⭐ [UPDATE] Framework Hub 1.2-EXPERIMENTAL January 2024

 > 💝 Hey everyone! I'm excited to announce that I'll be releasing version 1.2 later today!
  
 Please note that this is a very experimental pre-release version. While there are still many things that need to be fixed and optimized, I wanted to share these improvements early with my amazing supporters who have been helping me financially through this journey.
Your support means the world to me, and this early access is my way of saying thank you!
As always, your feedback is invaluable in making Framework Hub better for everyone.
Let's work together to make it even better! 🚀

[AIO Installer will be in a different post for paid members]

### ⚡ Advanced Intel Core Ultra CPU Management

• Replaced ThrottleStop with direct WinRing0 implementation for better reliability

• Native support for Intel processors with optimized profiles

• Precise power limit control (PL1) even with Secure Boot enabled

• Customizable power profiles with extensive options:

• Power Limit 1 (PL1): 15W to 115W

• Power Limit 2 (PL2): Firmware controlled

• Optimized default profiles for all Intel models:

• Core Ultra (125H, 155H, 165H)

• Core i5/i7 (1340P, 1360P, 1370P)

• Each profile carefully tuned for performance/temperature balance

### 🔋 Advanced Power Management

• New PowerCFG settings with community-driven optimizations

• Three new customized power plans with distinct characteristics:

• Framework-Eco:

  • Optimized for battery life

  • Reduced processor states

  • Aggressive power saving features

• Framework-Balanced:

  • Intelligent performance scaling

  • Dynamic core parking

  • Adaptive boost behavior

• Framework-Boost:

  • Maximum performance states

  • Optimized core utilization

• Enhanced AMD Dynamic Graphics control:

• Force power-saving graphics (0x00000000)

  • Optimize power savings (0x00000001)

  • Optimize performance (0x00000002)

  • Maximize performance (0x00000003)

• Comprehensive power settings management:

• Processor performance states

• Core parking configuration

• Boost mode behavior

• System cooling policies

• USB power management

• Disk idle timeout settings

### 💻 Advanced Hardware Support

• Intelligent hardware detection and adaptation:

• Dynamic dGPU presence detection

• Automatic UI configuration

• Support for future GPU additions

• Comprehensive AMD processor support:

  • Ryzen 7 (7840HS, 7940HS)

  • Ryzen 7 (7640U, 7840U)

• RyzenADJ integration for precise control

• Advanced display management:

  • Dynamic refresh rate detection (60/120/165Hz)

  • Adaptive screen brightness

  • Power-optimized refresh rates

• Enhanced hardware monitoring:

  • Real-time temperature tracking

  • Power consumption monitoring

  • Performance metrics

• Detailed system information

### 🛠️ Technical Innovations

• Direct hardware access implementation:

  • MSR register control for Intel CPUs

  • RyzenADJ integration for AMD systems

• WinRing0 implementation

• Sophisticated error handling:

  • Graceful recovery from locked registers

  • Detailed error logging and reporting

  • Automatic fallback mechanisms

• Performance optimizations:

  • Efficient hardware polling

• Optimized UI updates

• Reduced system overhead

• Advanced logging system:

  • Detailed operation logging

  • Performance tracking

  • Error diagnostics

  • Debug information

### 📊 Enhanced User Experience

• Modern and responsive interface:

  • Windows 11 design language

  • Adaptive UI elements

  • Dynamic content loading

  • Dynamic color theme

• Comprehensive user feedback:

  • Real-time operation status

  • Clear success/failure indicators

  • Detailed error messages

• Advanced customization options:

  • Profile management

  • Power plan configuration

• Display settings

• Hardware monitoring preferences

• Quality of life improvements:

  • Fixed WallpaperEngine compatibility (Need to be fully tested)

  • Improved UI responsiveness

  • Better visual feedback

  • Enhanced stability

## 🔄 Changes from v1.1

• Core Architecture: Complete rewrite of power management system

• Hardware Support: Extended CPU and GPU compatibility

• Power Management: Sophisticated power plan system

• User Interface: Modernized and streamlined design

• Stability: Robust error handling and recovery

• Performance: Optimized resource usage

## 🎮 Usage

1. Install .NET 8.0 Desktop Runtime if not already installed

2. Launch Framework Hub

3. Select your preferred power profile

4. Changes are applied immediately

5. Go in the settings to customize your profiles:

   - Adjust power limits

   - Configure boost behavior

   - Fine-tune performance parameters

   - Set display preferences

## 💡 Important Notes

- PL2, Turbo Time, and Temperature limits are locked by firmware on Core Ultra processors

- Application requires administrator rights for hardware access

- Feature availability depends on CPU model and hardware configuration

- Power plans can be reset using "powercfg /restoredefaultschemes" in admin CMD

- Settings are automatically recreated if deleted

- Regular backups of custom profiles recommended

## 🔜 Planned Improvements

- Alternative PL2 control methods investigation

- Enhanced AMD optimization

- Extended hardware support

- Advanced profile customization

- Community-driven feature additions

##🐛Known issues

• iGPU monitoring might be buggy for Intel CPU

• Settings button might take some time to load since there is a lot of verifications

• Too low or too high values for PL1 on Intel CPU might cause blue screens ( a reboot will reverse any incorrect values so don't worry )

• Time estimation of battery remaining go crazy sometimes

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💖 Special thanks to all testers and contributors who helped improve Framework Hub!