Intel NUC 8 Business Owner's manual

Intel® NUC 8 Compute Element
Product Specification
Revision 1.2
Regulatory Model: CM8CB
March 2021
Intel® NUC 8 CM8CCB4R, CM8PCB4R, CM8I3CB4N, CM8I5CB8N, CM8V5CB8N, CM8I7CB8N or CM8V7CB8N may contain design defects or errors
known as errata that may cause the product to deviate from published specifications. Current characterized errata, if any, are documented in this
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Revision History
Revision
Revision History
Date
1.0
First release
October 2019
1.1
BIOS version number updated, processor stepping/spec updated, connector pin
out changed.
July 2020
1.2
Product name changed. Added note that SATA is not supported on CM8PCB4R
March 2021
Disclaimer
This product specification applies only to the standard Intel®NUC 8 Element with BIOS identifier
CBWHL357.86A or CBWHLMIV.86A.
INFORMATION IN THIS DOCUMENT IS PROVIDED IN CONNECTION WITH INTEL®PRODUCTS. NO LICENSE, EXPRESS OR
IMPLIED, BY ESTOPPEL OR OTHERWISE, TO ANY INTELLECTUAL PROPERTY RIGHTS IS GRANTED BY THIS DOCUMENT.
EXCEPT AS PROVIDED IN INTEL’S TERMS AND CONDITIONS OF SALE FOR SUCH PRODUCTS, INTEL ASSUMES NO
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USE OF INTEL PRODUCTS INCLUDING LIABILITY OR WARRANTIES RELATING TO FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE,
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UNLESS OTHERWISE AGREED IN WRITING BY INTEL, THE INTEL PRODUCTS ARE NOT DESIGNED NOR INTENDED FOR
ANY APPLICATION IN WHICH THE FAILURE OF THE INTEL PRODUCT COULD CREATE A SITUATION WHERE PERSONAL
INJURY OR DEATH MAY OCCUR.
All Intel® NUC 8 Compute Elements are evaluated as Information Technology Equipment (I.T.E.) for use in personal
computers (PC) for installation in homes, offices, schools, computer rooms, and similar locations. The suitability of this
product for other PC or embedded non-PC applications or other environments, such as medical, industrial, alarm systems,
test equipment, etc. may not be supported without further evaluation by Intel.
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Designers must not rely on the absence or characteristics of any features or instructions marked “reserved” or
“undefined.” Intel reserves these for future definition and shall have no responsibility whatsoever for conflicts or
incompatibilities arising from future changes to them.
Intel processor numbers are not a measure of performance. Processor numbers differentiate features within each
processor family, not across different processor families: Go to:
Learn About Intel®Processor Numbers
Intel® NUC 8 Compute Elements may contain design defects or errors known as errata, which may cause the product to
deviate from published specifications. Current characterized errata are available on request.
Contact your local Intel sales office or your distributor to obtain the latest specifications before placing your product
order.
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Preface
This Product Specification specifies the layout, components, connectors, power, and
environmental features for the Intel® NUC 8 CM8CCB4R, CM8PCB4R, CM8I3CB4N, CM8I5CB8N,
CM8V5CB8N, CM8I7CB8N or CM8V7CB8N.
NOTE
In this document, the use of “Intel® NUC 8 Compute Element” will refer to the CM8CCB4R,
CM8PCB4R, CM8I3CB4N, CM8I5CB8N, CM8V5CB8N, CM8I7CB8N and CB8V7CB8N versions.
Intended Audience
This document is intended to provide technical information about Intel® NUC 8 CM8CCB4R,
CM8PCB4R, CM8I3CB4N, CM8I5CB8N, CM8V5CB8N, CM8I7CB8N or CB8V7CB8N and its
components to the vendors, system integrators, and other engineers and technicians who need
this level of information. It is specifically not intended for general audiences.
