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Intel NUC Board NUC6i5SYB and
Intel NUC Board NUC6i3SYB

Technical Product Specification
August 2016
Order Number: H92311-005
Intel NUC Board NUC6i5SYB and Intel NUC Board NUC6i3SYB may contain design defects or errors known as errata that may cause the product to
deviate from published specifications. Current characterized errata, if any, are documented in Intel NUC Board NUC6i5SYB and Intel NUC Board
NUC6i3SYB Specification Update.
Revision History
Revision
Revision History
Date
001
First release of the Intel NUC Board NUC6i5SYB and Intel NUC Board NUC6i3SYB
Technical Product Specification
October 2015
002
Specification Clarification
March 2016
003
Specification Clarification
March 2016
004
Specification Change
May 2016
005
Specification Change
August 2016
Disclaimer
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Board Identification Information

Basic Intel NUC Board NUC6i5SYB Identification Information
AA Revision
BIOS Revision
Notes
H81131-502
SYSKLi35.86A
1,2
Notes:
1.
The AA number is found on a small label on the component side of the board.
2.
The Intel Core i5-6260U processor is used on this AA revision consisting of the following component:
Device
Stepping
S-Spec Numbers
Intel Core i5
K1
SR2JC
Basic Intel NUC Board NUC6i3SYB Identification Information

AA Revision
BIOS Revision
Notes
H81132-502
SYSKLi35.86A
1,2
Notes:
1.
The AA number is found on a small label on the component side of the board.
2.
The Intel Core i3-6100U processor is used on this AA revision consisting of the following component:
Device
Stepping
S-Spec Numbers
Intel Core i3
D1
SR2EU502
Specification Changes or Clarifications

The table below indicates the Specification Changes or Specification Clarifications that apply to
the Intel NUC Board NUC6i5SYB and NUC6i3SYB.
Specification Changes or Clarifications
Date
Type of Change
Description of Changes or Clarifications
March 2016
Spec Clarification
Corrected applicable art in the manual to show the 12-19 V DC input jack on
the SoC side of the board.
March 2016
Spec Clarification
Added Note to Section 2.2.4.4 to clarify what the Auxiliary Power

Connector is used for.
Corrected System memory from 16 GB to 32 GB.
May 2016
Spec Change
Front panel header added.

Deleted the Near Field Communication (NFC) header and all related text.
August 2016
Spec Change
Page 23 Table 7 from 192 kHz / 24 bit to 192 kHz 16 bit
Errata
Current characterized errata, if any, are documented in a separate Specification Update. See
http://www.intel.com/content/www/us/en/nuc/overview.html for the latest documentation.
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Preface
This Technical Product Specification (TPS) specifies the board layout, components, connectors,
power and environmental requirements, and the BIOS for Intel NUC Board NUC6i5SYB and
Intel NUC Board NUC6i3SYB.
Intended Audience
The TPS is intended to provide detailed, technical information about Intel NUC Board NUC6i5SYB
and Intel NUC Board NUC6i3SYB and its components to the vendors, system integrators, and
other engineers and technicians who need this level of information. It is specifically not intended
for general audiences.
What This Document Contains

Chapter
Description
A description of the hardware used on Intel NUC Board NUC6i5SYB and Intel NUC Board
NUC6i3SYB
A map of the resources of the Intel NUC Board
The features supported by the BIOS Setup program
A description of the BIOS error messages, beep codes, and POST codes
Regulatory compliance and battery disposal information
Typographical Conventions
This section contains information about the conventions used in this specification. Not all of
these symbols and abbreviations appear in all specifications of this type.
Notes, Cautions, and Warnings

NOTE
Notes call attention to important information.
CAUTION
Cautions are included to help you avoid damaging hardware or losing data.
Other Common Notation
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Used after a signal name to identify an active-low signal (such as USBP0#)
GB
Gigabyte (1,073,741,824 bytes)
GB/s
Gigabytes per second
Gb/s
Gigabits per second
KB
Kilobyte (1024 bytes)
Kb
Kilobit (1024 bits)
kb/s
1000 bits per second
MB
Megabyte (1,048,576 bytes)
MB/s
Megabytes per second
Mb
Megabit (1,048,576 bits)
Mb/s
Megabits per second
TDP
Thermal Design Power
Xxh
An address or data value ending with a lowercase h indicates a hexadecimal value.
x.x V
Volts. Voltages are DC unless otherwise specified.
This symbol is used to indicate third-party brands and names that are the property of their respective
owners.
Contents
Revision History
Disclaimer .................................................................................................................................................................. ii
Board Identification Information .................................................................................................................... iii
Errata........................................................................................................................................................................... iii
Preface
Intended Audience................................................................................................................................................. v
What This Document Contains ......................................................................................................................... v
Typographical Conventions ............................................................................................................................... v
1 Product Description
1.1
Overview ...................................................................................................................................................... 11
1.1.1
Feature Summary .................................................................................................................. 11
1.1.2
Board Layout (Top) ............................................................................................................... 13
1.1.3
Board Layout (Bottom) ........................................................................................................ 15
1.1.4
Block Diagram ......................................................................................................................... 17
1.2 Online Support .......................................................................................................................................... 18
1.3 Processor ..................................................................................................................................................... 18
1.4 System Memory ........................................................................................................................................ 19
1.4.1
Memory Configurations ...................................................................................................... 20
1.5 Processor Graphics Subsystem ......................................................................................................... 21
1.5.1
Integrated Graphics .............................................................................................................. 21
1.6 USB ................................................................................................................................................................. 24
1.7 SATA Interface........................................................................................................................................... 24
1.7.1
AHCI Mode ................................................................................................................................ 25
1.7.2
Intel Rapid Storage Technology / SATA RAID ......................................................... 25
1.7.3
Intel Smart Response Technology ............................................................................... 25
1.8 Real-Time Clock Subsystem................................................................................................................ 26
1.9 Audio Subsystem ..................................................................................................................................... 26
1.9.1
Audio Subsystem Software ............................................................................................... 27
1.10 LAN Subsystem ......................................................................................................................................... 27
1.10.1 Intel I219V Gigabit Ethernet Controller ..................................................................... 27
1.10.2 LAN Subsystem Software................................................................................................... 27
1.10.3 RJ-45 LAN Connector with Integrated LEDs .............................................................. 29
1.10.4 Wireless Network Module .................................................................................................. 30
1.11 Hardware Management Subsystem ................................................................................................. 30
1.11.1 Hardware Monitoring ........................................................................................................... 30
1.11.2 Fan Monitoring........................................................................................................................ 30
1.11.3 Thermal Solution ................................................................................................................... 31
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1.12 Power Management ................................................................................................................................ 32

