User Guide for Intel® NUC 8 NUC8i7HNKQC and NUC8i7HVKVA Intel® NUC 8 Business, a Mini PC with Windows® 10 – NUC8i7HNKQC Intel® NUC 8 Enthusiast, a Mini PC with Windows® 10 – NUC8i7HVKVA User Guide 1
User Guide for Intel® NUC 8 NUC8i7HNKQC and NUC8i7HVKVA 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.
User Guide for Intel® NUC 8 NUC8i7HNKQC and NUC8i7HVKVA This guide tells you how to: • • • • • • • • Open and Close the Chassis Install and Remove Memory Install an M.2 SSD Install a VESA Mount Bracket Connect Power Install an Operating System Keeping Drivers Current Operating System Recovery 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.
User Guide for Intel® NUC 8 NUC8i7HNKQC and NUC8i7HVKVA 2. Detach the cable from the top of the NUC. 3. Unscrew the single screw to release the top plate.
User Guide for Intel® NUC 8 NUC8i7HNKQC and NUC8i7HVKVA Installing and Removing Memory The Intel NUC 8 Business - NUC8i7HNKQC and Intel NUC 8 Enthusiast - NUC8i7HVKVA have two 260-pin DDR4 SO-DIMM sockets. Although these NUCs come with both memory slots filled, follow these steps if memory is removed or installed.
User Guide for Intel® NUC 8 NUC8i7HNKQC and NUC8i7HVKVA 3. Align the small notch at the bottom edge of the SO-DIMM with the key in the socket. 4. Insert the bottom edge of the SO-DIMM into the socket. 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. To remove memory, follow these steps: 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. Observe the precautions in “Before You Begin” on page 2.
User Guide for Intel® NUC 8 NUC8i7HNKQC and NUC8i7HVKVA To install a 42mm M.2 SSD: 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. Remove the small silver screw from the metal standoff on the motherboard (A). Move the standoff (B) from the 80mm position to the 42mm position (C). 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.2 card into the connector (D). Secure the card to the standoff with the small silver screw (E).
User Guide for Intel® NUC 8 NUC8i7HNKQC and NUC8i7HVKVA 2. Reattach the cable and secure the top plate with a screwdriver. 3. Place the top lid on the NUC and use the hex tool to tighten all the screws.
User Guide for Intel® NUC 8 NUC8i7HNKQC and NUC8i7HVKVA 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. 2. Attach the two slightly larger black screws to the bottom chassis cover of the Intel NUC.
User Guide for Intel® NUC 8 NUC8i7HNKQC and NUC8i7HVKVA 3. Slide the Intel NUC onto the VESA mount bracket.
User Guide for Intel® NUC 8 NUC8i7HNKQC and NUC8i7HVKVA Power Each Intel NUC box includes a region-specific AC power cord, or no AC power cord (only the power adapter). Product codes BOXNUC8i7HNKQC BOXNUC8I7HVKVA 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. BOXNUC8i7HNKQC1 BOXNUC8I7HVKVA1 US power cord included. BOXNUC8i7HNKQC2 BOXNUC8I7HVKVA2 EU power cord included.
User Guide for Intel® NUC 8 NUC8i7HNKQC and NUC8i7HVKVA Set Up Microsoft® Windows® 10 Microsoft Windows 10 is already installed on the Intel NUC. The first time you start the computer, 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.
User Guide for Intel® NUC 8 NUC8i7HNKQC and NUC8i7HVKVA Operating System Recovery There’s a Windows recovery partition on the Intel NUC. You can use this partition to Refresh, Reset, or Restore Windows. Here is what each of these actions do: Refresh If your PC isn't performing as well as it once did, and you don't know why, you can refresh your PC. This action doesn’t delete any of your personal files or change your settings.