What This Document Contains
Chapter
Description
1
A description of the CM8CCB4R, CM8PCB4R, CM8I3CB4N, CM8I5CB8N, CM8V5CB8N,
CM8I7CB8N or CM8V7CB8N features
2
A technical description of the CM8CCB4R, CM8PCB4R, CM8I3CB4N, CM8I5CB8N,
CM8V5CB8N CM8I7CB8N or CM8V7CB8N
Typographical Conventions
This section contains information about the conventions used in this specification. Not all of
these symbols and abbreviations appear in all specifications of this type.
Notes, Cautions, and Warnings
NOTE
Notes call attention to important information.
CAUTION
Cautions are included to help you avoid damaging hardware or losing data.
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Other Common Notation
#
Used after a signal name to identify an active-low signal (such as USBP0#)
GB
Gigabyte (1,073,741,824 bytes)
GB/s
Gigabytes per second
Gb/s
Gigabits per second
KB
Kilobyte (1024 bytes)
Kb
Kilobit (1024 bits)
kb/s
1000 bits per second
MB
Megabyte (1,048,576 bytes)
MB/s
Megabytes per second
Mb
Megabit (1,048,576 bits)
Mb/s
Megabits per second
TDP
Thermal Design Power
Xxh
An address or data value ending with a lowercase h indicates a hexadecimal value.
x.x V
Volts. Voltages are DC unless otherwise specified.
*
This symbol is used to indicate third-party brands and names that are the property of their respective
owners.
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Intel® NUC 8 Compute Element Identification Information
Intel® NUC 8 Compute Element Identification Information
AA Revision
Product Code
Original BIOS Revision
Notes
K53739-203
BKCM8CCB4R
CBWHL357.0058
1,2
K53742-203
BKCM8PCB4R
CBWHL357.0058
1,3
K53744-203
BKCM8I3CB4N
CBWHL357.0058
1,4
K53746-203
BKCM8I5CB8N
CBWHL357.0058
1,5
K53774-203
BKCM8V5CB8N
CBWHLMIV.0058
1,6
K53740-203
BKCM8I7CB8N
CBWHL357.0058
1,7
K53738-203
BKCM8V7CB8N
CBWHLMIV.0058
1,8
Notes:
1. The AA number is found on the Mylar cover.
2. The Intel® Celeron® 4305U processor is used on this AA revision consisting of the following component:
Device
Stepping
Spec Code
Intel® Celeron® 4305U
V0
SRFA5
3. The Intel® Pentium® Gold 5405U processor is used on this AA revision consisting of the following component:
Device
Stepping
Spec Code
Intel® Pentium® Gold 5405U
V0
SRFG1
4. The Intel® Core™ i3-8145U processor is used on this AA revision consisting of the following component:
Device
Stepping
Spec Code
Intel® Core™ i3-8145U
V0
SRFFZ
5. The Intel® Core™ i5-8265U processor is used on this AA revision consisting of the following component:
Device
Stepping
Spec Code
Intel Core™ i5-8265U
V0
SRFFX
6. The Intel® Core™ i5-8365U processor is used on this AA revision consisting of the following component:
Device
Stepping
Spec Code
Intel® Core™ i5-8365U
V0
SRF9Z
7. The Intel® Core™ i5-8365U processor is used on this AA revision consisting of the following component:
Device
Stepping
Spec Code
Intel® Core™ i7-8565U
V0
SRFFW
8. The Intel® Core™ i5-8365U processor is used on this AA revision consisting of the following component:
Device
Stepping
Spec Code
Intel® Core™ i7-8665U
V0
SRF9W
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Specification Changes or Clarifications
The table below indicates the Specification Changes or Specification Clarifications that apply to
the Intel® NUC 8 CM8CCB4R, CM8PCB4R, CM8I3CB4N, CM8I5CB8N, CM8V5CB8N, CM8I7CB8N or
CM8V7CB8N.