1.12.1 ACPI ............................................................................................................................................. 32
1.12.2 Hardware Support ................................................................................................................. 35
2 Technical Reference
2.1
2.2
2.3
2.4
2.5
2.6
2.7
2.8
Memory Resources .................................................................................................................................. 39

2.1.1
Addressable Memory ........................................................................................................... 39
Connectors and Headers ...................................................................................................................... 39
2.2.1
Front Panel Connectors ...................................................................................................... 40
2.2.2
Back Panel Connectors ....................................................................................................... 40
2.2.3
Headers and Connectors (Top) ........................................................................................ 41
2.2.4
Connectors and Headers (Bottom)................................................................................. 42
BIOS Security Jumper ............................................................................................................................ 51
Mechanical Considerations .................................................................................................................. 53
2.4.1
Form Factor .............................................................................................................................. 53
Electrical Considerations ...................................................................................................................... 54
2.5.1
Power Supply Considerations .......................................................................................... 54
2.5.2
Fan Header Current Capability ........................................................................................ 54
Thermal Considerations ........................................................................................................................ 55
Reliability ..................................................................................................................................................... 60
Environmental ........................................................................................................................................... 60
3 Overview of BIOS Features

3.1
3.2
3.3
3.4
3.5
3.6
3.7
3.8
3.9
Introduction ................................................................................................................................................ 61
BIOS Flash Memory Organization ..................................................................................................... 62
System Management BIOS (SMBIOS) .............................................................................................. 62
Legacy USB Support ............................................................................................................................... 62
BIOS Updates ............................................................................................................................................. 63
3.5.1
Language Support ................................................................................................................. 63
3.5.2
Custom Splash Screen ........................................................................................................ 64
BIOS Recovery ........................................................................................................................................... 64
Boot Options .............................................................................................................................................. 65
3.7.1
Network Boot........................................................................................................................... 65
3.7.2
Booting Without Attached Devices ................................................................................ 65
3.7.3
Changing the Default Boot Device During POST ..................................................... 65
3.7.4
Power Button Menu .............................................................................................................. 66
Hard Disk Drive Password Security Feature ................................................................................. 67
BIOS Security Features .......................................................................................................................... 68
4 Error Messages and Blink Codes

4.1
4.2
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Front-panel Power LED Blink Codes ................................................................................................ 69

BIOS Error Messages .............................................................................................................................. 69
Contents
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Major Board Components (Top) ........................................................................................................ 13

Major Board Components (Bottom) ................................................................................................. 15
Block Diagram............................................................................................................................................ 17
Memory Channel and SO-DIMM Configuration .......................................................................... 20
4-Pin 3.5 mm (1/8 inch) Audio Jack Pin Out ................................................................................ 26
LAN Connector LED Locations ........................................................................................................... 29
Thermal Solution and Fan Header .................................................................................................... 31
Location of the Standby Power LED ................................................................................................ 36
Front Panel Connectors......................................................................................................................... 40
Back Panel Connectors .......................................................................................................................... 40
Headers and Connectors (Top) .......................................................................................................... 41
Connectors and Headers (Bottom) ................................................................................................... 42
Connection Diagram for Front Panel Header (2.0 mm Pitch) ................................................ 46
Connection Diagram for the Internal USB 2.0 Single-Port Header (1.25 mm Pitch) ... 50
Location of the CIR Sensor ................................................................................................................... 50
Location of the BIOS Security Jumper ............................................................................................ 51
Board Dimensions.................................................................................................................................... 53
Board Height Dimensions ..................................................................................................................... 54
Localized High Temperature Zones ................................................................................................. 56
Installation Area of Thermal Pad for Intel NUC Kit NUC6i5SYK/NUC6i3SYK ................ 57
Installation area of Thermal Pad for Intel NUC Kit NUC6i5SYH/NUC6i3SYH ................ 58
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Feature Summary ..................................................................................................................................... 11

Components Shown in Figure 1......................................................................................................... 14
Components Shown in Figure 2......................................................................................................... 16
Supported DDR4/-RS Non-ECC SO-DIMM Module Configurations ................................... 19
DisplayPort Multi-Streaming Resolutions ..................................................................................... 22
Multiple Display Configuration Maximum Resolutions ............................................................ 23
Audio Formats Supported by the HDMI and Mini DisplayPort Interfaces ....................... 23
LAN Connector LED States................................................................................................................... 29
Effects of Pressing the Power Switch .............................................................................................. 32
Power States and Targeted System Power ................................................................................... 33
Wake-up Devices and Events ............................................................................................................. 34
Headers and Connectors Shown in Figure 11 ............................................................................. 41
Connectors and Headers Shown in Figure 12 ............................................................................. 43
SATA Power Connector (1.25 mm pitch) ....................................................................................... 44
Single-Port Internal USB 2.0 Header (1.25 mm pitch) ............................................................. 44
M.2 2280 Module (key type M) Connector .................................................................................... 44
CEC Header (1.25 mm pitch) ............................................................................................................... 45
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Front Panel Header (2.0 mm Pitch) .................................................................................................. 46

