# Framework Laptop BIOS and Driver Releases (12th Gen Intel® Core™)

> Please note that this software is for 12th Gen Intel® Core Framework Laptops ONLY     For other Framework Laptops please read the article located    HERE   

Source: https://framework.kustomer.help/en_us/framework-laptop-bios-and-driver-releases-12th-gen-intel-core-Bkx2kosqq

Last updated: 2026-07-06T23:07:54.363Z

## **_Please note that this software is for 12th Gen Intel® Core™ Framework Laptops ONLY!_**

**For other Framework Laptops, please read the article located [**_HERE_**](https://knowledgebase.frame.work/en_us/bios-and-drivers-downloads-rJ3PaCexh).**  

  

  

### **Windows 11**

### **Linux**

### Other

**Driver Bundle**

[**Download Driver Bundle v3.05 (2026/05/12)**](https://downloads.frame.work/driver/Framework_Laptop_13_12th_and_13th_Gen_Intel_Core_driver_bundle_W11_v3.05_2026_05_12.exe)  
  
**[****Wi-Fi driver for use during Windows installation****](https://fr.mw/FRANTX)**  

_Included in kernel_

  

**BIOS Update**

[**Download BIOS 3.20**](https://downloads.frame.work/bios/Framework_Laptop_13_12th_Gen_Intel_Core_BIOS__3.20.exe)

**Update to BIOS 3.20 Using LVFS**  

[**Download BIOS 3.20 (EFI Shell Update)**](https://downloads.frame.work/bios/Framework_Laptop_13_12th_Gen_Intel_Core_BIOS__3.20_EFI.zip)  

##   

## **In this Article:**

1.  [**BIOS**](#BIOS)
    1.  [**Windows BIOS Instructions**](#Windows_BIOS)
    2.  [**Linux BIOS Instructions**](#Linux_BIOS)
2.  [**Drivers**](#Drivers)
3.  [**Latest Release Notes**](#Latest)

## Detailed Instructions  
  

# BIOS  
  

## Highlights  
  

1.  Updated CSME to 16.1.40.2765v3 Corporate.
    
2.  Update Microcode to 0x43B.
    
3.  Added support for Framework Laptop 13 Pro features - Enabled compatibility for the haptic touchpad, touch panel, and 74W battery.
    
4.  Fixed an issue where the system was unable to boot from partially locked self-encrypting drives (SEDs)
    
5.  Fixed an issue where the Battery Extender status was reported incorrectly following a reboot, hibernation, or shutdown after the timer had expired.
    
6.  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.
    
7.  Security Fixed:  CVE-2025-32008, CVE-2025-27708, CVE-2025-20080, CVE-2024-24853, CVE-2025-31648.
    

  
**Please note that if you update to 3.06 or higher, you will not be able to downgrade to version lower than 3.06, as it will cause left side ports to stop functioning correctly.**

You can check your current BIOS version [following the steps here](https://knowledgebase.frame.work/en_us/how-to-check-the-bios-version-on-windows-linux-bios-ryupu8HT3) to determine if you are on the latest release.

  

### Subscribing to release notifications  
  

If you want to subscribe to new release notifications you can now opt in through [this link](https://manage.kmail-lists.com/subscriptions/subscribe?a=LNYsui&g=VskBpF) to receive an email when we release a new BIOS or driver update for your Framework Laptop.

  

### Battery Extender functionality  
  

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.  To prevent this, we have added a new feature that automatically limits the maximum state of charge if the system is left plugged into power for more than 5 days.  The timer is reset 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 functionality also reduces cycling of the battery by allowing the battery to discharge by several percent before charging again.  Note that in addition to this automatic setting, you can also manually set a lower charge limit on your battery in BIOS to further preserve battery longevity.

  

This feature can be disabled or enabled in the BIOS Advanced menu. 

![](https://lh7-rt.googleusercontent.com/docsz/AD_4nXdCno5G6hx4msPy_b-omtl0nxK_drRaYsSUBBnKQ83JxIvtTF5vZAQqwwnqr0V9fFG6l5BLPBFdYtSk0PXALIBGbPQjuNxmppsHxL_Y9BfsUrGDkafc5-sKFSlX-tMQgs9ptiyitg?key=a4bLbmejakOEDI3WF9_h0Q)

  

**Battery Extender:** This option is enabled by default. If disabled, the system will always keep the battery fully charged. 

**Battery Extender Trigger:** This option sets the number of days that must pass before the battery state of charge is reduced automatically to extend the battery life. 

**Battery Extender Reset:** This option sets the number of minutes that the system is running on battery before the extender is reset, causing the system to charge to 100% when attached to power again. 

  

### Battery Charge Limit Functionality  
  

This release modifies the battery charge limit functionality to add a 5% float range. This allows us to reduce the number of microcycles on the battery when the CPU turbos.  
Previously to the change in 3.07, the battery would be held at the target state of charge, so if a large power draw happened for a short time, such as when the CPU turbos, the battery would drain slightly and then charge again.   
Introduced in this version, the battery will not start to charge until the battery has dropped 5% below the charge limit.

As an example, if the user sets the battery charge limit to 80%, the battery will maintain a state of charge between 80% and 75%. And will not charge up to 80% until it has discharged to 75% while the system is on.  
If this is activated while the battery state of charge is above the limit, the battery will discharge without drawing power from the adapter until the upper limit is reached.  
  

## Downloads  
  

### **[Windows](http://null)**  
  

Download Link

SHA256

[https://downloads.frame.work/bios/Framework\_Laptop\_13\_12th\_Gen\_Intel\_Core\_BIOS\_\_3.20.exe](https://downloads.frame.work/bios/Framework_Laptop_13_12th_Gen_Intel_Core_BIOS__3.20.exe)

3244FEA111D29103F2E0F95BDB50FC6F567A9441FEBB46C49361FA06B1E51F78

  

Instructions for Windows Installer:  
  

1.  Run the .exe.
    
2.  Click yes to reboot.
    
3.  Wait for the firmware progress bar to complete, and then the system will reboot.
    
4.  If you are updating a system in standalone mode, please pay careful attention to the standalone update process below.
    

Please note that you must update with a charger attached. 

Please note that the windows update does not support updating retimer firmware. There is not a functional impact to port functionality if you do not choose to update your retimer firmware. 

  

### Windows retimer updates  
  

Please note that retimer updates only need to be done one time. So this is only necessary to do one time. This is optional.

Download Link

SHA256

[https://downloads.frame.work/bios/Framework\_Laptop\_13\_12th\_Gen\_Intel\_Core\_Retimer\_port\_01\_310.exe](https://downloads.frame.work/bios/Framework_Laptop_13_12th_Gen_Intel_Core_Retimer_port_01_310.exe)

f4a9315376eb73c4c6c8e380e0540afc5adef2da5b787443188befebc50e4f51

[https://downloads.frame.work/bios/Framework\_Laptop\_13\_12th\_Gen\_Intel\_Core\_Retimer\_port\_23\_310.exe](https://downloads.frame.work/bios/Framework_Laptop_13_12th_Gen_Intel_Core_Retimer_port_23_310.exe)

4c6c78c552d016b69009025beb0540c582a03bba3a581afa42320403b6584801

  

There are 2 retimers on the system. Please follow the instructions to do twice with different executable files.

Retimer update instructions.

1.  Update the BIOS first.
    
2.  Boot into Windows after BIOS update.
    
3.  Run the .exe and wait for firmware update tool to stage the update.
    

![](https://lh7-rt.googleusercontent.com/docsz/AD_4nXdft4KZssTra6ssltzhayAVKw9xVAu2IVgTwS4zfCAMkaxexIWtZg5H4hYs5GcCPsjzJWPcXsClCVcTs7dQKEF3cYYg7TuXOzECTaOyBev7p8qs6xMsQ_Oa4jCUqDlufUAbYoE7UA?key=a4bLbmejakOEDI3WF9_h0Q)

4.  After initialization, the system will restart and and update the retimer firmware.
    
5.  Repeat step 3 after rebooting to update the second set of retimers.
    

Please note that you must update with a charger attached.

### **[Linux/LVFS](http://null)**  
  

**Please note that for this platform LVFS will not update the CSME firmware. so we only recommend updating using the EFI updater. This is a limitation of LVFS which does not ship the binary blobs from Intel necessary to update the CSME.**

Please note that you must update with a charger attached, then run:  
  

fwupdmgr refresh --force

  

then

  

fwupdmgr get-updates

  

then

  

fwupdmgr update

  
Please note that you must update with a charger attached. 

LVFS may not update if the battery is 100% charged. LVFS uses the battery status to determine if it is safe to apply updates. However if our battery is at 100% and the charger is off, we set the battery charging status to false. In this case you can discharge your battery a few percent, then plug in AC again and run fwupdmgr update.  
  

### Linux/Other/UEFI Shell update

  

**Please note, you need to update to 3.05 or later to update using EFI, as this is needed to support capsule on disk**.

You can download the release below, please follow the update instructions below. 

Download Link

SHA256

[https://downloads.frame.work/bios/Framework\_Laptop\_13\_12th\_Gen\_Intel\_Core\_BIOS\_\_3.20\_EFI.zip](https://downloads.frame.work/bios/Framework_Laptop_13_12th_Gen_Intel_Core_BIOS__3.20_EFI.zip)

88CD52B4BD6440E01B6D9E158A0C5303FE19392159DF3AEC466038F4ECE96D37

  

We have rewritten the update process for EFI. This new version will stage the BIOS and retimer updates onto your internal SSD and run them all together in sequence. This is to avoid issues with usb devices disconnecting and disappearing during subsequent updates during the update process, which would cause partial updates to be applied. 

**Troubleshooting**: If you experience ports not working after your update. Please shutdown, unplug all power sources, wait 90 seconds, and then power on again.   
  
  

**Note that if you use the EFI shell update with Windows, you should suspend Bitlocker if enabled before updating using the EFI updater.**

  

Instructions for EFI shell update:

1.  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. 
    
2.  Boot your system while pressing F12 and boot from the thumb drive.
    
3.  Let startup.nsh run automatically.
    
4.  Follow the instructions to install the update.
    

  

Updating retimers

After the BIOS update completes, press F12 after restarting to again enter the boot menu, and boot from your thumb drive. Let startup.nsh run again to confirm or update your retimer firmware. If retimers need updating, the update will be staged to perform an update on both retimers. 

  

If doing a standalone update, the display output will not work during the retimer update. Please note that retimer updates take 2 minutes to complete. So please wait at least 5 minutes before attempting to power off or reset the device.  
  

## Updating a Mainboard outside of a laptop

This release supports standalone updates without a battery attached only when updating **using the EFI shell method only.** After rebooting, please follow the onscreen instructions to update your BIOS when in standalone mode, which will require moving the power source between both sides of the Mainboard to allow PD firmware to update correctly.

  

**Please note that the power and display output must be connected to the same side during standalone updates. Failure to do this may result in no display output during the update process.**   
  

We recommend the following update flow for standalone updates:  
  

#### Part 1  
  

Ensure that standalone operation is enabled in the BIOS advanced setup menu.  
  
Display connected to upper left port.   
Power connected to the lower left port.   
Run the updater from EFI shell. Please follow the “Instructions for EFI shell update” to run the updater.

Select the EFI USB Boot Device.

![](https://lh7-rt.googleusercontent.com/docsz/AD_4nXdK_7RBN25GWlY04WImIl8a2gn3TIl9d6q0EDvFoYG0Bmeb3xl0pvc1NK1JijBY0mlu-bdhnlapZtPCVWQXIcbaoFqAh1iknEXPpiaKjT40DdfvFyFeKsttXxz-eIwiYiNlO73p?key=a4bLbmejakOEDI3WF9_h0Q)

  
The Updater will update the PD controller from right side. Press any key to continue updating.

![](https://lh7-rt.googleusercontent.com/docsz/AD_4nXeM1xnSs1OPLTERLC_X6EupEMQptvUAZsoDWrDEw1MBp_VOgquQxHUD2hMbFuZY6kVsPbPa_fq2gKmk6IdJ-rE_y11EEajqoHypLLEhwidxFSebFPvODaejZOW2NirN9BBicqIT9Q?key=a4bLbmejakOEDI3WF9_h0Q)![](https://lh7-rt.googleusercontent.com/docsz/AD_4nXeNwDAK5YrNAwomdpwJ_zNIqcguAVLC0sRit3yI98lNv3gkA4dxV79txG2tqfJaUR-f0sPfuV3_HJURLq9ieo-iRWJfWKNjAryYt2KsMmvPP-u0QHnYoQ2NjATVNor_bFdxUN7v6Q?key=a4bLbmejakOEDI3WF9_h0Q)

  

#### Part 2  
  

Plug the AC to the left side, then boot to EFI updater. The Updater will update the PD controller from left side. Press any key to continue updating.

![](https://lh7-rt.googleusercontent.com/docsz/AD_4nXeFXzITV1oQey9PJEJNRbEhzg9VJWwqJlRKXA7Ceb-k1jiIT2mHNE0X2bCj9YG_bEb4HoJKBRNva5TN8pLTqGlR_ZjnfQdrC8c6CH8BhJiAh4r-j8TStmdFwQsXWkMteiURED28?key=a4bLbmejakOEDI3WF9_h0Q)![](https://lh7-rt.googleusercontent.com/docsz/AD_4nXd0B1db9mOr6Le8BiGodCMNNPM6oklsNIHavT_rUeQX8KV2wGBWleoNMmE5ucxwJRNhtqFkH2Vd6BHq7mF0dM760GaBJbg2eC2T83WvZsZRTupx-DhsSr-R98fQOEYznQODTKta?key=a4bLbmejakOEDI3WF9_h0Q)

  

After PD updates, it will reboot automatically, then start the BIOS capsule update.

![](https://lh7-rt.googleusercontent.com/docsz/AD_4nXfopv15opxYXuGjiw6a-OwYfCGs5CVF3fyNcKQnU7Qtr1kCbP8kRHgaBMUhXEbyfFCLfPJlXADz0-J3hXm-E7DZPF7u-PvW_JnuuJS14qo4Gqz8YB1nnWmGE2y7Z5lRcLlg8vkZ1Q?key=a4bLbmejakOEDI3WF9_h0Q)

  

Then, the EC will update after BIOS section finishes. 

![](https://lh7-rt.googleusercontent.com/docsz/AD_4nXdPqUBXHRXw8K6uqKEfi8cEOqnE2v8E5zMA8eog-jG5D8olXM0hPw9oF_zpqVLwimc1vFQDdeY7EZcPk0Gj47RsZsIH0yH-g5CtWHSE-9QZ_zAkRwA8MEd_S0QLD2HEor8j1Yawiw?key=a4bLbmejakOEDI3WF9_h0Q)

After this, the system will reboot. Please press F12, and select your thumb drive as the boot device. And run the update again to update retimers if necessary.

If the retimer update is finished, the system will reboot automatically. Please press F12 again, and select your thumb drive as the boot device. You will see the screen that shows all the firmware versions. 

If the retimer update is not needed, you will see the screen that shows all the firmware versions.

![](https://lh7-rt.googleusercontent.com/docsz/AD_4nXe1AwlEHwUtXYUZBYtJaK1LW-CUVhdCptcw8jDKoEt8b-pwm7nKbN5kcR4mvPAaeVLgn6XYZNLIDXBamnpnDWeQ0sb_m_2aIfsbtEGfp77BsVzlnnGgYOoxvUtgGpsD_fdFUVX-zg?key=a4bLbmejakOEDI3WF9_h0Q)

#   

## Latest Release Notes

##   

## Security Fixes  
  

**CVE**

**Note**

**Score (CVSS Version 3.x)**

CVE-2025-32008

Out-of-bounds write in the firmware for the Intel(R) AMT and Intel(R) Standard Manageability within Ring 3: User Applications may allow a denial of service. Network adversary with an unauthenticated user combined with a low complexity attack may enable denial of service. This result may potentially occur via network access when attack requirements are not present without special internal knowledge and requires no user interaction. The potential vulnerability may impact the confidentiality (none), integrity (none) and availability (high) of the vulnerable system, resulting in subsequent system confidentiality (none), integrity (none) and availability (low) impacts.

8.6

CVE-2024-24853  

Incorrect behavior order in transition between executive monitor and SMI transfer monitor (STM) in some Intel® Processor may allow a privileged user to potentially enable escalation of privilege via local access.   

7.2

CVE-2025-20080  

Null pointer dereference in the firmware for some Intel(R) AMT and Intel(R) Standard Manageability within Ring 0: Kernel may allow a denial of service. Network adversary with an unauthenticated user combined with a high complexity attack may enable denial of service. This result may potentially occur via network access when attack requirements are present without special internal knowledge and requires no user interaction. The potential vulnerability may impact the confidentiality (none), integrity (none) and availability (high) of the vulnerable system, resulting in subsequent system confidentiality (none), integrity (none) and availability (none) impacts.  

