ASRock Industrial NUC BOX-N97 User manual

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NUC BOX-N97
User Manual

Version 1.0
Published May 2023
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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”
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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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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 Install the M.2 SSD (Type 2280) 10
3.4 How to Remove the M.2 SSD (Type 2280) and the Bracket 11
3.5 How to Install the M.2 SSD (Type 2260) 12
3.6 How to Install the Memory Modules (DDR4) 13
3.7 How to Install the 2.5-inch Hard Drive 14
3.8 How to Install the VESA Bracket 16
3.9 Positions of the NUC BOX-N97 17
Chapter 4 Motherboard 18
4.1 Motherboard Layout 18
4.2 Motherboard Specications 20
4.3 Jumpers Setup 22
4.4 Onboard Headers and Connectors 23

4.5 Expansion Slots (M.2 Slots) 26
Chapter 5 UEFI Setup Utility 27
5.1 Introduction 27
5.1.1 Entering BIOS Setup 27
5.1.2 UEFI Menu Bar 28
5.1.3 Navigation Keys 29
5.2 Main Screen 30
5.3 Advanced Screen 31
5.3.1 CPU Conguration 32
5.3.2 Chipset Conguration 35
5.3.3 Storage Conguration 37
5.3.4 Super IO Conguration 39
5.3.5 ACPI Conguration 40
5.3.6 USB Conguration 41
5.3.7 Power Conguration 42
5.3.8 Trusted Computing 43
5.4 Hardware Health Event Monitoring Screen 46
5.5 Security Screen 47
5.6 Boot Screen 48
5.7 Exit Screen 50
Chapter 6 Software Support 51
6.1 Install Operating System 51

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Chapter 1 Introduction
1.1 Package Contents
• NUC BOX-N97
• 1 x 19V/65W power adapter
• 1 x screw for M.2 slot
• 1 x bracket for M.2 2280 support
• 1 x VESA mounting bracket
• 1 x screw oackage
• Quick Installation Guide
• power cord (by request)
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.
e barebone system does not include memory, hard drive and M.2 SSD.