States for a One-Color Power LED.................................................................................................... 47
States for a Dual-Color Power LED ................................................................................................... 47
SDXC Card Reader Connector ............................................................................................................ 48
Auxiliary Power Connector................................................................................................................... 49
Fan Header Current Capability ........................................................................................................... 54
Thermal Considerations for Components ..................................................................................... 59
Tcontrol Values for Components ...................................................................................................... 59
Environmental Specifications ............................................................................................................. 60
Acceptable Drives/Media Types for BIOS Recovery ................................................................. 64
Boot Device Menu Options .................................................................................................................. 65
Master Key and User Hard Drive Password Functions ............................................................. 67
Supervisor and User Password Functions ..................................................................................... 68
Front-panel Power LED Blink Codes ................................................................................................ 69
Product Description
1.1
Overview
1.1.1
Feature Summary
Table 1 summarizes the major features of Intel NUC Board NUC6i5SYB and Intel NUC Board
NUC6i3SYB.
Table 1. Feature Summary
Form Factor
4.0 inches by 4.0 inches (101.60 millimeters by 101.60 millimeters)
Processor
A soldered-down 6th generation Intel Core i5-6260U dual-core processor with up to a

maximum 15 W TDP (if thermal margin available)
Intel Iris Graphics 540
Integrated memory controller
Integrated PCH
A soldered-down 6th generation Intel Core i3-6100U dual-core processor with up to a
maximum 15 W TDP (if thermal margin available)
Intel HD Graphics 520
Integrated PCH
Memory
Two 260-pin 1.2 V DDR4 SDRAM Small Outline Dual Inline Memory Module (SO-DIMM)
sockets
Support for DDR4 2133 MHz SO-DIMMs
Support for 2 Gb and 4 Gb memory technology
Support for up to 32 GB of system memory with two SO-DIMMs using 4 Gb memory
technology
Support for non-ECC memory
Support for 1.2 V low voltage JEDEC memory only
Graphics
Integrated graphics support for processors with Intel Graphics Technology:

One High Definition Multimedia Interface* (HDMI*) back panel connector
One Mini DisplayPort* back panel connector
Audio
Intel High Definition (Intel HD) Audio via the HDMI v1.4b and Mini DisplayPort 1.2
interfaces through the processor
Realtek HD Audio via a stereo microphone/headphone 3.5 mm jack on the front panel
Storage
SATA ports:
One SATA 6.0 Gb/s port (black) for 2.5 storage device
One SATA 6.0 Gb/s port is reserved for an M.2 storage module supporting M.2 2242 and
M.2 2280 (key type M) modules
Note: Supports key type M (PCI Express* x1/x2/x4 and SATA)
continued
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Table 1. Feature Summary (continued)

Peripheral Interfaces
USB 3.0 ports:
Two ports are implemented with external front panel connectors (one blue and one
orange charging capable)
Two ports are implemented with external back panel connectors (blue)
USB 2.0 ports:
Two ports via two single-port internal 1x4 1.25 mm pitch headers (white)
One port is reserved for the M.2 2230 Wireless module
Consumer Infrared (CIR)
Expansion Capabilities
One M.2 connector supporting M.2 2242 and M.2 2280 (key type M) modules
BIOS
Intel BIOS resident in the Serial Peripheral Interface (SPI) Flash device
Support for Advanced Configuration and Power Interface (ACPI), Plug and Play, and
System Management BIOS (SMBIOS)
Instantly Available PC
Technology
Suspend to RAM support
LAN
Gigabit (10/100/1000 Mb/s) LAN subsystem using the Intel I219V Gigabit Ethernet
Controller
Hardware Monitor
Subsystem
Hardware monitoring subsystem, based on a ITE Tech. IT8607E-DXS embedded controller,

including:
Wake on PCI Express, LAN, front panel, CIR, and USB ports
Voltage sense to detect out of range power supply voltages

Thermal sense to detect out of range thermal values
One processor fan header
Fan sense input used to monitor fan activity
Fan speed control
Wireless
Intel Dual Band Wireless-AC 8260

802.11ac, Dual Band, 2x2 Wi-Fi + Bluetooth 4.0
Maximum Transfer speed up to 867Mbps
Supports Intel Wireless Display (WiDi)
Supports Intel Smart Connect Technology
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Product Description
1.1.2
Board Layout (Top)
Figure 1 shows the location of the major components on the top-side of Intel NUC Board
NUC6i5SYB and Intel NUC Board NUC6i3SYB.
Figure 1. Major Board Components (Top)
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Table 2 lists the components identified in Figure 1.

Table 2. Components Shown in Figure 1
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Item from Figure 1
Description
12-19 V DC input jack
Thermal solution
Processor fan header
Onboard power button
Standby Power LED
Hard Disk Drive LED
CEC header
Front panel header
Battery
Product Description
1.1.3
Board Layout (Bottom)
Figure 2 shows the location of the major components on the bottom-side of Intel NUC Board
NUC6i5SYB and Intel NUC Board NUC6i3SYB.
Figure 2. Major Board Components (Bottom)
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Table 3. Components Shown in Figure 2
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Item from
Figure 2
Description
Back panel connectors
Intel Dual Band Wireless AC + Bluetooth 8260 module
Auxiliary power connector
SDXC slot
SATA 6.0 Gb/s connector
M.2 connector (key type M) for 2242 and 2280 modules
Front panel single-port USB 2.0 header (1.25 mm pitch)
Front panel USB 3.0 connector (blue)
SATA power connector (1.25 mm pitch)
Front panel USB 3.0 connector (orange, charging)
Front panel stereo microphone/headphone jack
Front panel Power LED
Consumer Infrared (CIR) sensor
BIOS security jumper
DDR4 SO-DIMM 1 socket
DDR4 SO-DIMM 2 socket
Product Description
1.1.4
Block Diagram
Figure 3 is a block diagram of the major functional areas of the board.
Figure 3. Block Diagram
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1.2
Online Support
To find information about
Visit this World Wide Web site:
Intel NUC Board NUC6i5SYB and Intel NUC Board

