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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
NUC12DCM / NUC12EDB
User Guide – February 2022
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  • Page 1 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 NUC12DCM / NUC12EDB...
  • Page 2 You may not use or facilitate the use of this document in connection with any infringement or other legal analysis concerning Intel products described herein. You agree to grant Intel a non-exclusive, royalty-free license to any patent claim thereafter drafted which includes subject matter disclosed herein.
  • Page 3: Table Of Contents

    Contents Revision History ........................4 Introduction ....................5 Before You Begin ......................5 Installation Precautions ....................6 Observe Safety and Regulatory Requirements .......... 6 Open the Chassis ..................7 System Memory ..................13 Change the M.2 SSD ................16 Close the Chassis ..................19 Connect Power ...................
  • Page 4: Revision History

    Revision History Date Revision Description February 2022 Initial release. NUC12DCM / NUC12EDB User Guide – February 2022...
  • Page 5: Introduction

    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 •...
  • Page 6: Installation Precautions

    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: • Sharp pins on connectors • Sharp pins on circuit boards • Rough edges and sharp corners on the chassis •...
  • Page 7: Open The Chassis

    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. NUC12DCM / NUC12EDB User Guide – February 2022...
  • Page 8 Unscrew the two top screws and two bottom screws (A) on the rear side of the chassis and shift first the upper side (B) and then lower side (C) of the cover: NUC12DCM / NUC12EDB User Guide – February 2022...
  • Page 9 Remove the right-side panel (A) and left side panel (B) by sliding them back: NUC12DCM / NUC12EDB User Guide – February 2022...
  • Page 10 Lift the left side of the top lid NUC12DCM / NUC12EDB User Guide – February 2022...
  • Page 11 Unscrew the back plank (A) and fold it down (B). Unscrew the air guide (C) and lift it up (D) NUC12DCM / NUC12EDB User Guide – February 2022...
  • Page 12 Unscrew the top screws on the Intel® NUC Compute Element (A) and open the door down (B) NUC12DCM / NUC12EDB User Guide – February 2022...
  • Page 13: System Memory

    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 1.35 V (with XMP) low voltage JEDEC memory only •...
  • Page 14 NUC12DCM / NUC12EDB User Guide – February 2022...
  • Page 15 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.
  • Page 16: Change The M.2 Ssd

    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),...
  • Page 17 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.
  • Page 18 To install M.2 SSD to the CPU attached 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.
  • Page 19: Close The Chassis

    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. Close the NUC door up (A) and connect two top screws (B): NUC12DCM / NUC12EDB User Guide –...
  • Page 20 2. Slide down the air guide into place and secure it with the top screw: NUC12DCM / NUC12EDB User Guide – February 2022...
  • Page 21 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 –...
  • Page 22 4. Fold up the back plank (A) and secure it with the screw (B). NUC12DCM / NUC12EDB User Guide – February 2022...
  • Page 23 5. Fold back the top cover (A) and pull it down until you hear slight click (B). NUC12DCM / NUC12EDB User Guide – February 2022...
  • Page 24 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. NUC12DCM / NUC12EDB User Guide – February 2022...
  • Page 25 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). NUC12DCM / NUC12EDB User Guide – February 2022...
  • Page 26 8. All chassis exterior panels must be installed before power is applied to the device NUC12DCM / NUC12EDB User Guide – February 2022...
  • Page 27: Connect Power

    Connect Power Each Intel NUC model includes either a region-specific AC power cord or no AC power cord. Product codes Power cord type BNUC12DCMv90000 No power cord included. An AC power cord needs to be BNUC12DCMv70000 purchased separately. The connector on the power RNUC12DCMi90000 adapter is a C13 type connector.
  • Page 28: Install An Operating System

    Intel-validated Windows* operating systems. 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.
  • Page 29: Install The Latest Device Drivers And Software

    Install the Latest Device Drivers and Software Here are the options for keeping device drivers current: • Allow the to detect out-of-date Intel® Driver & Support Assistant (Intel® DSA) drivers • Manually download drivers, BIOS, and software from Download Center: NUC12DCMv9 NUC12EDBv9...

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