User Guide for NUC7i5BNKP, NUC7i7BNKQ Intel® NUC 7 Home, a Mini PC with Windows® 10 – NUC7i5BNKP Intel® NUC 7 Enthusiast, a Mini PC with Windows® 10 – NUC7i7BNKQ User Guide...
If such a station isn’t 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: ...
User Guide for NUC7i5BNKP, NUC7i7BNKQ This guide tells you how to: Upgrade system memory • Change/install an M.2 SSD • Use a VESA mount bracket • Connect power • Set up Microsoft® Windows® 10 • Install the latest device drivers and software •...
User Guide for NUC7i5BNKP, NUC7i7BNKQ Upgrade System Memory The Intel NUC Mini PCs NUC7i5BNKP and NUC7i7BNKQ have two 260-pin DDR4 SO-DIMM sockets, that include pre-installed memory. Pre-installed memory NUC7i5BNKP Two 4GB memory modules NUC7i7BNKQ Two 8GB memory modules To upgrade memory, be sure to select memory modules that meet these requirements: ...
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4. Reinstall and reconnect any parts you removed or disconnected to reach the memory sockets. Replace the computer’s cover and reconnect the power cord. Changing an M.2 SSD The Intel NUC Kits NUC7i5BNKP and NUC7i7BNKQ support either an 80mm or 42mm SSD. Both mini PCs come pre-installed with an m.2 SSD. Pre-installed M.2 NUC7i5BNKP One 256GB Intel®...
User Guide for NUC7i5BNKP, NUC7i7BNKQ 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.
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1. Using the four small black screws that are 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.
User Guide for NUC7i5BNKP, NUC7i7BNKQ 3. Slide the Intel NUC onto the VESA mount bracket. Power Adapters Country-specific power plug adapters are included in the box. 1. Choose the correct adapter for your region. Plug Code Country United States United Kingdom...
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User Guide for NUC7i5BNKP, NUC7i7BNKQ Plug Code Country Brazil 2. Slide the adapter (B) onto the power plug, locking it into place (A).
User Guide for NUC7i5BNKP, NUC7i7BNKQ 3. Connect AC power. Set Up Microsoft® Windows® 10 Microsoft Windows 10 is already installed on the Intel NUC. The first time you start the computer, you’re guided through the Windows 10 setup steps, including: ...
• HDMI Firmware 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.
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User Guide for NUC7i5BNKP, NUC7i7BNKQ Restore If a recently installed app or driver is causing problems with your PC, you can restore Windows back to an earlier point in time, called a restore point. System Restore doesn’t change your personal files, but it can remove recently installed apps and drivers.