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1.2 Product Specications
The specification is subject to change without notice. The brand and product names are trademarks of their respective companies. Any configuration other than original product specification is not guaranteed.
Environment
Operating Temp
Storage Temp
Operating Humidity
Storage Humidity
0ºC ~ 40ºC
-40° C – 85° C
5% ~ 90%
5% ~ 90%
Mechanical
Construction
Mounting
Dimensions (W x D x H)
Weight
Plastic with sheet metal
VESA mounting
110.0 x 117.5 x 47.85mm
Net Weight:1.0Kg
Audio
Interface Realtek ALC256, High Definition Audio.
Watchdog Timer
Output
Interval
From Super I/O to drag RESETCON#
256 Segments, 0, 1, 2, ...255sec
Ethernet
Controller/ Speed
Connector
Realtek RTL8125BG with 10/100/1000/2500 Mbps
2 x RJ-45
Expansion Slot
M.2/ WLAN 1 x Wi-Fi 6E 802.11ax + BT 5.2
(M.2 Key E, 2230 PCIe Gen3 x1, USB 2.0 for Wireless)
* WiFi throughput speed depends on actual environment
and equipment
Storage
M.2
SATA
1 x M.2(KEY M, 2242/2260/2280) with PCIe Gen3 x1 and SATA3 for SSD
*M.2 Key M 2280(Supported by bracket)
1 x SATA3.0 (6.0 Gb/s)
Power Requirements
Input PWR
Power On
9V~19V DC-In Jack
AT/ATX Supported
- AT : Directly PWR on as power input ready
- ATX : Press button to PWR on after power input ready
‧Intel®Alder Lake-N SoC Processors N97
‧1 x 260-pin SO-DIMM up to 16GB DDR4 3200 MHz
‧5 x USB 3.2 Gen2, 1 x M.2 Key M, 1 x M.2 Key E (WiFi Module), 1 x SATA3
‧2 x Realtek 2.5 Gigabit LAN
‧Supports Triple display, 2 x HDMI 2.0b, 2 x DP 1.4a (from Type C)
‧TPM 2.0 onboard IC
‧19V/65W Power Adapter
‧110.0 x 117.5 x 47.85mm, Fanned Barebone
Memory
Technology
Capacity
Socket
Single Channel DDR4 3200 MHz
16GB
1 x 260-pin SO-DIMM
Processor System
CPU
Chipset
BIOS
Intel®Alder Lake-N SoC Processors N97
MCP
AMI SPI 256 Mbit
Graphics
Controller
HDMI
DisplayPort
MultiDisplay
Intel®Gen 12 Graphics
HDMI 2.0b
Max resolution up to 4096x2160@60Hz
DisplayPort 1.4a, DP++
Max resolution up to 4096x2160@60Hz
Triple-Display (Included 2 outputs from Type-C)
Front I/O
USB
Audio
1 x USB 3.2 Gen2 (Type A)
2 x USB 3.2 Gen2 (Type-C, 5V/3A, Supports DP1.4a display output)
1 (headphone & microphone jack)
Rear I/O
HDMI
Ethernet
USB
DC Jack
2 x HDMI 2.0b
2 x 2.5 Gigabit LAN
2 x USB 3.2 Gen2 (Type-A)
1
Others
OS Support
TPM
Certifications
Packing List
Windows 10/11
TPM 2.0 onboard IC
CE, FCC
1 x 19V/65W Power Adapter
1 x Screw Package
1 x VESA mounting bracket
Fanned BOX
NUC N97 BOX Series
SPECIFICATIONS
KEY FEATURES
The specification is subject to change without notice. The brand and product names are trademarks of their respective companies. Any configuration other than original product specification is not guaranteed.
Environment
Operating Temp
Storage Temp
Operating Humidity
Storage Humidity
0ºC ~ 40ºC
-40° C – 85° C
5% ~ 90%
5% ~ 90%
Mechanical
Construction
Mounting
Dimensions (W x D x H)
Weight
Plastic with sheet metal
VESA mounting
110.0 x 117.5 x 47.85mm
Net Weight:1.0Kg
Audio
Interface Realtek ALC256, High Definition Audio.
Watchdog Timer
Output
Interval
From Super I/O to drag RESETCON#
256 Segments, 0, 1, 2, ...255sec
Ethernet
Controller/ Speed
Connector
Realtek RTL8125BG with 10/100/1000/2500 Mbps
2 x RJ-45
Expansion Slot
M.2/ WLAN 1 x Wi-Fi 6E 802.11ax + BT 5.2
(M.2 Key E, 2230 PCIe Gen3 x1, USB 2.0 for Wireless)
* WiFi throughput speed depends on actual environment
and equipment
Storage
M.2
SATA
1 x M.2(KEY M, 2242/2260/2280) with PCIe Gen3 x1 and SATA3 for SSD
*M.2 Key M 2280(Supported by bracket)
1 x SATA3.0 (6.0 Gb/s)
Power Requirements
Input PWR
Power On
9V~19V DC-In Jack
AT/ATX Supported
- AT : Directly PWR on as power input ready
- ATX : Press button to PWR on after power input ready
‧Intel®Alder Lake-N SoC Processors N97
‧1 x 260-pin SO-DIMM up to 16GB DDR4 3200 MHz
‧5 x USB 3.2 Gen2, 1 x M.2 Key M, 1 x M.2 Key E (WiFi Module), 1 x SATA3
‧2 x Realtek 2.5 Gigabit LAN
‧Supports Triple display, 2 x HDMI 2.0b, 2 x DP 1.4a (from Type C)
‧TPM 2.0 onboard IC
‧19V/65W Power Adapter
‧110.0 x 117.5 x 47.85mm, Fanned Barebone
Memory
Technology
Capacity
Socket
Single Channel DDR4 3200 MHz
16GB
1 x 260-pin SO-DIMM
Processor System
CPU
Chipset
BIOS
Intel®Alder Lake-N SoC Processors N97
MCP
AMI SPI 256 Mbit
Graphics
Controller
HDMI
DisplayPort
MultiDisplay
Intel®Gen 12 Graphics
HDMI 2.0b
Max resolution up to 4096x2160@60Hz
DisplayPort 1.4a, DP++
Max resolution up to 4096x2160@60Hz
Triple-Display (Included 2 outputs from Type-C)
Front I/O
USB
Audio
1 x USB 3.2 Gen2 (Type A)
2 x USB 3.2 Gen2 (Type-C, 5V/3A, Supports DP1.4a display output)
1 (headphone & microphone jack)
Rear I/O
HDMI
Ethernet
USB
DC Jack
2 x HDMI 2.0b
2 x 2.5 Gigabit LAN
2 x USB 3.2 Gen2 (Type-A)
1
Others
OS Support
TPM
Certifications
Packing List
Windows 10/11
TPM 2.0 onboard IC
CE, FCC
1 x 19V/65W Power Adapter
1 x Screw Package
1 x VESA mounting bracket
Fanned BOX
NUC N97 BOX Series
SPECIFICATIONS
KEY FEATURES

