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<section begin="intro" />The Intel NUC is a series of small, awesome, x86-based PCs that works fantastically as an HTPC. Can run a full desktop OS if desired. Reasonable starting price considering size and power. Uses Celeron to Core i5 CPUs. Can run fanless with a replacement heatsink case.<section end="intro" />

==About the Intel NUC==
NUCs are available with either Celeron, Core i3 or Core i5 processors. You will need to purchase your own DDR3 SO-DIMM RAM, mSATA SSD, and if desired, MiniPCIe WiFi card. All current NUCs have 2x DDR3 SO-DIMM slots, allowing a maximum of 16GB of RAM (8 GB per slot). Newest models based on the 4th-Generation Core processor require DDR3L SO-DIMMs (1.35V). Although NUC boards will work with DC power ranging from 12VDC~19VDC, NUC kits come with a 19VDC 65W switching power adapter. However, not all SKUs have the AC power cord included. There are multiple SKUs of the latest NUC models, each of which has a different type of AC power cord, depending on the country/region/plug type.

All NUCs are x86 and x64 OS capable. You can install Windows 7, 8 or just [[XBMCbuntu]] or [[OpenELEC]]. It doesn't matter. But if you don't need Netflix, SkyGO, then stick with OpenELEC or XBMCbuntu. They even have the internal pin headers for extra USB ports, but also for power switch, LEDs etc. More on this later.

===Celeron-based===
There are two NUC's based on a Celeron processor: the first-generation DCCP847DYE and the third-generation DN2820FYKH.

{| style="float: right; border: 1px solid #BBB; margin: .46em .2em;"
|- style="font-size: 86%;"
| valign="top" |[[File:DCCP847DYE.png|200px]] Intel Celeron-based NUC, DCCP847DYE
|-
|-
|- style="float: right; border: 1px solid #BBB; margin: .46em .2em;"
|- style="font-size: 86%;"
| valign="top" |[[File:DN2820FYKH.png|200px]] Intel Baytrail Celeron-based NUC, DN2820FYKH
|}

{| class="prettytable"
|-
| width="100" | Model Number
| width="250" align="center" | [http://www.intel.com/content/www/us/en/motherboards/desktop-motherboards/desktop-kit-dccp847dye.html DCCP847DYE]
| width="250" align="center" | [http://www.intel.com/content/www/us/en/nuc/nuc-board-dn2820fykh.html DN2820FYKH]
|-
| CPU
| align="center" | [http://ark.intel.com/products/56056/ Celeron 847] w/ HD Graphics (6 EUs)
| align="center" | [http://ark.intel.com/products/79052/Intel-Celeron-Processor-N2820-1M-Cache-up-to-2_39-GHz?wapkw=intel%C2%AE+celeron%C2%AE+processor+n2820 Celeron N2820] w/ HD Graphics (756 MHz)
|-
| RAM
| align="center" | Dual-channel DDR3 1333 MHz 2x SO-DIMMs, 16 GB total max.
| align="center" | Single-channel DDR3L 1066 MHz 1x SO-DIMMs, 8 GB total max.
|-
| Chipset
| align="center" | [http://www.intel.com/content/www/us/en/chipsets/performance-chipsets/mobile-chipset-qs77.html Intel QS77]
| align="center" | N/A; [http://software.intel.com/en-us/articles/an-introduction-to-the-intel-4th-generation-core-processor CPU is an SoC]
|-
| Display
| align="center" | 2x [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/HDMI#Version_1.4 HDMI 1.4a], full-size
| align="center" | 1x [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/HDMI#Version_1.4 HDMI 1.4a], full-size
|-
| Mass Storage
| align="center" | mSATA SSD support via 1x full-length MiniPCIe slot
| align="center" | 2.5" SSD or HDD w/ 9.5mm max height SATA data and power connectors provided
|-
| Ethernet
| colspan="2" style="text-align: center;" | 1x RJ45, 10/100/1000 Mbps
|-
| WiFi
| align="center" | 2x dual-band WiFi antennas embedded in enclosure
| align="center" | [http://www.intel.com/content/www/us/en/wireless-products/dual-band-wireless-n-7260-bluetooth-brief.html Intel Wireless-N 7260BN] w/ BT 4.0 preinstalled 2x dual-band WiFi antennas embedded in enclosure
|-
| Audio
| align="center" | [http://www.intel.com/content/www/us/en/chipsets/high-definition-audio.html Intel HD Audio]; 7.1 digital audio via HDMI
| align="center" | [http://www.intel.com/content/www/us/en/chipsets/high-definition-audio.html Intel HD Audio]; 7.1 digital audio via HDMI Rear-panel 3.5mm headset jack
|-
| USB 2.0 Ports
| align="center" | 2x rear, 1x front, 2x via internal pin header
| align="center" | 2x rear
|-
| USB 3.0 Ports
| align="center" | None
| align="center" | 1x front
|-
| Consumer IR Port
| align="center" | None
| align="center" | Front Panel
|-
| MiniPCIe Slots
| align="center" | 1x full-length, 1x half-length
| align="center" | 1x half-length, used by WiFi card
|-
| Included in-box
| align="center" | Fan/heatsink, 19VDC 65W AC adapter, VESA mount
| align="center" | Fan/heatsink, 12VDC 36W wall-mount AC adapter w/ 4x multi-country plugs, VESA mount
|-
| Chassis / Enclosure
| align="center" | Plastic & aluminum, 4.59” × 4.41” × 1.55” (116.6mm × 112.0mm × 39.0mm)
| align="center" | Plastic & aluminum, 4.59” × 4.41” × 2.03” (116.6mm × 112.0mm × 51.5mm)
|-
| AC Power Cord
| align="center" | Not included
| align="center" | NA; AC adapter is wall-mount
|-
| Manufacturer Links
| style="text-align: center;" |[http://www.intel.com/p/en_US/support/category/dsktpboards/dk-dccp847dye/doc_guide?format-type=Technical+Documents Technical Documentation] 
[http://downloadcenter.intel.com/SearchResult.aspx?lang=eng&ProductFamily=Desktop+Boards&ProductLine=Intel%C2%AE+NUC+Boards+and+Kits&ProductProduct=Intel%C2%AE+NUC+Kit+DCCP847DYE Latest BIOS and Drivers] 
[http://www.intel.com/content/www/us/en/desktops/desktop-kit-dccp847dye-interactive-layout-demo-video.html Interactive Product Layout]
| style="text-align: center;" |[http://www.intel.com/p/en_US/support/category/dsktpboards/dk-dn2820fyk/doc_guide?format-type=Technical+Documents Technical Documentation] 
[http://downloadcenter.intel.com/Product_Filter.aspx?ProductID=3782 Latest BIOS and Drivers]
|}
The Celeron-based NUC can play everything XBMC can including 1080p SBS 3D. It will struggle with full frame packed 3D. Boot up time direct into XBMC is less than 10 seconds. It is entirely possible to create a system with an 32GB mSATA SSD and 4GB RAM, which will be overkill when you want to run OpenELEC but might be interesting in case you are considering a Windows build. For a cheap alternative with upgrade potential, you could use the internal USB headers to run the entire system from a USB stick. If you read the [http://forum.xbmc.org/showthread.php?tid=140534 NUC thread], there are screen caps of prices to help you compare to today's prices.

Skinswise, Confluence, Ace or Bello are wonderful to use and very fluid. Once you start using the heavier skins that utilise many addons, such as Aeon Nox, MQ3, MQ4 you will notice they run smooth but not as fluid as what can be enjoyed on the i3 & i5 models.

