If such a station is not available, you can provide some ESD protection by wearing an antistatic wrist strap and attaching it to a metal part of the computer chassis. Installation Precautions When you install and test the Intel NUC, observe all warnings and cautions in the installation instructions. To avoid injury, be careful of: ...
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Intel NUC Kit NUC8i7HNK & NUC8i7HVK User Guide This guide tells you how to: Install and remove memory • Install an M.2 SSD • Install a VESA mount bracket • Connect power • Install an operating system • Install the latest drivers •...
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Intel NUC Kit NUC8i7HNK & NUC8i7HVK User Guide 3. Unscrew the single screw to release the top plate.
Intel NUC Kit NUC8i7HNK & NUC8i7HVK User Guide Closing the Chassis After all the 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.
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Intel NUC Kit NUC8i7HNK & NUC8i7HVK User Guide Attaching and Using 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...
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Intel NUC Kit NUC8i7HNK & NUC8i7HVK User Guide 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.
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Intel NUC Kit NUC8i7HNK & NUC8i7HVK User Guide Power Each Intel NUC box includes either a region-specific AC power cord or no AC power cord (only the power adapter). Product codes Power cord type BOXNUC8i7H[x]K No power cord included. An AC power cord needs to be purchased separately.
Refer to Supported Operating Systems for a list of Intel-validated Windows* operating systems, as well as versions of Linux that have been reported as compatible by Intel NUC owners. Refer to Operating System Installation for system requirements and installation steps.