ASRock Industrial NUC BOX-1260P User manual

NUC BOX-1260P
NUC BOX-1240P
NUC BOX-1220P
User Manual
Version 1.0
Published May 2022

Version 1.0
Published May 2022
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is device complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules. Operation is subject to the following
two conditions:
(1) this device may not cause harmful interference, and
(2) this device must accept any interference received, including interference that
may cause undesired operation.
CALIFORNIA, USA ONLY
e Lithium battery adopted on this motherboard contains Perchlorate, a toxic substance
controlled in Perchlorate Best Management Practices (BMP) regulations passed by the
California Legislature. When you discard the Lithium battery in California, USA, please
follow the related regulations in advance.
“Perchlorate Material-special handling may apply, see www.dtsc.ca.gov/hazardouswaste/
perchlorate”
ASRock Industrial’s Website: https://www.asrockind.com

Replaceable batteries
CAUTION
RISK OF EXPLOSION IF BATTERY IS REPLACED BY AN INCORRECT TYPE.
DISPOSE OF USED BATTERIES ACCORDING TO THE INSTRUCTIONS
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ASRock Industrial Incorporation
Email: [email protected]
e terms HDMI®and HDMI High-Denition Multimedia Interface, and the HDMI
logo are trademarks or registered trademarks of HDMI Licensing LLC in the United
States and other countries.

Contents
Chapter 1 Introduction 1
1.1 Package Contents 1
1.2 Product Specications 2
1.3 Block Diagram 4
Chapter 2 Product Overview 5
2.1 Front View 5
2.2 Rear View 6
2.3 Inside View 8
Chapter 3 Hardware Installation 9
3.1 How to Remove the Bottom Case 9
3.2 How to Install the WiFi Module 10
3.3 How to Remove the M.2 SSD (Type 2280) and the Bracket 11
3.4 How to Install the M.2 SSD (Type 2260) 12
3.5 How to Install the 2.5-inch Hard Drive 14
3.6 How to Install the Memory Modules (DDR4) 17
Chapter 4 Motherboard 18
4.1 Motherboard Layout 18
4.2 Motherboard Specications 19
4.3 Onboard Headers and Connectors 21
4.4 Expansion Slots (M.2 Slots) 24
Chapter 5 UEFI Setup Utility 25
5.1 Introduction 25

5.2 Main Screen 26
5.3 Advanced Screen 27
5.4 Hardware Health Event Monitoring Screen 38
5.5 Security Screen 39
5.6 Boot Screen 40
5.7 Exit Screen 41
Chapter 6 Software Support 42
6.1 Install Operating System 42

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Chapter 1 Introduction
1.1 Package Contents
• NUC 1200 BOX Series
• 1 x SATA 1 to 1 Power Cable
• 4 x HDD Screws (M3x4)
• 1 x WiFi Module Screw
• 1 x Screw for M.2 slot
• 1 x Bracket for M.2 2280 support
• 1 x 19V/90W Power Adapter
• 1 x Screw Package
• 1 x VESA mounting bracket
• Quick Installation Guide
Because the hardware specications might be updated, the content of this documentation
will be subject to change without notice.
If any items are missing or appear damaged, contact your authorized dealer.

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1.2 Product Specications
NUC 1200 BOX
Series Barebone
CPU
Intel® 12th Gen (Alder Lake-P) Core™ Processors
NUC BOX-1260P (i7-1260P)
NUC BOX-1240P (i5-1240P)
NUC BOX-1220P (i3-1220P)
Chipset MCP
BIOS AMI SPI 256 Mbit
Memory Supports Dual Channel DDR4 3200 MHz,
2 x 260-pin SO-DIMM, Max. 64GB (32 GB per DIMM)
HDD
1 x M.2 (Key M, 2242/2260/2280)
with PCIe Gen4 x4 for SSD
*M.2 Key M 2280(Supported by bracket)
Supports 1 x 2.5" SATA HDD*/SSD
LAN Intel® I225LM with 10/100/1000/2500 Mbps
WiFi 1 x Wi-Fi 6E 802.11ax (2.4Gbps) + BT 5.2
(M.2 Key E, 2230 PCIe x1, USB 2.0 for Wireless)
Audio Realtek ALC233, High Denition Audio
Front I/O 1 x USB 3.2 Gen2 (Type A),
2 x USB 3.2 Gen2 (Type-C, Supports DP1.4a display output)
* USB4™ Compliance Test is pending for certication,
1 (headphone & microphone jack)
Rear I/O 1 x HDMI 2.0b, 1 x DP1.4a, 2 x 2.5 Gigabit LAN, 2 x USB 3.2
Gen2 (Type-A), DC-IN
M.2 slot
2.5”HDD