===Core i3-based===
There are four different NUCs equipped with Core i3 processors. The table below shows the similarities and differences:
{| class="prettytable"
|-
| width="100" | Model Number
| width="250" align="center" | [http://www.intel.com/content/www/us/en/motherboards/desktop-motherboards/desktop-kit-dc3217by.html DC3217BY]
| width="250" align="center" | [http://www.intel.com/content/www/us/en/motherboards/desktop-motherboards/desktop-kit-dc3217iye.html DC3217IYE]
| width="250" align="center" | [http://www.intel.com/content/www/us/en/nuc/nuc-kit-d34010wyk.html D34010WYK]
| width="250" align="center" | [http://www.intel.com/content/www/us/en/nuc/nuc-kit-d34010wykh.html D34010WYKH]
|-
| CPU
| colspan="2" style="text-align: center;" | [http://ark.intel.com/products/65697/ i3-3217U] w/ HD Graphics 4000
| colspan="2" style="text-align: center;" | [http://ark.intel.com/products/75107/ i3-4010U] w/ HD Graphics 4400
|-
| RAM
| colspan="2" style="text-align: center;" | Dual-channel DDR3 1333/1600 MHz 2x SO-DIMMs, 16 GB total max.
| colspan="2" style="text-align: center;" | Dual-channel 1.35V DDR3L 1333/1600 MHz 2x SO-DIMMs, 16 GB total max.
|-
| Chipset
| colspan="2" style="text-align: center;" | [http://www.intel.com/content/www/us/en/chipsets/performance-chipsets/mobile-chipset-qs77.html Intel QS77]
| colspan="2" style="text-align: center;" | N/A; [http://software.intel.com/en-us/articles/an-introduction-to-the-intel-4th-generation-core-processor CPU is an SoC]
|-
| Display
| style="text-align: center;" | 1x [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/HDMI#Version_1.4 HDMI 1.4a], full-size 1x [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Thunderbolt_(interface) Thunderbolt] / [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/MiniDP Mini DisplayPort 1.1a]
| style="text-align: center;" | 2x [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/HDMI#Version_1.4 HDMI 1.4a], full-size
| colspan="2" style="text-align: center;" | 1x [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/HDMI#Version_1.4 MiniHDMI 1.4a] 1x [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/MiniDP Mini DisplayPort 1.2]
|-
| Ethernet
| style="text-align: center;" | None
| colspan="3" style="text-align: center;" | 1x RJ45, 10/100/1000 Mbps
|-
| Consumer IR Receiver
| colspan="2" align="center" | None
| colspan="2" align="center" | Front panel
|-
| WiFi Antennae
| colspan="4" style="text-align: center;" | 2x dual-band, embedded in enclosure
|-
| Audio
| style="text-align: center;" | [http://www.intel.com/content/www/us/en/chipsets/high-definition-audio.html Intel HD Audio]; 7.1 digital audio via [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/HDMI#Version_1.4 HDMI] and
[http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Thunderbolt_(interface) Thunderbolt]/[http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/MiniDP Mini DisplayPort]
| style="text-align: center;" | [http://www.intel.com/content/www/us/en/chipsets/high-definition-audio.html Intel HD Audio]; 7.1 digital audio via [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/HDMI#Version_1.4 HDMI]
| colspan="2" style="text-align: center;" | [http://www.intel.com/content/www/us/en/chipsets/high-definition-audio.html Intel HD Audio]; 7.1 digital audio via [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/HDMI#Version_1.4 HDMI],[http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/MiniDP Mini DisplayPort], and front-panel 3.5mm headset jack
|-
| USB 2.0 Ports
| style="text-align: center;" | 2x rear, 1x front
| style="text-align: center;" | 2x rear, 1x front 2x via internal pin header
| colspan="2" style="text-align: center;" | 2x via internal pin header
|-
| USB 3.0 Ports
| style="text-align: center;" | None
| style="text-align: center;" | None
| colspan="2" style="text-align: center;" | 2x rear, 2x front
|-
| MiniPCIe Slots
| colspan="4" style="text-align: center;" | 1x full-length w/ [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Serial_ATA#Mini-SATA_.28mSATA.29 mSATA] support, 1x half-length
|-
| Included in-box
| colspan="4" style="text-align: center;" | Fan/heatsink, 19VDC 65W AC adapter, VESA mount
|-
| Chassis / Enclosure
| colspan="2" align="center" | Plastic & aluminum, 4.59” × 4.41” × 1.55” (116.6mm × 112.0mm × 39.0mm)
| align="center" | Plastic & aluminum, 4.59" x 4.41" x 1.36" (116.6mm x 112.0mm x 34.5mm)
| align="center" | Plastic & aluminum, 4.59" x 4.41" x 1.95" (116.6mm x 112.0mm x 49.5mm)
|-
| AC Power Cord
| colspan="2" align="center" | Not included
| colspan="2" align="center" | Included in some SKUs
|-
| Manufacturer Links
| style="text-align: center;" | [http://www.intel.com/p/en_US/support/category/dsktpboards/dk-dc3217by/doc_guide?format-type=Technical+Documents Technical Documentation] 

[http://www.intel.com/p/en_US/support/highlights/dsktpboards/dk-dc3217by Latest BIOS and Drivers] [http://www.intel.com/content/www/us/en/desktops/desktop-kit-dc3217by-interactive-layout-demo-video.html Interactive Product Layout]
| style="text-align: center;" | [http://www.intel.com/p/en_US/support/category/dsktpboards/dk-dc3217iye/doc_guide?format-type=Technical+Documents Technical Documentation] [http://downloadcenter.intel.com/SearchResult.aspx?lang=eng&ProductFamily=Desktop+Boards&ProductLine=Intel%C2%AE+NUC+Boards+and+Kits&ProductProduct=Intel%C2%AE+NUC+Kit+DC3217IYE Latest BIOS and Drivers] [http://www.intel.com/content/www/us/en/desktops/desktop-board-dc3217iye-interactive-layout-demo-video.html Interactive Product Layout]
| style="text-align: center;" | [http://www.intel.com/p/en_US/support/category/dsktpboards/dk-d34010wyk/doc_guide Technical Documentation] [http://downloadcenter.intel.com/SearchResult.aspx?lang=eng&ProductFamily=Desktop+Boards&ProductLine=Intel%C2%AE+NUC+Boards+and+Kits&ProductProduct=Intel%C2%AE+NUC+Kit+D34010WYK Latest BIOS and Drivers] [http://www.intel.com/content/www/us/en/nuc/nuc-kit-d34010wyk-interactive-layout-demo-video.html Interactive Product Layout]
| style="text-align: center;" | [http://www.intel.com/p/en_US/support/category/dsktpboards/dk-d34010wyk/doc_guide Technical Documentation] [http://downloadcenter.intel.com/SearchResult.aspx?lang=eng&ProductFamily=Desktop+Boards&ProductLine=Intel%C2%AE+NUC+Boards+and+Kits&ProductProduct=Intel%C2%AE+NUC+Kit+D34010WYK Latest BIOS and Drivers] [http://www.intel.com/content/www/us/en/nuc/nuc-kit-D34010WYKH-interactive-layout-demo-video.html Interactive Product Layout]
|}

Can software decode most formats if needed. Does everything the Celeron can do and full frame packed 3D. Good for an HTPC that also needs light gaming and maybe some more heavy Windows applications. If you don't need those things, then you might want to stick with the Celeron to save some money.

{| border: 1px solid #BBB; margin: .46em .2em;"
|- style="font-size: 86%;"
| valign="top" align="center" |[[File:DC3217BY.png|200px]] Intel NUC based on the 3rd-Gen Core i3 DC3217BY
| valign="top" align="center" |[[File:DC3217IYE.png|200px]] Intel NUC based on the 3rd-Gen Core i3 DC3217IYE
| valign="top" align="center" |[[File:D34010WYK.png|200px]] Intel NUC based on the 4th-Gen Core i3 D34010WYK
| valign="top" align="center" |[[File:D34010WYKH.png|200px]] Intel NUC based on the 4th-Gen Core i3 D34010WYKH
|}

