# Framework Laptops **URL:** https://universal-blue.discourse.group/c/framework/9.md [Latest](https://universal-blue.discourse.group/latest.md) · [Categories](https://universal-blue.discourse.group/categories.md) · [Tags](https://universal-blue.discourse.group/tags.md) --- ## [Framework 16 + eGPU + Bluefin Setup Diary](https://universal-blue.discourse.group/t/framework-16-egpu-bluefin-setup-diary/9373)
**Author:** [@ajkerrigan](https://universal-blue.discourse.group/u/ajkerrigan)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [July 1, 2025, 5:40pm UTC](https://universal-blue.discourse.group/t/framework-16-egpu-bluefin-setup-diary/9373 "2025-07-01T17:40:38Z")
I’ve been using the Framework 16 with Bluefin for about 6 months now, and what initially felt quite fiddly (because of my own choices) has become pretty stable. Here’s a log of some bumps I hit in case they’re of interes… --- ## [About the Framework Laptops category](https://universal-blue.discourse.group/t/about-the-framework-laptops-category/1489)
**Author:** [@j0rge](https://universal-blue.discourse.group/u/j0rge)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [May 21, 2024, 11:58pm UTC](https://universal-blue.discourse.group/t/about-the-framework-laptops-category/1489 "2024-05-21T23:58:04Z")
Bazzite and Bluefin are a community supported option for the Framework series of Laptops. Known reported issues - file issues in this repository --- ## [Bluefin/Bazzite for Framework laptops](https://universal-blue.discourse.group/t/bluefin-bazzite-for-framework-laptops/1820)
**Author:** [@j0rge](https://universal-blue.discourse.group/u/j0rge)\ **Replies:** 22\ **Last updated:** [October 10, 2026, 6:29pm UTC](https://universal-blue.discourse.group/t/bluefin-bazzite-for-framework-laptops/1820 "2026-10-10T18:29:07Z")
Bluefin/Bazzite are now community supported options for Framework laptops If you’re on a Framework 13 or 16 you might have noticed this Framework icon in the top left of your screen. This isn’t just for show, it means th… --- ## [Bazzite will not install on brand new Framework 16](https://universal-blue.discourse.group/t/bazzite-will-not-install-on-brand-new-framework-16/12273)
**Author:** [@davedcne](https://universal-blue.discourse.group/u/davedcne)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [July 2, 2026, 2:08pm UTC](https://universal-blue.discourse.group/t/bazzite-will-not-install-on-brand-new-framework-16/12273 "2026-07-02T14:08:22Z")
System: AMD Ryzen™ AI 300 Series - Ryzen™ AI 7 350 Expansion Bay Module: Graphics Module (AMD Radeon™ RX 7700S) (2nd Gen) Memory: DDR5-5600 - 32GB (2 x 16GB) Storage: SANDISK SN7100 PCIe® 4.0 M.2 2280 - 2TB Power Ada… --- ## [Sleep Mode Docking Issues with Aurora on Framework 13](https://universal-blue.discourse.group/t/sleep-mode-docking-issues-with-aurora-on-framework-13/10894)
**Author:** [@Ivy](https://universal-blue.discourse.group/u/Ivy)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [February 27, 2026, 11:59am UTC](https://universal-blue.discourse.group/t/sleep-mode-docking-issues-with-aurora-on-framework-13/10894 "2026-02-27T11:59:28Z")
Hello everyone, I recently switched from Fedora WS to Aurora on my Framework laptop and it has been, for the most part, a great experience. However, I have been experiencing issues with docking the laptop. I have a USB-… --- ## [FW13 no longer wants to sleep re: Aurora](https://universal-blue.discourse.group/t/fw13-no-longer-wants-to-sleep-re-aurora/11673)
**Author:** [@Clapper5530](https://universal-blue.discourse.group/u/Clapper5530)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [February 13, 2026, 2:55pm UTC](https://universal-blue.discourse.group/t/fw13-no-longer-wants-to-sleep-re-aurora/11673 "2026-02-13T14:55:20Z")
Hey folks, I’ve been an Aurora user this past year, and haven’t had any issues for a very long time. However, I recently noticed that my laptop (Framework 13 11th gen Intel) will not stay in sleep mode no matter if the… --- ## [Framework 13 11th gen Intel doesn't wake up](https://universal-blue.discourse.group/t/framework-13-11th-gen-intel-doesnt-wake-up/11198)
**Author:** [@travis](https://universal-blue.discourse.group/u/travis)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [December 20, 2025, 9:35pm UTC](https://universal-blue.discourse.group/t/framework-13-11th-gen-intel-doesnt-wake-up/11198 "2025-12-20T21:35:02Z")
Not sure if this was caused by a recent update but the past couple days, my framework laptop doesn’t always wake up from sleep when I open it. I’ve tried pressing a bunch of keys and waiting 5 minutes and the power led s… --- ## [Repeating system freeze on AMD 7040 (hardware acceleration / VA-API / Display Core related?)](https://universal-blue.discourse.group/t/repeating-system-freeze-on-amd-7040-hardware-acceleration-va-api-display-core-related/8746)
**Author:** [@rae](https://universal-blue.discourse.group/u/rae)\ **Replies:** 5\ **Last updated:** [September 25, 2025, 7:28am UTC](https://universal-blue.discourse.group/t/repeating-system-freeze-on-amd-7040-hardware-acceleration-va-api-display-core-related/8746 "2025-09-25T07:28:40Z")
I’m running Bluefin on a Framework Laptop 13 (AMD 7040 series), and I’ve been experiencing recurring (multiple-times daily) partial-to-total system freezes, most often when playing video in Zen Browser, but sometimes bro… --- ## [Bluefin vs Bluefin GDX](https://universal-blue.discourse.group/t/bluefin-vs-bluefin-gdx/10690)
**Author:** [@wildaces215](https://universal-blue.discourse.group/u/wildaces215)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [September 20, 2025, 4:09pm UTC](https://universal-blue.discourse.group/t/bluefin-vs-bluefin-gdx/10690 "2025-09-20T16:09:53Z")
Hi everyone I am currently running the Bluefin with developer mode with amd 7090 series but I’ve seen that there is a Blue GDX. Is that with the AMD drivers as well and the documentation has not been updated. I know it s… --- ## [How to increase token for ramallama for framework 13](https://universal-blue.discourse.group/t/how-to-increase-token-for-ramallama-for-framework-13/10689)
**Author:** [@wildaces215](https://universal-blue.discourse.group/u/wildaces215)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [September 20, 2025, 1:58pm UTC](https://universal-blue.discourse.group/t/how-to-increase-token-for-ramallama-for-framework-13/10689 "2025-09-20T13:58:41Z")
Hi everyone I currently am running an amd 7090 on bluefin with developer mode enabled. After testing I found out that 10 - 15 token per second. But after research I’ve found for coding it’s better for the model to run 1… --- ## [Digital Microphone Stuck in SUSPENDED State on FW 13 (Bluefin GTS)](https://universal-blue.discourse.group/t/digital-microphone-stuck-in-suspended-state-on-fw-13-bluefin-gts/8415)
**Author:** [@Anders](https://universal-blue.discourse.group/u/Anders)\ **Replies:** 5\ **Last updated:** [September 17, 2025, 9:58pm UTC](https://universal-blue.discourse.group/t/digital-microphone-stuck-in-suspended-state-on-fw-13-bluefin-gts/8415 "2025-09-17T21:58:14Z")
Issue Summary Hi everyone, I’m experiencing an issue with my new Framework Laptop 13 (DIY Edition) running Bluefin GTS, where my Digital Microphone (Mic1) is detected but remains in a “SUSPENDED” state and won’t activate… --- ## [Yet Another Framework Interface](https://universal-blue.discourse.group/t/yet-another-framework-interface/10649)
**Author:** [@mmartinortiz](https://universal-blue.discourse.group/u/mmartinortiz)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [September 15, 2025, 6:38pm UTC](https://universal-blue.discourse.group/t/yet-another-framework-interface/10649 "2025-09-15T18:38:11Z")
This morning I read on the Framework forums about “Yet Another Framework Interface”, a GTK4 application for Frameworks laptops. Just sharing in case it is of interest to other Framework owners. --- ## [Guide: Set up Suspend-then-hibernate](https://universal-blue.discourse.group/t/guide-set-up-suspend-then-hibernate/7193)