NUC6i3SYB
http://www.intel.com/NUC
Intel NUC Board Support
http://www.intel.com/NUCSupport
Available configurations for Intel NUC Board

NUC6i5SYB and Intel NUC Board NUC6i3SYB
http://ark.intel.com
BIOS and driver updates
http://downloadcenter.intel.com
Tested memory
Integration information
Processor datasheet
http://ark.intel.com
1.3
Processor
A soldered-down 6th generation Intel Core i5-6260U dual-core processor with up to a maximum
15 W TDP (if thermal margin is available).
Intel Iris Graphics 540

Integrated PCH
A soldered-down 6th generation Intel Core i3-6100U dual-core processor with up to a maximum
15 W TDP (if thermal margin is available).
Intel HD Graphics 520

Integrated PCH
NOTE
There are specific requirements for providing power to the processor. Refer to Section 2.5.1 on
page 54 for information on power supply requirements.
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Product Description
1.4
System Memory
The board has two 260-pin SO-DIMM sockets and supports the following memory features:
1.2 V DDR4 SDRAM SO-DIMMs with gold plated contacts

Two independent memory channels with interleaved mode support
Unbuffered, single-sided or double-sided SO-DIMMs
32 GB maximum total system memory (with 4 Gb memory technology). Refer to Section 2.1.1
on page 39 for information on the total amount of addressable memory.
Minimum recommended total system memory: 2048 MB
Non-ECC SO-DIMMs
Serial Presence Detect
DDR4 2133 MHz SDRAM SO-DIMMs
NOTE
To be fully compliant with all applicable DDR SDRAM memory specifications, the board should be
populated with SO-DIMMs that support the Serial Presence Detect (SPD) data structure. This
allows the BIOS to read the SPD data and program the chipset to accurately configure memory
settings for optimum performance. If non-SPD memory is installed, the BIOS will attempt to
correctly configure the memory settings, but performance and reliability may be impacted or the
SO-DIMMs may not function under the determined frequency.
Table 4 lists the supported SO-DIMM configurations.
Table 4. Supported DDR4/-RS Non-ECC SO-DIMM Module Configurations
Raw Card
Version
DIMM
Capacity
DRAM Device
Technology
DRAM
Organization
# of DRAM
Devices
# of
Ranks
# of Row/Col
Address Bits
# of
Banks
Inside
DRAM
4GB
4Gb
512M x 8
15/10
16
8K
8GB
8Gb
1024M x 8
16/10
16
8K
8GB
4Gb
512M x 8
16
15/10
16
8K
16GB
8Gb
1024M x 8
16
16/10
16
8K
2GB
4Gb
256M x 16
15/10
8k
4GB
8Gb
512M x 16
16/10
8K
8GB
4Gb
512M x 8
16
15/10
16
8K
16GB
8Gb
1024M x 8
16
16/10
16
8K
For information about
Refer to:
Tested Memory
Page
Size
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1.4.1
Memory Configurations
The processor supports the following types of memory organization:
Dual channel (Interleaved) mode. This mode offers the highest throughput for real world
applications. Dual channel mode is enabled when the installed memory capacities of both
SO-DIMM channels are equal. Technology and device width can vary from one channel to the
other but the installed memory capacity for each channel must be equal. If different speed
SO-DIMMs are used between channels, the slowest memory timing will be used.
Single channel (Asymmetric) mode. This mode is equivalent to single channel bandwidth
operation for real world applications. This mode is used when only a single SO-DIMM is
installed or the memory capacities are unequal. Technology and device width can vary from
one channel to the other. If different speed SO-DIMMs are used between channels, the
slowest memory timing will be used.
Refer to:
Memory Configuration Examples
Figure 4 illustrates the memory channel and SO-DIMM configuration.
Figure 4. Memory Channel and SO-DIMM Configuration
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Product Description
1.5
Processor Graphics Subsystem

