Framework Laptop 16 AMD Ryzen™ 7040 Series — BIOS & Drivers
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4.05
Installation
Downloads
FileRelease Date
Windows BIOS v4.05 Installer2026-07-20Framework_Laptop_16_Amd_Ryzen7040_BIOS_4.05.exeSHA256 · 1D2CDB356F3140A44581262ED958D20D777BA575D4E0CBC85C198A635C817A48
EFI Shell Update (BIOS v4.05)2026-07-20Framework_Laptop_16_Amd_Ryzen7040_BIOS_4.05_EFI.zipSHA256 · FE161F4894D565A3ACE3E7D9640AEAAAE872DB440DC17D39B3A3A4EAA53DBA93
Highlights
- Updated AMD AGESA to PhoenixPI-FP8-FP7_1.2.0.0f.
- Updated input module app to 0.3.16.
- Update G-Sync VK key for NVIDIA 5070 12G Graphic Module.
- Fixed an issue that unexpected 35W CPU power limit when AMD dGPU is in BOCO mode.
- Security fix: CVE-2024-36343 - Improper input validation in the System Management Mode (SMM) communications buffer could allow a privileged attacker to perform an out of bounds read or write to a limited section of the Top of Memory Segment (TSEG) memory region, potentially resulting in loss of confidentiality or integrity.
- Security fix: CVE-2024-36345 - Improper input validation in the AMD OverDrive (AOD) System Management Mode (SMM) module could allow a privileged attacker to perform an out-of-bounds read, potentially resulting in loss of confidentiality.
- Security fix: CVE-2025-54502 - Incorrect use of boot service in the AMD Platform Configuration Blob (APCB) SMM driver could allow a privileged attacker with local access (Ring 0) to achieve privilege escalation potentially resulting in arbitrary code execution.
Drivers
Section titled “ Drivers ”FileRelease Date
Windows Driver Bundle v3.032026-07-01Framework_Laptop_16_AMD_Ryzen_7040_driver_bundle_W11_v3.03_2026_07_01.exeSHA256 · 60323A911CB85EFC1DC6479944CB24EA4D8CFFE338511740396F140EDAE6A599
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”4.04
Installation
Downloads
FileRelease Date
Windows BIOS v4.04 Installer2026-04-28Framework_Laptop_16_Amd_Ryzen7040_BIOS_4.04.exeSHA256 · 95F82B2130BA467262DEB0DFA3071F7AF5E7627B6B9E9B33522694EAC1BD4D27
EFI Shell Update (BIOS v4.04)2026-04-28Framework_Laptop_16_Amd_Ryzen7040_BIOS_4.04_EFI.zipSHA256 · 592D7251892E25F8E4FFD66F9B1A5F4FF62D84C8AD7D798C2CEB3DF86A13272A
Highlights
- Updated to AMD PhoenixPI-FP8-FP7_1.2.0.0e.
- Modified the F2 key in the F12 Boot Menu to go to the setup menu instead of the settings menu to allow easier navigation to secure boot settings.
- Fixed an issue where the system was unable to boot from partially locked self-encrypting drives (SEDs).
- Fixed an issue where the CPU frequency could become locked at 545MHz under energy(battery) saver mode.
3.06
Installation
Downloads
FileRelease Date
Windows BIOS v3.06 Installer2025-08-04Framework_Laptop_16_Amd_Ryzen7040_BIOS_3.06.exeSHA256 · 8D8FC08C25A27B848D2C4A40E656A780016F12D8222656589F1688A2272EA46C
EFI Shell Update (BIOS v3.06)2025-08-04Framework_Laptop_16_Amd_Ryzen7040_BIOS_3.06.zipSHA256 · 5E249CE606FEAE29D4E289A49ECE21444A5E79B0187C0401D3529A33F55AF5EA
Highlights
- After updating to 3.06, downgrading beyond the previous version is not supported.
- Install driver bundle 2.05 alongside this update. Without it, the Framework EC device will show a yellow bang in Windows, though system functionality is unaffected.
- Added Framework's dbx key and updated the default CA of Windows Secure Boot to Microsoft UEFI CA 2023.
- Introduced Battery Extender functionality — automatically limits maximum state of charge if the system is left plugged in for more than 5 days.
- Introduced Battery Charge Limiting status functionality to support Windows Smart Charging.