**Author:** [@davepwsmith](https://universal-blue.discourse.group/u/davepwsmith)\ **Replies:** 12\ **Last updated:** [August 30, 2025, 10:21pm UTC](https://universal-blue.discourse.group/t/guide-set-up-suspend-then-hibernate/7193 "2025-08-30T22:21:04Z")
I know there are a few posts about this, but I think things have changed gradually in the last few months, and so I thought I would post a comprehensive (I think!) set of instructions for suspend-then-hibernate on a fram… --- ## [Framework 13 Battery life in Bluefin DX?](https://universal-blue.discourse.group/t/framework-13-battery-life-in-bluefin-dx/7924)
**Author:** [@CyborgClockwork](https://universal-blue.discourse.group/u/CyborgClockwork)\ **Replies:** 13\ **Last updated:** [August 28, 2025, 5:33pm UTC](https://universal-blue.discourse.group/t/framework-13-battery-life-in-bluefin-dx/7924 "2025-08-28T17:33:54Z")
What sort of battery life do you all get with the framework 13? it seems like I get 5.5-6 hours of battery life using the Intel 12th gen 1280p mainboard. Is that normal? I’d like to know what other get (especially if y… --- ## [That Framework Desktop 👀](https://universal-blue.discourse.group/t/that-framework-desktop/7085)
**Author:** [@rae](https://universal-blue.discourse.group/u/rae)\ **Replies:** 10\ **Last updated:** [August 9, 2025, 11:54am UTC](https://universal-blue.discourse.group/t/that-framework-desktop/7085 "2025-08-09T11:54:03Z")
Does this mean we get better AI integration in Bazzite?\* (right now there’s no ujust command to set that up, unless that has changed, so correct me if I’m wrong) \*( with the main use case for Bazzite still being gaming,… --- ## [TPM LUKS unlock with fingerprint according to docs](https://universal-blue.discourse.group/t/tpm-luks-unlock-with-fingerprint-according-to-docs/10019)
**Author:** [@niklasmerz](https://universal-blue.discourse.group/u/niklasmerz)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [July 27, 2025, 3:51pm UTC](https://universal-blue.discourse.group/t/tpm-luks-unlock-with-fingerprint-according-to-docs/10019 "2025-07-27T15:51:19Z")
I just set up my new Framework 13 with Bluefin. In the documentation of Bluefin for Framework laptops there is this paragraph: ujust setup-luks-tpm-unlock to enable TPM unlock for LUKS Users can now get the full bene… --- ## [Unusual behavior when trying to change resolution](https://universal-blue.discourse.group/t/unusual-behavior-when-trying-to-change-resolution/10000)
**Author:** [@Nitrousoxide](https://universal-blue.discourse.group/u/Nitrousoxide)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [July 26, 2025, 4:29pm UTC](https://universal-blue.discourse.group/t/unusual-behavior-when-trying-to-change-resolution/10000 "2025-07-26T16:29:39Z")
My AMD 300 series Framework 13 appears to be unable to change resolutions on the current build. Native resolution seems to work fine, but anything below it results in glitchy behavior or no image at all. video: … --- ## [Framework Laptop 13 Keyboard Controls](https://universal-blue.discourse.group/t/framework-laptop-13-keyboard-controls/9487)
**Author:** [@Matt\_Hartley](https://universal-blue.discourse.group/u/Matt_Hartley)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [July 5, 2025, 11:19pm UTC](https://universal-blue.discourse.group/t/framework-laptop-13-keyboard-controls/9487 "2025-07-05T23:19:46Z")
Testing out some personal projects. When a metal laptop chassis with keyboard meets metal music. Needs work, but it is interesting. Testing Beat Detection. Sox and bc can do some crazy stuff. --- ## [Lockscreen stuck on laptop display when using external display](https://universal-blue.discourse.group/t/lockscreen-stuck-on-laptop-display-when-using-external-display/8933)