The board supports graphics through Intel HD Graphics.
1.5.1
Integrated Graphics
The board supports integrated graphics via the processor.
1.5.1.1
Intel High Definition (Intel HD) Graphics
The Intel HD graphics controller features the following:
3D Features
DirectX* 12.1 support
OpenGL* 4.4 support
OpenCL* 2.0 support
Video
Next Generation Intel Clear Video Technology HD support is a collection of video playback
and enhancement features that improve the end users viewing experience
Encode/transcode HD content
Playback of high definition content including Blu-ray* disc
Superior image quality with sharper, more colorful images
DirectX* Video Acceleration (DXVA) support for accelerating video processing
Full AVC/VC1/MPEG2/HEVC HW Encode/Decode
Intel HD Graphics with Advanced Hardware Video Transcoding (Intel Quick Sync Video)
NOTE
Intel Quick Sync Video is enabled by an appropriate software application.
1.5.1.2
Video Memory Allocation
Intel Dynamic Video Memory Technology (DVMT) is a method for dynamically allocating system
memory for use as graphics memory to balance 2D/3D graphics and system performance. If your
computer is configured to use DVMT, graphics memory is allocated based on system
requirements and application demands (up to the configured maximum amount). When memory
is no longer needed by an application, the dynamically allocated portion of memory is returned to
the operating system for other uses.
1.5.1.3
High Definition Multimedia Interface* (HDMI*)
The HDMI port supports standard, enhanced, or high definition video, plus multi-channel digital
audio on a single cable. The port is compatible with all ATSC and DVB HDTV standards and
supports eight full range channels at 24-bit/96 kHz audio of lossless audio formats. The maximum
supported resolution is 3840 x 2160 @ 30 Hz and 2560 x 1600 @ 60 Hz, 24 bpp (WUXGA). The
HDMI port is compliant with the HDMI 1.4b specification.
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Refer to
HDMI technology
http://www.hdmi.org
1.5.1.4
Mini DisplayPort*
DisplayPort is a digital communication interface that utilizes differential signaling to achieve a high
bandwidth bus interface designed to support connections between PCs and monitors, projectors,
and TV displays. DisplayPort is suitable for display connections between consumer electronics
devices such as high definition optical disc players, set top boxes, and TV displays. The maximum
supported resolution is 3840 x 2160 @ 60 Hz, 30bpp. The Mini DisplayPort is compliant with the
DisplayPort 1.2 specification.
DisplayPort output supports Multi-Stream Transport (MST) which allows for multiple independent
video streams (daisy-chain connection with multiple monitors) over a single DisplayPort. This will
require the use of displays that support DisplayPort 1.2 and allow for this feature.
Refer to
DisplayPort technology
http://www.displayport.org
1.5.1.4.1
DisplayPort 1.2 Multi-Stream Transport Daisy-Chaining
Table 5 lists the maximum resolutions available when using DisplayPort 1.2 Multi-Stream
Transport.
Table 5. DisplayPort Multi-Streaming Resolutions
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DisplayPort Usage Models
Monitor 1
Monitor 2
Monitor 3
3 Monitors
1920 x 1200 @ 60 Hz
1920 x 1080 @ 60 Hz
1920 x 1080 @ 60 Hz
2 Monitors
2560 x 1600 @ 60 Hz
2560 x 1600 @ 60 Hz
3 Monitors
(with DisplayPort 1.2 hub)
1920 x 1080 @ 60 Hz
1920 x 1080 @ 60 Hz
1920 x 1080 @ 60 Hz
Product Description
1.5.1.5
Multiple DisplayPort and HDMI Configurations
Multiple DisplayPort and HDMI configurations feature the following:
Two independent displays

Single HDMI 1.4b with 4K support
Single DisplayPort 1.2 with 4K support
Collage Display
Table 6. Multiple Display Configuration Maximum Resolutions

Single Display
HDMI
Dual Display
DisplayPort and HDMI
Single Display
DisplayPort
1920 x 1200 @ 60 Hz
3840 x 2160 @ 60 Hz (DisplayPort)

1920 x 1200 @ 60 Hz (HDMI)
3840 x 2160 @ 60 Hz
4096 x 2304 @ 24Hz
3840 x 2160 @ 30 Hz (DisplayPort)

3840 x 2160 @ 30 Hz (HDMI)
Same as above
Note: Higher resolutions may be achievable but only at lower refresh rates
Refer to
Multiple display maximum

resolutions
https://wwwssl.intel.com/content/www/us/en/processors/core/CoreTechnicalResources.html
(Generic link)
1.5.1.6
High-bandwidth Digital Content Protection (HDCP)
HDCP is the technology for protecting high definition content against unauthorized copy or
interception between a source (computer, digital set top boxes, etc.) and the sink (panels, monitor,
and TVs). The PCH supports HDCP 1.4 for content protection over wired displays (Mini DisplayPort
and Mini HDMI).
1.5.1.7
Integrated Audio Provided by the HDMI and Mini DisplayPort

Interfaces
The HDMI and Mini DisplayPort interfaces from the PCH support audio. The processor supports
two High Definition audio streams on two digital ports simultaneously.
Table 7 shows the specific audio technologies supported by the PCH.
Table 7. Audio Formats Supported by the HDMI and Mini DisplayPort Interfaces
Audio Formats
HDMI
Mini DisplayPort
AC3 Dolby* Digital
Yes
Yes
Dolby Digital Plus
Yes
Yes
DTS-HD*
Yes
Yes
LPCM, 192 kHz/16 bit, 8 channel
Yes
Yes
Dolby True HD, DTS-HD Master Audio* (Lossless Blu-ray Disc Audio
Format)
Yes
Yes
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1.6
USB
The USB port arrangement is as follows:
USB 3.0 ports (maximum current is 900 mA for each blue port, 1.5 A for the orange charging
port):
Two ports are implemented with external front panel connectors (one blue and one orange
charging capable)
Two ports are implemented with external back panel connectors (blue)
USB 2.0 ports (maximum current is 500 mA for each port of the white header (1 A total):
Two ports via two single-port internal 1x4 1.25 mm pitch headers (white)
One port is reserved for the M.2 2230 Wireless module
All the USB ports are high-speed, full-speed, and low-speed capable.
NOTE
Computer systems that have an unshielded cable attached to a USB port may not meet FCC
Class B requirements, even if no device is attached to the cable. Use a shielded cable that meets
the requirements for full-speed devices.
NOTE
The orange USB charging port can be set in the BIOS to Charging Only. However this affects only
USB 2.0 devices and transfers and does not affect USB 3.0 devices and transfers.
Refer to
The location of the USB connectors on the back panel
Figure 9, page 40
The location of the front panel USB headers
Figure 2, page 15
1.7
SATA Interface
The board provides the following SATA interfaces:
SATA ports:
One SATA 6.0 Gb/s port for 2.5 storage device
One SATA 6.0 Gb/s port is reserved for an M.2 storage module supporting M.2 2242 and
M.2 2280 (key type M) modules
The PCH provides independent SATA ports with a theoretical maximum transfer rate of 6 Gb/s. A
point-to-point interface is used for host to device connections.
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Product Description
1.7.1
AHCI Mode
The board supports AHCI storage mode.
NOTE
In order to use AHCI mode, AHCI must be enabled in the BIOS. Microsoft* Windows* 7 and Windows
8.1 include the necessary AHCI drivers without the need to install separate AHCI drivers during the
operating system installation process; however, it is always good practice to update the AHCI
drivers to the latest available by Intel.
1.7.2
Intel Rapid Storage Technology / SATA RAID
The PCH supports Intel Rapid Storage Technology, providing both AHCI and integrated RAID
functionality. The RAID capability provides high-performance RAID 0 and 1 functionality on all
SATA ports. Other RAID features include hot spare support, SMART alerting, and RAID 0 auto
replace. Software components include an Option ROM for pre-boot configuration and boot
functionality, a Microsoft Windows compatible driver, and a user interface for configuration and
management of the RAID capability of the PCH.
NOTE
Intel Rapid Storage Technology / SATA RAID is only supported if an M.2 SATA SSD module is used
with the onboard SATA interface. RAID is not available when using M.2 PCIe SSD module and
onboard SATA interface.
1.7.3
Intel Smart Response Technology
Intel Smart Response Technology is a disk caching solution that can provide improved computer
system performance with improved power savings. It allows configuration of a computer system
with the advantage of having HDDs for maximum storage capacity with system performance at or
near SSD performance levels.
For more information on Intel Smart Response Technology, go to
http://www.intel.com/support/chipsets/sb/CS-032826.htm
NOTE
In order to use supported RAID and Intel Smart Response Technology features, you must first
enable RAID in the BIOS.
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1.8
Real-Time Clock Subsystem

