Intel NUC 12 Pro X User manual

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Intel® NUC 12 Pro X Kit - NUC12DCMv9, NUC12DCMv7
Intel® NUC 12 Extreme Kit - NUC12DCMi9, NUC12DCMi7
Intel® NUC 12 Pro X Compute Element- NUC12EDBv9,
NUC12EDBv7
Intel® NUC 12 Extreme Compute Element- NUC12EDBi9,
NUC12EDBi7
User Guide
February 2022

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Contents
Revision History ..................................................................................................................... 4
1.0 Introduction................................................................................................... 5
1.1 Before You Begin ............................................................................................................5
1.2 Installation Precautions.............................................................................................. 6
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 ......................................................................................19
6.0 Connect Power ...........................................................................................27
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
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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 12 Pro X Kit - NUC12DCMv9
•Intel® NUC 12 Pro X Kit - NUC12DCMv7
•Intel® NUC 12 Extreme Kit - NUC12DCMi9
•Intel® NUC 12 Extreme Kit - NUC12DCMi7
•Intel® NUC 12 Pro X Compute Element - NUC12EDBv9
•Intel® NUC 12 Pro X Compute Element - NUC12EDBv7
•Intel® NUC 12 Extreme Compute Element - NUC12EDBi9
•Intel® NUC 12 Extreme Compute Element - NUC12EDBi7
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.

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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:
•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. Disconnect the attached power cords, telecommunications systems, networks, and modems, if
any of them are connected, before you open or service the device.

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2. Unscrew the two top screws and two bottom screws (A) on the rear side of the chassis and
shift first the upper side (B) and then lower side (C) of the cover:

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3. Remove the right-side panel (A) and left side panel (B) by sliding them back:

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4. Lift the left side of the top lid