Intel NUC 7 ENTHUSIAST, NUC7i7BNKQ, NUC7i5BNKP, NUC 7 HOME User Manual

User Guide for NUC7i5BNKP, NUC7i7BNKQ

Intel® NUC 7 Home, a Mini PC with Windows® 10 – NUC7i5BNKP

Intel® NUC 7 Enthusiast, a Mini PC with Windows® 10 – NUC7i7BNKQ

User Guide

1

User Guide for NUC7i5BNKP, NUC7i7BNKQ

Before You Begin

CAUTION

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 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 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 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.

2

User Guide for NUC7i5BNKP, NUC7i7BNKQ

This guide tells you how to:

• Upgrade system memory

• Change/install an M.2 SSD

• Use a VESA mount bracket

• Connect power

• Set up Microsoft® Windows® 10

• Install the latest device drivers and software

• Recover the operating system

Open the Chassis

Unscrew the four corner screws on the bottom of the chassis and lift the cover.

3

User Guide for NUC7i5BNKP, NUC7i7BNKQ

NUC7i5BNKP

Two 4GB memory modules

NUC7i7BNKQ

Two 8GB memory modules

Upgrade System Memory

The Intel NUC Mini PCs NUC7i5BNKP and NUC7i7BNKQ have two 260-pin DDR4 SO-DIMM sockets,
that include 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:

 NUC7i5BNKP
 NUC7i7BNKQ

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).

4