A coin-cell battery (CR2032) powers the real-time clock and CMOS memory. When the computer
is not plugged into a wall socket, the battery has an estimated life of three years. When the
computer is plugged in, the standby current from the power supply extends the life of the battery.
The clock is accurate to 13 minutes/year at 25 C with 3.3 VSB applied via the power supply 5 V
STBY rail.
NOTE
If the battery and AC power fail, date and time values will be reset and the user will be notified
during the POST.
When the voltage drops below a certain level, the BIOS Setup program settings stored in CMOS
RAM (for example, the date and time) might not be accurate. Replace the battery with an
equivalent one. Figure 1 on page 13 shows the location of the battery.
1.9
Audio Subsystem
The audio subsystem supports the following features:
Analog line-out/Analog Headphone/Analog Microphone (front panel jack)

Support for 44.1 kHz/48 kHz/96 kHz/192 kHz sample rates on all analog outputs
Support for 44.1 kHz/48 kHz/96 kHz sample rates on all analog inputs
Front Panel Audio Jack Support (see Figure 5 for 3.5 mm audio jack pin out):
Speakers only (Stereo)
Headphones only (Stereo)
Microphone only (mono)
Combo Headphone (Stereo)/Microphone (mono)
Pin Number
Pin Name
Description
1
2
3
4
Tip
Ring
Ring
Sleeve
Left Audio Out

Right Audio Out
Common/Ground
Audio In/MIC
Figure 5. 4-Pin 3.5 mm (1/8 inch) Audio Jack Pin Out
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Product Description
NOTE
The analog circuit of the front panel audio connector is designed to power headphones or
amplified speakers only. Poor audio quality occurs if passive (nonamplified) speakers are
connected to this output.
1.9.1
Audio Subsystem Software
Audio software and drivers are available from Intels World Wide Web site.
Refer to
Obtaining Audio software and drivers
1.10
LAN Subsystem
The LAN subsystem consists of the following:
Intel I219V Gigabit Ethernet Controller (10/100/1000 Mb/s)

RJ-45 LAN connector with integrated status LEDs
Additional features of the LAN subsystem include:

CSMA/CD protocol engine
LAN connect interface between the Processor and the LAN controller
Power management capabilities
ACPI technology support
LAN wake capabilities
1.10.1
LAN subsystem software
Intel I219V Gigabit Ethernet Controller
The Intel I219V Gigabit Ethernet Controller supports the following features:
1.10.2
Compliant with the 1 Gb/s Ethernet 802.3, 802.3u, 802.3z, 802.3ab specifications
Multi-speed operation: 10/100/1000 Mb/s
Full-duplex operation at 10/100/1000 Mb/s; Half-duplex operation at 10/100 Mb/s
Flow control support compliant with the 802.3X specification as well as the specific operation
of asymmetrical flow control defined by 802.3z
VLAN support compliant with the 802.3q specification
Supports Jumbo Frames (up to 9 kB)
IEEE 1588 supports (Precision Time Protocol)
MAC address filters: perfect match unicast filters, multicast hash filtering, broadcast filter, and
promiscuous mode
LAN Subsystem Software
LAN software and drivers are available from Intels World Wide Web site.
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Refer to
Obtaining LAN software and drivers
Product Description
1.10.3
RJ-45 LAN Connector with Integrated LEDs
Two LEDs are built into the RJ-45 LAN connector (shown in Figure 6).
Item
Description
Link LED (Green)
Data Rate LED (Green/Yellow)
Figure 6. LAN Connector LED Locations

