BEWARE: The 03.09→03.16 Laptop 13(AMD7040 series) mainboard firmware(BIOS) upgrade locks me from the setup interface(supervisor password no longer works) #92
Description
Device Information
System Model or SKU
Please select one of the following
- Framework Laptop 13 (AMD Ryzen™ 7040 Series)
BIOS VERSION
03.16 (from 03.09)
DIY Edition information
Memory: A-DATA Technology AD5S560032G-B (32GiBx2) bought w/ the laptop
Storage: KINGSTON SKC3000D2048G
Port/Peripheral information
- USB Type-C expansion card connected to a hub with a 65W PD power source
- USB Type-A expansion card (disconnected)
- HDMI expansion card connecting to a XiaoMi external display
- USB Type-C expansion card (disconnected)
Standalone Operation
- Yes
- No
Describe the bug
After upgrading the mainboard firmware from 03.09 to 03.16, I no longer have access to the setup interface(admin password no longer works. This password is kept in my password manager, so it's not likely forgotten/mistyped).
Steps To Reproduce
N/A, but one may want to try reproducing it with a 10-character password that comprises the following character classes:
- Uppercase character(3 in total)
- Lowercase character(4 in total)
- Digit(2 in total)
- Special symbol(1 in total, in my case it is an exclamation mark(!))
Expected behavior
The setup interface should still be accessible after entering the previously set supervisor password.
Screenshots
Unnecessary, as it is just an "incorrect password" generic error.
Operating System (please complete the following information):
- OS/Distribution: Ubuntu
- Version: 24.04
- Linux Kernel Version: 6.14.0-28-generic
Additional context
I would suggest that anyone doing this upgrade unset the admin password beforehand, just in case.