I upgraded my Framework laptop with the Ryzen AI 9 HX 370 mainboard. Unfortunately I’m back to having issues with my Bluetooth headphones with the NCM865 adapter. The audio doesn’t work unless I uninstall the manufacturer drivers and use the generic Windows Bluetooth driver. When I pair the headphones with the manufacturer drivers I see two devices for the headphones under device manager, which might be related to the issue. With the Ryzen 7040 series mainboard the audio didn’t work with the 3.1.0.1262 BT driver, but the newer 3.1.0.1407 driver did work. Unfortunately both don’t work with the AI 300 series mainboard. I didn’t do a clean install of Windows. I’m not sure if that would make a difference.
Just got a new Ryzen HX 370 mainboard delivered, but my 12th gen Intel Framework 13 still has the original wifi card which I understand from Framework’s website won’t work with the new mainboard. What’s the general consensus on the best way to go - wait for the RZ717 to become available, or order something else? I haven’t seen any ETA from Framework on this but maybe I missed it?
I’m not averse to compiling kernel modules etc. (happy memories of compiling 1.1.x kernels over 30 years ago, yikes where does the time go…) but very busy so would definitely prefer a known stable setup rather than burning time experimenting with bleeding edge combinations.
What is the make/model number of the old wifi card.
It might be one of those “only works in intel mainboard” one, so no amount of recompiling the kernel will help.
Framework | Framework Laptop 13 Mainboard Kit (AMD Ryzen™ AI 300 says:
If you already own an older generation of the Framework Laptop 13, you will need both DDR5-5600 memory and AMD RZ717 Wi-Fi 7 component in order to upgrade your Framework Laptop.
So there’s no question that my existing wifi module needs replacing. My question was whether I have to wait for the RZ717 or whether there is a stable alternative which I can already buy on the open market.
Glad you are enjoying the new board. May I ask a stupid question. Can you discuss or link the 'installing driver pack twice ’ comment?
I will likely be ordering a 7640 and immediately (after verified boot) installing ax210.
The reason for the first install of the driver pack (while you’re still running on an Intel board) is to install the driver for the MediaTek wireless card. Windows doesn’t include that driver, so if you move the SSD onto the Ryzen board without doing that you won’t be able to get online using wireless. (If you have an Ethernet module that will still work.) That is the only thing the driver pack will install if it detects an Intel CPU.
If you are not installing a MediaTek wireless card, as you are planning, the first installation of the driver pack is unnecessary. It will still put the MediaTek driver on your system, but that driver won’t do anything when you reboot on Ryzen because the hardware won’t be present. Windows includes the driver for the AX210 so it will be ready to go.
This is for moving an existing Windows install from Intel to Ryzen. The Framework guide has instructions for how to do a fresh Windows install on a new or erased SSD.
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I came across this solution Qualcomm NCM865 Fastconnect 7800 Windows 11 fixes for Bluetooth headphones not working with the NCM865 adapter. Disabling the AMD Bluetooth Audio Device fixes the issue so audio output works on Bluetooth headphones. The tradeoff is that the mic no longer works on the Bluetooth headphones. I’d rather have the headphone audio output working, since I can still use the built-in mic though.
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