Specification Changes or Clarifications
Date
Type of Change
Description of Changes or Clarifications
July 2020
BIOS Version,
connector
Clarified actual BIOS versions for current shipping products, changed pin
numbers 214, 216, 220 and 222 to reserved
March 2021
Feature Support
SATA is not supported on CM8PCB4R
Errata
Current characterized errata, if any, will be documented in Section 4 of this Product Specification.
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Contents
Revision History...............................................................................................................ii
Disclaimer .................................................................................................................................................................. ii
Preface ..............................................................................................................................iii
Intended Audience................................................................................................................................................ iii
What This Document Contains........................................................................................................................ iii
Typographical Conventions .............................................................................................................................. iii
Intel® NUC 8 Compute Element Identification Information.................................................................. v
Specification Changes or Clarifications........................................................................................................vi
Errata........................................................................................................................................................................... vi
Contents ..........................................................................................................................vii
2Product Description ..................................................................................................9
2.1 Overview .........................................................................................................................................................9
2.2 Version Summary........................................................................................................................................9
2.3 Feature Summary.....................................................................................................................................10
3Technical Reference............................................................................................... 12
3.1 Block Diagram............................................................................................................................................ 12
3.2 Compute Element Exterior...................................................................................................................13
3.3 Connector.................................................................................................................................................... 14
3.3.1 Connector Pin-Out................................................................................................................15
3.4 Antenna Connection ...............................................................................................................................19
3.5 BIOS Security Switch...............................................................................................................................19
3.6 Power.............................................................................................................................................................21
3.7 Mechanical ..................................................................................................................................................21
3.8 Thermal ........................................................................................................................................................23
3.9 Environmental ...........................................................................................................................................24
4Characterized Errata............................................................................................... 25
Figures
Figure 1. Block Diagram........................................................................................................................................... 12
Figure 2. Integrated Heat Shield Side................................................................................................................ 13
Figure 3. Mylar Side................................................................................................................................................... 13
Figure 4. Connector with Pinout –Mylar Side................................................................................................14
Figure 5. Connector with Pinout –IHS Side ....................................................................................................14
Figure 6. Location of the Antenna Connectors..............................................................................................19
Figure 7. Location of the BIOS Security Switch.............................................................................................20
Figure 8. Mylar Side................................................................................................................................................... 21
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Figure 9. Integrated Heat Shield Side................................................................................................................ 22
Figure 10. Front (Showing Connector).............................................................................................................. 22
Figure 11. Back............................................................................................................................................................22
Figure 12. Left..............................................................................................................................................................22
Figure 13. Right...........................................................................................................................................................23
Tables
Table 1. Version Summary........................................................................................................................................9
Table 2. Feature Summary..................................................................................................................................... 10
Table 3. LOTES Connector Options ...................................................................................................................14
Table 4. Connector Segment One with Pin Numbers and Signals........................................................15
Table 5. Connector Segment Two with Pin Numbers and Signals........................................................ 16
Table 6. Connector Segment Three with Pin Numbers and Signals ....................................................17
Table 7. Connector Segment Four with Pin Numbers and Signal ......................................................... 18
Table 8. BIOS Security Switch Settings............................................................................................................. 20
Table 9. Environmental Specifications .............................................................................................................24
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Intel® NUC 8 Compute Element Product Specification
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2Product Description
2.1 Overview
The Intel® NUC 8 Compute Element are System-on-Module architecture optimized for integrated
designs. The NUC 8 Compute Element consists of the processor, memory, wireless, Bluetooth*,
integrated heat shield and depending on the model may include storage and discrete TPM. See
Table 1 for a summary.
The Intel® NUC 8 Compute Element requires a compatible carrier board in order to operate.
For information on compatible devices for use with the Intel® NUC 8 Compute Element see
http://www.intel.com/NUCElements.
2.2 Version Summary
There are eight different versions of this model of Intel® NUC 8 Compute Element available which
are summarized in Table 1. Unless otherwise noted in this document, not all features are
available on all versions.
