Framework Laptop 13 12th Gen Intel® Core™ — BIOS 3.08

Downloads

File Release Date

Windows BIOS v3.08 Installer 2024-01-09 Framework_Laptop_12th_Gen_Intel_Core_BIOS__3.08b.msi

Windows Driver Bundle vundefined 2024-02-06 Framework_Laptop_13_12th_Gen_Intel_Core_driver_bundle_W11__2024_02_06.exe

Wi-Fi Driver for use during Windows Installation 2026-06-18 Framework_W11_OOBE_Wifi_Driver_Package.zip SHA256 · 13d7286531f7fc354bf345ea6f465c76cbba79f783a44b45d4803743022b574a

EFI Shell Update (BIOS v3.08) 2024-01-09 Framework_Laptop_13_12th_Gen_Intel_Core_3.08d_EFI.zip SHA256 · 9DA8E5EDC6AD43170F1D622D2C20282B604BE5B778C408A1AEC42D93C12A4889

BIOS

3.08

Released 2024-01-09

Stable

Highlights

• Cannot downgrade to any version below 3.06
• Security fix: CVE-2023-40238 — LogoFAIL
• Security fix: CVE-2023-22612 — SMM memory corruption
• Security fix: CVE-2023-22615 — SMM arbitrary code execution
• Security fix: CVE-2023-22614 — SMM memory corruption
• Added EC host command to check privacy switch status
• Added support for new high capacity 61Wh battery
• Updated PD firmware to version v0.1.2C
• Updated Intel CSME firmware to 16.1.30.2269v4_A0_Corporate
• Updated Intel Microcode to 0x429
• Optimized PS2 emulation of touchpad (hybrid HID descriptor)
• Adjusted power button behavior: system powers off within 10 seconds of holding the power button
• Fixed standalone mode installation
• Adjusted critical temperature thresholds to allow the laptop to power on at higher ambient temperatures
• Removed critical battery shutdown when adapter is attached, allowing the system to power on when battery is below 2% and charging
• Fixed plugging in a USB-A device multiple times would eventually not be recognized anymore
• Fixed USB-C device would not reconnect after reboot in some cases
• Optimized Windows firmware update process to prevent retimer23 FW upgrade fail in multi-firmware update
• Fixed OCP (Overcurrent Protection) on Type-C ports not triggering in some cases
• Reduced power consumption when DisplayPort/HDMI Expansion cards are used
• Improved Type-C port status reporting via UCSI
• Fixed reading charge limit overwrites charge limit
• Fixed EC failing to boot when compiled with GCC11
• Added ACPI Mutex method in UCSI message in/out process
• Fixed race-condition that would cause EC to get stuck in rare circumstances (LFW WDT)

Component Versions

This BIOS update is a bundle of updates to multiple embedded components in the system. Not all of them use the same version number.

Component	Version
SI	c.0.75.10	Updated
TXT	1.18.13.0	Updated
Intel CSME	16.1.30.2269	Updated
Microcode	0x429	Updated
GOP	21.0.1061
EC	4ea1c89	Updated
PD	0.1.2C	Updated

Installation

You can check your current BIOS version following the steps here to determine if you are on the latest release.

Note

You must update with a charger attached.

Linux

Framework firmware is published to LVFS and updates via fwupd, which ships by default on most modern distributions.

fwupdmgr refresh --force
fwupdmgr get-updates
fwupdmgr update

Caution

LVFS may not update if the battery is at 100%.
If you experience issues, discharge to 95%, plug AC back in, then re-run fwupdmgr update.

Windows

1. Download the Framework Laptop 13 12th Gen Intel® Core™ BIOS 3.08 Windows Installer.
2. Run the .exe and click "Yes" when prompted to reboot.
3. Wait for the firmware progress bar to complete — the system will reboot automatically. Do not interrupt.
4. Download and install the Windows Driver Bundle v for your system if you are currently using a previous Driver Bundle release, or you are installing the Driver Bundle for the first time.

EFI Shell Update

Note

If you use the EFI shell update with Windows, you should suspend Bitlocker if enabled before updating using the EFI updater.
1. Download the EFI Shell Update v3.08.
2. Extract contents of zip folder to a FAT32 formatted USB drive. Cleanly unmount the drive before physically removing it, otherwise the BIOS update may not function correctly.
3. Attach a charger to your device while updating.
4. Boot your system while pressing F12 and boot from the thumb drive.
5. Let startup.nsh run automatically.
6. Follow the instructions to install the update.

Known Issues

• After updating retimers, the system must be fully power cycled: shutdown, unplug all power sources, wait 90 seconds, then power back on to force the PD controllers through a full power cycle
• Linux kernel 6.8 may not enumerate thermal zones

Reporting Issues

Please use the public issue tracker on GitHub to report issues.

If you experience an issue with the update that is related to your system firmware, please post as complete a description as you can, including relevant system information and external peripherals. Please note that we do not currently have a SLA for responding to issues on github, but we will be reviewing them through the bios release process, and will review them for future updates as well.

Please contact support if you have an issue regarding hardware, broken devices, returns, etc.

Other Releases

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