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Intel® NUC 12 Pro Kit NUC12WSKi3 Intel® NUC 12 Pro Kit NUC12WSKi30Z Intel® NUC 12 Pro Kit NUC12WSKi5 Intel® NUC 12 Pro Kit NUC12WSKi50Z Intel® NUC 12 Pro Kit NUC12WSKv5 Intel® NUC 12 Pro Kit NUC12WSKv50Z Intel® NUC 12 Pro Kit NUC12WSKi7 Intel®...
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Contents Introduction ............................... 5 Before You Begin ............................5 Installation Precautions ..........................6 Observe Safety and Regulatory Requirements ................. 6 Open the Chassis ............................7 Install and Remove System Memory ....................8 Install SO-DIMMs............................8 Remove SO-DIMMs ............................9 Install an M.2 SSD ............................. 10 Close the Chassis............................
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Revision History Date Revision Description August 2022 Initial release. NUC12WSK User Guide – August 2022...
Introduction This User Guide provides step-by-step installation instructions for these products: • Intel® NUC 12 Pro Kit NUC12WSKi3 • Intel® NUC 12 Pro Kit NUC12WSKi30Z • Intel® NUC 12 Pro Kit NUC12WSKi5 • Intel® NUC 12 Pro Kit NUC12WSKi50Z •...
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 •...
Install and Remove System Memory Intel® NUC 12 Pro Kit NUC12WSK has two 260-pin DDR4 SO-DIMM memory slots Memory requirements: • 1.2V low voltage memory • 2133/2400/3200 MHz SO-DIMMs • Non-ECC Find compatible system memory modules at the Intel® Product Compatibility Tool: •...
5. When the SO-DIMM is inserted, push down on the outer edge of the SO-DIMM until the retaining clips snap into place. Make sure the clips are firmly in place. Remove SO-DIMMs To remove a SO-DIMM, follow these steps: 1. Observe the precautions in "Before You Begin" in Section 1.1. 2.
Install an M.2 SSD Intel® NUC 12 Pro Kit NUC12WSH supports 80mm and 42mm SSDs. Find compatible M.2 SSDs at the Intel® Product Compatibility Tool: • Intel® NUC 12 Pro Kit NUC12WSKi3 • Intel® NUC 12 Pro Kit NUC12WSKi30Z •...
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If you’re installing a 42mm M.2 SSD: 1. Remove the small silver screw from the metal standoff on the motherboard (A). 2. Move the standoff (B) from the 80mm position to the 42mm position (C). 3. Align the small notch at the bottom edge of the M.2 card with the key in the connector.
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. NUC12WSK User Guide – August 2022...
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. NUC12WSK User Guide – August 2022...
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3. Slide the Intel NUC onto the VESA mount bracket. NUC12WSK User Guide – August 2022...
Connect 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 RNUC12WSKi30000 No power cord included. An AC power cord RNUC12WSKi30Z00 needs to be purchased separately. Power cords...
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RNUC12WSKv70006 NUC12WSK User Guide – August 2022...
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.
Here are the options for keeping device drivers current: • Allow the to detect out-of- Intel® Driver & Support Assistant (Intel® DSA) date drivers • Manually download drivers, BIOS, and software from Download Center: Intel® NUC 12 Pro Kit NUC12WSKi3 Intel®...