Intel BOXNUC7I7BNKQ User Manual
User Guide for NUC7i5BNKP, NUC7i7BNKQ
Intel® NUC7 Home, a Mini PC with Windows® 10 – NUC7i5BNKP
Intel® NUC7 Enthusiast, a Mini PC with Windows® 10 – NUC7i7BNKQ
User Guide
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Before You Begin
CAUTION
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
• Use a VESA mount bracket
• Identify the correct power adapter
• Installing an operating system
• Keeping device drivers current
Open the Intel NUC Chassis
To open the Intel NUC chassis, follow these steps:
1. Using 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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Two - 4GB memory modules – 8GB Total
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Two - 8GB memory modules – 16GB Total
Upgrading System Memory
The Intel NUC Mini PCs NUC7i5BNKP and NUC7i7BNKQ have two 260-pin DDR4 SO-DIMM sockets.
Both mini PCs come with pre-installed memory.
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 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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