Installing An M.2 Ssd - Intel NUC8i7HNK User Manual

Intel NUC Kit NUC8i7HNK & NUC8i7HVK User Guide

Installing an M.2 SSD

Intel NUC Kits NUC8i7HNK and NUC8i7HVK support both 80mm and 42mm SSDs.
Find compatible M.2 SSDs at the Intel® Product Compatibility Tool for:
 Intel NUC Kit NUC8i7HNK
 Intel NUC Kit NUC8i7HVK
To install an 80mm M.2 SSD:
1. Remove the small silver screw from the 80mm metal standoff on the motherboard (A).
2. Align the small notch at the bottom edge of the M.2 card with the key in the connector.
3. Insert the bottom edge of the M.2 card into the connector (B).
4. Secure the card to the standoff with the small silver screw (C).
To install a 42mm M.2 SSD:
1. Remove the small silver screw from the metal standoff on the motherboard (A).
2. Move the standoff (B) from the 80mm position to the 42mm position (C).
3. Align the small notch at the bottom edge of the M.2 card with the key in the connector.
4. Insert the bottom edge of the M.2 card into the connector (D).
5. Secure the card to the standoff with the small silver screw (E).
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