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* For NUC 1200 BOX Series, it is not recommended to install 2.5” HDD. If you install the 2.5” HDD, please keep the
NUC 1200 BOX Series in a vertical position to ensure better cooling performance.
Power Unit 19V/90W Power Adapter
Dimension 110.mm (W)x 117.5mm (D) x 47.85mm (H)
VESA Bracket included , supports 75 x 75 and 100 x 100 mm
Weight 1.0Kg
Operating
Temperature 0°C~40°C

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1.3 Block Diagram
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D D C C B B A A
M.2 M Key 2260/2280 PCIe x4 Gen4
3.5mm Combo Conn.
Transformer
DDR4 SO-DIMM 3200 (32GB)
M.2 KEY-E (2230)
DDR4 - CH1
LAN1 I225LM
Alder Lake P
PCIe*1+CNVi+USB2*1
Intel
DDR4 - CH0
DDR4 SO-DIMM 3200 (32GB)
PCIe#9 PCIe#6+USB2#10
2.5G LAN RJ45
MDIO MDIO
CPU_PCIEX4_A_[3:1] SATA#0
SATA Header
SPI0 CS0#
SPI ROM 32MB Flash Box TPM2.0
CS2#
TCP0+USB2#5 TCP1+USB2#6
TCP2 TCP3
HDMI Conn.
AUX/DDC Switch ITE Retimer
DP++ Conn.
TypeC Conn. (TBT) TypeC Conn. (USB+DP)
HDA
Codec ALC233
Line_Out MIC_In
USB2#7#8
USB2 Pin Header
USB3#1+USB#1 USB3#2+USB#2
USB3.2 Rear IO TypeA
USB3#3+USB2#3
USB3.2 Front IO TypeA
eSPI BUS
eSPI Heder
CPU FAN(4pin)
SIO NCT5525D
PWM
Hardware Monitor(+Vcore,+DC in) Thermal Resistor (SYS,CPU)
ADC
GPIO
USB PWR Ctrl
UART(PortA)
3in1 COM transceiver
WDT
P6+8(28W)
NUC-1260P-1U Block Diagram
LAN2 I225LM
PCIe#5(vPro)
2.5G LAN RJ45
MDIO
Transformer
MDIO
RS-232/422/485
COM Header
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Chapter 2 Product Overview
is chapter provides diagrams showing the location of important components of
the NUC 1200 BOX Series.
2.1 Front View
No. Description
1Audio(Mic-in, Line-out)
2 USB 3.2 Gen2 (Type C, supports DP1.4a display output)
3 USB 3.2 Gen2 (Type A)
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2.2 Rear View
No. Description
1DC-IN
2HDMI
3 RJ-45 (1G)*
4 2 x USB3.2 Gen2 Ports
5DisplayPort
6 RJ-45 (2.5G)**
* ere are two LEDs on the LAN port. Please refer to the table below for the LAN port LED indications.
Activity / Link LED Speed LED
Status Description Status Description
O No Link O 10Mbps connection
Blinking Data Activity Orange 100Mbps connection
On Link Green 1Gbps connection
ACT/LINK LED
SPEED LED
LAN Port
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* ere are two LEDs on the LAN port. Please refer to the table below for the LAN port LED indications.
Activity / Link LED Speed LED
Status Description Status Description
O No Link O 10Mbps connection
Blinking Data Activity Orange 100Mbps/1Gbps
connection
On Link Green 2.5Gbps connection
ACT/LINK LED
SPEED LED
LAN Port

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2.3 Inside View
No. Description
1SO-DIMM Slot
2 SATA 3.0 Connector
3 Mini PCIe Slot
4M.2 Slot
5 Hard disk drive tray (compatible with 2.5" SATA HDD/SSD)
SO-DIMM memory, hard drive and mSATA SSD are not included with this system.
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Chapter 3 Hardware Installation
is chapter helps you install or remove important components.
3.1 How to Remove the Bottom Case
1. Remove the four screws on the bottom case.
2. en li up and remove the bottom panel..
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3.2 How to Install the WiFi Module
1. Locate the WiFi Module slot on the motherboard.
2. Carefully insert the WiFi Module into the slot.
3. Tighten the screw to secure the WiFi Module to the motherboard.

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3.3 How to Remove the M.2 SSD (Type 2280) and the Bracket
1. Release the screw and carefully remove the M.2 SSD (Type 2280).
2. Release the screw and remove the bracket from the motherboard.

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3.4 How to Install the M.2 SSD (Type 2260)
1. Locate the M.2 slot on the motherboard. Install the stando.
2. Carefully insert the M.2 SSD into the slot.

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3. Tighten the screw to secure the M.2 SSD to the motherboard.

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3.5 How to Install the 2.5-inch Hard Drive
1. Remove the four screws on the bottom case. en li up and remove the bottom panel.
2. Attach the HDD to the hard drive mounting bracket and secure it using the four
screws. en connect the SATA Data and Power Cable to the HDD.