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ASUS NUC 14 Pro+ Mini PC / Kit NUC14RVS User Guide February 25 ASUS NUC 14 Pro+ Mini PC NUC14RV User Guide – January 2025...
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Warranty Statement, up to the listed contract price of each product. ASUS will only be responsible for or indemnify you for loss, damages or claims based in contract, tort or infringement under this Warranty Statement. This limit also applies to ASUS’ suppliers and its reseller.
Use the VESA Bracket (Optional) ................15 Connect Power ....................18 Set Up Microsoft® Windows 11 ................. 19 Install the Latest Device Drivers and Software ............... 20 10.0 Operating System Recovery ..................21 ASUS NUC 14 Pro+ Mini PC NUC14RV User Guide – January 2025...
Revision History Date Revision Description January 2025 First Release February 2025 Update for typo fixes ASUS NUC 14 Pro+ Mini PC NUC14RV User Guide – February 2025...
Introduction This User Guide provides basic step-by-step installation instructions for these products: • ASUS NUC 14 Pro+ Mini PC / ASUS NUC 14 Pro+ Kit 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 ASUS 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 Using a flat head screwdriver twist the chassis lock a quarter turn to unlock the chassis. Then slide the latches toward the middle, and lift lid up. ASUS NUC 14 Pro+ Mini PC NUC14RV User Guide – February 2025...
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Open Fan Assembly Push tabs to the sides of the chassis. Then lift the fan assembly up. ASUS NUC 14 Pro+ Mini PC NUC14RV User Guide – February 2025...
Upgrade System Memory The ASUS NUC 14 Pro+ Mini PC NUC14RVS has two 262-pin DDR5 SO-DIMM sockets. To upgrade memory, be sure to select memory modules that meet these requirements: • 1.1V low voltage memory • 4800/5200/5600 MHz SO-DIMMs •...
6. Reinstall and reconnect any parts you removed or disconnected to reach the memory sockets. 7. Replace the computer’s cover and reconnect the power cord. ASUS NUC 14 Pro+ Mini PC NUC14RV User Guide – February 2025...
80mm connector supporting NVMe SSD • one 42mm connector supporting NVMe SSD Find known compatible and validated storage devices in the ASUS Product Qualified Vendor List: • ASUS NUC 14 Pro Qualified Vendor List ASUS NUC 14 Pro+ Mini PC NUC14RV...
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3. Align the space at the bottom of the new M.2 SSD to the key on the connector. 4. Insert the bottom edge of the M.2 SSD into the connector (A). 5. Secure the card to the toolless standoff with the plastic plunger (B). ASUS NUC 14 Pro+ Mini PC NUC14RV User Guide – February 2025...
Close the Chassis After all components have been installed, close the ASUS NUC chassis. ASUS recommends this be done by hand by aligning the chassis bottom cover and then slowly sliding the cover to the closed position. ASUS NUC 14 Pro+ Mini PC NUC14RV...
To lock the chassis for security, push the tabs to the outside of the chassis. Use the flat head screwdriver again to turn the chassis lock a quarter turn into the locked position. ASUS NUC 14 Pro+ Mini PC NUC14RV User Guide – February 2025...
Follow these instructions to attach and use the VESA mount bracket: 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. ASUS NUC 14 Pro+ Mini PC NUC14RV User Guide – February 2025...
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2. Attach the two slightly larger black screws to the bottom chassis cover of the ASUS NUC. ASUS NUC 14 Pro+ Mini PC NUC14RV User Guide – February 2025...
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3. Slide the ASUS NUC onto the VESA mount bracket. ASUS NUC 14 Pro+ Mini PC NUC14RV User Guide – February 2025...
Connect Power Each ASUS NUC model includes a region-specific AC power cord. Please check the box to make sure the power cord included is compatible with your intended usage. ASUS NUC 14 Pro+ Mini PC NUC14RV User Guide – February 2025...
Set Up Microsoft® Windows 11 Microsoft Windows 11 is already installed on the ASUS NUC. The first time you start the computer, you are guided through the Windows 11 setup steps, including: • Selecting your region and language. • Accepting the Microsoft Windows license terms.
• Allow the MyASUS Application to detect out-of- date drivers. • Manually download drivers, BIOS, and software from ASUS Download Center: • ASUS NUC 14 Pro Download Center • Select your model from the drop-down menu. ASUS NUC 14 Pro+ Mini PC NUC14RV...
Operating System Recovery 10.0 There’s a Windows recovery partition on the ASUS 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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If Windows doesn’t start The recovery process should automatically start. If Recovery doesn’t automatically start, attempt to restore system BIOS to defaults and try again. Follow the recovery steps. ASUS NUC 14 Pro+ Mini PC NUC14RV User Guide – February 2025...
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