User Guide for NUC7i3DNHNC Intel® NUC7 Business, a Mini PC with Windows® 10 – NUC7i3DNHNC User Guide 1
User Guide for NUC7i3DNHNC 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. Disconnect the computer from its power source and from any network before performing any of the steps described in this guide. Failure to disconnect power or networks before you open the computer or perform any procedures can result in personal injury and/or equipment damage.
User Guide for NUC7i3DNHNC • • • • • • • • Upgrade memory (RAM) Change/install an M.2 SSD Change/install a 2.5-inch drive Use a VESA mount bracket Connect power Set up Microsoft® Windows® 10 Keep device drivers current Recover the operating system Open the Chassis Unscrew the four corner screws on the bottom of the chassis and lift the cover. Upgrade System Memory The Intel NUC Kits NUC7i3DNHNC have two 260-pin DDR4 SO-DIMM sockets, pre-installed with one 4GB DDR4 2133 MHz SO-DIMM.
User Guide for NUC7i3DNHNC To upgrade or add memory, follow these steps: 1. Observe the precautions in "Before You Begin" on page 2. 2. Turn off all peripheral devices connected to the computer. Turn off the computer and disconnect the power cord. 3. Remove the computer’s bottom chassis cover. Upgrade to different memory a. Remove the pre-installed memory module i. Gently spread the retaining clips at each end of the memory socket, which causes the module to pop out of the socket (C). ii.
User Guide for NUC7i3DNHNC Find compatible M.2 SSDs in the Intel Product Compatibility Tool: NOTE NUC7i3DNHNC Before changing the Intel Optane memory module, it needs to be disabled. Follow Removing Intel Optane Memory on this page first, before taking the module out. To Change an M.2 SSD: 1. Remove the small silver screw from the 80mm or 42mm metal standoff on the board (A). 2. Remove the pre-installed SSD/Intel Optane Memory from the connector. 3. Align the space at the bottom of the new M.
User Guide for NUC7i3DNHNC 1. Unscrew the four screws holding the current drive in the bay. 2. Remove the pre-installed drive from the drive bay. 3. Slide the new 2.5” drive into the drive bay, ensuring the SATA connectors are fully seated into the connectors of the SATA daughter card (A). 4. Secure the drive into the drive bay with the four screws that were used in step 1. Set the drive bay bracket down inside the chassis (C).
User Guide for NUC7i3DNHNC Attach and Use the VESA Bracket (Optional) 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. 2. Attach the two slightly larger black screws to the bottom chassis cover of the Intel NUC.
User Guide for NUC7i3DNHNC 3. Slide the Intel NUC onto the VESA mount bracket.
User Guide for NUC7i3DNHNC 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 BOXNUC7i3DNHNC No power cord included. An AC power cord needs to be purchased separately. Power cords are available at many Internet sites for use in multiple countries. The connector on the power adapter is a C5 type connector. BOXNUC7i3DNHNC1 US power cord included. BOXNUC7i3DNHNC2 EU power cord included.
User Guide for NUC7i3DNHNC you are guided through the Windows 10 setup steps, including: Selecting your region and language. Accepting the Microsoft Windows license terms. Personalizing Windows and assign a PC Name. "Get Online" dialog to pick a wireless network (this step is optional). Choosing Express Settings or Customize. Assigning a User Name and Password.
User Guide for NUC7i3DNHNC Reset If you want to recycle your PC, give it away, or start over with it, you can reset it completely. This process removes everything. Reset does the following: Restore Files and personalization settings won’t change. PC settings are changed back to their defaults. Apps from the Windows Store are kept. Apps installed from disks or websites are removed. List of removed apps is saved on the desktop. All personal files and apps are removed.