Table 8 describes the LED states when the board is powered up and the LAN subsystem is
operating.
Table 8. LAN Connector LED States
LED
Link
Data Rate
LED Color
Green
Green/Yellow
LED State
Condition
Off
LAN link is not established.
On
LAN link is established.
Blinking
LAN activity is occurring.
Off
10 Mb/s data rate is selected.
Green
Yellow
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1.10.4
Wireless Network Module
The Intel Dual Band Wireless-AC 8260 module provides hi-speed wireless connectivity provided
with the following capabilities:
Compliant IEEE 802.11abgn, 802.11ac, 802.11d, 802.11e, 802.11i, 802.11h, 802.11w

specifications
Maximum bandwidth of 867 Mbps
Dual Mode Bluetooth* 4.0
OS certified with : Microsoft Windows 7, Microsoft Windows 8.1, Microsoft Windows 10, Linux*
(most features not available on Linux)
Wi-Fi Direct* for peer to peer device connections
Wi-Fi Miracast Source
Wi-Fi Direct for peer to peer device connections
Authentication: WPA and WPA2, 802.1X (EAP-TLS, TTLS, PEAP, LEAP, EAP-FAST), EAP-SIM,
EAP-AKA
Encryption: 64-bit and 128-bit WEP, AES-CCMP, TKIP, WPA2, AES-CCMP
Refer to
Obtaining WLAN software and drivers
Full Specifications
http://intel.com/wireless
1.11
Hardware Management Subsystem
The hardware management features enable the board to be compatible with the Wired for
Management (WfM) specification. The board has several hardware management features,
including thermal and voltage monitoring.
Refer to
Wired for Management (WfM) Specification
www.intel.com/design/archives/wfm/
1.11.1
Hardware Monitoring
The hardware monitoring and fan control subsystem is based on an ITE Tech. IT8607E-DXS
embedded controller, which supports the following:
1.11.2
Processor and system ambient temperature monitoring

Chassis fan speed monitoring
Voltage monitoring of +5 V, +3.3 V, Memory Vcc (V_SM), +Vccp,
SMBus interface
Fan Monitoring
Fan monitoring can be implemented using third-party software.
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Product Description
1.11.3
Thermal Solution
Figure 7 shows the location of the thermal solution and processor fan header.
Item
Description
Thermal solution
Figure 7. Thermal Solution and Fan Header
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1.12
Power Management
Power management is implemented at several levels, including:
Software support through Advanced Configuration and Power Interface (ACPI)

Hardware support:
Power Input
Instantly Available PC technology
Wake from USB
WAKE# signal wake-up support
Wake from S5
Wake from CIR
+5 V Standby Power Indicator LED
1.12.1
ACPI
ACPI gives the operating system direct control over the power management and Plug and Play
functions of a computer. The use of ACPI with this board requires an operating system that
provides full ACPI support. ACPI features include:
Plug and Play (including bus and device enumeration)

Power management control of individual devices, add-in boards (some add-in boards may
require an ACPI-aware driver), video displays, and hard disk drives
Methods for achieving less than 15-watt system operation in the power-on/standby
sleeping state
A Soft-off feature that enables the operating system to power-off the computer
Support for multiple wake-up events (see Table 11 on page 34)
Support for a front panel power and sleep mode switch
Table 9 lists the system states based on how long the power switch is pressed, depending on how
ACPI is configured with an ACPI-aware operating system.
Table 9. Effects of Pressing the Power Switch
If the system is in this state
and the power switch is pressed for
the system enters this state
Off
(ACPI G2/G5 Soft off)
Less than four seconds
Power-on
(ACPI G0 working state)
On
Soft-off/Standby
(ACPI G1 sleeping state) Note
On
More than six seconds
Fail safe power-off

Sleep
(ACPI G1 sleeping state)
Wake-up
Sleep
(ACPI G1 sleeping state)
More than six seconds
Power-off
Note: Depending on power management settings in the operating system.
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Product Description
1.12.1.1
System States and Power States
Under ACPI, the operating system directs all system and device power state transitions. The
operating system puts devices in and out of low-power states based on user preferences and
knowledge of how devices are being used by applications. Devices that are not being used can be
turned off. The operating system uses information from applications and user settings to put the
system as a whole into a low-power state.
Table 10 lists the power states supported by the board along with the associated system power
targets. See the ACPI specification for a complete description of the various system and power
states.
Table 10. Power States and Targeted System Power
Global States
Sleeping States
Processor
States
Device States
Targeted System
Power (Note 1)
G0 working
state
S0 working
C0 working
D0 working state.
Full power > 30 W
G1 sleeping
state
S3 Suspend to RAM.
Context saved to
RAM.
No power
D3 no power
except for wake-up
logic.
Power < 5 W
(Note 2)
G1 sleeping
state
S4 Suspend to disk.
Context saved to disk.
No power
D3 no power
except for wake-up
logic.
Power < 5 W
(Note 2)
G2/S5
S5 Soft off. Context

not saved. Cold boot
is required.
No power
D3 no power
except for wake-up
logic.
Power < 5 W
(Note 2)
G3 mechanical
off
No power to the
system.
No power
D3 no power for
wake-up logic,
except when
provided by battery
or external source.
No power to the system.

Service can be performed
safely.
AC power is
disconnected
from the
computer.
Notes:
1.
Total system power is dependent on the system configuration, including add-in boards and peripherals powered by
the system chassis power supply.
2.
Dependent on the standby power consumption of wake-up devices used in the system.
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1.12.1.2
Wake-up Devices and Events
Table 11 lists the devices or specific events that can wake the computer from specific states.
Table 11. Wake-up Devices and Events
Devices/events that wake up the system
from this sleep state
Comments
S51
Power switch
S3, S4,
RTC alarm
S3, S4, S51

S51, 3
Monitor to remain in sleep state
LAN
S3, S4,
S5 WOL after G3 must be supported;

monitor to remain in sleep state
USB
S3, S4, S51, 2, 3
Wake S4, S5 controlled by BIOS option

