Find the instructions for [link|https://guides.frame.work/Guide/Windows+11+Installation+on+the+Framework+Laptop+DIY+Edition/116?lang=en|installing Windows 11 here].

Don't forget to install the [link|https://knowledgebase.frame.work/en_us/bios-and-drivers-downloads-rJ3PaCexh|Driver Bundle]!

The Framework Laptop is designed to work great with Linux too. Check out our [link|https://frame.work/linux|Linux compatibility page] for distros we recommend, like:

[link|https://guides.frame.work/Guide/Fedora+38+Installation+on+the+Framework+Laptop+13/165?lang=en|Fedora 38] - Essentially fully functional out of the box.

[https://guides.frame.work/Guide/Ubuntu+22.04+LTS+Installation+on+the+Framework+Laptop/109|Ubuntu 22.04] - Essentially fully functional out of the box.

On both Windows and Linux, we recommend updating to the [link|https://knowledgebase.frame.work/en_us/bios-and-drivers-downloads-rJ3PaCexh|latest BIOS] available to make sure the laptop is running at optimal performance and stability.

Find the instructions for [link|https://guides.frame.work/Guide/Windows+11+Installation+on+the+Framework+Laptop+DIY+Edition/116?lang=en|installing Windows 11 here].

Don't forget to install the [link|https://knowledgebase.frame.work/en_us/bios-and-drivers-downloads-rJ3PaCexh|Driver Bundle]!

The Framework Laptop is designed to work great with Linux too. Check out our [link|https://frame.work/linux|Linux compatibility page] for distros we recommend, like:

[link|https://guides.frame.work/Guide/Fedora+38+Installation+on+the+Framework+Laptop+13/165?lang=en|Fedora 38] - Essentially fully functional out of the box.

[https://guides.frame.work/Guide/Ubuntu+22.04+LTS+Installation+on+the+Framework+Laptop/109|Ubuntu 22.04] - Essentially fully functional out of the box.

On both Windows and Linux, we recommend updating to the [link|https://knowledgebase.frame.work/en_us/bios-and-drivers-downloads-rJ3PaCexh|latest BIOS] available to make sure the laptop is running at optimal performance and stability.

Depending on how you customized the configuration, your package may include a combination of memory, storage, a WiFi card, and a mix of Expansion Cards. You can find all of your modules in the accessory box or bag in your shipment.

Unpack all of these modules so that you are ready for your install!

Depending on how you customized the configuration, your package may include a combination of memory, storage, a WiFi card, and a mix of Expansion Cards. You can find all of your modules in the accessory box or bag in your shipment.

Unpack all of these modules so that you are ready for your install!

Depending on how you customized the configuration, your package may include a combination of memory, storage, a WiFi card, and a mix of Expansion Cards. You can find all of your modules in the accessory box or bag in your shipment.

Unpack all of these modules so that you are ready for your install!

One bit of hardware that doesn't work out of the box is the microphone input on the 3.5mm jack. It's an easy workaround though. As root, edit "''/etc/modprobe.d/alsa-base.conf''", add "''options snd-hda-intel model=dell-headset-multi''" to the end of it, and then reboot.

We no longer [link|https://knowledgebase.frame.work/en_us/officially-supported-vs-compatible-linux-distributions-ByVPFgyTs|provide official support] using the fingerprint reader with Pop OS at this time.

For fully supported fingerprint reader access, we recommend the [link|https://guides.frame.work/Guide/Ubuntu+22.10+Installation+on+the+Framework+Laptop/164?lang=en|Ubuntu] or [link|https://guides.frame.work/Guide/Fedora+37+Installation+on+the+Framework+Laptop/108?lang=en|Fedora] which have outstanding support.

Enable Wayland

***''sudo gedit /etc/gdm3/custom. conf'' ***Locate ''WaylandEnable=false'' ++Change to++ ''WaylandEnable=true'' Save gedit, reboot, then at the login screen, click the lower gear on the bottom right, select Pop on Wayland.

After installing your OS, we recommend updating to the latest firmware ([link|https://knowledgebase.frame.work/en_us/framework-laptop-bios-releases-S1dMQt6F|11th Gen Intel Core] or [link|https://knowledgebase.frame.work/en_us/framework-laptop-bios-and-driver-releases-12th-gen-intel-core-Bkx2kosqq|12th Gen Intel Core]) to make sure the laptop is running at optimal performance and stability.

One bit of hardware that doesn't work out of the box is the microphone input on the 3.5mm jack. It's an easy workaround though. As root, edit "''/etc/modprobe.d/alsa-base.conf''", add "''options snd-hda-intel model=dell-headset-multi''" to the end of it, and then reboot.

We no longer [link|https://knowledgebase.frame.work/en_us/officially-supported-vs-compatible-linux-distributions-ByVPFgyTs|provide official support] using the fingerprint reader with Pop OS at this time.

For fully supported fingerprint reader access, we recommend the [link|https://guides.frame.work/Guide/Ubuntu+22.10+Installation+on+the+Framework+Laptop/164?lang=en|Ubuntu] or [link|https://guides.frame.work/Guide/Fedora+37+Installation+on+the+Framework+Laptop/108?lang=en|Fedora] which have outstanding support.

Enable Wayland

***''sudo gedit /etc/gdm3/custom. conf'' ***Locate ''WaylandEnable=false'' ++Change to++ ''WaylandEnable=true'' Save gedit, reboot, then at the login screen, click the lower gear on the bottom right, select Pop on Wayland.

After installing your OS, we recommend updating to the latest firmware ([link|https://knowledgebase.frame.work/en_us/framework-laptop-bios-releases-S1dMQt6F|11th Gen Intel Core] or [link|https://knowledgebase.frame.work/en_us/framework-laptop-bios-and-driver-releases-12th-gen-intel-core-Bkx2kosqq|12th Gen Intel Core]) to make sure the laptop is running at optimal performance and stability.