Intel NUC Kit NUC8i7HNK & NUC8i7HVK User Guide Intel® NUC Kit NUC8i7HNK Intel® NUC Kit NUC8i7HVK User Guide 1
Intel NUC Kit NUC8i7HNK & NUC8i7HVK User Guide Before You Begin CAUTIONS The procedures in this user guide assume familiarity with the general terminology associated with personal computers and with the safety practices and regulatory compliance required for using and modifying electronic equipment. Disconnect the computer from its power source and from any telecommunications link or network before performing any of the procedures described in this guide.
Intel NUC Kit NUC8i7HNK & NUC8i7HVK User Guide This guide tells you how to: • • • • • • Install and remove memory Install an M.2 SSD Connect power Install an operating system Install the latest drivers Install a VESA mount bracket Open the Intel NUC Chassis To open the Intel NUC chassis, follow these steps: 1. Using the included hex wrench, unscrew the six screws on the top cover of the chassis and lift the cover. 2. Detach the cable from the top of the NUC.
Intel NUC Kit NUC8i7HNK & NUC8i7HVK User Guide 3. Unscrew the single screw to release the top plate.
Intel NUC Kit NUC8i7HNK & NUC8i7HVK User Guide Installing and Removing Memory The Intel NUC Kits NUC8i7HNK and NUC8i7HVK have two 260-pin DDR4 SO-DIMM sockets. Memory requirements: 1.2V low voltage memory 2400 MHz SO-DIMMs Non-ECC Find tested memory at the Intel® Product Compatibility Tool for: NOTE Intel NUC Kit NUC8i7HNK Intel NUC Kit NUC8i7HVK If only installing one SO-DIMM, install it in the lower memory socket. To install memory, follow these steps: 1.
Intel NUC Kit NUC8i7HNK & NUC8i7HVK User Guide Installing an M.2 SSD Intel NUC Kits NUC8i7HNK and NUC8i7HVK support both 80mm and 42mm SSDs. Find compatible M.2 SSDs at the Intel® Product Compatibility Tool for: Intel NUC Kit NUC8i7HNK Intel NUC Kit NUC8i7HVK To install an 80mm M.2 SSD: 1. 2. 3. 4. Remove the small silver screw from the 80mm metal standoff on the motherboard (A). Align the small notch at the bottom edge of the M.2 card with the key in the connector. Insert the bottom edge of the M.
Intel NUC Kit NUC8i7HNK & NUC8i7HVK User Guide Closing the Chassis After all the 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. 1. Place the top plate on the NUC chassis. 2. Reattach the cable and secure the screw with a screwdriver.
Intel NUC Kit NUC8i7HNK & NUC8i7HVK User Guide 3. Place the top lid on the NUC and use the hex tool to tighten all the screws. Attaching and Using 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.
Intel NUC Kit NUC8i7HNK & NUC8i7HVK User Guide 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.
Intel NUC Kit NUC8i7HNK & NUC8i7HVK User Guide Power Each Intel NUC box includes either a region-specific AC power cord or no AC power cord (only the power adapter). Product codes BOXNUC8i7HNK BOXNUC8I7HVK Power cord type No power cord included. An AC power cord needs to be purchased separately. The connector on the power adapter is a C13 type connector. BOXNUC8i7HNK1 BOXNUC8I7HVK1 US power cord included. BOXNUC8i7HNK2 BOXNUC8I7HVK2 EU power cord included.
Intel NUC Kit NUC8i7HNK & NUC8i7HVK User Guide Installing an Operating System Refer to Supported Operating Systems for a list of Intel-validated Windows* operating systems, as well as versions of Linux that have been reported as compatible by Intel NUC owners. Refer to Operating System Installation for system requirements and installation steps.
