Framework Laptop 13 13th Gen Intel® Core™ — BIOS & Drivers
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3.17
Installation
Downloads
FileRelease Date
Windows BIOS v3.17 Installer2026-06-22Framework_Laptop_13_13th_Gen_Intel_Core_BIOS_3.17.exeSHA256 · 4A7252DD4C0D134DFF343F9BA34F3222BD887BAC70C3445A48C00A7EB5920443
EFI Shell Update (BIOS v3.17)2026-06-22Framework_Laptop_13_13th_Gen_Intel_Core_BIOS_3.17_EFI.zipSHA256 · 410CC3FF339516B2771277562EBE0EE3980014BC00586A3DA287962D361ECD6E
Highlights
- You can downgrade to a previous BIOS version from 3.17
- Security fix: CVE-2025-32008 — Out-of-bounds write in the firmware for the Intel(R) AMT and Intel(R) Standard Manageability within Ring 3 (CVSS 8.6)
- Security fix: CVE-2025-20080 — Null pointer dereference in the firmware for some Intel(R) AMT and Intel(R) Standard Manageability within Ring 0 (CVSS 6.8)
- Security fix: CVE-2025-27708 — Out-of-bounds read in the firmware for some Intel(R) Converged Security and Management Engine (CSME) Firmware (FW) within Ring 0 (CVSS 4.1)
- Security fix: CVE-2025-31648 — Improper handling of values in the microcode flow for some Intel(R) Processor Family may allow an escalation of privilege. (CVSS 3.9)
- Updated MCU 0x6134.
- Updated CSME 16.1.40.2765v3.
- Added support for Framework Laptop 13 Pro features - Enabled compatibility for the haptic touchpad, touch panel, and 74W battery. Updated the audio verb table to support the new speakers in the Framework Laptop 13 Pro chassis.
- Enhanced the Power On AC behavior, allowing the feature to work correctly without requiring the system to boot into the Operating System at least once for initialization.
- Fixed an issue where the Battery Extender status was reported incorrectly following a reboot, hibernation, or shutdown after the timer had expired.
Drivers
Section titled “ Drivers ”FileRelease Date
Windows Driver Bundle v3.052026-05-12Framework_Laptop_13_12th_and_13th_Gen_Intel_Core_driver_bundle_W11_v3.05_2026_05_12.exeSHA256 · 8E89972B38BF9EA980789F121F47A613EA46045FF13CA5040C9E761FE91C9947
Wi-Fi Driver for use during Windows Installation2026-09-03Framework_W11_OOBE_Wifi_Driver_Package.zipSHA256 · BD427CC233BAAA7CC8522823603390A50FA425BC302D2192CB7900017B5BD044
Previous BIOS Releases
Section titled “Previous BIOS Releases”3.16
Installation
Downloads
FileRelease Date
Windows BIOS v3.16 Installer2026-03-26Framework_Laptop_13_13th_Gen_Intel_Core_BIOS_3.16.exeSHA256 · 44DA5FDA729BC8141E3C94112A445F598AFF17A7EC60111A4163DDFC6F68CBD8
EFI Shell Update (BIOS v3.16)2026-03-26Framework_Laptop_13_13th_Gen_Intel_Core_BIOS_3.16_EFI.zipSHA256 · 3C903A4398A97646B1D120F195372A881B23997FA4BCEAB49F951D87D57558E2
Highlights
- You can downgrade to a previous BIOS version from 3.16
- Security fix: CVE-2025-20064 — Improper input validation in UEFI FlashUcAcmSmm module may allow escalation of privilege via local access (CVSS 7.3)
- Security fix: CVE-2025-20037 — Time-of-check time-of-use race condition in Intel CSME firmware may allow escalation of privilege via local access (CVSS 6.8)
- Update MCU to 0x6133
- Update Intel SIC to 0C.01.F6.20 (Intel BIOS 6072.00)
- Introduced Battery Charge Limiting status functionality
- Enhanced Power On AC behavior to work correctly without requiring the OS to boot at least once for initialization
- Modified the F2 key in the F12 Boot Menu to go to the setup menu for easier navigation to secure boot settings
- Fixed an issue where the system was unable to boot from partially locked self-encrypting drives (SEDs)
3.09
Installation
Downloads
FileRelease Date
Windows BIOS v3.09 Installer2025-09-09Framework_Laptop_13_13th_Gen_Intel_Core_BIOS_3.09.exeSHA256 · CF67BBF505FB0ADBA80E065B10C347E35E113B15E42A8CB6F7F5238D7E8DFCC4
EFI Shell Update (BIOS v3.09)2025-09-09Framework_Laptop_13_13th_Gen_Intel_Core_BIOS_3.09_EFI.zipSHA256 · 3DBEA1684B5B89812EE9E9B0B42F1CF2E685290DBA8097F5E1BB25EEC984B439
Highlights
- You can downgrade to a previous BIOS version from 3.09
- Security fix: CVE-2025-4275 — Vulnerability in digital signature verification allows bypass via non-authenticated NVRAM variable (CVSS 7.8)
- Security fix: CVE-2025-20109 — Vulnerability in Intel Processor stream cache mechanisms may allow escalation of privilege (CVSS 7.8)
- Security fix: CVE-2025-20054 — Vulnerabilities in Intel Processors may allow denial of service (CVSS 6.5)
- Security fix: CVE-2024-45332 — Vulnerabilities in Intel Processor indirect branch predictors may allow information disclosure (CVSS 5.6)
- Update RPL MCU to 0x4128
- Added Framework's dbx key and updated the default CA of Windows Secure Boot to Microsoft UEFI CA 2023
- Fixed an issue where hardware encryption on OPAL drives could cause a missing boot drive on subsequent reboots