Table 1. Version Summary
Version
Intel® vPro™
Discrete TPM
Memory
Storage
Processor
CM8CCB4R
No
No
4 GB
64 GB
Intel® Celeron® 4305U
CM8PCB4R
No
No
4 GB
64 GB
Intel® Pentium® Gold 5405U
CM8I3CB4N
No
No
4 GB
None
Intel® Core™ i3-8145U
CM8I5CB8N
No
No
8 GB
None
Intel® Core™ i5-8265U
CM8V5CB8N
Yes
Yes
8 GB
None
Intel® Core™ i5-8365U
CM8I7CB8N
No
No
8 GB
None
Intel® Core™ i7-8565U
CM8V7CB8N
Yes
Yes
8 GB
None
Intel® Core™ i7-8665U
NOTE
Intel® NUC 8 Compute Elements listed in Table 1 have been certified for use as a component in
Information Technology Equipment in certain countries. The system integrator is responsible for
testing and acquiring any additional country-specific regulatory approvals, including all system-
wide certifications.
NOTE
For information on how to design a carrier board and/or an enclosure for the Intel® NUC 8
Compute Element a design guide is available on MyIntel.
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2.3 Feature Summary
Table 2 summarizes the major features of the Intel® NUC 8 Compute Elements.
Table 2. Feature Summary
Size
95 millimeters by 65 millimeters by 6 millimeters
Processor
•Soldered-down Intel® processor
oIntegrated graphics
oIntegrated memory controller
oIntegrated PCH
•The following processors are supported
oIntel® Celeron® 4305U
oIntel® Pentium® Gold 5405U
oIntel® Core™ i3-8145U
oIntel® Core™ i5-8265U
oIntel® Core™ i5-8365U
oIntel® Core™ i7-8565U
oIntel® Core™ i7-8665U
Memory
•Soldered-down dual-channel LPDDR3 memory
•4 GB total memory for CM8CCB4R, CM8PCB4R at 1866 MHz
•4GB total memory for CM8I3CB4N at 2133 MHz
•8 GB total memory for CM8I5CB8N, CM8V5CB8N, CM8I7CB8N and CM8V7CB8N at 2133 MHz
Graphics
Integrated graphics support with Intel®HD Graphics Technology
•Two Digital Display Interface (DDI) lanes are available from the Compute Element connector that
are configured as DisplayPort++ (HDMI can be supported on the carrier board)
•High-Bandwidth Digital Content Protection support for content protection
oHDCP 2.2 supported via DisplayPort*
oHDCP 1.4 supported via HDMI*
•Resolutions and refresh rates supported
oUp to 4K @ 60Hz via DisplayPort
oUp to 4K @ 30Hz via HDMI
Audio
Intel® High Definition (Intel®HD) Audio via the Digital Display Lanes using either DisplayPort or HDMI
Storage
64GB soldered down eMMC 5.1 HS400 for CM8PCB4R and CM8CCB4R
There is no onboard storage for CM8I3CB4N, CM8I5CB8N, CM8V5CB8N, CM8I7CB8N and
CM8V7CB8N
BIOS
•Intel®BIOS resident in the Serial Peripheral Interface (SPI) Flash device
•Support for Advanced Configuration and Power Interface (ACPI), Plug and Play, and System
Management BIOS (SMBIOS)
Wireless LAN
Soldered-down Intel® Dual Band Wireless-AC 9560
•802.11a/b/g/n, 802.11ac, Bluetooth* 5.0
•Antennas are not included
Interfaces
Supported via
the Edge
Connector
•4 USB 3.1 (Gen 21)
•3 USB 2.0
•1 PCIe x1 (Gen 3)
•1 PCIe x4 (Gen 3)
•1 PCIe x4 (Gen 3) or SATA III2(configurable)
•1 GbE PHY
1USB 3.1 (Gen 1) is supported on the CM8PCB4R
2SATA III is not supported on CM8PCB4R
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