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Intel® NUC Kit NUC11PAQi7 Intel® NUC Kit NUC11PAQi5 User Guide January 2021 NUC11PAQi7, NUC11PAQi5 User Guide – January 2021...
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Install a 2.5-inch SSD or Hard Drive ................12 Close the Chassis .........................13 Use the VESA Bracket (Optional) ................14 Connect Power ........................16 Install an Operating System ..................18 10.0 Install the Latest Device Drivers and Software ..........19 NUC11PAQi7, NUC11PAQi5 User Guide – January 2021...
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Revision History Date Revision Description January 2021 Initial release. NUC11PAQi7, NUC11PAQi5 User Guide – January 2021...
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: NUC11PAQi7, NUC11PAQi5 User Guide –...
Observe all warnings and cautions that instruct you to refer computer servicing to qualified technical personnel. Observe Safety and Regulatory Requirements If you don’t follow these instructions, you increase your safety risk and the possibility of noncompliance with regional laws and regulations. NUC11PAQi7, NUC11PAQi5 User Guide – January 2021...
6. Hold the SO-DIMM by the edges, lift it away from the socket, and store it in an anti-static package. 7. Reinstall and reconnect any parts you removed or disconnected to reach the SO-DIMM sockets. 8. Replace the computer’s cover and reconnect the AC power cord. NUC11PAQi7, NUC11PAQi5 User Guide – January 2021...
Install an M.2 SSD or Intel® Optane™ Memory Module Intel NUC Kits NUC11PAQi7, NUC11PAQi5 support 80mm and 42mm SSDs. Find compatible M.2 SSDs at the Intel® Product Compatibility Tool: • NUC11PAQi7 • NUC11PAQi5 If you’re installing an 80mm M.2 SSD: 1.
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3. Align the small notch at the bottom edge of the M.2 card with the key in the connector. 4. Insert the bottom edge of the M.2 card into the connector (D). 5. Secure the card to the standoff with the small silver screw (E). NUC11PAQi7, NUC11PAQi5 User Guide – January 2021...
Install a 2.5-inch SSD or Hard Drive The Intel NUC Kits NUC11PAQi7, NUC11PAQi5 support an additional 2.5” Solid State Drive (SSD) or Hard Disk Drive (HDD). Find compatible M.2 SSDs at the Intel® Product Compatibility Tool: • NUC11PAQi7 • NUC11PAQi5 1.
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. NUC11PAQi7, NUC11PAQi5 User Guide – January 2021...
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. NUC11PAQi7, NUC11PAQi5 User Guide – January 2021...
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3. Slide the Intel NUC onto the VESA mount bracket. NUC11PAQi7, NUC11PAQi5 User Guide – January 2021...
Connect Power Country-specific power cords are included in the Intel NUC Kit box. 1. Connect AC 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 RNUC11PAQi70QA0 No power cord included.
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RNUC11PAQi50WA1 US power cord included. RNUC11PAQi30WA1 RNUC11PAQi70001 RNUC11PAHi70001 RNUC11PAKi70001 RNUC11PAQi50001 RNUC11PAHi50001 RNUC11PAKi50001 RNUC11PAHi30001 RNUC11PAKi30001 RNUC11PAQi70QA2 RNUC11PAQi50WA2 RNUC11PAQi30WA2 RNUC11PAQi70002 RNUC11PAHi70002 RNUC11PAKi70002 EU power cord included. RNUC11PAQi50002 RNUC11PAHi50002 RNUC11PAKi50002 RNUC11PAHi30002 RNUC11PAKi30002 NUC11PAQi7, NUC11PAQi5 User Guide – January 2021...
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.