3.08
Installation
Downloads
FileRelease Date
Windows BIOS v3.08 Installer2025-06-19Framework_Laptop_13_13th_Gen_Intel_Core_BIOS_3.08.exeSHA256 · 5086E57F7F365FECC642AAB81FEC19C31B20BD1E59032D67272544B1F4775460
EFI Shell Update (BIOS v3.08)2025-06-19Framework_Laptop_13_13th_Gen_Intel_Core_BIOS_3.08_EFI.zipSHA256 · 42BF2B49FC8DD1E61E34772C60E1CA641D57040E44CBCA16460C0998DF4EECB4
Highlights
- You can downgrade to a previous BIOS version from 3.08
- Security fix: CVE-2024-24582 — Improper input validation in XmlCli feature for UEFI firmware (CVSS 7.5)
- Security fix: CVE-2024-49200 — Potential DXE memory corruption vulnerability (CVSS 7.2)
- Security fix: CVE-2024-30211 — Improper access control in Intel ME driver pack installer engines (CVSS 6.0)
- Security fix: CVE-2024-31068 — Improper Finite State Machines in Hardware Logic (CVSS 5.3)
- Security fix: CVE-2024-26021 — Improper initialization in Intel AMT and Standard Manageability firmware (CVSS 2.3)
- Updated Intel Silicon Code to 5401.00
- Updated MCU to 0x4124
- Updated CSME Corporate to 16.1.35.2557v0.1
- Added Dual Display (Panel + External Monitor) support for pre-boot (BIOS/POST)
- Reverted fan set points to prevent the CPU from throttling to 400MHz
- Added automatic battery lifetime extender if the system is attached to AC for several days
- Fixed the battery extender setting overriding the battery charge limit on boot
- Fixed battery charging limit being reset by the battery extender reset timer
3.07
Installation
Downloads
FileRelease Date
Windows BIOS v3.07 Installer2025-01-28Framework_Laptop_13_13th_Gen_Intel_Core_BIOS_3.07.exeSHA256 · B0E79D75CA25907D85DCD2271F54953A0E24619DD8A4EC33809F69064749E3D3
EFI Shell Update (BIOS v3.07)2025-01-28Framework_Laptop_13_13th_Gen_Intel_Core_BIOS_3.07_EFI.zipSHA256 · C9494A3201424822D9681706731FB8F1E650194B254FDA0DDC78FC0464C09B8D
Highlights
- Added battery lifetime extender functionality
- Added USB4 measured boot option for external GPU devices to prevent BitLocker from triggering when an external GPU is attached
- Update fan and DTT tuning to decrease system noise
- Backport retimer low power fixes to power off the retimer with HDMI (Gen 3) or DP cards running firmware 3.0.17.101 when no device is attached
- Fix issue where attached devices may not be recognized after updating the retimer
- Fixed display name for Grub bootloader; EFI\Boot\grubx64.efi now displays as 'GRUB Boot Loader'
3.06
Installation
Downloads
FileRelease Date
Windows BIOS v3.06 Installer2024-12-23Framework_Laptop_13_13th_Gen_Intel_Core_BIOS_3.06.exeSHA256 · B7B9F0E6ED87114D2F83F93E71BA9C4CAED336EB95E602342CC19BA270DBD78C
EFI Shell Update (BIOS v3.06)2024-12-23Framework_Laptop_13_13th_Gen_Intel_Core_capsule_signed_allsku_3.06_EFI.zipSHA256 · AC028EB5F59A3354D99338C43A8110B0ACD57E5DEF8C03321686F75A0C9F46B2
Highlights
- Added battery lifetime extender functionality
- Added USB4 measured boot option for external GPU devices to prevent BitLocker from triggering when an external GPU is attached
- Update fan and DTT tuning to decrease system noise
- Backport retimer low power fixes to power off the retimer with HDMI (Gen 3) or DP cards running firmware 3.0.17.101 when no device is attached
- Fix issue where attached devices may not be recognized after updating the retimer
- Fixed display name for Grub bootloader; EFI\Boot\grubx64.efi now displays as 'GRUB Boot Loader'
3.05
Installation
Downloads
FileRelease Date
Windows BIOS v3.05 Installer2024-06-26Framework_Laptop_13_13th_Gen_Intel_Core_BIOS__3.05.exeSHA256 · 94757A37B991EAE45BECBE348E68DAF0B730D6AF3EFCC4E25E73B7354C12605F
EFI Shell Update (BIOS v3.05)2024-06-26Framework_Laptop_13_13th_Gen_Intel_Core_BIOS__3.05_EFI.zipSHA256 · EEB6FDE1946C4BF966D518D44D3A134BE58835DE642D9CE3F23531F53DB75181
Highlights
- Security fix: CVE-2023-28746 — Microcode
- Security fix: CVE-2023-45230 — Dhcp6Dxe
- Security fix: CVE-2023-45232 — DXE memory corruption in IP6Dxe
- Security fix: CVE-2023-45233 — DXE memory corruption in IP6Dxe
- Security fix: CVE-2023-45234 — UefiPxeBcDxe
- Security fix: CVE-2023-39281 — AsfSecureBootDxe
- Security fix: CVE-2023-32282 — Escalation of privilege via local access
- Security fix: CVE-2023-49141 — Microcode
- Implement DTT collaboration gear support for improved battery life during tasks like online video conferencing
- Change power button behavior: holding >4 seconds triggers shutdown, holding >20 seconds triggers EC reset
- Fix issue where laptop cannot power on at high temperatures
- Fix issue where holding the power button down would trigger a battery disconnect
- Set ACPI thermal zone _CRT to 170°C and _HOT to 160°C to fix thermal zones not loading in Linux