"This BIOS is not for your notebook PC"

Andy_Green · June 21, 2024, 9:24pm

When I run the BIOS update for Framework Laptop 16 (AMD Ryzen™ 7040 Series), it displays an error message: “This BIOS is not for your notebook PC.”

Does this message normally appear when running the BIOS updater?

DHowett · June 21, 2024, 10:42pm

What operating system are you using?

If Windows, can you run msinfo32.exe from the Run dialog (Win+R) as admin (Ctrl+Shift+Enter) and send a screenshot of the main page it displays? You can redact any serial numbers, but please keep any model numbers visible. I’m specifically interested in “BaseBoard Product”.

If Linux, can you run sudo dmidecode | less and share the contents of the “Base Board Information” section?

Andy_Green · June 22, 2024, 3:16am

I’m using Windows 11.

flovo · June 22, 2024, 4:25am

Your screenshot shows you have a Framework 13. The processor is from the 13 as well. The FW16 bios wouldn’t work on your device, so the message is correct.

FW16 is not a software version but a different device (16" Notebook vs 13" Notebook ).

The FW13 AMD bios updates are here Framework Laptop 13 BIOS and Driver Releases (AMD Ryzen™ 7040 Series)