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The specification is subject to change without notice. The brand and product names are trademarks of their respective companies. Any configuration other than original product specification is not guaranteed.
Environment
Operating Temp
Storage Temp
Operating Humidity
Storage Humidity
0ºC ~ 40ºC
-40° C – 85° C
5% ~ 90%
5% ~ 90%
Mechanical
Construction
Mounting
Dimensions (W x D x H)
Weight
Plastic with sheet metal
VESA mounting
110.0 x 117.5 x 47.85mm
Net Weight:1.0Kg
Audio
Interface Realtek ALC256, High Definition Audio.
Watchdog Timer
Output
Interval
From Super I/O to drag RESETCON#
256 Segments, 0, 1, 2, ...255sec
Ethernet
Controller/ Speed
Connector
Realtek RTL8125BG with 10/100/1000/2500 Mbps
2 x RJ-45
Expansion Slot
M.2/ WLAN 1 x Wi-Fi 6E 802.11ax + BT 5.2
(M.2 Key E, 2230 PCIe Gen3 x1, USB 2.0 for Wireless)
* WiFi throughput speed depends on actual environment
and equipment
Storage
M.2
SATA
1 x M.2(KEY M, 2242/2260/2280) with PCIe Gen3 x1 and SATA3 for SSD
*M.2 Key M 2280(Supported by bracket)
1 x SATA3.0 (6.0 Gb/s)
Power Requirements
Input PWR
Power On
9V~19V DC-In Jack
AT/ATX Supported
- AT : Directly PWR on as power input ready
- ATX : Press button to PWR on after power input ready
‧Intel®Alder Lake-N SoC Processors N97
‧1 x 260-pin SO-DIMM up to 16GB DDR4 3200 MHz
‧5 x USB 3.2 Gen2, 1 x M.2 Key M, 1 x M.2 Key E (WiFi Module), 1 x SATA3
‧2 x Realtek 2.5 Gigabit LAN
‧Supports Triple display, 2 x HDMI 2.0b, 2 x DP 1.4a (from Type C)
‧TPM 2.0 onboard IC
‧19V/65W Power Adapter
‧110.0 x 117.5 x 47.85mm, Fanned Barebone
Memory
Technology
Capacity
Socket
Single Channel DDR4 3200 MHz
16GB
1 x 260-pin SO-DIMM
Processor System
CPU
Chipset
BIOS
Intel®Alder Lake-N SoC Processors N97
MCP
AMI SPI 256 Mbit
Graphics
Controller
HDMI
DisplayPort
MultiDisplay
Intel®Gen 12 Graphics
HDMI 2.0b
Max resolution up to 4096x2160@60Hz
DisplayPort 1.4a, DP++
Max resolution up to 4096x2160@60Hz
Triple-Display (Included 2 outputs from Type-C)
Front I/O
USB
Audio
1 x USB 3.2 Gen2 (Type A)
2 x USB 3.2 Gen2 (Type-C, 5V/3A, Supports DP1.4a display output)
1 (headphone & microphone jack)
Rear I/O
HDMI
Ethernet
USB
DC Jack
2 x HDMI 2.0b
2 x 2.5 Gigabit LAN
2 x USB 3.2 Gen2 (Type-A)
1
Others
OS Support
TPM
Certifications
Packing List
Windows 10/11
TPM 2.0 onboard IC
CE, FCC
1 x 19V/65W Power Adapter
1 x Screw Package
1 x VESA mounting bracket
Fanned BOX
NUC N97 BOX Series
SPECIFICATIONS
KEY FEATURES