**Author:** [@perish\_underline746](https://universal-blue.discourse.group/u/perish_underline746)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [June 18, 2025, 12:15pm UTC](https://universal-blue.discourse.group/t/lockscreen-stuck-on-laptop-display-when-using-external-display/8933 "2025-06-18T12:15:40Z")
Hello everyone, I am encountering a very weird issue where when I have an external monitor plugged (HDMI) in my Framework 13 (AMD) and I am trying to unlock my session (that was previously locked), my session does unloc… --- ## [Updated FW13 bios to 3.22, and now Wifi doesn't work in Aurora](https://universal-blue.discourse.group/t/updated-fw13-bios-to-3-22-and-now-wifi-doesnt-work-in-aurora/9120)
**Author:** [@Clapper5530](https://universal-blue.discourse.group/u/Clapper5530)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [June 13, 2025, 2:14am UTC](https://universal-blue.discourse.group/t/updated-fw13-bios-to-3-22-and-now-wifi-doesnt-work-in-aurora/9120 "2025-06-13T02:14:04Z")
Quick bit of context. I had to dual boot into Windows 11 in order to update the bios on my Framework laptop to the latest 3.22 (no option to update this version in Linux). All seems well, but the wifi isn’t working in … --- ## [Sporadic Mouse/Keyboard lockups on Bluefin/Framework, anybody else having these?](https://universal-blue.discourse.group/t/sporadic-mouse-keyboard-lockups-on-bluefin-framework-anybody-else-having-these/2132)
**Author:** [@Jberkus](https://universal-blue.discourse.group/u/Jberkus)\ **Replies:** 22\ **Last updated:** [June 13, 2025, 12:05am UTC](https://universal-blue.discourse.group/t/sporadic-mouse-keyboard-lockups-on-bluefin-framework-anybody-else-having-these/2132 "2025-06-13T00:05:15Z")
I’m having trouble identifying the source of a repeating crash-ish issue, and hoping I can collab with other Bluefin users having the same problem (or determine that it’s just me). Here’s the symptoms: Every 6 to 12 da… --- ## [Gnome 48's 'preserve battery health' feature](https://universal-blue.discourse.group/t/gnome-48s-preserve-battery-health-feature/8574)
**Author:** [@rae](https://universal-blue.discourse.group/u/rae)\ **Replies:** 6\ **Last updated:** [May 31, 2025, 3:39pm UTC](https://universal-blue.discourse.group/t/gnome-48s-preserve-battery-health-feature/8574 "2025-05-31T15:39:21Z")
Will Gnome 48’s ‘preserve battery health’ feature be supported in Bluefin and/or Bazzite or is it going to be device dependent (what even would the hardware requirements be)? Per Gnome 48 release notes: GNOME 48 inclu… --- ## [FW 13 Core Ultra and Bluefin Gnome Security Check](https://universal-blue.discourse.group/t/fw-13-core-ultra-and-bluefin-gnome-security-check/7826)
**Author:** [@Omid\_K](https://universal-blue.discourse.group/u/Omid_K)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [May 18, 2025, 9:19am UTC](https://universal-blue.discourse.group/t/fw-13-core-ultra-and-bluefin-gnome-security-check/7826 "2025-05-18T09:19:04Z")
What is going on with framework 13 Intel Core Ultra and Bluefin Gnome Security checks? It passes all the checks on reboot, but if I do another reboot, it will fail again. So every second reboot it fails, and every secon… --- ## [Automatic Screen dimming possible? (Aurora on FW 13 11th Gen)](https://universal-blue.discourse.group/t/automatic-screen-dimming-possible-aurora-on-fw-13-11th-gen/8063)
**Author:** [@Clapper5530](https://universal-blue.discourse.group/u/Clapper5530)\ **Replies:** 8\ **Last updated:** [April 25, 2025, 2:23am UTC](https://universal-blue.discourse.group/t/automatic-screen-dimming-possible-aurora-on-fw-13-11th-gen/8063 "2025-04-25T02:23:52Z")
Hey folks! I noticed that when I was using Ubuntu, the automatic screen dimming feature on my Framework laptop seemed to work out of the box. I’m not seeing the same with Aurora, nor do I see any settings to allow for … --- ## [Framework 16 with dGPU - bazzite-arch not using dGPU](https://universal-blue.discourse.group/t/framework-16-with-dgpu-bazzite-arch-not-using-dgpu/7783)
