Intel® NUC 12 Pro X Kit - NUC12DCMv9, NUC12DCMv7 Intel® NUC 12 Extreme Kit - NUC12DCMi9, NUC12DCMi7 Intel® NUC 12 Pro X Compute Element- NUC12EDBv9, NUC12EDBv7 Intel® NUC 12 Extreme Compute Element- NUC12EDBi9, NUC12EDBi7 User Guide February 2022 1 NUC12DCM / NUC12EDB User Guide – February 2022
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Contents Revision History ..................................................................................................................... 4 1.0 Introduction ................................................................................................... 5 1.1 1.2 1.3 Before You Begin ............................................................................................................ 5 Installation Precautions ................................................................................
Revision History Date Revision February 2022 1.0 Description Initial release.
1.0 Introduction This User Guide provides step-by-step installation instructions for these products: • • • • Intel® NUC 12 Pro X Kit - NUC12DCMv9 Intel® NUC 12 Pro X Kit - NUC12DCMv7 Intel® NUC 12 Extreme Kit - NUC12DCMi9 Intel® NUC 12 Extreme Kit - NUC12DCMi7 • • • • Intel® NUC 12 Pro X Compute Element - NUC12EDBv9 Intel® NUC 12 Pro X Compute Element - NUC12EDBv7 Intel® NUC 12 Extreme Compute Element - NUC12EDBi9 Intel® NUC 12 Extreme Compute Element - NUC12EDBi7 1.
1.2 Installation Precautions When you install and test the Intel NUC, observe all warnings and cautions in the installation instructions.
2.0 1. Open the Chassis Disconnect the attached power cords, telecommunications systems, networks, and modems, if any of them are connected, before you open or service the device.
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5. Unscrew the back plank (A) and fold it down (B).
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3.0 System Memory Intel® NUC 12 Pro X Kit NUC12DCMv9, NUC12DCMv7, and Intel® NUC 12 Extreme Kit NUC12DCMi9, NUC12DCMi7 have two 260-pin DDR4 SO-DIMM sockets. Be sure to select memory modules that meet these requirements: • • • • • 1.2 V and 1.
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To remove a SO-DIMM, follow these steps: 1. Observe the precautions in "Before You Begin" on page 5. 2. Turn off all peripheral devices connected to the computer. Turn off the computer and disconnect the power cord. 3. Remove the computer’s side and top chassis covers as per the instructions in the section 2.0 Open the chassis. 4. Gently push the retaining clips down at each end of the memory module to get it out of the socket. 5.
4.0 Change the M.2 SSD Intel® NUC 12 Pro X Kit NUC12DCMv9, NUC12DCMv7, and Intel® NUC 12 Extreme Kit NUC12DCMi9, NUC12DCMi7 have the following storage options: • • Two SATA 6.0 Gb/s or PCIe Gen4 x4 AHCI, NVMe M.2 storage modules supporting M.2 2242, M.2 2280 Note: Supports key type M (PCI Express* x1/x2/x4 and SATA), One CPU-Attached PCIe Gen4 x4 NVMe M.2 2280. (The M.2 slot closest to the processor) There are no pre-installed SSD available out of the box for the above SKUs. Find compatible M.
To install M.2 SSD: 1. Remove the pre-installed SSD from the connector if there are any. 2. Make sure there is the metal standoff in the right position, depending on the length of the SSD you are going to install 3. Align the space at the bottom of the new M.2 SSD to the key on the connector and slide the SSD into the m.2 slot 4. Secure SSD with the small screw.
How to install an M.2 SSD in the rear M.2 slot: 1. Remove the small screw from the storage cover panel (A) and shift it out and up from the m.2 slot (B). 2. Remove the pre-installed SSD from the connector if there are any. 3. Align the space at the bottom of the new M.2 SSD to the key on the connector and slide the SSD into the m.2 slot (C) 4. Press the card down (D). 5.
5.0 Close the Chassis After all components have been installed to the Compute Element, close the Intel NUC chassis. Intel recommends this to be done by hand with a screwdriver to avoid over-tightening and possibly damaging the screws. 1.
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3. To install the external PCIe devices: a) unscrew (A) and lift up (B) the metallic brackets covering the back panel frames for the PCIe device connectors. b) install the PCIe device to the x16 PCIe slot and push it down until you hear the click (C); c) secure the metallic bracket with the small screw (D) and connect the power (E) Note: to disconnect the discrete PCIe device – unscrew the metallic brackets (D), press down the lever ( C) and lift up the PCIe device.
4. Fold up the back plank (A) and secure it with the screw (B).
5. Fold back the top cover (A) and pull it down until you hear slight click (B).
6. Slide back the right (A) and left (B) side panels of the chassis so they are secured with the pins on the bottom part of back panel.
7. Insert the lower side (A) and then upper side (B) of the plastic back panel cover and secure it with the two top screws and two bottom screws (C).
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6.0 Connect Power Each Intel NUC model includes either a region-specific AC power cord or no AC power cord. Product codes BNUC12DCMv90000 BNUC12DCMv70000 RNUC12DCMi90000 RNUC12DCMi70000 BNUC12EDBv90000 BNUC12EDBv70000 BNUC12EDBi90000 BNUC12EDBi70000 BNUC12DCMv90001 BNUC12DCMv70001 RNUC12DCMi90001 RNUC12DCMi70001 RNUC12DCMi90002 RNUC12DCMi70002 RNUC12DCMi90003 RNUC12DCMi70003 RNUC12DCMi90004 RNUC12DCMi70004 BNUC12DCMv70006 RNUC12DCMi90006 RNUC12DCMi70006 Power cord type No power cord included.
7.0 Install an Operating System See Supported Operating Systems for a list of Intel-validated Windows* operating systems. The Intel Product Compatibility Tool lists versions of Linux* that have been reported as compatible by Intel NUC owners. If you need assistance with Linux on your Intel NUC, check the distribution’s website and forums for peer assistance. Refer to Operating System Installation for system requirements and installation steps.
8.0 Install the Latest Device Drivers and Software Here are the options for keeping device drivers current: • • Allow the Intel® Driver & Support Assistant (Intel® DSA) to detect out-of-date drivers Manually download drivers, BIOS, and software from Download Center: NUC12DCMv9 NUC12EDBv9 NUC12DCMv7 NUC12EDBv7 NUC12DCMi9 NUC12EDBi9 NUC12DCMi7 NUC12EDBi7 The following device drivers and software are available.