===Core i5-based===
There are three NUCs models with Core i5 processors. The table below shows the similarities and differences:
{| class="prettytable"
|-
| width="100" | Model Number
| width="250" align="center" | [http://www.intel.com/content/www/us/en/motherboards/desktop-motherboards/desktop-kit-dc53427hye.html DC53427HYE]
| width="250" align="center" | [http://www.intel.com/content/www/us/en/nuc/nuc-kit-d54250wyk.html D54250WYK]
| width="250" align="center" | [http://www.intel.com/content/www/us/en/nuc/nuc-kit-d54250wykh.html D54250WYKH]
|-
| CPU
| style="text-align: center;" | [http://ark.intel.com/products/64903/ i5-3427U] [http://www.intel.com/content/www/us/en/architecture-and-technology/vpro/vpro-technology-general.html vPro] w/ HD Graphics 4000
| colspan="2" style="text-align: center;" | [http://ark.intel.com/products/75028/ i5-4250U] w/ HD Graphics 5000
|-
| RAM
| style="text-align: center;" | Dual-channel DDR3 1333/1600 MHz 2x SO-DIMMs, 16 GB total max.
| colspan="2" style="text-align: center;" | Dual-channel 1.35V DDR3L 1333/1600 MHz 2x SO-DIMMs, 16 GB total max.
|-
| Chipset
| style="text-align: center;" | [http://www.intel.com/content/www/us/en/chipsets/performance-chipsets/mobile-chipset-qs77.html Intel QS77]
| colspan="2" style="text-align: center;" | N/A; [http://software.intel.com/en-us/articles/an-introduction-to-the-intel-4th-generation-core-processor CPU is an SoC]
|-
| Display
| style="text-align: center;" | 1x [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/HDMI#Version_1.4 HDMI 1.4a], full-size 2x [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/MiniDP Mini DisplayPort 1.1a]
| colspan="2" style="text-align: center;" | 1x [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/HDMI#Version_1.4 MiniHDMI 1.4a] 1x [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/MiniDP Mini DisplayPort 1.2]
|-
| Ethernet
| colspan="3" style="text-align: center;" | 1x RJ45, 10/100/1000 Mbps
|-
| Consumer IR Receiver
| align="center" | None
| colspan="2" align="center" | Front panel
|-
| WiFi Antennae
| colspan="3" style="text-align: center;" | 2x dual-band, embedded in enclosure
|-
| Audio
| style="text-align: center;" | [http://www.intel.com/content/www/us/en/chipsets/high-definition-audio.html Intel HD Audio]; 7.1 digital audio via [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/HDMI#Version_1.4 HDMI] and [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/MiniDP Mini DisplayPort]
| colspan="2" style="text-align: center;" | [http://www.intel.com/content/www/us/en/chipsets/high-definition-audio.html Intel HD Audio]; 7.1 digital audio via [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/HDMI#Version_1.4 HDMI], [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/MiniDP Mini DisplayPort] and front-panel 3.5mm headset jack
|-
| USB 2.0 Ports
| style="text-align: center;" | 2x rear, 2x via internal pin header
| colspan="2" style="text-align: center;" | 2x via internal pin header
|-
| USB 3.0 Ports
| style="text-align: center;" | 1x front
| colspan="2" style="text-align: center;" | 2x rear, 2x front
|-
| MiniPCIe Slots
| colspan="3" style="text-align: center;" | 1x full-length w/ [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Serial_ATA#Mini-SATA_.28mSATA.29 mSATA] support, 1x half-length
|-
| Included in-box
| colspan="3" style="text-align: center;" | Fan/heatsink, 19VDC 65W AC adapter, VESA mount
|-
| Chassis / Enclosure
| align="center" | Plastic & aluminum, 4.59” × 4.41” × 1.55” (116.6mm × 112.0mm × 39.0mm)
| align="center" | Plastic & aluminum, 4.59" x 4.41" x 1.36" (116.6mm x 112.0mm x 34.5mm)
| align="center" | Plastic & aluminum, 4.59" x 4.41" x 1.95" (116.6mm x 112.0mm x 49.5mm)
|-
| AC Power Cord
| align="center" | Not included
| colspan="2" align="center" | Included in some SKUs
|-
| Manufacturer Links
| style="text-align: center;" | [http://www.intel.com/p/en_US/support/category/dsktpboards/dk-dc53427hye/doc_guide Technical Documentation] [http://downloadcenter.intel.com/SearchResult.aspx?lang=eng&ProductFamily=Desktop+Boards&ProductLine=Intel%C2%AE+NUC+Boards+and+Kits&ProductProduct=Intel%C2%AE+NUC+Kit+DC53427HYE Latest BIOS and Drivers] [http://www.intel.com/content/www/us/en/nuc/dc53427hye-interactive-layout-demo-video.html Interactive Product Layout]
| style="text-align: center;" | [http://www.intel.com/p/en_US/support/category/dsktpboards/dk-d54250wyk/doc_guide Technical Documentation] [http://downloadcenter.intel.com/SearchResult.aspx?lang=eng&ProductFamily=Desktop+Boards&ProductLine=Intel%C2%AE+NUC+Boards+and+Kits&ProductProduct=Intel%C2%AE+NUC+Kit+D54250WYK Latest BIOS and Drivers] [http://www.intel.com/content/www/us/en/nuc/nuc-kit-d54250wyk-interactive-layout-demo-video.html Interactive Product Layout]
| style="text-align: center;" | [http://www.intel.com/p/en_US/support/category/dsktpboards/dk-d54250wyk/doc_guide Technical Documentation] [http://downloadcenter.intel.com/SearchResult.aspx?lang=eng&ProductFamily=Desktop+Boards&ProductLine=Intel%C2%AE+NUC+Boards+and+Kits&ProductProduct=Intel%C2%AE+NUC+Kit+D54250WYK Latest BIOS and Drivers] [http://www.intel.com/content/www/us/en/nuc/nuc-kit-d54250wykh-interactive-layout-demo-video.html Interactive Product Layout]
|}

{| border: 1px solid #BBB; margin: .46em .2em;"
|- style="font-size: 86%;"
| valign="top" align="center" |[[File:DC53427HYE.png|200px]] Intel NUC based on the 3rd-Gen Core i5 DC53427HYE
| valign="top" align="center" |[[File:D54250WYK.png|200px]] Intel NUC based on the 4th-Gen Core i5 D54250WYK
| valign="top" align="center" |[[File:D54250WYKH.png|200px]] Intel NUC based on the 4th-Gen Core i5 D54250WYKH
|}

==Known issues==
===Missing internal USB header on some early models===
If you have a NUC and want to know if you have the usb header installed or not:

Look at the bottom of your unit, and locate the SA number (System Assembly) on the bottom of the NUC.

http://www.treasure-cove.net/nuc_sa.jpg

If you have:

SA ######-101 --> NO USB HEADER installed

SA ######-102 --> has internal USB HEADER

SA ######-103 --> has internal USB HEADER

SA ######-104 --> has internal USB HEADER

http://www.intel.com/support/motherboards/desktop/sb/CS-034370.htm

If your unit is still under warranty, visit - http://www.intel.com/support/mailform/desktop/nuc/emailsupport.htm

Send them all of the info about your unit,... Model# Serial# SA# , etc.

Be sure to fill in the description box, that you have a unit without the usb header, you want to use the headers as they were part of the reason you bought it. [For instance to fit your IR receiver inside] You've contacted the place you bought it from and they told you to contact Intel.

They'll arrange courier and you'll organise the where/when they'll collect it. Only send the mainboard, no case/accessories/etc.

Within 2 weeks. You'll have a factory fresh replacement and most likely in full retail box. So you might end up with a spare case!

===Windows===
*Having graphical UI corruption with a NUC that uses Intel HD4000 graphics? Try these beta graphics drivers: [http://downloadmirror.intel.com/22938/a08/Win32_1533b.zip 32-bit] • [http://downloadmirror.intel.com/22935/a08/Win64_1533b.zip 64-bit]. [http://www.techblo.gg/?p=231]

===Hi10P / 10bit===
{{Main|Hi10P}}
The first stable version with Hi10P support is XBMC v12 (Frodo). Multi-core software decoding is essential on the Celeron NUC, which is available in normal [[OpenELEC]] builds and [[development builds]] for Windows.

The Celeron 847 NUC can play most 10bit anime near flawlessly (as shown [https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=myvNa9Sk0Y4 here] ). Frames might start dropping at around 18Mbps, but common anime releases seem to have no significant issues. For more info, see [http://forum.xbmc.org/showthread.php?tid=171981 this thread] on the XBMC forum.

==Mods==
Here are some mods the community has done.
===IR mods===
Here's one user's mod to add IR: http://forum.xbmc.org/showthread.php?tid=166886

He added http://www.simerec.com which is ON/OFF capability via remote, and added in IR from a Microsoft USB RC6 IR receiver. Plenty of pics and detailed description. Even the holes were covered with [http://lightdims.com LightDims], which worked fantastically.

===Fanless cases===
There are several fanless cases available for the NUC:

Logic Supply offers a fanless case, the [http://www.logicsupply.com/components/cases/fanless/ml300/ ML300], compatible with the following Intel NUC motherboards: [http://www.logicsupply.com/components/motherboards/intel-core/dcp847ske/ DCP847SKE], [http://www.logicsupply.com/components/motherboards/intel-core/d33217gke/ D33217GKE], and [http://www.logicsupply.com/components/motherboards/intel-core/d53427rke/ D53427RKE]. The fully configured system is also available, the [http://www.logicsupply.com/computers/processor/intel-core/core-ml300/ Core-ML300].

The Haswell version, the [http://www.logicsupply.com/components/cases/fanless/ml320/ ML320] is in production available to pre-order as well as the fully configured system version, the [http://www.logicsupply.com/computers/processor/intel-core/core-ml320/ Core-ML320].

You can also buy fanless cases for these NUCs: http://www.impactics.com/d1nu1-b/

White model with RC6 USB receiver plugged into front of it: http://postimg.org/image/klk0h6yp3/

==Other tips, tricks, and advice==
===Linux===
====Bootloader====
info on what you choose when installing archboot when you do a UEFI install?