- Introduced the Framework EC device to enable the Framework tool on Windows.
- Updated to AMD PI 1.2.0.0c.
- Fixed an issue where hardware encryption on OPAL drives could cause a missing boot drive on subsequent reboots.
- Fixed battery drain issues occurring with the Balanced Power Profile.
- Fixed CPU power limits to prevent unnecessary limitation when the GPU is in BOCO mode.
- Fixed 'Force Power for Input Modules' setting not working.
- Security fix: CVE-2024-21925 — Improper input validation in AmdPspP2CmboxV2 may allow privileged attacker to overwrite SMRAM (CVSS 8.2).
- Security fix: CVE-2024-0179 — SMM Callout vulnerability in AmdCpmDisplayFeatureSMM could allow locally authenticated attackers to overwrite SMRAM (CVSS 8.2).
- Security fix: CVE-2025-4275 — Digital signature verification bypass via non-authenticated NVRAM variable (CVSS 7.8).
- Security fix: CVE-2025-2884 — Out-of-bounds read in TCG TPM2.0 CryptHmacSign (CVSS 6.6).
- Security fix: CVE-2024-36347 — Improper signature verification in AMD CPU ROM microcode patch loader (CVSS 6.4).
- Security fix: CVE-2024-49200 — Potential DXE memory corruption in AcpiS3SaveDxe/ChipsetSvcDxe in InsydeH2O (CVSS 6.4).
- Security fix: CVE-2024-36350 — Transient execution vulnerability allowing data inference from previous stores (CVSS 5.6).
- Security fix: CVE-2024-36357 — Transient execution vulnerability allowing L1D cache data inference (CVSS 5.6).
- Security fix: CVE-2024-36348 — Transient execution vulnerability allowing control register inference (CVSS 3.8).
- Security fix: CVE-2024-36349 — Transient execution vulnerability allowing TSC_AUX inference (CVSS 3.8).
3.04
Installation
Downloads
FileRelease Date
Windows BIOS v3.04 Installer2024-07-23Framework_Laptop_16_Amd_Ryzen7040_BIOS_3.04.exeSHA256 · BC011357E627FCECAC40D9ACE8C6351C1F7C345F9BE83CC41F10A5E8315E1D9D
EFI Shell Update (BIOS v3.04)2024-07-23Framework_Laptop_16_Amd_Ryzen7040_BIOS_3.04_EFI.zipSHA256 · 141D4D100183040DCE00D293620ECCA2DAE811499B42ED6A29EBD3F0391D6420
Highlights
- Security fix: CVE-2023-45232 — IP6Dxe (CVSS 7.5).
- Security fix: CVE-2023-45233 — IP6Dxe (CVSS 7.5).
- Security fix: CVE-2023-45234 — UefiPxeBcDxe (CVSS 8.8).
- Security fix: CVE-2023-45230 — Dhcp6Dxe (CVSS 8.8).
- Fix issue with dual SSD expansion bay module where the SSD is not recognized after resume.
- Set ACPI thermal zone _CRT to 170°C and _HOT to 160°C to fix thermal zones not loading in Linux.
3.03
Installation
Downloads
FileRelease Date
Windows BIOS v3.03 Installer2024-04-03Framework_Laptop_16_Amd_Ryzen7040_BIOS_3.03.exeSHA256 · 0483DD511CE3C6644613D723F57CF88F8E04053C27C0103F9AED2B939BF9C955
EFI Shell Update (BIOS v3.03)2024-04-03Framework_Laptop_16_Amd_Ryzen7040_BIOS_3.03_efi.zipSHA256 · 8BFC3CB0DB76B760FBB068A9FC2B62B4499D6FEBA92E563D437E251812F56A65
Highlights
- Security fix: BRLY-2022-118 (CVSS 4.9) — module A8DAFB9B-3529-4E87-8584-ECDB6A5B78B6.
- Modify EC MMIO region definition to allow debug logging support.
- Add EC support for a full width expansion module for potential future community-developed projects.
- Fixed issue with 2280 SSD disappearing after resuming from sleep in DC mode when OS is installed on the 2230 SSD.
- Change the BIOS password to remove password expiry after one month.
- Modify the BIOS password complexity requirements to only require a minimum length.
- Fix several UCSI error messages on Linux when attaching/removing expansion cards.
- Fix battery cutoff behavior.