Ubuntu 24.04 LTS Installation on the Pre-Built Framework Laptop 13 Pro

This guide is for the Ubuntu 24.04 Pre-Built model only. For regular Ubuntu guides, please check here.

First boot: power on, you will see a fairly fast memory training screen, followed by the Framework splash screen.

Looking to disable secure boot? Please go to Step 2. If not, skip Step 2 and go to Step 3 instead.

Secure Boot is optional on Ubuntu: Enabling secure boot is completely optional and not necessary for normal operation, it's a personal choice - but there are trade offs to be aware of. Follow this link if you wish to enable it before installing Fedora. More about secure boot here. You will find Ubuntu specific instructions here.

If you have decided to disable secure boot. You will do so by booting into the BIOS menu:

Power on, then tap F2 rapidly at the Framework splash screen

Select Administer Secure Boot tile on the screen. Press enter.

Go to Enforce Secure Boot, it will show as Enabled. Click the enter key, arrow it to Disabled. Press F10 key to save and reboot.

IMPORTANT: If you're planning on booting with Windows at all, do not disable it.

Should you wish to enable it later in the future, repeat the above steps but select Enable this time.

Once you have reviewed the previous step, continue

Power on the laptop, once you are past the Framework Splash screen, select the Restore Ubuntu to factory state option.

Once booted into the GUI installation screen as shown, select the Install button.

Installer runs as normal, shows a slide show as it installs. When it is completed, it will reboot on its own.

Next you will be presented with a black screen indicating "We are preparing your system for you" screen. It will reboot on its own when completed.

Once the reboot is completed, Ubuntu will greet you with this welcome screen.

Select your appropriate system language. Click next.

Now select your typing language. Click next.

Now will be asked if you would like to connect to Wi-Fi. Connect.

Finally, you will be presented with the "All Done" screen.

The next welcome screen provides you with a link to release notes. Click next.

Ubuntu Pro enable screen. If you would like to enroll, please do so from here. If not, click skip.

Decide if you want to help improve Ubuntu by sending error reports back to them. Click next.

Finish Screen. Here you may either open the application center or click the Finish button.

Let's setup fingerprint login. Click on the horizontal bar in the upper left, search for user.

Choose Fingerprint Login. Then select Scan new fingerprint. Select your desired fingerprint. Carefully tap your finger tip on the sensor (power button). You may need to try a few attempts as everyone's prints are different.

Once it's successful, you will see the word Complete.

If you're experiencing issues getting your fingerprint reader working, please follow our help guide to get your reader working for you on Ubuntu.