I used a GPT layout with GRUB as bootloader. Here's my partition info:

<code>$ sudo gdisk -l /dev/sda</code>

GPT fdisk (gdisk) version 0.8.7
<poem>
Partition table scan:
MBR: protective
BSD: not present
APM: not present
GPT: present

Found valid GPT with protective MBR; using GPT.
Disk /dev/sda: 125045424 sectors, 59.6 GiB
Logical sector size: 512 bytes
Disk identifier (GUID): 783A3002-626F-49A1-85D1-12225885803E
Partition table holds up to 128 entries
First usable sector is 34, last usable sector is 125045390
Partitions will be aligned on 2048-sector boundaries
Total free space is 4062 sectors (2.0 MiB)

Number Start (sector) End (sector) Size Code Name
1 2048 6143 2.0 MiB EF02 BIOS_GRUB
2 8192 1056767 512.0 MiB EF00 UEFI_SYSTEM
3 1056768 3153919 1024.0 MiB 8300 SWAP
4 3153920 125045390 58.1 GiB 8300 BTRFS[/code]

The BIOS_GRUB partition is not really needed, I just added it in case I wanted to install to MBR and still use GPT. The UEFI_SYSTEM partition is mounted to /boot/efi. Look at the GRUB page in the Arch wiki, it has pretty good instructions.
</poem>

====Consumer IR====
Enabling the build-in Consumer IR (CIR) is not (completely) straightforward and needs some editing in the configuration files.

The Intel NUC CIR is supported by the nuvoton_cir kernel module. Some (required) updates to this module are added to Linux kernel 3.15 [https://communities.intel.com/message/233970#233970]. So first update to Linux 3.15, if required.

For Ubuntu the kernel packages are available at [http://kernel.ubuntu.com/~kernel-ppa/mainline/v3.15-utopic/ http://kernel.ubuntu.com/~kernel-ppa/mainline].
Download either the amd64 or i386 (and the all) packages as required in a separate directory. Install using:
<pre>$ cd linux3.15
$ dpkg -i *.deb</pre>
Reboot and you should be running the Linux kernel 3.15, check with
<pre>$uname -r
3.15.0-031500rc8-generic</pre>

The same [https://communities.intel.com/message/231175#2311750 Intel forum thread] also shows the workaround to actually enable the novuton_cir driver for the CIR.
Create a new file /etc/rc2.d/S18fix-cir using your favorite editor with this content:
<pre>#! /bin/sh
#
# Fix for Consumer IR device, see https://communities.intel.com/thread/46259
modprobe -r nuvoton-cir
echo "auto" > /sys/bus/acpi/devices/NTN0530\:00/physical_node/resources
modprobe nuvoton-cir</pre>

The system log should show something similar to these lines after rebooting:
<pre>$ dmesg | grep -i Nuvoton
[ 3.491310] nuvoton-cir 00:08: [io 0x0240-0x024f]
[ 3.491326] nuvoton-cir 00:08: unable to assign resources
[ 3.491330] nuvoton-cir 00:08: Could not activate PNP device!
# Note that at this point the S18fix-cir script kicks in, reloading the nuvoton_cir module with the 'fix'
[ 4.147173] nuvoton-cir 00:08: [io 0x0240-0x024f]
[ 4.147217] nuvoton-cir 00:08: [irq 3]
[ 4.147223] nuvoton-cir 00:08: [io 0x0250-0x025f]
[ 4.147862] nuvoton-cir 00:08: activated
[ 4.174957] input: Nuvoton w836x7hg Infrared Remote Transceiver as /devices/pnp0/00:08/rc/rc0/input10
[ 4.175091] rc0: Nuvoton w836x7hg Infrared Remote Transceiver as /devices/pnp0/00:08/rc/rc0
[ 4.203370] nuvoton_cir: driver has been successfully loaded
[ 4.208858] input: MCE IR Keyboard/Mouse (nuvoton-cir) as /devices/virtual/input/input11
[ 4.217123] rc rc0: lirc_dev: driver ir-lirc-codec (nuvoton-cir) registered at minor = 0</pre>

Next install lirc:
<pre>$apt-get install lirc</pre>
It does not really matter what IR receiver is chosen as the required one is not available, so choose None for both the receiver and the transmitter.

Now open /etc/lirc/hardware.conf in you favorite editor and modify it, so it contains these settings (find the correct locations and modify them):
<pre>REMOTE="Nuvoton Transceivers/Remotes"
REMOTE_MODULES="lirc_dev nuvoton_cir"
REMOTE_DRIVER="default"
REMOTE_DEVICE="/dev/lirc0"
REMOTE_SOCKET=""
REMOTE_LIRCD_CONF=""
REMOTE_LIRCD_ARGS=""
START_LIRCD="true"
LOAD_MODULES="false"
</pre>
(the other settings are not important)

Now the CIR device should be supported by lirc. Time to [[HOW-TO:Setup Lirc|configure your remote]]

==Links==
* http://www.intel.com/content/www/us/en/motherboards/desktop-motherboards/nuc.html - Intel's NUC product page
* [[Wikipedia:Next Unit of Computing]] - Wikipedia page on the NUC
* http://forum.xbmc.org/showthread.php?tid=140534 - XBMC NUC resource thread
* http://www.impactics.com/d1nu1-b/ - impactics fanless NUC case
* http://forum.xbmc.org/showthread.php?tid=166886 - Celeron NUC with mods
* http://www.simerec.com - install IR on/off capabilities (NUC can sleep/wake without mods)
* http://www.intel.com/content/dam/www/public/us/en/documents/guides/nuc-i3-home-theater-solution-guide.pdf - Intel's NUC + XBMC setup guide
* http://www.logicsupply.com/components/cases/nuc/ - Logic Supply NUC Cases
* http://www.logicsupply.com/computers/feature/nuc/ - Logic Supply NUC Computers

==Random notes==
{{large|''Feel free to place various notes, tips, and links here. As this section of the wiki gets more organized, those notes will be properly sorted. Consider this like a dumping ground for when you're not sure where to put something.''}}

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2014-06-10T08:53:03Z

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<section begin="intro" />The Intel NUC is a series of small, awesome, x86-based PCs that works fantastically as an HTPC. Can run a full desktop OS if desired. Reasonable starting price considering size and power. Uses Celeron to Core i5 CPUs. Can run fanless with a replacement heatsink case.<section end="intro" />

==About the Intel NUC==
NUCs are available with either Celeron, Core i3 or Core i5 processors. You will need to purchase your own DDR3 SO-DIMM RAM, mSATA SSD, and if desired, MiniPCIe WiFi card. All current NUCs have 2x DDR3 SO-DIMM slots, allowing a maximum of 16GB of RAM (8 GB per slot). Newest models based on the 4th-Generation Core processor require DDR3L SO-DIMMs (1.35V). Although NUC boards will work with DC power ranging from 12VDC~19VDC, NUC kits come with a 19VDC 65W switching power adapter. However, not all SKUs have the AC power cord included. There are multiple SKUs of the latest NUC models, each of which has a different type of AC power cord, depending on the country/region/plug type.

All NUCs are x86 and x64 OS capable. You can install Windows 7, 8 or just [[XBMCbuntu]] or [[OpenELEC]]. It doesn't matter. But if you don't need Netflix, SkyGO, then stick with OpenELEC or XBMCbuntu. They even have the internal pin headers for extra USB ports, but also for power switch, LEDs etc. More on this later.

===Celeron-based===
There are two NUC's based on a Celeron processor: the first-generation DCCP847DYE and the third-generation DN2820FYKH.

{| style="float: right; border: 1px solid #BBB; margin: .46em .2em;"
|- style="font-size: 86%;"
| valign="top" |[[File:DCCP847DYE.png|200px]] Intel Celeron-based NUC, DCCP847DYE
|-
|-
|- style="float: right; border: 1px solid #BBB; margin: .46em .2em;"
|- style="font-size: 86%;"
| valign="top" |[[File:DN2820FYKH.png|200px]] Intel Baytrail Celeron-based NUC, DN2820FYKH
|}

