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Intel® NUC 8 Pro NUC8v7PN, NUC8v5PN, NUC8i3PN User Guide January 2020 NUC8v7PN, NUC8v5PN, NUC8i3PN User Guide – January 2020...
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Close the Chassis .........................12 Use the VESA Bracket (Optional) ................13 Connect Power ........................15 Set Up Microsoft® Windows® 10 (if pre-installed) ........16 10.0 Keep Intel NUC Drivers Current ..................17 11.0 Operating System Recovery ..................18 NUC8v7PN, NUC8v5PN, NUC8i3PN User Guide – January 2020...
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Revision History Date Revision Description January 2020 Initial release. NUC8v7PN, NUC8v5PN, NUC8i3PN User Guide – January 2020...
Introduction This User Guide provides step-by-step installation instructions for these products: • Intel® NUC 8 Pro NUC8v7PN, NUC8v5PN, NUC8i3PN Before You Begin CAUTIONS The steps in this guide assume you’re familiar with computer terminology and with the safety practices and regulatory compliance required for using and modifying computer equipment.
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 •...
Open the Chassis Unscrew the four corner screws on the bottom of the chassis and lift the cover. Note: The picture below is for ‘short’ models that do not support add-in 2.5” SATA drives. Your model may not match the picture. NUC8v7PN, NUC8v5PN, NUC8i3PN User Guide –...
Upgrade System Memory All Intel NUC8 PRO models have two 260-pin DDR4 SO-DIMM memory slots. To upgrade memory, be sure to select memory modules that meet these requirements: • 1.2V low voltage memory • 1866/2133/2400 MHz SO-DIMMs • Non-ECC Find compatible system memory modules at the Intel® Product Compatibility Tool: •...
Install Additional Memory 1. Observe the precautions in "Before You Begin" in Section 1.1. 2. Turn off all peripheral devices connected to the computer. 3. Turn off the computer and disconnect the power cord. 4. Remove the computer’s bottom chassis cover. 5.
Change the M.2 SSD Intel NUC Kits NUC8v7PN, NUC8v5PN and NUC8i3PN support 80mm M.2 SSDs. Find compatible M.2 SSDs in the Intel Product Compatibility Tool: • NUC8v7PN • NUC8v5PN • NUC8i3PN To install a different M.2 SSD: 1. Remove the small screw from the 80mm metal standoff on the board (A).
Install a 2.5” SSD or Hard Drive The Intel NUC Kits NUC8v7PNH, NUC8v5PNH and NUC8i3PNH support an additional 2.5” Solid State Drive (SSD) or Hard Disk Drive (HDD). Find compatible 2.5” drives in the Intel Product Compatibility Tool: • NUC8v7PN •...
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. NUC8v7PN, NUC8v5PN, NUC8i3PN User Guide – January 2020...
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. NUC8v7PN, NUC8v5PN, NUC8i3PN User Guide – January 2020...
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3. Slide the Intel NUC onto the VESA mount bracket. NUC8v7PN, NUC8v5PN, NUC8i3PN User Guide – January 2020...
Connect Power Each Intel NUC8 Pro NUCv7PN, NUC8v5PN and NUC8i3PN model includes either a region-specific AC power cord or no AC power cord (only the power adapter). Connect AC power. NUC8v7PN, NUC8v5PN, NUC8i3PN User Guide – January 2020...
Set Up Microsoft® Windows® 10 (if pre-installed) Microsoft Windows 10 is already installed on the Intel NUC models designated as Mini-PC’s. The first time you start the computer, you are guided through the Windows 10 setup steps, including: • Selecting your region and language.
Allow the to detect out-of- Intel® Driver & Support Assistant (Intel® DSA) date drivers • Manually download drivers, BIOS, and software from Intel Download Center. NUC8v7PN and NUC8v5PN downloads NUC8i3PN downloads The following device drivers and software are available. •...
11.0 Operating System Recovery Intel NUC’s that include a pre-installed operating system include a recovery partition. 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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Caution - Before performing a Refresh or Reset: • Make sure to back up all personal data to external storage. • Remove SD card from the card slot, if one is inserted. To access the recovery media: If Windows starts From Windows Start, type Recovery and select Recovery Options.