User Guide for NUC10i7FNK, NUC10i5FNK, NUC10i3FNK Intel® NUC Kit NUC10i7FNK Intel® NUC Kit NUC10i5FNK Intel® NUC Kit NUC10i3FNK User Guide 1
User Guide for NUC10i7FNK, NUC10i5FNK, NUC10i3FNK 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.
User Guide for NUC10i7FNK, NUC10i5FNK, NUC10i3FNK This guide tells you how to: • • • • • • Install and remove memory Install an M.2 SSD Install a VESA mount bracket Connect power Install an operating system Install the latest drivers Open the Chassis Unscrew the four corner screws on the bottom of the chassis and lift the cover. Installing and Removing Memory Intel NUC Kits NUC10i7FNK, NUC10i5FNK and NUC10i3FNK have two 260-pin DDR4 SO-DIMM sockets. Memory requirements: • • • 1.
User Guide for NUC10i7FNK, NUC10i5FNK, NUC10i3FNK Install SO-DIMMs If you plan to install just one SO-DIMM, install it in the lower memory socket. To install the SO-DIMMs, 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 AC power cord. 3. Align the small notch at the bottom edge of the SO-DIMM with the key in the socket. 4.
User Guide for NUC10i7FNK, NUC10i5FNK, NUC10i3FNK Install an M.2 SSD Intel NUC Kits NUC10i7FNK, NUC10i5FNK and NUC10i3FNK support 80mm and 42mm SSDs. Find compatible M.2 SSDs at the Intel® Product Compatibility Tool: • • • NUC10i7FNK NUC10i5FNK NUC10i3FNK NOTE 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. If you’re installing an 80mm M.2 SSD: 1.
User Guide for NUC10i7FNK, NUC10i5FNK, NUC10i3FNK 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. 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.
User Guide for NUC10i7FNK, NUC10i5FNK, NUC10i3FNK 2. Attach the two slightly larger black screws to the bottom chassis cover of the Intel NUC. 3. Slide the Intel NUC onto the VESA mount bracket.
User Guide for NUC10i7FNK, NUC10i5FNK, NUC10i3FNK Connect Power Country-specific power cords are included in the Intel NUC Kit box. 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 BXNUC10i7FNK, No power cord included. An AC power cord needs to be purchased BXNUC10i5FNK, separately. Power cords are available at many Internet sites for use in BXNUC10i3FNK multiple countries.
User Guide for NUC10i7FNK, NUC10i5FNK, NUC10i3FNK Install an Operating System Refer to Supported Operating Systems for a list of Intel-validated Windows* operating systems and versions of Linux that have been reported as compatible by Intel NUC owners. Refer to Operating System Installation for system requirements and installation steps.