**Author:** [@Dust3893](https://universal-blue.discourse.group/u/Dust3893)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [April 14, 2025, 5:58pm UTC](https://universal-blue.discourse.group/t/framework-16-with-dgpu-bazzite-arch-not-using-dgpu/7783 "2025-04-14T17:58:58Z")
I recently installed Aurora on my Framework 16 with dGPU and so far my experience has been great. However I am trying to play some games using bazzite-arch and for some reason it seems like none of them will use the dGP… --- ## [Any way to stream audio to my stereo?](https://universal-blue.discourse.group/t/any-way-to-stream-audio-to-my-stereo/7420)
**Author:** [@Frank](https://universal-blue.discourse.group/u/Frank)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [March 18, 2025, 8:21pm UTC](https://universal-blue.discourse.group/t/any-way-to-stream-audio-to-my-stereo/7420 "2025-03-18T20:21:00Z")
Hey, I have a Denon Bluetooth/Airplay/DLNA enabled AV receiver, that I can use with my Android phone (Bluetooth and Airplay) and MacBook to stream audio to. But so far everything I’ve tried to set it up with my Framework… --- ## [Ollama doesnt work on framework laptops with ujust](https://universal-blue.discourse.group/t/ollama-doesnt-work-on-framework-laptops-with-ujust/3929)
**Author:** [@zackify](https://universal-blue.discourse.group/u/zackify)\ **Replies:** 5\ **Last updated:** [February 6, 2025, 2:06pm UTC](https://universal-blue.discourse.group/t/ollama-doesnt-work-on-framework-laptops-with-ujust/3929 "2025-02-06T14:06:12Z")
I was pulling my hair out because the first thing I did after installing this OS on my FW 13 was install ollama, and it doesn’t work. Turns out it uses the :rocm tag on the docker container in the systemd service file, … --- ## [Laptop not sleeping when closing lid on bluefin-dx:latest](https://universal-blue.discourse.group/t/laptop-not-sleeping-when-closing-lid-on-bluefin-dx-latest/6025)
**Author:** [@ahodges22](https://universal-blue.discourse.group/u/ahodges22)\ **Replies:** 9\ **Last updated:** [February 6, 2025, 1:36pm UTC](https://universal-blue.discourse.group/t/laptop-not-sleeping-when-closing-lid-on-bluefin-dx-latest/6025 "2025-02-06T13:36:10Z")
Sorry if this is a really stupid question, I’ve been using Linux for a while, but just now dipping my toes into Bluefin/immutable Linux. I’m currently running ghcr.io/ublue-os/bluefin-dx:stable on my Framework 13 AMD la… --- ## [FW 13: Intel or AMD with Bluefin?](https://universal-blue.discourse.group/t/fw-13-intel-or-amd-with-bluefin/5435)
**Author:** [@Igor\_Lautar](https://universal-blue.discourse.group/u/Igor_Lautar)\ **Replies:** 8\ **Last updated:** [February 6, 2025, 10:19am UTC](https://universal-blue.discourse.group/t/fw-13-intel-or-amd-with-bluefin/5435 "2025-02-06T10:19:21Z")
Hey, I’m an experienced Linux user (since 97’ or so :slight\_smile: ). Right now using openSUSE (desktop) and Arch (Thinkpad T14s AMD). Kind of fed up with all fiddling and just want things to work. Looking into atomic d… --- ## [Keyboard backlight daemon](https://universal-blue.discourse.group/t/keyboard-backlight-daemon/5396)
**Author:** [@mmartinortiz](https://universal-blue.discourse.group/u/mmartinortiz)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [February 4, 2025, 1:46pm UTC](https://universal-blue.discourse.group/t/keyboard-backlight-daemon/5396 "2025-02-04T13:46:01Z")
This project is about a daemon that controls the backlight of the keyboard on Framework laptops, switching the LEDs on and off as the keyboard is used. I have used it locally and now I’d like to make it system wide. Wou… [Next page](https://universal-blue.discourse.group/c/framework/9.md?page=1)