***Before we begin the installation process*** with the Live USB, let's make sure you have your Linux Audio Compatibility set to Linux in the BIOS. Explanation as to what this does can be [link|https://knowledgebase.frame.work/en_us/null-rJ7OkJ63C|found here].

Power on the laptop, repeatedly tapping F2 in order to get into the BIOS. Note: If you're having trouble with this, try again, holding down the Fn key while rapidly tapping F2.

In BIOS mode, arrow key over to Setup Utility. Press the enter key. Arrow down to Advanced. Then arrow right, then arrow down to Linux Audio Compatibility. Press enter.

A new box for Linux Audio Compatibility will appear, arrow to Linux, then press enter. Now press F10 key to reboot.

Now we don't have an OS installed yet. So the reboot won't get us to a running operating system and we fully expect to see an error to this point. Simply press the power button to shutdown.

The next step is to install Ubuntu.

***Before we begin the installation process*** with the Live USB, let's make sure you have your Linux Audio Compatibility set to Linux in the BIOS. Explanation as to what this does can be [link|https://knowledgebase.frame.work/en_us/null-rJ7OkJ63C|found here].

Power on the laptop, repeatedly tapping F2 in order to get into the BIOS. Note: If you're having trouble with this, try again, holding down the Fn key while rapidly tapping F2.

In BIOS mode, arrow key over to Setup Utility. Press the enter key. Arrow down to Advanced. Then arrow right, then arrow down to Linux Audio Compatibility. Press enter.

A new box for Linux Audio Compatibility will appear, arrow to Linux, then press enter. Now press F10 key to reboot.

Now we don't have an OS installed yet. So the reboot won't get us to a running operating system and we fully expect to see an error to this point. Simply press the power button to shutdown.

The next step is to install Ubuntu.

You can keep the rest of the settings as the defaults. Click ***START***. You’ll get a screen that says “Windows User Experience”. You can keep those settings as the defaults also, and click OK. You can also adjust the settings if you’d like at this screen, but make sure ***Remove requirement for an online Microsoft account*** remains selected.

After you click OK you'll see a warning that the USB Thumb Drive will be erased during, click OK on this and Rufus will create your install Media

Once the Green Status Bar is complete you can remove the USB Thumb Drive, plug it into your Framework Laptop 13, and proceed to install Windows by following [link|https://guides.frame.work/Guide/Windows+11+Installation+on+the+Framework+Laptop+DIY+Edition/116?lang=en#s695|this Guide] from Step 3 onwards!

Find the 2.25mm thick Thermal Pad (Bag B) and remove the clear plastic backing.

Place the 2.25mm thermal pad on the back of the Dual M.2 Adapter board between the M.2 standoff screw holes in the shown zone.

With the Blue liner backing still applied, softly push down on the backing making sure it is adhered to the Dual M.2 Adapter board.

Once the Thermal Pad is fully adhered to the Dual M.2 Adapter board, slowly remove the Blue liner backing.

***Important Note:*** At this point, there should be no more plastic backings on the 2.25mm Thermal Pad you just applied.

Find the 2.25mm thick Thermal Pad (Bag B) and remove the clear plastic backing.

Place the 2.25mm thermal pad on the back of the Dual M.2 Adapter board between the M.2 standoff screw holes in the shown zone.

With the Blue liner backing still applied, softly push down on the backing making sure it is adhered to the Dual M.2 Adapter board.

Once the Thermal Pad is fully adhered to the Dual M.2 Adapter board, slowly remove the Blue liner backing.

***Important Note:*** At this point, there should be no more plastic backings on the 2.25mm Thermal Pad you just applied.