NUC 1300/D4 BOX Series Quick Installation Guide
Warranty Term
English: Warranty of host of NUC 1300/D4 BOX Series super microcomputer (casing excluded): 1 year. Warranty of transformer (including the plug) and wireless module: 1 year. Our warranty does not cover the casing of the product, the CD drive, the metal frame and fastenings and screws, or packaging accessories. Data stored in the product may be lost as a result of the repair work or re-formatting of the hard drive disk. We do not provide data recovery services or data storage. Please back up your data regularly to protect the data and avoid loss. For details of our warranty terms, please refer to the individual warranty statement applicable to the district where your product was bought.
Safety & Regulatory Information
Failure to use the included Power Adapter may violate regulatory compliance and may expose the user to safety hazards.
Risk of explosion if the battery is replaced with an incorrect type. Batteries should be recycled where possible. Disposal of used Batteries must be in accordance with local environmental regulations.
Package Contents
- NUC 1300/D4 BOX Series (barebone system, excludes memory, HDD, M.2 SSD)
- 19V/90W Power Adapter
- Power Cord (by request)
- M.2 Screw
- Bracket for M.2 2280 support
- VESA Mount Bracket & Screw Package
- Quick Installation Guide
Note: The pictures shown in this quick installation guide are examples only, the actual look may be different slightly.
Product Overview
Ports:
Front Panel: USB4 (Supports DP1.4a display output), USB 3.2 Gen2 (Type C, supports DP1.4a display output), Audio (Mic-in, Line-out), USB 3.2 Gen2 (Type A), DC-IN, HDMI, RJ-45 (2.5G).
Rear Panel: USB 3.2 Gen2, DisplayPort, RJ-45 (2.5G).
Notes:
To use DisplayPort as a display output, please connect your monitor/display to HDMI Port when installing OS system.
This DisplayPort only supports DP to HDMI dongle and DP to DVI dongle, and does not support DP to D-Sub dongle.
Installation Procedures
SO-DIMM Slots: How to Install the Memory Modules (DDR4)
Notes:
- The NUC 1300/D4 BOX Series requires DDR4 SO-DIMM.
- For dual channel configuration, you always need to install identical (the same brand, speed, size and chip-type) DDR4 SO-DIMM pairs.
Steps:
- Carefully insert the SO-DIMM memory modules into the slot at a 30-degree angle.
- Push down until the modules snap into place.
WiFi Module: How to Install the WiFi Module (Optional)
Steps:
- Locate the WiFi Module slot on the motherboard.
- Carefully insert the WiFi Module into the slot.
- Tighten the screw to secure the WiFi Module to the motherboard.
M.2 SSD Removal (Type 2280) and Bracket
Steps:
- Release the screw and carefully remove the M.2 SSD (Type 2280).
- Release the screw and remove the bracket from the motherboard.
M.2 SSD Installation (Type 2260)
Steps:
- Locate the M.2 slot on the motherboard. Install the standoff.
- Carefully insert the M.2 SSD into the slot.
- Tighten the screw to secure the M.2 SSD to the motherboard.
How to Install the VESA Bracket
Steps:
- Attach the two screws to the base of the NUC 1300/D4 BOX Series.
- Attach the VESA Bracket to the rear of a compatible display using the four screws. Choose mounting holes depending on the mounting hole pattern of your LCD screen (75 mm x 75 mm or 100 mm x 100 mm).
- Mount the NUC 1300/D4 BOX Series by sliding it into place.
Positions of the NUC 1300/D4 BOX Series
The NUC 1300/D4 BOX Series can be placed in a horizontal or vertical position, or VESA-mounted.
Note: Keeping the NUC 1300/D4 BOX Series in a vertical position will ensure better cooling performance.
2.5-inch Hard Drive: How to Install the Hard Drive
Steps:
- Remove the four screws on the bottom case. Lift up and remove the bottom panel.
- Attach the 2.5-inch HDD to the hard drive mounting bracket and secure it using the four screws. Then connect the SATA Data and Power Cable to the HDD.
- Attach the HDD assembly to the bottom panel and secure it using the four screws.
- Connect the SATA Cable to the connector.
- Reinstall the bottom panel.
A QR code is provided for a video tutorial on how to install the hard disk drive on the NUC 1300/D4 BOX Series.
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