Framework is a new company selling a fully modular and serviceable laptop ecosystem, similar to what exists in the desktop computer space. These systems have the CPU soldered to the motherboard, treated the motherboard + CPU as a single unit. Beyond that, all other components are removable, customizable, and replaceable, including the option to purchase a "DIY" laptop that comes without RAM, storage, networking, or even external I/O ports. The External I/O ports are provided via removable modules.
This page details the Framework Laptop Motherboard with Intel 11th Generation CPUs. For more components, see the main Laptops/Framework_Laptop page.
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Quirks
The laptop may power cycle when using the touchpad if an older BIOS is installed. See https://bugs.freebsd.org/bugzilla/show_bug.cgi?id=259230 for details.
The clickpad only registers the left button. This can be fixed with a libinput quirk, see https://bugs.freebsd.org/bugzilla/show_bug.cgi?id=259230
The generic ng_ubt driver attaches to the AX210 BT module. ng_ubt_intel should be used instead to avoid module lockups that cause long stalls during boot. Can be worked around with sysrc devmatch_blocklist+=ng_ubt. More work is needed to actually add support for BT. See https://bugs.freebsd.org/bugzilla/show_bug.cgi?id=260161
Hardware
CPU |
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Graphics |
Integrated Intel® Iris® Xe Graphics (See CPU links for details) |
Memory |
Dual-channel DDR4 SO-DIMM slots, support for up to 32GB per slot. XMP support currently not available |
Screen |
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Storage |
PCIe Gen 4 M.2 NVMe slot, x4 lanes |
Wireless |
DIY: E-key Wi-Fi module slot, not BIOS locked. All tested modules so far work (if drivers are available) |
Pre-built: Ships with Intel AX210 (vPro optional), supported by iwlwifi(4). (See Quirks for issues) |
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Bluetooth |
DIY: Based on WiFi module |
Pre-built: USB-attached AX210 Intel Bluetooth module (See Quirks for issues) |
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Audio |
Realtek ALC295 HDA CODEC (Pre Oct-2021 - works) |
Tempo 92HD95B (From Oct-2021 - DAC/speakers work, other paths untested) |
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Webcam |
Realtek Webcam |
Touchpad |
PixArt PIXA3854 (See Quirks for issues) |
Battery |
Framework LION 55Wh, ACPI accessible |
BIOS |
INSYDE |