{| class="prettytable"
|-
| width="100" | Model Number
| width="250" align="center" | [http://www.intel.com/content/www/us/en/motherboards/desktop-motherboards/desktop-kit-dccp847dye.html DCCP847DYE]
| width="250" align="center" | [http://www.intel.com/content/www/us/en/nuc/nuc-board-dn2820fykh.html DN2820FYKH]
|-
| CPU
| align="center" | [http://ark.intel.com/products/56056/ Celeron 847] w/ HD Graphics (6 EUs)
| align="center" | [http://ark.intel.com/products/79052/Intel-Celeron-Processor-N2820-1M-Cache-up-to-2_39-GHz?wapkw=intel%C2%AE+celeron%C2%AE+processor+n2820 Celeron N2820] w/ HD Graphics (756 MHz)
|-
| RAM
| align="center" | Dual-channel DDR3 1333 MHz 2x SO-DIMMs, 16 GB total max.
| align="center" | Single-channel DDR3L 1066 MHz 1x SO-DIMMs, 8 GB total max.
|-
| Chipset
| align="center" | [http://www.intel.com/content/www/us/en/chipsets/performance-chipsets/mobile-chipset-qs77.html Intel QS77]
| align="center" | N/A; [http://software.intel.com/en-us/articles/an-introduction-to-the-intel-4th-generation-core-processor CPU is an SoC]
|-
| Display
| align="center" | 2x [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/HDMI#Version_1.4 HDMI 1.4a], full-size
| align="center" | 1x [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/HDMI#Version_1.4 HDMI 1.4a], full-size
|-
| Mass Storage
| align="center" | mSATA SSD support via 1x full-length MiniPCIe slot
| align="center" | 2.5" SSD or HDD w/ 9.5mm max height SATA data and power connectors provided
|-
| Ethernet
| colspan="2" style="text-align: center;" | 1x RJ45, 10/100/1000 Mbps
|-
| WiFi
| align="center" | 2x dual-band WiFi antennas embedded in enclosure
| align="center" | [http://www.intel.com/content/www/us/en/wireless-products/dual-band-wireless-n-7260-bluetooth-brief.html Intel Wireless-N 7260BN] w/ BT 4.0 preinstalled 2x dual-band WiFi antennas embedded in enclosure
|-
| Audio
| align="center" | [http://www.intel.com/content/www/us/en/chipsets/high-definition-audio.html Intel HD Audio]; 7.1 digital audio via HDMI
| align="center" | [http://www.intel.com/content/www/us/en/chipsets/high-definition-audio.html Intel HD Audio]; 7.1 digital audio via HDMI Rear-panel 3.5mm headset jack
|-
| USB 2.0 Ports
| align="center" | 2x rear, 1x front, 2x via internal pin header
| align="center" | 2x rear
|-
| USB 3.0 Ports
| align="center" | None
| align="center" | 1x front
|-
| Consumer IR Port
| align="center" | None
| align="center" | Front Panel
|-
| MiniPCIe Slots
| align="center" | 1x full-length, 1x half-length
| align="center" | 1x half-length, used by WiFi card
|-
| Included in-box
| align="center" | Fan/heatsink, 19VDC 65W AC adapter, VESA mount
| align="center" | Fan/heatsink, 12VDC 36W wall-mount AC adapter w/ 4x multi-country plugs, VESA mount
|-
| Chassis / Enclosure
| align="center" | Plastic & aluminum, 4.59” × 4.41” × 1.55” (116.6mm × 112.0mm × 39.0mm)
| align="center" | Plastic & aluminum, 4.59” × 4.41” × 2.03” (116.6mm × 112.0mm × 51.5mm)
|-
| AC Power Cord
| align="center" | Not included
| align="center" | NA; AC adapter is wall-mount
|-
| Manufacturer Links
| style="text-align: center;" |[http://www.intel.com/p/en_US/support/category/dsktpboards/dk-dccp847dye/doc_guide?format-type=Technical+Documents Technical Documentation] 
[http://downloadcenter.intel.com/SearchResult.aspx?lang=eng&ProductFamily=Desktop+Boards&ProductLine=Intel%C2%AE+NUC+Boards+and+Kits&ProductProduct=Intel%C2%AE+NUC+Kit+DCCP847DYE Latest BIOS and Drivers] 
[http://www.intel.com/content/www/us/en/desktops/desktop-kit-dccp847dye-interactive-layout-demo-video.html Interactive Product Layout]
| style="text-align: center;" |[http://www.intel.com/p/en_US/support/category/dsktpboards/dk-dn2820fyk/doc_guide?format-type=Technical+Documents Technical Documentation] 
[http://downloadcenter.intel.com/Product_Filter.aspx?ProductID=3782 Latest BIOS and Drivers]
|}
The Celeron-based NUC can play everything XBMC can including 1080p SBS 3D. It will struggle with full frame packed 3D. Boot up time direct into XBMC is less than 10 seconds. It is entirely possible to create a system with an 32GB mSATA SSD and 4GB RAM, which will be overkill when you want to run OpenELEC but might be interesting in case you are considering a Windows build. For a cheap alternative with upgrade potential, you could use the internal USB headers to run the entire system from a USB stick. If you read the [http://forum.xbmc.org/showthread.php?tid=140534 NUC thread], there are screen caps of prices to help you compare to today's prices.

Skinswise, Confluence, Ace or Bello are wonderful to use and very fluid. Once you start using the heavier skins that utilise many addons, such as Aeon Nox, MQ3, MQ4 you will notice they run smooth but not as fluid as what can be enjoyed on the i3 & i5 models.

===Core i3-based===
There are four different NUCs equipped with Core i3 processors. The table below shows the similarities and differences:
{| class="prettytable"
|-
| width="100" | Model Number
| width="250" align="center" | [http://www.intel.com/content/www/us/en/motherboards/desktop-motherboards/desktop-kit-dc3217by.html DC3217BY]
| width="250" align="center" | [http://www.intel.com/content/www/us/en/motherboards/desktop-motherboards/desktop-kit-dc3217iye.html DC3217IYE]
| width="250" align="center" | [http://www.intel.com/content/www/us/en/nuc/nuc-kit-d34010wyk.html D34010WYK]
| width="250" align="center" | [http://www.intel.com/content/www/us/en/nuc/nuc-kit-d34010wykh.html D34010WYKH]
|-
| CPU
| colspan="2" style="text-align: center;" | [http://ark.intel.com/products/65697/ i3-3217U] w/ HD Graphics 4000
| colspan="2" style="text-align: center;" | [http://ark.intel.com/products/75107/ i3-4010U] w/ HD Graphics 4400
|-
| RAM
| colspan="2" style="text-align: center;" | Dual-channel DDR3 1333/1600 MHz 2x SO-DIMMs, 16 GB total max.
| colspan="2" style="text-align: center;" | Dual-channel 1.35V DDR3L 1333/1600 MHz 2x SO-DIMMs, 16 GB total max.
|-
| Chipset
| colspan="2" style="text-align: center;" | [http://www.intel.com/content/www/us/en/chipsets/performance-chipsets/mobile-chipset-qs77.html Intel QS77]
| colspan="2" style="text-align: center;" | N/A; [http://software.intel.com/en-us/articles/an-introduction-to-the-intel-4th-generation-core-processor CPU is an SoC]
|-
| Display
| style="text-align: center;" | 1x [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/HDMI#Version_1.4 HDMI 1.4a], full-size 1x [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Thunderbolt_(interface) Thunderbolt] / [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/MiniDP Mini DisplayPort 1.1a]
| style="text-align: center;" | 2x [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/HDMI#Version_1.4 HDMI 1.4a], full-size
| colspan="2" style="text-align: center;" | 1x [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/HDMI#Version_1.4 MiniHDMI 1.4a] 1x [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/MiniDP Mini DisplayPort 1.2]
|-
| Ethernet
| style="text-align: center;" | None
| colspan="3" style="text-align: center;" | 1x RJ45, 10/100/1000 Mbps
|-
| Consumer IR Receiver
| colspan="2" align="center" | None
| colspan="2" align="center" | Front panel
|-
| WiFi Antennae
| colspan="4" style="text-align: center;" | 2x dual-band, embedded in enclosure
|-
| Audio
| style="text-align: center;" | [http://www.intel.com/content/www/us/en/chipsets/high-definition-audio.html Intel HD Audio]; 7.1 digital audio via [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/HDMI#Version_1.4 HDMI] and
[http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Thunderbolt_(interface) Thunderbolt]/[http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/MiniDP Mini DisplayPort]
| style="text-align: center;" | [http://www.intel.com/content/www/us/en/chipsets/high-definition-audio.html Intel HD Audio]; 7.1 digital audio via [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/HDMI#Version_1.4 HDMI]
| colspan="2" style="text-align: center;" | [http://www.intel.com/content/www/us/en/chipsets/high-definition-audio.html Intel HD Audio]; 7.1 digital audio via [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/HDMI#Version_1.4 HDMI],[http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/MiniDP Mini DisplayPort], and front-panel 3.5mm headset jack
|-
| USB 2.0 Ports
| style="text-align: center;" | 2x rear, 1x front
| style="text-align: center;" | 2x rear, 1x front 2x via internal pin header
| colspan="2" style="text-align: center;" | 2x via internal pin header
|-
| USB 3.0 Ports
| style="text-align: center;" | None
| style="text-align: center;" | None
| colspan="2" style="text-align: center;" | 2x rear, 2x front
|-
| MiniPCIe Slots
| colspan="4" style="text-align: center;" | 1x full-length w/ [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Serial_ATA#Mini-SATA_.28mSATA.29 mSATA] support, 1x half-length
|-
| Included in-box
| colspan="4" style="text-align: center;" | Fan/heatsink, 19VDC 65W AC adapter, VESA mount
|-
| Chassis / Enclosure
| colspan="2" align="center" | Plastic & aluminum, 4.59” × 4.41” × 1.55” (116.6mm × 112.0mm × 39.0mm)
| align="center" | Plastic & aluminum, 4.59" x 4.41" x 1.36" (116.6mm x 112.0mm x 34.5mm)
| align="center" | Plastic & aluminum, 4.59" x 4.41" x 1.95" (116.6mm x 112.0mm x 49.5mm)
|-
| AC Power Cord
| colspan="2" align="center" | Not included
| colspan="2" align="center" | Included in some SKUs
|-
| Manufacturer Links
| style="text-align: center;" | [http://www.intel.com/p/en_US/support/category/dsktpboards/dk-dc3217by/doc_guide?format-type=Technical+Documents Technical Documentation] 

