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Note that if you’re building a framework with the intent of using Linux avoid the “vpro” variant of the Intel wireless adapter: https://community.frame.work/t/

Note that if you’re building a framework with the intent of using Linux avoid the “vpro” variant of the Intel wireless adapter: https://community.frame.work/t/using-the-ax210-with-linux-on-the-framework-laptop/1844 https://community.frame.work/t/using-the-ax210-with-linux-on... Last I checked with every recommended config tweak you still lose ~3% battery per hour of suspend, which really adds up and is extremely annoying. We’ve been asking framework to include a notice referencing this issue when configuring but as of the last time I checked they haven’t.

nrp 5y ago
We added a note to the FAQ on the configurator page, but we’ll think through how we can do a more prominent warning.
- kkielhofner 5y ago
  Thanks for the reply! Certainly a step in the right direction but given the significance of the issue (and unknown response time from Intel) a warning should display whenever the vpro hardware is selected in the configurator. Because of this issue I have to carefully plan when to suspend my laptop -or- shut it down every time. At this point I’d also be happy to buy a new non-vpro replacement from you but I don’t seem to be able to.
  - oneplane 5y ago
    You used to be able to disable vPro features using on-board MEBx jumpers but I bet that has changed in the last 5 or so revisions of that feature. It used to be that you simply had an S3/4/5-Off setting that powered down the CSME and any vPro NICs. Some implementations did leave WoL on for Ethernet links.
  - eu 5y ago
    Im in the same boat. Love the product but the battery in sleep mode is pretty bad :(
smeej 5y ago
Is this definitely even the problem? I got the non-vPro version and my battery drains just as fast. Random things like my trackpad settings also don't persist when waking from sleep. Honestly I hate this machine so far and deeply regret spending more than $1,600 on it. Linux support is surprisingly poor.

nrp 5y ago

We added a note to the FAQ on the configurator page, but we’ll think through how we can do a more prominent warning.

kkielhofner 5y ago
Thanks for the reply! Certainly a step in the right direction but given the significance of the issue (and unknown response time from Intel) a warning should display whenever the vpro hardware is selected in the configurator. Because of this issue I have to carefully plan when to suspend my laptop -or- shut it down every time. At this point I’d also be happy to buy a new non-vpro replacement from you but I don’t seem to be able to.
- oneplane 5y ago
  You used to be able to disable vPro features using on-board MEBx jumpers but I bet that has changed in the last 5 or so revisions of that feature. It used to be that you simply had an S3/4/5-Off setting that powered down the CSME and any vPro NICs. Some implementations did leave WoL on for Ethernet links.
- eu 5y ago
  Im in the same boat. Love the product but the battery in sleep mode is pretty bad :(

smeej 5y ago

Is this definitely even the problem? I got the non-vPro version and my battery drains just as fast. Random things like my trackpad settings also don't persist when waking from sleep. Honestly I hate this machine so far and deeply regret spending more than $1,600 on it. Linux support is surprisingly poor.