Building a Responsive PC with Intel Responsiveness Technologies
Building a Responsive PC with NUC – v4.0 Hardware and Software Configuration 5
Introduction
The Intel® NUC is a small complete PC powered by a 3
rd
and 4
th
Generation Intel® Core™ or Celeron processors. It
provides responsive performance and energy efficiency at the same time.
Even though the Intel NUC is small in size, it is just as versatile as a full-sized computer while convenient enough to
be portable. HDMI display output provides full HD 1080p video playback as well as 7.1 digital audio output (a capable
AV Receiver is required). The Thunderbolt port provides the fastest connection to external storage devices and the
PCI Express mini-card connector allows for wireless internet connection with an Intel® Centrino® Wireless card.
You can easily bring the Intel NUC with you while travelling and simply connect it via HDMI cable to an LCD TV at a
remote office or hotel room. A whole host of capabilities are possible when connected to the internet via broadband.
These include:
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Online movie services such as Netflix*, Hulu*, YouTube*
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Accessing personal online storage such as a Network Attached Storage*
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Cloud services like DropBox*.
The Intel NUC is the epitome of versatility and portability.
Hardware and Software
Configuration
This document describes the steps required to enable Intel NUC with Intel Responsiveness Technologies which can
result in a more responsive and connected system. The following is the minimum recommended hardware and
software configuration.
Hardware
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System: Intel NUC Kit DC3217BY
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Memory: One 4GB DDR3 SO-DIMM (or two 2GB for dual-channel memory performance)
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Storage: Intel® SSD 310 Series 40GB PCI Express mini-card mSATA drive
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Networking: Intel® Centrino® Advanced-N 6205 wireless LAN PCI Express mini-card
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Input device: Wireless keyboard and/or mouse
Software
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Microsoft* Windows 7* (32-bit or 64-bit Edition)
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Intel® Rapid Start Technology
1
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Intel® Smart Connect Technology
1
1
Software is available from Download Center.