How to Setup the Intel NUC: Complete Guide

[ThinkerThunker]

So windows is a separate purchase? Along with the bootable flash card?

[TiredOldFart]

I just put one together;  I recommend hooking the antenna leads first, then insert it into the socket.  It's difficult to reach down into the box to snap the connectors on, especially if you get the deeper case that can accommodate a 2-1/2" hard drive.

This is an extremely well thought out packaging job by Intel. 

It was really cute to slide the carton open and hear Intel play their "Intel Inside" tune.  It was like Intel did their hamster dance as you open the box.

[wilpol]

despite the negative comments shown here, the video was reasonably well made. At least the gentleman attempt to show how to assemble this NUC. The fact that some errors may have been made, is irrelevant. The NUC did boot-up and did load the OS. Also learning what NOT to do, is as important as the correct method. Overall rating out of 5, would be about a 4.

[TheOrangePeeler]

Hi,

I am going to buy one of these and have a question concerning the Consumer Infra-red Receiver that is within the NUC. I have an xbox 360 controller from my bundled console/controller package. Usually you have to buy a separate receiver if you wish to use this on your PC. However, the NUC has an IR receiver and was wondering if this is compatible with the xbox 360 wireless game controller? Therefore, I would not have to buy the official Microsoft xbox 360 wireless controller receiver. 

[cvcoco]

which ram slot to use if you are only using one card, upper or lower? There is an order about these things. Also, arent you supposed to handle ram by the edges only?

[amarazzing]

Can you share the usb dongle model and make that was used for the keyboard receiver?

[edwardatkinson]

Would the Centrino Advanced-N 6235 Wireless also work in this NUC?

[devgrohl]

how do you connect it to a speaker unit?

[leftianguy]

one comment, when you put in the ram i think the 2nd one wasn't put in properly it's on the right side not deep enough and i dont think the securing mechanism on the right was proper either, eitherway what it gets down to always just take your time and double check your work :)

[edmundbenz]

i think the 2nd ram is not seated properly..

[TheOMGn]

does it need a thermal pad for the SSD? 

[HungNguyen-nvbr]

My nuc cant turn on. Power light on and offf slowly .... do you know it?

[ToProfesional]

So in theory I cold put this device on my tv an start to play games on my tv with the keyboard and mouse and I would get descent settings or will the be affected by the connection of the wifi

[Anaesthetist]

why did it say that the cpu was clocked at 2.8GHz in the UEFI but in windows it said 1.8GHz?

[theilliniguy]

How did the wireless keyboard and mouse get "discovered"?

[kevrichards]

Nicely presented. Good quality video and info. Good to know about the laptop memory.

[AsbinMaharjan]

I tried changing the language. There was an error; it booted itself and showed command prompt like window. What should i do? How do i install new Windows 8 on it? Where do i get the Bootable usb Windows 8 for mini pc? Please solve this. Thank you.

[gabay]

Dear friend you can help me please.I hooked up an external hard drive costs Bot To install Windus 7 from Installation disk.and when it comes to selecting the installation language all freezes and can not Use anything Thank you

[khengenxi]

can I work on this like normal pc ? will it take heat if use long time?
16 ram so can I use  video edit softwaers? 

[philiip]

Can you help, have NUC 5i5RYH, installed ram and solid state drive, it says on box has wireless AC 7265 but when I installed windows and went to find a wireless connection or even plugged a CAT 5 cable in nothing, says no hardwear. Can you help tell me what is going on?, also I presume the sound will travel re HDMI cable but also says no sound? Any tips please