fn lock functionality breaks after the 03.09→03.16 Laptop 13(AMD7040 series) mainboard firmware(BIOS) upgrade
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Device Information
System Model or SKU
- 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, the fn lock functionality no longer works as expected(tested with the evtest utility):
Expected behavior
Before pressing fn+esc:
- Pressing the Mute/F1 key: Mute
- Pressing fn + Mute/F1 key: F1
After pressing fn+esc:
- Pressing the Mute/F1 key: F1
- Pressing fn + Mute/F1 key: Mute
Current behavior
Before pressing fn+esc:
- Pressing the Mute/F1 key: Mute
- Pressing fn + Mute/F1 key: Mute
After pressing fn+esc:
- Pressing the Mute/F1 key: Mute
- Pressing fn + Mute/F1 key: F1
Operating System (please complete the following information):
- OS/Distribution: Ubuntu
- Version: 24.04
- Linux Kernel Version: 6.14.0-28-generic
Additional context
Known workaround:
Running the framework_tool --reboot-ec reboot command as root and this issue is no longer reproduced.
NOTE: This will hard reset the system, save your work before any attempt!
Running the framework_tool --reboot-ec reboot command as root and this issue is no longer reproduced.
Hmm so something in the EC state in RAM got messed up during the update.
To reset the EC I suggest to power off the system, remove AC adapter and wait 30 seconds.
@JohnAZoidberg Thanks for the information!
I can no longer reproduce the symptoms now.