilize the 7700s - appears it doesn’t work for login screens - maybe the driver hasn’t been loaded yet? But having something similar happening in Windows provides a serious clue - I’m just not aware of what the clue telling me. Long story short, I’ve only had the 7700s for a few days and I’m going to return it.

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