Operating System Installation for Intel® NUC

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Content Type Install & Setup

Article ID 000005471

Last Reviewed 02/15/2024

Note

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

Prepare to install

Review the model-specific table below for any special information that applies to your Intel NUC model.
Install necessary hardware components in the Intel NUC (memory and drive, purchased separately).
Use another computer connected to the Internet to download the latest wired or wireless network driver for your Intel NUC (just search for the NUC model at the link). Save it to a USB portable device.
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

Click or the topic for details:

Model-specific information

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

Intel® NUC Kit Model

Operating System

Special Information

NUC7i3BNH
NUC7i5BNH
NUC7i7BNH

Windows® 10

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

Models that have only USB 3.0 ports:
NUC6i7KYK
NUC6i5SYH
NUC6i5SYK
NUC6i3SYH
NUC6i3SYK
NUC5CPYH
NUC5PPYH

Windows 7*

Install Windows*

Plug in the device with the Windows installation image (USB port or USB optical drive, if the Windows image is on a CD/DVD).
Power on the Intel NUC.
At the prompt during boot, press F10 to open the boot menu and select the installation drive.
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

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

Linux* resources