Summary
Steps to on how check if an Intel® NUC system supports Booting Without Attached Devices (Headless Operation)
Description
I want to boot the NUC without the following attach devices:
- Video/Monitor
- Keyboard
- Mouse
how can I tell if my system supports it?
Resolution
- Go to the Technical Product Specifications for Intel® NUC Products.
- Click on Select your Intel NUC group and choose the NUC generation of your model.
- Click on the Technical product specification next to your NUC model. It should open a PDF file.
- Look for Overview of BIOS Features.
- Find overview of Booting Without Attached Devices (Headless).
Additional information
- A headless system is a computer that operates without a monitor, graphical user interface (GUI) or peripheral devices, such as keyboard and mouse.
- Headless operation is typically employed to reduce operating costs.