[http://www.intel.com/p/en_US/support/highlights/dsktpboards/dk-dc3217by Latest BIOS and Drivers] [http://www.intel.com/content/www/us/en/desktops/desktop-kit-dc3217by-interactive-layout-demo-video.html Interactive Product Layout]
| style="text-align: center;" | [http://www.intel.com/p/en_US/support/category/dsktpboards/dk-dc3217iye/doc_guide?format-type=Technical+Documents Technical Documentation] [http://downloadcenter.intel.com/SearchResult.aspx?lang=eng&ProductFamily=Desktop+Boards&ProductLine=Intel%C2%AE+NUC+Boards+and+Kits&ProductProduct=Intel%C2%AE+NUC+Kit+DC3217IYE Latest BIOS and Drivers] [http://www.intel.com/content/www/us/en/desktops/desktop-board-dc3217iye-interactive-layout-demo-video.html Interactive Product Layout]
| style="text-align: center;" | [http://www.intel.com/p/en_US/support/category/dsktpboards/dk-d34010wyk/doc_guide Technical Documentation] [http://downloadcenter.intel.com/SearchResult.aspx?lang=eng&ProductFamily=Desktop+Boards&ProductLine=Intel%C2%AE+NUC+Boards+and+Kits&ProductProduct=Intel%C2%AE+NUC+Kit+D34010WYK Latest BIOS and Drivers] [http://www.intel.com/content/www/us/en/nuc/nuc-kit-d34010wyk-interactive-layout-demo-video.html Interactive Product Layout]
| style="text-align: center;" | [http://www.intel.com/p/en_US/support/category/dsktpboards/dk-d34010wyk/doc_guide Technical Documentation] [http://downloadcenter.intel.com/SearchResult.aspx?lang=eng&ProductFamily=Desktop+Boards&ProductLine=Intel%C2%AE+NUC+Boards+and+Kits&ProductProduct=Intel%C2%AE+NUC+Kit+D34010WYK Latest BIOS and Drivers] [http://www.intel.com/content/www/us/en/nuc/nuc-kit-D34010WYKH-interactive-layout-demo-video.html Interactive Product Layout]
|}

Can software decode most formats if needed. Does everything the Celeron can do and full frame packed 3D. Good for an HTPC that also needs light gaming and maybe some more heavy Windows applications. If you don't need those things, then you might want to stick with the Celeron to save some money.

{| border: 1px solid #BBB; margin: .46em .2em;"
|- style="font-size: 86%;"
| valign="top" align="center" |[[File:DC3217BY.png|200px]] Intel NUC based on the 3rd-Gen Core i3 DC3217BY
| valign="top" align="center" |[[File:DC3217IYE.png|200px]] Intel NUC based on the 3rd-Gen Core i3 DC3217IYE
| valign="top" align="center" |[[File:D34010WYK.png|200px]] Intel NUC based on the 4th-Gen Core i3 D34010WYK
| valign="top" align="center" |[[File:D34010WYKH.png|200px]] Intel NUC based on the 4th-Gen Core i3 D34010WYKH
|}

===Core i5-based===
There are three NUCs models with Core i5 processors. The table below shows the similarities and differences:
{| class="prettytable"
|-
| width="100" | Model Number
| width="250" align="center" | [http://www.intel.com/content/www/us/en/motherboards/desktop-motherboards/desktop-kit-dc53427hye.html DC53427HYE]
| width="250" align="center" | [http://www.intel.com/content/www/us/en/nuc/nuc-kit-d54250wyk.html D54250WYK]
| width="250" align="center" | [http://www.intel.com/content/www/us/en/nuc/nuc-kit-d54250wykh.html D54250WYKH]
|-
| CPU
| style="text-align: center;" | [http://ark.intel.com/products/64903/ i5-3427U] [http://www.intel.com/content/www/us/en/architecture-and-technology/vpro/vpro-technology-general.html vPro] w/ HD Graphics 4000
| colspan="2" style="text-align: center;" | [http://ark.intel.com/products/75028/ i5-4250U] w/ HD Graphics 5000
|-
| RAM
| style="text-align: center;" | Dual-channel DDR3 1333/1600 MHz 2x SO-DIMMs, 16 GB total max.
| colspan="2" style="text-align: center;" | Dual-channel 1.35V DDR3L 1333/1600 MHz 2x SO-DIMMs, 16 GB total max.
|-
| Chipset
| style="text-align: center;" | [http://www.intel.com/content/www/us/en/chipsets/performance-chipsets/mobile-chipset-qs77.html Intel QS77]
| colspan="2" style="text-align: center;" | N/A; [http://software.intel.com/en-us/articles/an-introduction-to-the-intel-4th-generation-core-processor CPU is an SoC]
|-
| Display
| style="text-align: center;" | 1x [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/HDMI#Version_1.4 HDMI 1.4a], full-size 2x [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/MiniDP Mini DisplayPort 1.1a]
| colspan="2" style="text-align: center;" | 1x [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/HDMI#Version_1.4 MiniHDMI 1.4a] 1x [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/MiniDP Mini DisplayPort 1.2]
|-
| Ethernet
| colspan="3" style="text-align: center;" | 1x RJ45, 10/100/1000 Mbps
|-
| Consumer IR Receiver
| align="center" | None
| colspan="2" align="center" | Front panel
|-
| WiFi Antennae
| colspan="3" style="text-align: center;" | 2x dual-band, embedded in enclosure
|-
| Audio
| style="text-align: center;" | [http://www.intel.com/content/www/us/en/chipsets/high-definition-audio.html Intel HD Audio]; 7.1 digital audio via [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/HDMI#Version_1.4 HDMI] and [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/MiniDP Mini DisplayPort]
| colspan="2" style="text-align: center;" | [http://www.intel.com/content/www/us/en/chipsets/high-definition-audio.html Intel HD Audio]; 7.1 digital audio via [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/HDMI#Version_1.4 HDMI], [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/MiniDP Mini DisplayPort] and front-panel 3.5mm headset jack
|-
| USB 2.0 Ports
| style="text-align: center;" | 2x rear, 2x via internal pin header
| colspan="2" style="text-align: center;" | 2x via internal pin header
|-
| USB 3.0 Ports
| style="text-align: center;" | 1x front
| colspan="2" style="text-align: center;" | 2x rear, 2x front
|-
| MiniPCIe Slots
| colspan="3" style="text-align: center;" | 1x full-length w/ [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Serial_ATA#Mini-SATA_.28mSATA.29 mSATA] support, 1x half-length
|-
| Included in-box
| colspan="3" style="text-align: center;" | Fan/heatsink, 19VDC 65W AC adapter, VESA mount
|-
| Chassis / Enclosure
| align="center" | Plastic & aluminum, 4.59” × 4.41” × 1.55” (116.6mm × 112.0mm × 39.0mm)
| align="center" | Plastic & aluminum, 4.59" x 4.41" x 1.36" (116.6mm x 112.0mm x 34.5mm)
| align="center" | Plastic & aluminum, 4.59" x 4.41" x 1.95" (116.6mm x 112.0mm x 49.5mm)
|-
| AC Power Cord
| align="center" | Not included
| colspan="2" align="center" | Included in some SKUs
|-
| Manufacturer Links
| style="text-align: center;" | [http://www.intel.com/p/en_US/support/category/dsktpboards/dk-dc53427hye/doc_guide Technical Documentation] [http://downloadcenter.intel.com/SearchResult.aspx?lang=eng&ProductFamily=Desktop+Boards&ProductLine=Intel%C2%AE+NUC+Boards+and+Kits&ProductProduct=Intel%C2%AE+NUC+Kit+DC53427HYE Latest BIOS and Drivers] [http://www.intel.com/content/www/us/en/nuc/dc53427hye-interactive-layout-demo-video.html Interactive Product Layout]
| style="text-align: center;" | [http://www.intel.com/p/en_US/support/category/dsktpboards/dk-d54250wyk/doc_guide Technical Documentation] [http://downloadcenter.intel.com/SearchResult.aspx?lang=eng&ProductFamily=Desktop+Boards&ProductLine=Intel%C2%AE+NUC+Boards+and+Kits&ProductProduct=Intel%C2%AE+NUC+Kit+D54250WYK Latest BIOS and Drivers] [http://www.intel.com/content/www/us/en/nuc/nuc-kit-d54250wyk-interactive-layout-demo-video.html Interactive Product Layout]
| style="text-align: center;" | [http://www.intel.com/p/en_US/support/category/dsktpboards/dk-d54250wyk/doc_guide Technical Documentation] [http://downloadcenter.intel.com/SearchResult.aspx?lang=eng&ProductFamily=Desktop+Boards&ProductLine=Intel%C2%AE+NUC+Boards+and+Kits&ProductProduct=Intel%C2%AE+NUC+Kit+D54250WYK Latest BIOS and Drivers] [http://www.intel.com/content/www/us/en/nuc/nuc-kit-d54250wykh-interactive-layout-demo-video.html Interactive Product Layout]
|}

