User Guide for NUC8i5BEK, NUC8i3BEK
Intel® NUC Kit NUC8i5BEK
Intel® NUC Kit NUC8i3BEK
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User Guide for NUC8i5BEK, NUC8i3BEK
Before You Begin
CAUTIONS
The steps in this guide assume you’re familiar with computer terminology and with the safety
practices and regulatory compliance required for using and modifying computer equipment.
Disconnect the computer from its power source and from any network before performing any of the steps
described in this guide.
Failure to disconnect power, telecommunications links, or networks before you open the computer or
perform any procedures can result in personal injury 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 isn’t 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 all warnings and cautions that instruct you to refer computer servicing to qualified
technical personnel.
Observe Safety and Regulatory Requirements
If you don’t follow these instructions, you increase your safety risk and the possibility of noncompliance
with regional laws and regulations.
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User Guide for NUC8i5BEK, NUC8i3BEK
This guide tells you how to:
• Install and remove memory
• Install an M.2 SSD
• Install a VESA mount bracket
• Connect power
• Install an operating system
• Install the latest drivers
Open the Chassis
Unscrew the four corner screws on the bottom of the chassis and lift the cover.
Installing and Removing Memory
Intel NUC Kits NUC8i5BEK and NUC8i3BEK have two 260-pin DDR4 SO-DIMM sockets. Memory
requirements:
1.2V low voltage memory
2400 MHz SO-DIMMs
Non-ECC
Find compatible 2.5” hard drives at the Intel® Product Compatibility Tool for:
Intel NUC Kit NUC8i5BEK
Intel NUC Kit NUC8i3BEK
For a list of tested memory, go to the System Memory page on the Support site.
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