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Contents 1.0 Introduction ............................................................................................................................. 5 1.1 1.2 1.3 Before You Begin ........................................................................................................................................... 5 Installation Precautions .............................................................................................................................
Revision History Date Revision January 2021 1.0 Description Initial release.
1.0 Introduction This User Guide provides step-by-step installation instructions for these products: • • 1.1 Intel® NUC 11 Pro Mini PC NUC11TNKv5 Intel® NUC 11 Pro Mini PC NUC11TNKv7 Before You Begin CAUTIONS The steps in this guide assume you’re familiar with computer terminology and with the safety practices and regulatory compliance required for using and modifying computer equipment.
To avoid injury, be careful of: • • • • • Sharp pins on connectors Sharp pins on circuit boards Rough edges and sharp corners on the chassis Hot components (such as SSDs, processors, voltage regulators, and heat sinks) Damage to wires that could cause a short circuit Observe all warnings and cautions that instruct you to refer computer servicing to qualified technical personnel. 1.
2.0 Open the Chassis Unscrew the four corner screws on the bottom of the chassis and lift the cover.
3.0 Upgrade System Memory The Intel® NUC 11 Pro Mini PC NUC11TNKv5 and Intel® NUC 11 Pro Mini PC NUC11TNKv7 have two 260-pin DDR4 SO-DIMM sockets. Pre-installed memory Intel® NUC 11 Pro Mini PC NUC11TNKv5 Two 4GB memory modules Intel® NUC 11 Pro Mini PC NUC11TNKv7 Two 8GB memory modules To upgrade memory, be sure to select memory modules that meet these requirements: • • • 1.
the clips are firmly in place (C). 3.2 Install Additional Memory 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. Observe the precautions in "Before You Begin" in Section 1.1. Turn off all peripheral devices connected to the computer. Turn off the computer and disconnect the power cord. Remove the computer’s bottom chassis cover. Install the additional module: a. Align the small space at the bottom edge of the memory module with the key on the socket. b. Insert the bottom edge of the module at a 45 degree angle into the socket (A). c.
4.0 Changing the M.2 SSD The Intel® NUC 11 Pro Mini PC NUC11TNKv5 and Intel® NUC 11 Pro Mini PC NUC11TNKv7 support an 80mm and 42mm SSD. Pre-installed M.2 Intel® NUC 11 Pro Mini PC NUC11TNKv5 500GB Gen 4 NVMe SSD Intel® NUC 11 Pro Mini PC NUC11TNKv7 500GB Gen 4 NVMe SSD Find compatible M.2 SSDs in the Intel Product Compatibility Tool: • • Intel® NUC 11 Pro Mini PC NUC11TNKv5 Intel® NUC 11 Pro Mini PC NUC11TNKv7 To install a different M.2 SSD: 1.
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5.0 Close the Chassis After all components have been installed, close the Intel NUC chassis. Intel recommends this be done by hand with a screwdriver to avoid over-tightening and possibly damaging the screws.
6.0 Use the VESA Bracket (Optional) Follow these instructions to attach and use the VESA mount bracket: 1. Using the four small black screws that were included in the box, attach the VESA bracket to the back of the monitor or TV. 2. Attach the two slightly larger black screws to the bottom chassis cover of the Intel NUC.
3. Slide the Intel NUC onto the VESA mount bracket.
7.0 Connect Power Each Intel NUC model includes either a region-specific AC power cord or no AC power cord (only the power adapter). Product codes Power cord type BNUC11TNKV50WC0 BNUC11TNKV70QC0 No power cord included. An AC power cord needs to be purchased separately. Power cords are available at many Internet sites for use in multiple countries. The connector on the power adapter is a C5 type connector. BNUC11TNKV50WC1 US power cord included.
8.0 Set Up Microsoft® Windows® 10 Microsoft Windows 10 is already installed on the Intel NUC. The first time you start the computer, you are guided through the Windows 10 setup steps, including: • • • • • • Selecting your region and language. Accepting the Microsoft Windows license terms. Personalizing Windows and assign a PC Name. "Get Online" dialog to pick a wireless network (this step is optional). Choosing Express Settings or Customize. Assigning a User Name and Password.
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10.0 Operating System Recovery There’s a Windows recovery partition on the Intel NUC. You can use this partition to Refresh, Reset, or Restore Windows. Here is what each of these actions do: Refresh If your PC isn't performing as well as it once did, and you don't know why, you can refresh your PC. This action doesn’t delete any of your personal files or change your settings.
To access the recovery media: If Windows starts From Windows Start, type Recovery and select Recovery Options. See Recovery options in Windows 10 for complete details on how to use the recovery options. If Windows doesn’t start The recovery process should automatically start. If Recovery doesn’t automatically start, you can try to initiate it as follows: 1. Press F8 during boot, when you see the prompt “F8 to Activate Windows 8.1/10 Recovery Mode”. 2. Follow the recovery steps.