6.8

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: Kernel may allow an information disclosure. System software adversary with a privileged user combined with a low complexity attack may enable data exposure. This result may potentially occur via local access when attack requirements are present without special internal knowledge and requires no user interaction. The potential vulnerability may impact the confidentiality (high), integrity (none) and availability (none) of the vulnerable system, resulting in subsequent system confidentiality (none), integrity (none) and availability (none) impacts.  

4.1

CVE-2025-31648  

Improper handling of values in the microcode flow for some Intel(R) Processor Family may allow an escalation of privilege. Startup code and smm adversary with a privileged user combined with a high complexity attack may enable escalation of privilege. This result may potentially occur via local access when attack requirements are present with special internal knowledge and requires no user interaction. The potential vulnerability may impact the confidentiality (low), integrity (low) and availability (none) of the vulnerable system, resulting in subsequent system confidentiality (low), integrity (low) and availability (none) impacts.  

3.9

  

  

## Enhancements  
  

1.  Updated CSME to 16.1.40.2765v3 Corporate.
    
2.  Update Microcode to 0x43B.
    
3.  Added support for Framework Laptop 13 Pro features - Enabled compatibility for the haptic touchpad, touch panel, and 74W battery.
    
4.  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.
    

##   
Fixes  
  

1.  Fixed an issue where the system was unable to boot from partially locked self-encrypting drives (SEDs)
    
2.  Fixed an issue where the Battery Extender status was reported incorrectly following a reboot, hibernation, or shutdown after the timer had expired.
    
3.  Security Fixed: CVE-2025-32008, CVE-2025-27708, CVE-2025-20080, CVE-2024-24853, CVE-2025-31648. 
    

##   
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.

  

**BIOS**

**3.20**  

**3.19**

  

SI

c.0.75.10  

c.0.75.10

Same

TXT

1.18.13.0  

1.18.13.0

Same

Intel CSME

16.1.40.2765v3  

16.1.35.2557

Updated

Microcode

43B  

437

Updated

GOP

21.0.1061  

21.0.1061

Same

EC

ec\_320\_e12d9a6  

ec\_319\_a3deac9

Updated

PD

0.1.2E  

0.1.2E

Same

  

## Known Issues  
  

1.  There are two progress bars when updating the bios using the EFI update method.
    
2.  No display output during the retimer update in standalone mode.
    

#   

# Drivers

This driver bundle includes several security fixes and enhancements.

Download Link

SHA256

[**https://downloads.frame.work/driver/Framework\_Laptop\_13\_12th\_and\_13th\_Gen\_Intel\_Core\_driver\_bundle\_W11\_v3.05\_2026\_05\_12.exe**](https://downloads.frame.work/driver/Framework_Laptop_13_12th_and_13th_Gen_Intel_Core_driver_bundle_W11_v3.05_2026_05_12.exe) 

8E89972B38BF9EA980789F121F47A613EA46045FF13CA5040C9E761FE91C9947 

  

### **INF Driver archive**

This driver archive can be used to build windows images using DISM commands, or apply driver updates through group policy.

Download Link

SHA256

[**Download INF Driver Archive (2024/06/25)**](https://downloads.frame.work/driver/Framework_Laptop_13_12th_and_13th_Gen_Intel_Core_driver_bundle_W11__2024_06_25.zip) 

d09209fcad56f6fd18ed87fc1002e02603eb56e694260931402bc7670dc2f7cf 

  

### **Driver Versions**  
  

**Driver**

**Version**

**Updated?**

Intel Chipset

10.1.20389.8776 

Updated

Intel GNA 

03.05.00.1574

Same

Intel Management Engine

2601.9.16 

Updated

Intel Management and Security Status

2543.9.0.0 

Updated

Intel Serial IO

31.100.2351.81

Same

Intel Display

31.0.101.7085 

Updated

Intel Graphics Command Center  

1.100.5688.0  

Same

Intel Dynamic Tuning

9.0.11404.39881

Same

Intel TXT Authenticated Code Module

1.18.16.0

Same

Intel PROSet WiFi

24.30.1.1 

Updated

Intel PROSet Bluetooth

24.30.1.1 

Updated

Goodix Fingerprint

3.12804.1.290 

Updated

Realtek Ethernet

11013\_20\_07272023\_08042023

Same

SD Card Reader

v4\_5\_10\_201

Same

2nd Gen uSD Card Reader  

v4\_5\_10\_202

Same

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