[NUC] Operating System Installation for NUC

NoteSee the Supported Operating Systems for NUC Products for a list of Windows* versions supported by your NUC.

 

 

 

 

 

Prepare to install

  1. Review the model-specific table below for any special information that applies to your NUC model. 
  2. Install necessary hardware components in the NUC (memory and drive, purchased separately).
  3. Use another computer connected to the Internet to download the latest wired or wireless network driver for your NUC (just search for the NUC model at the link). Save it to a USB portable device.
  4. Get your Windows image ready (purchased separately) on a USB portable device.   If Windows, tools to create USB bootable drives can be found at the below links:
    1. Windows 11*
    2. Windows® 10

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Model-specific information

See the table for special information you should know before you begin installing the operating system. If your NUC model isn't listed in this table, there are no additional special instructions and you can proceed directly to the installation steps.

NUC Kit ModelOperating System Special Information
NUC7i3BNH
NUC7i5BNH
NUC7i7BNH		Windows® 10

If you plan to install both a hard drive and Optane™ Memory

  • Windows® 10 must be installed on the hard drive. Don't install Windows 10 on the Intel Optane Memory module.
  • Make sure the BIOS is configured correctly before OS installation, see User Guides for Optane™ Memory Devices

Install Windows*

  1. Plug in the device with the Windows installation image (USB port or USB optical drive, if the Windows image is on a CD/DVD).
  2. Power on the NUC.
  3. At the prompt during boot, press F10 to open the boot menu and select the installation drive.
  4. Follow all setup instructions during Windows installation. If installing Windows 11 see Unable to Install Windows 11*, as it Requires an Internet Connection During Setup

After installation is complete

  1. After Windows Setup is complete, install the wired or wireless network driver you downloaded in Prepare to install - Step 3.
  2. Connect to the Internet.
    1. What to Do If an NUC’s Local Area Network (LAN) Port Is Not Working
    2. Troubleshooting WiFi and Bluetooth Issues on NUC Products
  1. Install Windows updates (optional).
  2. Download and install the rest of the NUC drivers from Download Center (just search for the NUC model at the link) or utilize the Driver & Support Assistant.

Linux* resources

OS troubleshooting resources

Related topics
Supported operating systems
PXE-Related Resources
How to install Windows* from a USB device