New framework laptop won't boot from usb

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Hello everyone,

Today I received my Framework 13 with the 13th gen i7. I put it all together, and booted a windows 11 bootable usb. It booted, and I was at the setup menu for windows, but the trackpad didn’t work.

So, I restarted the computer, and now it refuses to boot from a USB. I’ve tried different usb’s, using different methods to make the bootable USB (windows, and Rufus) disabled secure boot, disabled quick boot, tried type c usb etc. nothing works.

The fans are also full blast while in the bios. Am I missing something? Thanks in advanced

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Set up Windows first then run the Framework driver bundle. See if it works then.

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I can’t setup windows. It refuses to boot from the USB. I got the diy framework with no os

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This is what it says when I attempt to install windows via usb

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Does this happen in all USB ports?

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Yes on all ports. I even tried a type c dock, and that didn’t work either

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You can’t boot from USB-C….The bios doesn’t recognize it, only USB-A. I’ve had this problem when trying to boot up Linux via USB. When selecting boot device, it won’t detect via a USB C port, only via A.

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Good to know. I’m going to try and unplug that battery and let it sit for a while. Maybe something happened to the bios? As I got it to boot into the windows install screen once. And after I restarted the computer, it wouldnt recognize USB drive.

I plugged in my phone cable to the USB A port and it charges my phone, so they’re putting out power.

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I changed the boot order to, “first”. Still the same thing. I noticed also, that it’s getting very hot and fans are going full blast. So hot, I could barely have it on my lap.

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Check if Secure Boot is active in the BIOS.
That prevents booting arbitrary media.

Don’t ask how I know :wink:

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Ive already tried that. Still doesn’t want to boot from a USB

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Hello, I have the same issue as you had last year. Could you tell me what was the solution that ended up working for you?

Thanks!

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Hello,

I had to return the board. They sent me a new one. So it’s definitely a logic board issue.

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In my case, after doing some digging. I purchased the AMD version. Which requires mounting the ISO via rufus into the USB drive. Per FW’s Guides, which I didn’t pay attention to. Because I’ve built so many Intel Builds…lol

I also ran into issues of USB not seating all the way. Bad USBs from Amazon, as well.