[RESPONDED] 12th gen - excessive CPU throttling on Linux - Can't get above 46c and pegs to 400mhz under load

Framework Laptop 13 Linux
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This absolutely feels like a damaged slot. Please open a ticket if you have not already.

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I’ve started experiencing the same thing over the past few months but on my 13th gen intel. I’ve tried updating to the latest beta BIOS 3.06 and still have the same problem. I’ve raised a support ticket. Fingers crossed it can be fixed.

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After debugging with support it seems to be solved but I don’t know which step solved it, it was one of combination of:

  1. Disconnecting the battery, running in standalone, then reconnecting it
  2. Dismantling the fan/heatsink and cleaning it (it wasn’t very dusty)
  3. Resetting the mainboard (see instructions below)

It’s been happily running as expected for nearly a week without issue.

Mainboard reset:

  1. Plug in system to AC
  2. Remove input cover
  3. Press the chassis open switch in the center of the mainboard 10 times, you must press it slows, so press for 2 seconds. Release, wait for the red blink on the Mainboard LEDs, and repeat.
    See the photo below for reference:
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  4. Press the power button to boot the system.
  5. BIOS settings will be reset to defaults.