ASRock Industrial NUC BOX-J6412 User manual

NUC BOX-J6412
User Manual
Version 1.0
Published April 2022

Version 1.0
Published April 2022
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damages arising from any defect or error in the documentation or product.
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: 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
CAUTION (or Warning)
Hot surface
Do not touch
e equipment intended only for use in a Restricted Access Area.
DIN Rail/Wall Mount: M3x5mm Screws (for securing the mounting bracket(s) to the chassis)
VESA Mount: M4x6mm Screws (for securing the VESA bracket to the monitor)
is product should be connected by means of a power cord to a socket-outlet
with earthing connection.
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.

Contact Information
If you need to contact ASRock Industrial or want to know more about ASRock
Industrial, you’re welcome to visit ASRock Industrial’s website at www.asrockind.com
; or you may contact your dealer for further information.
ASRock Industrial Incorporation
email: [e-mail]

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 7
Chapter 3 Hardware Installation 8
3.1 How to Remove the Bottom Case 8
3.2 How to Install the WiFi Module 9
3.3 How to Remove the M.2 SSD and the Bracket 10
3.4 How to Install the M.2 SSD 11
3.5 How to Install the 2.5-inch Hard Drive 12
3.6 How to Install the Memory Modules (DDR4) 15
Chapter 4 Motherboard (NUC-J6412) 16
4.1 Motherboard Layout 16
4.2 Motherboard Specications 18
4.3 Jumpers Setup 20
4.4 Onboard Headers and Connectors 21
Chapter 5 UEFI Setup Utility (NUC-J6412) 25
5.1 Introduction 25

5.2 Main Screen 26
5.3 Advanced Screen 27
5.3.1 CPU Conguration 28
5.3.2 Chipset Conguration 30
5.3.3 Storage Conguration 31
5.3.4 Super IO Conguration 32
5.3.5 ACPI Conguration 33
5.3.6 USB Conguration 34
5.3.7 Trusted Computing 35
5.4 Hardware Health Event Monitoring Screen 36
5.5 Security Screen 37
5.6 Boot Screen 38
5.7 Exit Screen 39
Chapter 6 Software Support 40
6.1 Install Operating System 40
6.2 Support CD Information 40

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Chapter 1 Introduction
1.1 Package Contents
• NUC BOX-J6412
• NUC-J6412 (pre-installed motherboard)
• 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 Power Cord (by request)
• 1 x 19V/65W Power Adapter
• 1 x Bracket for M.2 2280 support
• 1 x VESA Mount Bracket & Screw Package
• User Manual
• 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-J6412 Barebone
CPU Intel® ElkHart Lake SoC Processors
NUC BOX-J6412 (J6412, QC, Max Speed up to 2.6GHz, 10W)
Chipset SoC
BIOS AMI SPI 256 Mbit
Memory Supports Dual Channel DDR4 3200 MHz,
2 x 260-pin SO-DIMM slots, Max. 32GB (16 GB per DIMM)
HDD
1 x M.2 (KEY M, 2242/2260/2280)
with PCIe x1 and SATA3 for SSD
*M.2 Key M 2280 (Supported by bracket)
Supports 1 x 2.5" SATA HDD*/SSD
LAN Gigabit LAN
WiFi Optional
Audio Realtek ALC233 HD codec
Front I/O 1 x USB 3.2 Gen2 (Type-A), 2 x USB 3.2 Gen2 (Type-C),
1 x headphone & microphone jack
Rear I/O 1 x USB 3.2 Gen2 (Type-A), 1 x USB 2.0, 1 x HDMI 2.0b,
1 x DP1.2, 2 x 1 Gigabit LAN, DC-IN
Power Unit 19V/65W Adapter
Dimension 110.mm (W)x 117.5mm (D) x 47.85mm (H)
M.2 slot
2.5”HDD

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* For NUC-J6412, it is not recommended to install 2.5” HDD. If you install the 2.5” HDD, please keep the NUC-
J6412 system in a vertical position to ensure better cooling performance.
VESA Bracket included , supports 75 x 75 and 100 x 100 mm
Volume
(Liters) 0.6L
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
RJ45
DDI0
NUC-J6412
M.2 KEY-E (2230)
PCIe#(L4)/USB2.0x1
RTL8111H
SATA0 (L11)
Elkhart Lake SoC
Intel
PCIe/SATA
DDR4 SO-DIMM 3200
DDR4 - CH0
SPI FLASH
3.3V/128Mb
DDI1
HDA
Infinion SLB9670VQ2.0
Re-Timer IT66318FN
HDMI
U3x1(L2)/U2x1
Front U3/U2
TYPE-A x2 TYPE-A x2
Internal U2
USB2.0 x2
SPI SPI
DDR4 - CH1
DDR4 SO-DIMM 3200
PCIe#5(L7) PCIe#3(L5)
RTL8111H
GLAN RJ45 GLAN
SATA1(L10)
PCIe#4 (L6)
switch
M.2 KEY-M (2242/2260) (by bracket to 2280)
PCIe/SATA
SATA3_1
DP++
U3(L0)
Asmedia ASM1543
U3(L1)
Asmedia ASM1543
Type-C Type-C
U3x1(L3)/U2x1
Rear U3/U2
TYPE-A x2
Line_Out Line_In header
Realtek ALC233
Line_Out Mic_In combo jack
SIO
Nuvoton NCT5525D
UART
eSPI Header
eSPI BUS
HW Monitor FAN x1
COM port(RS232/422/485)
Bom optional
Size Project Name Rev
Date: Sheet of
Title :
Engineer:
A3
153Monday, April 11, 2022
ASRock Inc.
Block diagram
R1.00
NUC-EHL
Sean Kung
NUC-EHL
Size Project Name Rev
Date: Sheet of
Title :
Engineer:
A3
153Monday, April 11, 2022
ASRock Inc.
Block diagram
R1.00
NUC-EHL
Sean Kung
NUC-EHL
Size Project Name Rev
Date: Sheet of
Title :
Engineer:
A3
153Monday, April 11, 2022
ASRock Inc.
Block diagram
R1.00
NUC-EHL
Sean Kung
NUC-EHL

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Chapter 2 Product Overview
is chapter provides diagrams showing the location of important components of
the NUC-J6412.
2.1 Front View
No. Description
1Audio(Mic-in, Line-out)
2 USB 3.2 Gen2 (Type C)
3 USB 3.2 Gen2 (Type A)
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2.2 Rear View
No. Description
1DC-IN
2 USB 3.2 Gen2 (Type A)
3HDMI
4RJ-45
5 USB 2.0
6DisplayPort
7RJ-45
* 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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2.3 Inside View
No. Description
1SO-DIMM Slot
2 SATA 3.0 Connector
3 M.2 Slot (Key M, 2242/2260/2280)
4 M.2 Slot (Key E, 2230 PCIe x1, USB 2.0 for Wireless)
5 Hard disk drive tray (compatible with 2.5" SATA HDD/SSD)
SO-DIMM memory, hard drive and M.2 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 and the Bracket
1. Release the screw and carefully remove the M.2 SSD.
2. Release the screw and remove the bracket from the motherboard.

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3.4 How to Install the M.2 SSD
1. Locate the M.2 slot on the motherboard.
2. Carefully insert the M.2 SSD into the slot.
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.

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3. Connect the SATA Data and Power Cable to the HDD.
4. Connect the SATA Data and Power Cable to the HDD.

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5. Connect the SATA Cable to the connector.
6. en reinstall the bottom panel.