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1.3 Block Diagram
Intel
Alder Lake-N
FCBGA 1264
Package(35*24mm)
DDIA
HDMI
Connector
HDMI
Connector
eSPI
HDMI ITE
IT66318
DDIB
Type-C
TCP0
Type-C
Rear
2x USB3.2 Gen2
Connector
2xUSB3.2 Gen2(#1, #2)
RJ45
Connector
2.5G Realtek
R8125BG
PCIex1(#8)
RJ45
Connector
2.5G Realtek
R8125BG
PCIex1(#9)
DDR4 3200MHZ SO-DIMM
Headset
(combo jack)
Audio Realtek
ALC256
HDA
NUVOTON
NCT5525D
COM 232/422/485*1
(Internal Header)
UART*1
CPU FAN1
FAN
SATA(#0) SATA Port
PCIe x1(#6)
M.2 Key E
CNVi
USB2.0(P8)
PCIe x1/SATA(#12/#1) M.2 Key M
INFINEON
SLB9670XQ2.0
2x USB2.0(P3, P4)
Genesys
GL852
USB2.0(P5)
USB2.0(DM3)
2x USB2.0
Internal Header
USB2.0(DM1,2)
NUC-N97
USB2.0 P1
TCP1
USB2.0 P2
Front
1x USB3.2 Gen2
Connector
1xUSB3.2 Gen2(#3)
1x USB2.0(P6)
SPI

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Chapter 2 Product Overview
is chapter provides diagrams showing the location of important components of
the NUC BOX-N97.
2.1 Front View
No. Description
1Audio (Mic-in, Line-out)
2 USB 3.2 Gen2 (Type C, 5V/3A, supports DP1.4a display output)
3 USB 3.2 Gen2 (Type A)
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2.2 Rear View
No. Description
1DC-IN
2 2 x HDMI*
3 2 x RJ-45 (2.5G)**
4 2 x USB 3.2 Gen2 Port
** 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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4
*To use DisplayPort as a display output, please connect your monitor/display to HDMI Port when installing OS
system. is DisplayPort only supports DP to HDMI dongle and DP to DVI dongle, and does not support DP to
D-Sub dongle.

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2.3 Inside View
No. Description
1 M.2 Slot (M.2 Key E, 2230 PCIe Gen3 x1, USB 2.0 for Wireless)
2 M.2 Slot (KEY M, 2242/2260/2280) with PCIe Gen3 x1 and SATA3 for
SSD
3 SATA 3.0 Connector
4SO-DIMM Slots
5 Hard disk drive tray (compatible with 2.5" SATA HDD/SSD)
Wi memory, M.2 SSD, SO-DIMM memory, and hard drive 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 at a 30-degree angle.
3. Tighten the screw to secure the WiFi Module to the motherboard.

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3.3 How to Install the M.2 SSD (Type 2280)
1. Locate the M.2 slot on the motherboard.
2. Carefully insert the M.2 SSD (Type 2280) into the the slot at a 30-degree angle.
3. Tighten the screw to secure the M.2 SSD (Type 2280) to the motherboard.

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3.4 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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3.5 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 (Typer 2260) into the slot at a 30-degree angle.
3. Tighten the screw to secure the M.2 SSD (Typer 2260) to the motherboard.

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3.6 How to Install the Memory Modules (DDR4)
1. Carefully insert the SO-DIMM memory modules into the slot at a 30-degree angle.
2. Push down until the modules snap into place.
1. e NUC BOX-N97 requires DDR4 SO-DIMM.
2. For dual channel conguration, you always need to install identical (the same brand,
speed, size and chip-type) DDR4 SO-DIMM pairs.
e SO-DIMM only ts in one correct orientation. It will cause permanent damage to the
motherboard and the DIMM if you force the DIMM into the slot at incorrect orientation.

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3.7 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.
3. Attach the HDD assembly to the bottom panel and secure it using the four screws.

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