Brad Linder<p><strong>RISC-V Mainboard for Framework Laptop starts at $199 during early access</strong></p><p>Earlier this year modular laptop maker Framework announced it was<a href="https://liliputing.com/framework-introduces-a-risc-v-mainboard-for-its-modular-laptops/" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank"> partnering with DeepComputing</a> to offer a RISC-V mainboard for the Framework 13 laptop.</p><p>While the mainboard won’t be mass produced until sometime in 2025, DeepComputing has <a href="https://deepcomputing.io/deepcomputing-launches-early-access-program-for-dc-roma-risc-v-mainboard-for-framework-laptop-13/" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">launched an early access program</a> for “industry and business customers” and early adopters a chance to get their hands on a limited edition version of the board a little early. <a href="https://store.deepcomputing.io/products/early-access-framework-laptop-13-with-dc-roma-risc-v-mainboard?variant=50498849931428" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Prices start at $199</a> for a basic mainboard that runs Ubuntu 24.04, Fedora 41, or both.</p>Framework Laptop 13 with the DC-Roma RISC-V Mainboard<p>At the heart of the DC-ROMA RISC-V mainboard is a StarFive JH7110 processor with four SiFive U74 RISC-V processor cores with support for frequencies up to 1.5 GHz, Imagination BXE-4-32 graphics, and support for 1080p video encoding and 4K video playback.</p><p>The board also features 8GB of RAM, support for eMMC or SD card storage, and an optional Intel AX210 wireless card with support for WiFi 6E.</p><p>You can use the board as a standalone computer or add it to a Framework Laptop to create a RISC-V notebook. If you already have a Framework Laptop 13 you can remove the existing Intel or AMD board and replace it with the RISC-V board. Or if you don’t already have one of Framework’s laptops, you can buy a bundle from DeepComputing that includes both the board and the laptop with a 13.5 inch display, 55 Wh battery, stereo speakers, 1080p webcam, and fingerprint reader, among other features.</p>DC-Roma RISC-V Mainboard in a Cooler Master Case<p>DeepComputing’s $199 Basic Tier package included a DC-ROMA RISC-V mainboard, a Cooler Master case that lets you use the mainboard as a standalone desktop computer (rather than a laptop), two Framework USB-C expansion cards, and a 64GB SD card. This version does not have a wireless card.</p><p>But customers can also pay extra for a Standard Tier model with a WiFi module and antenna plus USB-A and HDMI expansion cards, or opt for Pro or Enterprise Tier models which also include Framework 13 laptops. And there’s also an option to pay $99 to $169 for “value-added services” including a 50% discount on the mass-produced mainboard once it goes on sale next year, and “an opportunity to provide valuable feedback to help shape future product improvements” which is… a little weird. It seems odd to charge for the ability to send feedback for an early access product. Typically companies that offer this sort of pre-release product are hoping to collect feedback from users rather than asking customers to pay extra for the ability to provide it.</p> <a href="https://liliputing.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/11/dc-framework_01.jpg" class="" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank"></a> Framework Laptop 13 with the DC-Roma RISC-V Mainboard <a href="https://liliputing.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/11/dc-c.jpg" class="" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank"></a> DC-Roma RISC-V Mainboard in a Cooler Master Case <a href="https://liliputing.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/11/dc-framework_02.jpg" class="" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank"></a> Framework Laptop 13 with the DC-Roma RISC-V Mainboard <p></p><p><a rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" class="hashtag u-tag u-category" href="https://liliputing.com/tag/dc-roma-risc-v-mainboard/" target="_blank">#dcRomaRiscVMainboard</a> <a rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" class="hashtag u-tag u-category" href="https://liliputing.com/tag/deepcomputing/" target="_blank">#DeepComputing</a> <a rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" class="hashtag u-tag u-category" href="https://liliputing.com/tag/framework/" target="_blank">#framework</a> <a rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" class="hashtag u-tag u-category" href="https://liliputing.com/tag/framework-laptop/" target="_blank">#frameworkLaptop</a> <a rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" class="hashtag u-tag u-category" href="https://liliputing.com/tag/framework-mainboard/" target="_blank">#frameworkMainboard</a> <a rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" class="hashtag u-tag u-category" href="https://liliputing.com/tag/risc-v/" target="_blank">#riscV</a> <a rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" class="hashtag u-tag u-category" href="https://liliputing.com/tag/starfive-jh7110/" target="_blank">#starfiveJh7110</a></p>