Framework Laptop 13 12th Gen Intel® Core™ — BIOS 3.17

Downloads

File Release Date

Windows BIOS v3.17 Installer 2025-05-13 Framework_Laptop_13_12th_Gen_Intel_Core_BIOS__3.17.exe SHA256 · 019AD800460F1EDF818664EE5C2A9B5F22F208AB7E4FA01A63CC7F574178ED6B

EFI Shell Update (BIOS v3.17) 2025-05-13 Framework_Laptop_13_12th_Gen_Intel_Core_BIOS_3.17_EFI.zip SHA256 · A8A8DC3B5A0CCA9F800A5DE04D1F718BABEB627BDD87F35D1BCC128E85EA42B4

BIOS

3.17

Released 2025-05-13

Stable

Highlights

• Security fix: CVE-2023-45230 — Dhcp6SendRequestMsg does not validate the Server ID option (CVSS 8.3)
• Security fix: CVE-2023-45234 — PxeBcHandleDhcp6Offer does not validate the DHCPv6 offers (CVSS 8.3)
• Security fix: CVE-2023-45232 — DXE memory corruption vulnerability (CVSS 7.5)
• Security fix: CVE-2023-45233 — DXE memory corruption vulnerability (CVSS 7.5)
• Security fix: CVE-2024-25078 — Memory corruption vulnerability in StorageSecurityCommandDxe (CVSS 7.4)
• Security fix: CVE-2023-38655 — Improper buffer restrictions in firmware (CVSS 6.8)
• Security fix: CVE-2024-49200 — Potential DXE memory corruption vulnerability (CVSS 6.4)
• Security fix: CVE-2024-30211 — Potential information disclosure, denial of service, or escalation of privilege (CVSS 6.0)
• Security fix: CVE-2023-40067 — Unchecked return value in firmware (CVSS 5.7)
• Security fix: CVE-2024-21844 — Integer overflow in firmware (CVSS 5.3)
• Security fix: CVE-2024-31068 — Potential denial of service vulnerability (CVSS 5.3)
• Security fix: CVE-2023-34424 — Improper input validation in firmware (CVSS 4.4)
• Security fix: CVE-2023-48361 — Improper initialization in firmware (CVSS 2.3)
• Security fix: CVE-2024-26021 — Potential information disclosure, denial of service, or escalation of privilege (CVSS 2.3)
• Updated PD firmware to version 0.1.2E to improve system power consumption with low power HDMI/DP expansion cards when no monitor is attached
• Updated Intel CSME to 16.1.35.2557v0.1_Corporate
• Updated Microcode to 0x436
• Added battery lifetime extender functionality
• Added USB4 PCR Measurement BIOS option in the Advanced setup menu
• Added Dual Display (Panel + External Monitor) support for pre-boot (BIOS/POST)
• Fixed retimer updates causing ports to stop working after the update
• Fixed retimer capsule update causing the device in standalone mode to reset and fail the update
• Fixed the battery extender setting overwriting battery charge limit on boot
• Fixed battery charging limit being reset by the battery extender reset timer
• Fixed high temperature causing continuous CPU throttling to 400MHz

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
TXT	1.18.13.0
Intel CSME	16.1.35.2557	Updated
Microcode	0x436	Updated
GOP	21.0.1061
EC	a7cf293	Updated
PD	0.1.2E	Updated

Installation

Battery Extender

With the high energy density on the 61Wh battery, leaving it at 100% state of charge for an extended period of time can shorten the lifetime of the battery. If the system is left plugged into power for more than 5 days, a feature automatically limits the maximum state of charge. The timer resets after the system is disconnected from a power adapter for more than 30 minutes.

Battery Extender Duration	Battery State of Charge
0–5 days	99% → 100%
5–7 days	90% → 95%
7+ days	85% → 87%

This feature also reduces battery cycling by allowing the battery to discharge by several percent before charging again. You can also manually set a lower charge limit in BIOS to further preserve battery longevity. The feature can be enabled or disabled in the BIOS Advanced menu.

• Battery Extender — Enabled by default. Disable to always charge to 100%.
• Battery Extender Trigger — Number of days on AC before the charge limit is automatically reduced.
• Battery Extender Reset — Minutes on battery before the extender resets, causing the system to charge back to 100% on next AC connection.

Battery Charge Limit (5% Float Range)

This release modifies battery charge limit functionality to add a 5% float range, reducing microcycles when the CPU turbos. Previously the battery was held exactly at the charge limit; now it will not start charging until the battery drops 5% below the limit.

For example, with a charge limit set to 80%, the battery will maintain a state of charge between 75% and 80%, and will not charge back to 80% until it has discharged to 75% while the system is on.

If this feature is activated while the battery state of charge is above the limit, the system will discharge on battery until it reaches the upper limit.

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 3.17 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.

Retimer Updates (Optional)

Retimer updates only need to be performed once. There is no functional impact to port functionality if you do not update. Follow these instructions twice — once for each retimer file.

Framework_Laptop_13_12th_Gen_Intel_Core_Retimer_port_01_310.exe

SHA256 · F4A9315376EB73C4C6C8E380E0540AFC5ADEF2DA5B787443188BEFEBC50E4F51 Download

Framework_Laptop_13_12th_Gen_Intel_Core_Retimer_port_23_310.exe

SHA256 · 4C6C78C552D016B69009025BEB0540C582A03BBA3A581AFA42320403B6584801 Download

1. Update the BIOS first.
2. Boot into Windows after the BIOS update.

3. Run the .exe and wait for the firmware update tool to stage the update.

4. After initialization, the system will restart and update the retimer firmware.

5. Repeat from step 3 to update the second set of retimers.

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 v3.17.
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

• There are two progress bars when updating the BIOS using the EFI update method
• If the current PD version is identical to the target PD version, the EFI update process will skip the PD update, but the message displayed during the update will be incorrect
• No display output during the retimer update

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

12th Gen Intel® Core™ — BIOS & Drivers View all BIOS and driver releases for the Framework Laptop 13 12th Gen Intel® Core™.