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|- style="font-size: 86%;"
| valign="top" align="center" |[[File:DC53427HYE.png|200px]] Intel NUC based on the 3rd-Gen Core i5 DC53427HYE
| valign="top" align="center" |[[File:D54250WYK.png|200px]] Intel NUC based on the 4th-Gen Core i5 D54250WYK
| valign="top" align="center" |[[File:D54250WYKH.png|200px]] Intel NUC based on the 4th-Gen Core i5 D54250WYKH
|}

==Known issues==
===Missing internal USB header on some early models===
If you have a NUC and want to know if you have the usb header installed or not:

Look at the bottom of your unit, and locate the SA number (System Assembly) on the bottom of the NUC.

http://www.treasure-cove.net/nuc_sa.jpg

If you have:

SA ######-101 --> NO USB HEADER installed

SA ######-102 --> has internal USB HEADER

SA ######-103 --> has internal USB HEADER

SA ######-104 --> has internal USB HEADER

http://www.intel.com/support/motherboards/desktop/sb/CS-034370.htm

If your unit is still under warranty, visit - http://www.intel.com/support/mailform/desktop/nuc/emailsupport.htm

Send them all of the info about your unit,... Model# Serial# SA# , etc.

Be sure to fill in the description box, that you have a unit without the usb header, you want to use the headers as they were part of the reason you bought it. [For instance to fit your IR receiver inside] You've contacted the place you bought it from and they told you to contact Intel.

They'll arrange courier and you'll organise the where/when they'll collect it. Only send the mainboard, no case/accessories/etc.

Within 2 weeks. You'll have a factory fresh replacement and most likely in full retail box. So you might end up with a spare case!

===Windows===
*Having graphical UI corruption with a NUC that uses Intel HD4000 graphics? Try these beta graphics drivers: [http://downloadmirror.intel.com/22938/a08/Win32_1533b.zip 32-bit] • [http://downloadmirror.intel.com/22935/a08/Win64_1533b.zip 64-bit]. [http://www.techblo.gg/?p=231]

===Hi10P / 10bit===
{{Main|Hi10P}}
The first stable version with Hi10P support is XBMC v12 (Frodo). Multi-core software decoding is essential on the Celeron NUC, which is available in normal [[OpenELEC]] builds and [[development builds]] for Windows.

The Celeron 847 NUC can play most 10bit anime near flawlessly (as shown [https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=myvNa9Sk0Y4 here] ). Frames might start dropping at around 18Mbps, but common anime releases seem to have no significant issues. For more info, see [http://forum.xbmc.org/showthread.php?tid=171981 this thread] on the XBMC forum.

==Mods==
Here are some mods the community has done.
===IR mods===
Here's one user's mod to add IR: http://forum.xbmc.org/showthread.php?tid=166886

He added http://www.simerec.com which is ON/OFF capability via remote, and added in IR from a Microsoft USB RC6 IR receiver. Plenty of pics and detailed description. Even the holes were covered with [http://lightdims.com LightDims], which worked fantastically.

===Fanless cases===
There are several fanless cases available for the NUC:

Logic Supply offers a fanless case, the [http://www.logicsupply.com/components/cases/fanless/ml300/ ML300], compatible with the following Intel NUC motherboards: [http://www.logicsupply.com/components/motherboards/intel-core/dcp847ske/ DCP847SKE], [http://www.logicsupply.com/components/motherboards/intel-core/d33217gke/ D33217GKE], and [http://www.logicsupply.com/components/motherboards/intel-core/d53427rke/ D53427RKE]. The fully configured system is also available, the [http://www.logicsupply.com/computers/processor/intel-core/core-ml300/ Core-ML300].

The Haswell version, the [http://www.logicsupply.com/components/cases/fanless/ml320/ ML320] is in production available to pre-order as well as the fully configured system version, the [http://www.logicsupply.com/computers/processor/intel-core/core-ml320/ Core-ML320].

You can also buy fanless cases for these NUCs: http://www.impactics.com/d1nu1-b/

White model with RC6 USB receiver plugged into front of it: http://postimg.org/image/klk0h6yp3/

==Other tips, tricks, and advice==
===Linux===
====Bootloader====
info on what you choose when installing archboot when you do a UEFI install?

I used a GPT layout with GRUB as bootloader. Here's my partition info:

<code>$ sudo gdisk -l /dev/sda</code>

GPT fdisk (gdisk) version 0.8.7
<poem>
Partition table scan:
MBR: protective
BSD: not present
APM: not present
GPT: present

Found valid GPT with protective MBR; using GPT.
Disk /dev/sda: 125045424 sectors, 59.6 GiB
Logical sector size: 512 bytes
Disk identifier (GUID): 783A3002-626F-49A1-85D1-12225885803E
Partition table holds up to 128 entries
First usable sector is 34, last usable sector is 125045390
Partitions will be aligned on 2048-sector boundaries
Total free space is 4062 sectors (2.0 MiB)

Number Start (sector) End (sector) Size Code Name
1 2048 6143 2.0 MiB EF02 BIOS_GRUB
2 8192 1056767 512.0 MiB EF00 UEFI_SYSTEM
3 1056768 3153919 1024.0 MiB 8300 SWAP
4 3153920 125045390 58.1 GiB 8300 BTRFS[/code]

The BIOS_GRUB partition is not really needed, I just added it in case I wanted to install to MBR and still use GPT. The UEFI_SYSTEM partition is mounted to /boot/efi. Look at the GRUB page in the Arch wiki, it has pretty good instructions.
</poem>

====Consumer IR====

==Links==
* http://www.intel.com/content/www/us/en/motherboards/desktop-motherboards/nuc.html - Intel's NUC product page
* [[Wikipedia:Next Unit of Computing]] - Wikipedia page on the NUC
* http://forum.xbmc.org/showthread.php?tid=140534 - XBMC NUC resource thread
* http://www.impactics.com/d1nu1-b/ - impactics fanless NUC case
* http://forum.xbmc.org/showthread.php?tid=166886 - Celeron NUC with mods
* http://www.simerec.com - install IR on/off capabilities (NUC can sleep/wake without mods)
* http://www.intel.com/content/dam/www/public/us/en/documents/guides/nuc-i3-home-theater-solution-guide.pdf - Intel's NUC + XBMC setup guide
* http://www.logicsupply.com/components/cases/nuc/ - Logic Supply NUC Cases
* http://www.logicsupply.com/computers/feature/nuc/ - Logic Supply NUC Computers

==Random notes==
{{large|''Feel free to place various notes, tips, and links here. As this section of the wiki gets more organized, those notes will be properly sorted. Consider this like a dumping ground for when you're not sure where to put something.''}}

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[[Category:HTPC]]
[[Category:XBMC Manual]]
[[Category:x86]]

HOW-TO:Set up an MCE remote control in Linux

2014-06-10T07:52:17Z

Veger: Refreshing/triggering udev changes

This guide will help to configure an MCE Remote on a linux HTPC, even if all the commands are specific to Ubuntu, the main steps are the same on any modern linux distribution.

MCE remotes are IR remotes that split into two main categories:
*MCE remotes that send keystrokes
*Windows remotes also known as RC6 or eHome remotes

Most remotes work out of the box through the kernel input event subsystem. However they are often unusable in this state due to laggy/buggy behavior.
On Linux it is often easier to use the [http://www.wikipedia.org Lirc] package.

== Install the remote ==
=== Simple Installation method with Lircd ===

The easiest way is to use the lircd daemon shipped with lirc package.

In terminal, use the following command:
<pre>apt-get install -y lirc</pre>

After the installation a configuration dialog will appear on Ubuntu.
Choose the correct values corresponding to your receiver (and eventually transmitter)

you can now test if the correct value are send by the remote buttons by using the <code>irw</code> command tool and then launch XBMC and check if the main button are responding correctly.

