Intel NUC 11 Extreme Kit NUC11BTMi9 User manual

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Intel® NUC 11 Extreme Kit NUC11BTMi7
Intel® NUC 11 Extreme Kit NUC11BTMi9
User Guide
August 2021

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Contents
1.0 Introduction ............................................................................................................................. 5
1.1 Before You Begin ........................................................................................................................................... 5
1.2 Installation Precautions ............................................................................................................................. 5
1.3 Observe Safety and Regulatory Requirements ......................................................................... 6
2.0 Open the Chassis ................................................................................................................... 7
3.0 System Memory ....................................................................................................................13
4.0 Change the M.2 SSD ...........................................................................................................16
5.0 Close the Chassis .................................................................................................................20
6.0 Connect Power ......................................................................................................................26
7.0 Install an Operating System .........................................................................................28
8.0 Install the Latest Device Drivers and Software ................................................29

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Revision History
Date Revision Description
August 2021 1.0 Initial release.

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1.0 Introduction
This User Guide provides step-by-step installation instructions for these products:
 Intel® NUC 11 Extreme Kit NUC11BTMi7
 Intel® NUC 11 Extreme Kit NUC11BTMi9
1.1 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.
1.2 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:

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 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.
1.3 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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2.0 Open the Chassis
1. Unscrew the four screws on the rear side of the chassis and shift the cover:
2. Remove back panel:

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3. Remove the both side panels:

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4. Flip the top fan lid:

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5. Flip PCIe bracket holder down: