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
February 2022
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

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5. Unscrew the back plank (A) and fold it down (B). Unscrew the air guide (C) and lift it up (D)

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6. Unscrew the top screws on the Intel® NUC Compute Element (A) and open the door down (B)

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3.0 System Memory
Intel® NUC 12 Pro X Kit NUC12DCMv9, NUC12DCMv7, and Intel® NUC 12 Extreme Kit
NUC12DCMi9, NUC12DCMi7 have two 260-pin DDR4 SO-DIMM sockets. Be sure to select
memory modules that meet these requirements:
•1.2 V and 1.35 V (with XMP) low voltage JEDEC memory only
•DDR4 3200 MHz SO-DIMMs
•Max capacity - 64GB
•Non-ECC
•Note: 2 Gb memory technology (SDRAM Density) is not compatible
Find compatible memory modules in the Intel Product Compatibility Tool:
NUC12DCMv9
NUC12EDBv9
NUC12DCMv7
NUC12EDBv7
NUC12DCMi9
NUC12EDBi9
NUC12DCMi7
NUC12EDBi7
NOTE
If you plan to install only one memory module, install it in the left memory
socket.
To install memory, follow these steps:
1. Observe the precautions in "Before You Begin" on page 5.
2. Turn off all peripheral devices connected to the computer. Turn off the computer
and disconnect the power cord.
3. Remove the computer’s side and top chassis covers as per the instructions in the
section 2.0 Open the chassis.
4. Align the small space (key) at the bottom edge of the memory module with the key
in the socket.
5. Insert the bottom edge of the module vertically into the socket (A).
6. When the module is inserted, push up the retaining clips until they snap into
place (B). Make sure the clips are firmly in place.

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To remove a SO-DIMM, follow these steps:
1. Observe the precautions in "Before You Begin" on page 5.
2. Turn off all peripheral devices connected to the computer. Turn off the computer and
disconnect the power cord.
3. Remove the computer’s side and top chassis covers as per the instructions in the
section 2.0 Open the chassis.
4. Gently push the retaining clips down at each end of the memory module to get it out
of the socket.
5. Holding the module by the edges, lift it away from the socket, and store it in an anti-
static package.
6. Reinstall and reconnect any parts you removed or disconnected to reach the memory
sockets.
7. Replace the computer’s covers and reconnect the power cord as per the instructions
from section 5.0 Close the Chassis.

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4.0 Change the M.2 SSD
Intel® NUC 12 Pro X Kit NUC12DCMv9, NUC12DCMv7, and Intel® NUC 12 Extreme Kit
NUC12DCMi9, NUC12DCMi7 have the following storage options:
•Two SATA 6.0 Gb/s or PCIe Gen4 x4 AHCI, NVMe M.2 storage modules supporting M.2
2242, M.2 2280 Note: Supports key type M (PCI Express* x1/x2/x4 and SATA),
•One CPU-Attached PCIe Gen4 x4 NVMe M.2 2280. (Rear side of the Compute Element)
There are no pre-installed SSD available out of the box for the above SKUs.
Find compatible M.2 SSDs in the Intel Product Compatibility Tool:
NUC12DCMv9
NUC12EDBv9
NUC12DCMv7
NUC12EDBv7
NUC12DCMi9
NUC12EDBi9
NUC12DCMi7
NUC12EDBi7

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To install M.2 SSD:
1. Remove the pre-installed SSD from the connector if there are any.
2. Make sure there is the metal standoff in the right position, depending on the length of
the SSD you are going to install
3. Align the space at the bottom of the new M.2 SSD to the key on the connector and slide
the SSD into the m.2 slot
4. Secure SSD with the small screw.

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To install M.2 SSD to the CPU attached slot:
1. Remove the small screw from the storage cover panel (A) and shift it out and up from the
m.2 slot (B).
2. Remove the pre-installed SSD from the connector if there are any.
3. Align the space at the bottom of the new M.2 SSD to the key on the connector and
slide the SSD into the m.2 slot (C)
4. Press the card down (D).
5. Install (E) and secure back the storage cover panel with the small screw (F)

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5.0 Close the Chassis
After all components have been installed to the Compute Element, close the Intel NUC
chassis. Intel recommends this to be done by hand with a screwdriver to avoid over-tightening
and possibly damaging the screws.
1. Close the NUC door up (A) and connect two top screws (B):

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2. Slide down the air guide into place and secure it with the top screw: