Intel® NUC 12 Pro Kit NUC12WSKi3 Intel® NUC 12 Pro Kit NUC12WSKi30Z Intel® NUC 12 Pro Kit NUC12WSKi5 Intel® NUC 12 Pro Kit NUC12WSKi50Z Intel® NUC 12 Pro Kit NUC12WSKv5 Intel® NUC 12 Pro Kit NUC12WSKv50Z Intel® NUC 12 Pro Kit NUC12WSKi7 Intel® NUC 12 Pro Kit NUC12WSKi70Z Intel® NUC 12 Pro Kit NUC12WSKv7 Intel® NUC 12 Pro Kit NUC12WSKv70Z User Guide August 2022 1 NUC12WSK User Guide – August 2022
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Contents 1.0 Introduction ....................................................................................................................................................... 5 1.1 1.2 1.3 Before You Begin ........................................................................................................................................... 5 Installation Precautions .............................................................................................................................
Revision History Date Revision August 2022 1.0 Description Initial release.
1.0 Introduction This User Guide provides step-by-step installation instructions for these products: • • • • • • • • • • 1.
1.2 Installation Precautions When you install and test the Intel NUC, observe all warnings and cautions in the installation instructions.
2.0 Open the Chassis Unscrew the four corner screws on the bottom of the chassis and lift the cover.
3.0 Install and Remove System Memory Intel® NUC 12 Pro Kit NUC12WSK has two 260-pin DDR4 SO-DIMM memory slots Memory requirements: • • • 1.2V low voltage memory 2133/2400/3200 MHz SO-DIMMs Non-ECC Find compatible system memory modules at the Intel® Product Compatibility Tool: • • • • • • • • • • 3.
5. When the SO-DIMM is inserted, push down on the outer edge of the SO-DIMM until the retaining clips snap into place. Make sure the clips are firmly in place. 3.2 Remove SO-DIMMs To remove a SO-DIMM, follow these steps: 1. Observe the precautions in "Before You Begin" in Section 1.1. 2. Turn off all peripheral devices connected to the computer. Turn off the computer. 3. Remove the AC power cord from the computer. 4. Remove the computer’s cover. 5.
4.0 Install an M.2 SSD Intel® NUC 12 Pro Kit NUC12WSH supports 80mm and 42mm SSDs. Find compatible M.
If you’re installing a 42mm M.2 SSD: 1. Remove the small silver screw from the metal standoff on the motherboard (A). 2. Move the standoff (B) from the 80mm position to the 42mm position (C). 3. Align the small notch at the bottom edge of the M.2 card with the key in the connector. 4. Insert the bottom edge of the M.2 card into the connector (D). 5. Secure the card to the standoff with the small silver screw (E).
5.0 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.
6.0 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.
3. Slide the Intel NUC onto the VESA mount bracket.
7.0 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 RNUC12WSKi30000 RNUC12WSKi30Z00 RNUC12WSKi50000 RNUC12WSKi50Z00 RNUC12WSKv50000 RNUC12WSKv50Z00 RNUC12WSKi70000 RNUC12WSKi70Z00 RNUC12WSKv70000 RNUC12WSKv70Z00 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.
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8.0 Install an Operating System See Supported Operating Systems for a list of Intel-validated Windows* operating systems. The Intel Product Compatibility Tool lists versions of Linux* that have been reported as compatible by Intel NUC owners. If you need assistance with Linux on your Intel NUC, check the distribution’s website and forums for peer assistance. Refer to Operating System Installation for system requirements and installation steps.
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