# Tame a Framework Laptop with Guix

Source: https://gofranz.com/blog/tame-a-framework-laptop-with-guix/

Much has been written about Framework, and Guix on Framework, so I want to focus specifically on making the laptop run quieter.

I've found there's two, easy "fixes":

- Disable Turbo Boost
- Improve fan control

This has been tested on the Ryzen 5 7640U, but should work on other models.

### Disable Turbo Boost

One of the biggest sources of excessive heat, and thus noise, is the Turbo Boost feature of the CPU. This feature allows the CPU to run at higher clock speeds for short periods of time, but it can also lead to increased power consumption and heat generation.

#### Manual

Check if turbo boost is enabled (1 = enabled):

```bash
$ cat /sys/devices/system/cpu/cpufreq/boost
1
```

Disable it:

```bash
$ echo 0 | sudo tee /sys/devices/system/cpu/cpufreq/boost
0
```

Enable it:

```bash
$ echo 1 | sudo tee /sys/devices/system/cpu/cpufreq/boost
1
```

#### Guix-Style: AMD

For AMD Ryzen systems, `power-profiles-daemon` combined with `amd_pstate` is the cleaner approach. Add the kernel argument and service to your system config:

```scheme
(kernel-arguments
 (cons* "amd_pstate=active"  ;; AMD Ryzen EPP power management
        %default-kernel-arguments))

(services
 (cons*
  (service power-profiles-daemon-service-type)
  ...))
```

Then set the power-saver profile, which disables turbo boost and maximizes power saving:

```bash
$ powerprofilesctl set power-saver
```

This persists across reboots (stored in `/var/lib/power-profiles-daemon/state.ini`). Verify with:

```bash
$ powerprofilesctl get
power-saver
```

#### Guix-Style: Intel

For Intel systems, TLP gives you more granular control:

```scheme
(service tlp-service-type
         (tlp-configuration
           (cpu-scaling-governor-on-ac (list "balanced" "performance"))
           (cpu-boost-on-ac? #f)  ;; disable on AC
           (cpu-scaling-governor-on-bat (list "low-power"))
           (cpu-boost-on-bat? #f) ;; disable on battery
           (sched-powersave-on-bat? #t)))
```

### Improve Fan Control

The default fan control on the Framework laptop is sub-optimal. It tends to ramp up the fans too quickly, or runs them at higher speeds than necessary.

The following steps assume that you have access to `ectool` and `fw-fanctrl`, both of which can be found on the on the [panther](https://codeberg.org/gofranz/panther) channel.

Spawn a shell with the required dependencies:

```bash
guix shell fw-fanctrl
sudo mkdir /etc/fw-fanctrl
sudo cp $(dirname $(dirname $(readlink -f $(which fw-fanctrl))))/lib/python3.10/site-packages/fw_fanctrl/_resources/config.json /etc/fw-fanctrl/config.json
```

Run the fan control daemon:

```bash
sudo fw-fanctrl run lazy
```

To reset to default:

```bash
sudo ectool autofanctrl
```

PS: I'm working to add a shepherd service, to automate it.

Preview:

```bash
Strategy: 'lazy'
Default: False
Speed: 19%
Temp: 56.0°C
MovingAverageTemp: 56.17°C
EffectiveTemp: 56.0°C
Active: True
DefaultStrategy: 'lazy'
DischargingStrategy: ''

Strategy: 'lazy'
Default: False
Speed: 19%
Temp: 56.0°C
MovingAverageTemp: 56.17°C
EffectiveTemp: 56.0°C
Active: True
DefaultStrategy: 'lazy'
DischargingStrategy: ''
```

**Update: 2026-03-12** — Split the Guix-Style section into AMD and Intel. AMD systems work better with `power-profiles-daemon` + `amd_pstate=active`; Intel systems can stick with TLP.

### Credits

- [github.com/TamtamHero/fw-fanctrl](https://github.com/TamtamHero/fw-fanctrl)