Intel BOXNUC7I5BNHXF User Manual
User Guide for NUC7i3BNHXF, NUC7i5BNHXF, NUC7i7BNHXG
Intel® NUC7 Home, a Mini PC with Windows® 10 – NUC7i3BNHXF
Intel® NUC7 Home, a Mini PC with Windows® 10 – NUC7i5BNHXF
Intel® NUC7 Enthusiast, a Mini PC with Windows® 10 – NUC7i7BNHXG
User Guide
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Before You Begin
CAUTIONS
The procedures in this 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.
Always disconnect the computer from its power source and from any network before performing any
of the procedures described in this guide.
Failure to disconnect power or networks before you open the computer or perform any procedures can
result in personal injury and/or equipment damage. Some circuitry on the board can continue to
operate even though the front panel power button is off.
Follow these guidelines before you begin:
Always follow the steps in each procedure in the correct order.
Create a log to record information about your computer, such as model, serial numbers,
installed options, and configuration information.
Electrostatic discharge (ESD) can damage components. Perform the procedures described in
this chapter only at an ESD workstation using an antistatic wrist strap and a conductive foam
pad. If such a station is not available, you can provide some ESD protection by wearing an
antistatic wrist strap and attaching it to a metal part of the computer chassis.
Installation Precautions
When you install and test the Intel NUC, observe all warnings and cautions in the installation
instructions.
To avoid injury, be careful of:
Sharp pins on connectors
Sharp pins on circuit boards
Rough edges and sharp corners on the chassis
Hot components (such as SSDs, processors, voltage regulators, and heat sinks)
Damage to wires that could cause a short circuit
Observe Safety and Regulatory Requirements
If you do not follow these instructions, you increase your safety risk and the possibility of
noncompliance with regional laws and regulations.
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This guide tells you how to:
• Upgrade memory (RAM)
• Change/install an M.2 SSD
• Change/install a 2.5-inch drive
• Use a VESA mount bracket
• Connect power
• Install an operating system
• Keep device drivers current
Open the Intel NUC Chassis
To open the Intel NUC chassis, follow these steps:
1. With a screwdriver unscrew the four corner screws on the bottom cover of the chassis and lift the
cover (using an electric or battery operated screw driver can damage the NUC).
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One 4GB memory module
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One 4GB memory module
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One 8GB memory module
NOTE
If you plan to install only one memory module, install it in the lower memory
socket.
Upgrading System Memory
The Intel NUC Kits NUC7i3BNHXF, NUC7i5BNHXF and NUC7i7BNHXG have two 260-pin DDR4 SODIMM sockets.
Pre-installed memory
To upgrade memory, be sure to select memory modules that meet these requirements:
1.2V low voltage memory
2133 MHz SO-DIMMs
Non-ECC
Find compatible memory modules in the Intel Product Compatibility Tool
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To upgrade or add memory, 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 power cord.
3. Remove the computer’s bottom chassis cover.
Upgrade to different memory
a. Remove the pre-installed memory module
i. Gently spread the retaining clips at each end of the memory socket, which causes
the module to pop out of the socket (C).
ii. Holding the module by the edges, lift it away from the socket, and store it
in an anti-static package.
b. Install the new memory module
i. Align the small space at the bottom edge of the memory module with the
key in the socket.
ii. Insert the bottom edge of the module at a 45 degree angle into the socket
(A).
iii. When the module is inserted, push down on the outer edges of the
module until the retaining clips snap into place (B). Make sure the clips
are firmly in place (C).
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