You can always reconfigure the lirc package with the dpkg-reconfigure command:
<pre>dpkg-reconfigure lirc</pre>

If the remote don't work it is always a good idea to reconfigure lirc package by choosing one of those 2 generic value for the receiver option :
*Windows Media Center Transceivers/Remotes (all)
*Linux input layer (/dev/input/eventX)

a more complete guide is available here : [[HOW-TO:Setup_Lirc|HOW-TO: Setup Lirc]]

=== Alternative Installation method using InputLirc ===

In some cases the simple method will work in a buggy way (keys pressed twice, key burst, laggy key, ... ).
If this is the case or you want deeper control over the configuration then use inputlirc.
Inputlirc is a small LIRC-compatible daemon that reads from /dev/input/eventX devices and sends the received keycodes to connecting LIRC clients.

*It is important to disable lircd daemon from lirc package, On ubuntu launch the lirc reconfiguration process with :
<pre>dpkg-reconfigure lirc</pre>
Then choose twice none for receiver and transmitter.

Make sure that lircd is not running. The START_LIRCD parameter should be now set to false in /etc/lirc/hardware.conf configuration file.

*Install now inputlirc :
sudo apt-get install inputlirc

*Before proceeding we need to know the eventX number corresponding to our remote :
<pre>cat /proc/bus/input/devices</pre>

For instance on my xtreamer ultra V1, the nuvoton receiver remote correspond to event4
<pre>cI: Bus=0019 Vendor=1050 Product=00c3 Version=0033
N: Name="Nuvoton w836x7hg Infrared Remote Transceiver"
P: Phys=nuvoton/cir0
S: Sysfs=/devices/pnp0/00:09/rc/rc0/input4
U: Uniq=
H: Handlers=kbd event4
...</pre>

*As the eventX number may sometimes varry upon reboot, one need to know a unique id value corresponding to our remote to further create a udev rule :
<pre>udevadm info -a -p $(udevadm info -q path -n /dev/input/event4)</pre>
For the nuvoton, the ATTRS(id) will be used from the following output
<pre>looking at device '/devices/pnp0/00:09/rc/rc0/input4/event4':
KERNEL=="event4"
SUBSYSTEM=="input"
DRIVER==""

looking at parent device '/devices/pnp0/00:09/rc/rc0/input4':
KERNELS=="input4"
SUBSYSTEMS=="input"
DRIVERS==""
ATTRS{name}=="Nuvoton w836x7hg Infrared Remote Transceiver"
ATTRS{phys}=="nuvoton/cir0"
ATTRS{uniq}==""
ATTRS{properties}=="0"

looking at parent device '/devices/pnp0/00:09/rc/rc0':
KERNELS=="rc0"
SUBSYSTEMS=="rc"
DRIVERS==""
ATTRS{protocols}=="rc-5 nec [rc-6] jvc sony mce_kbd lirc"

looking at parent device '/devices/pnp0/00:09':
KERNELS=="00:09"
SUBSYSTEMS=="pnp"
DRIVERS=="nuvoton-cir"
ATTRS{options}=="
ATTRS{id}=="NTN0530"

looking at parent device '/devices/pnp0':
KERNELS=="pnp0"
SUBSYSTEMS=="
DRIVERS=="</pre>

*One can now create a permanent symbolic link to our eventX device by creating a custom udev rule :
<pre>echo 'KERNEL=="event*",ATTRS{id}=="NTN0530",SYMLINK="input/myremote"' > /etc/udev/rules.d/10-persistent-ir.rules</pre>

Reload the udev configuration and trigger these changes :
<pre>
/etc/init.d/udev reload
udevadm trigger</pre>
Aternatively, reboot in order to apply the udev changes.

There should now be a symbolic link in /dev/input/myremote

*Configure inputlirc by editing /etc/default/inputlirc like this :
<pre>EVENTS="/dev/input/myremote"
OPTIONS="-g -m 0 -c"</pre>

*Restart inputlirc
<pre>/etc/init.d/inputlirc stop
/etc/init.d/inputlirc start</pre>

*Copy the LircMap configuration file into the personal directory
<pre>cp /usr/share/xbmc/system/Lircmap.xml ~/.xbmc/userdata/Lircmap.xml</pre>

*Edit the linux-input-layer remote section to add the remote link name, one should have something like this :
<pre><remote device="linux-input-layer">
<altname>cx23885_remote</altname>
<altname>devinput</altname>
<altname>/dev/input/myremote</altname>
<left>KEY_LEFT</left>
...</pre>

*Launch xbmc and test the working remote

Based on : [http://www.mobidyc.net/2012/09/xtreamer-ultra-ubuntu-12-04/]

== Configure the remote buttons ==
=== Edit the driver table ===

If you are using inputlirc or lircd with the <code>Linux input layer (/dev/input/eventX)</code> value for the receiver parameter, you can tweak the driver keycode/scancode table with the ir-keytable command line tool.
In the following example one will make some changes on the driver table used by the nuvoton remote shipped with the Xtreamer Ultra V1. This example can be adapted to any remote.

By default, after using the inputlirc method on ubuntu 13.04, the subtitle, tilte and enter button are mapped like this for this remote on this HTPC :
<pre>subtitle => KEY_TITLE
title => no key code sent
enter => no key code sent</pre>

One will change the driver table to map those 3 buttons like this :
<pre>subtitle => KEY_SUBTITLE
title => KEY_TITLE
enter => KEY_SELECT</pre>

*First install the ir-keytable package
<pre>apt-get install ir-keytable</pre>

*Stop or kill any lirc daemon (inputlircd or lircd)
<pre>pkill lirc</pre>

*Launch ir-keytable in test mode for the remote and read the scancode sent by pressing the buttons :
<pre>ir-keytable -t --device=/dev/input/myremote</pre>

The output looks like this :
<pre>
Testing events. Please, press CTRL-C to abort.
1378830829.479887: event MSC: scancode = 800f044d
1378830829.479887: event sync
1378830829.728814: event key up: KEY_TITLE (0x0171)
1378830829.728814: event sync
1378830833.290068: event MSC: scancode = 800f0451
...
1379288588.428518: event MSC: scancode = 800f0437
1379288588.428518: event sync
...</pre>

By analyzing the ouput, one can determine the the button/scancode association :
<pre>subtitle => 800f044d
title => 800f0451
enter =>800f0437</pre>

*Dump the driver table into /etc/lirc/myirtable.cfg
<pre>ir-keytable -r --device=/dev/input/myremote > /etc/lirc/myirtable.cfg</pre>

*Analyse the table file and grep the line corresponding to KEY_TITLE, KEY_SUBTITLE and KEY_SELECT
<pre>scancode 0x800f044d = KEY_TITLE (0x171)
scancode 0x800f045a = KEY_SUBTITLE (0x172)</pre>

As you can see, KEY_SELECT is not associated to any scancode, KEY_TITLE is associated to the subtitle button scancode and KEY_SUBTITLE is associate to a non existent scancode.

*Before procedding, it is necessary to know the key hex value associated to KEY_SELECT

Those are located in the kernel source code in include/uapi/linux/input.h file.
One can browse the source code here : [https://github.com/torvalds/linux/blob/master/include/uapi/linux/input.h]

<pre>#define KEY_SELECT 0x161</pre>

*Edit the table file dumped before to have this button key association :
<pre>subtitle => 800f044d => KEY_SUBTITLE (0x172)
title => 800f0451 => KEY_TITLE (0x171)
enter =>800f0437 => KEY_SELECT (0x161)</pre>

after modifying the KEY_TITLE,KEY_SUBTITLE lines and adding the KEY_SELECT line the edited part should look like this :
<pre>scancode 0x800f044d = KEY_SUBTITLE (0x172)
scancode 0x800f0451 = KEY_TITLE (0x171)
scancode 0x800f0437 = KEY_SELECT (0x161)</pre>

*Make sure with your favorite tool that there isn't two lines with the same scancode fot those buttons in the file and save it.

*Clear the driver table and update it with the table file :
<pre>ir-keytable -c --device=/dev/input/myremote
ir-keytable --device=/dev/input/myremote --write=/etc/lirc/myirtable.cfg
Wrote 63 keycode(s) to driver</pre>

*To make the changes persistent upon reboot add those 2 last command above to /etc/rc.local

*One can now test if everything works correctly with ir-keytable test mode, then restart inputlirc or lircd and launch xbmc

=== Edit LircMap.xml and Keyboard.xml===

First thing to do is to check the LircMap.xml located in ~/.xbmc/userdata/Lircmap.xml.

One can acquire the button key values with the help of irw and then edit this file to better suits our needs.
This can even be mandatory sometimes.

For instance some remotes will send KEY_NUMERIC_1 instead of KEY_1 for the numeric pad. It is then necessary to edit the file at the correponding remote section from
<pre><one>KEY_1</one></pre>
to
<pre><one>KEY_NUMERIC_1</one></pre>

A complete guide is available here : [[Userdata/lircmap.xml]]

For further tweaking it is necessary to edit the Keyboard.xml file.
A complete guide is available here : [[Keymap]]

[[Category:Remotes]]
[[Category:XBMC Manual]]