(not after G3)
WAKE#
S3, S41
Via WAKE; monitor to remain in sleep

state
Consumer IR
S3, S4, S51, 3
Will not wake when in Deep S4/S5 sleep

state
Bluetooth
N/A
Wake from Bluetooth is not supported
Notes:
1. S4 implies operating system support only.
2. Will not wake from Deep S4/S5. USB S4/S5 Power is controlled by BIOS. USB S5 wake is controlled by BIOS. USB S4
wake is controlled by OS driver, not just BIOS option.
3. Windows 8.1 Fast startup will block wake from LAN, USB, and CIR from S5.
NOTE
Wake from S5 for Bluetooth requires additional operating system configuration. Please see
Microsoft Support article at
https://msdn.microsoft.com/en-us/library/windows/hardware/dn133849(v=vs.85).aspx
NOTE
The use of these wake-up events from an ACPI state requires an operating system that provides
full ACPI support. In addition, software, drivers, and peripherals must fully support ACPI wake
events.
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Product Description
1.12.2
Hardware Support
The board provides several power management hardware features, including:
Wake from Power Button signal

Instantly Available PC technology
Wake from USB (not after G3)
WAKE# signal wake-up support
Wake from S5
Wake from CIR
NOTE
The use of Wake from USB from an ACPI state requires an operating system that provides full ACPI
support.
1.12.2.1
Power Input
When resuming from an AC power failure, the computer returns to the power state it was in
before power was interrupted (on or off). The computers response can be set using the Last
Power State feature in the BIOS Setup programs Boot menu.
1.12.2.2
Instantly Available PC Technology
Instantly Available PC technology enables the board to enter the ACPI S3 (Suspend-to-RAM)
sleep-state. While in the S3 sleep-state, the computer will appear to be off (the power supply is
only supplying Standby power, and the front panel LED will be amber or secondary color if dual
colored, or off if single colored.) When signaled by a wake-up device or event, the system quickly
returns to its last known wake state. Table 11 on page 34 lists the devices and events that can
wake the computer from the S3 state.
The use of Instantly Available PC technology requires operating system support and drivers for
any installed M.2 add-in card.
1.12.2.3
LAN Wake Capabilities
LAN wake capabilities enable remote wake-up of the computer through a network. The LAN
subsystem monitors network traffic at the Media Independent Interface. Upon detecting a Magic
Packet* frame, the LAN subsystem asserts a wake-up signal that powers up the computer.
1.12.2.4
Wake from USB
USB bus activity wakes the computer from an ACPI S3 state (not after G3).
NOTE
Wake from USB requires the use of a USB peripheral that supports Wake from USB.
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1.12.2.5
WAKE# Signal Wake-up Support
When the WAKE# signal on the PCI Express bus is asserted, the computer wakes from an ACPI S3
or S4 state.
1.12.2.6
Wake from S5
When the RTC Date and Time is set in the BIOS, the computer will automatically wake from an
ACPI S5 state.
1.12.2.7
Wake from Consumer IR
CIR activity wakes the computer from an ACPI S3, S4, or S5 state.
1.12.2.8
The standby power indicator LED shows that power is still present even when the computer
appears to be off. Figure 8 shows the location of the standby power LED.
CAUTION
If AC power has been switched off and the standby power indicator is still lit, disconnect the power
cord before installing or removing any devices connected to the board. Failure to do so could
damage the board and any attached devices.
Figure 8. Location of the Standby Power LED
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Product Description
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Technical Reference
2.1
Memory Resources
2.1.1
Addressable Memory
The board utilizes 32 GB of addressable system memory. Typically the address space that is
allocated for PCI Conventional bus add-in cards, PCI Express configuration space, BIOS (SPI Flash
device), and chipset overhead resides above the top of DRAM (total system memory). On a system
that has 32 GB of system memory installed, it is not possible to use all of the installed memory
due to system address space being allocated for other system critical functions. These functions
include the following:
BIOS/SPI Flash device (64 Mb)

Local APIC (19 MB)
Direct Media Interface (40 MB)
PCI Express configuration space (256 MB)
PCH base address registers PCI Express ports (up to 256 MB)
Memory-mapped I/O that is dynamically allocated for M.2 add-in cards (256 MB)
Integrated graphics shared memory (up to 512 MB; 64 MB by default)
The board provides the capability to reclaim the physical memory overlapped by the memory
mapped I/O logical address space. The board remaps physical memory from the top of usable
DRAM boundary to the 4 GB boundary to an equivalent sized logical address range located just
above the 4 GB boundary. All installed system memory can be used when there is no overlap of
system addresses.
2.2
Connectors and Headers

CAUTION
Only the following connectors and headers have overcurrent protection: back panel and front
panel USB.
The other internal connectors and headers are not overcurrent protected and should connect only
to devices inside the computers chassis, such as fans and internal peripherals. Do not use these
connectors or headers to power devices external to the computers chassis. A fault in the load
presented by the external devices could cause damage to the computer, the power cable, and the
external devices themselves.
Furthermore, improper connection of USB header single wire connectors may eventually overload
the overcurrent protection and cause damage to the board.
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This section describes the boards connectors and headers. The connectors and headers can be
divided into these groups:
2.2.1
Front panel I/O connectors

Back panel I/O connectors
Front Panel Connectors
Figure 9 shows the location of the front panel connectors for the board.
Item
Description
CIR
Front panel Stereo

microphone/headphone jack
USB 3.0 ports (orange charging

capable)
USB 3.0 (blue)
Figure 9. Front Panel Connectors
2.2.2
Back Panel Connectors
Figure 10 shows the location of the back panel connectors for the board.
Item
Description
Mini DisplayPort connector
USB 3.0 ports (blue)
LAN
HDMI connector
12-19 V DC input jack
Figure 10. Back Panel Connectors
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Technical Reference
2.2.3
Headers and Connectors (Top)
Figure 11 shows the location of the headers and connectors on the top-side of the board.
Figure 11. Headers and Connectors (Top)

Table 12 lists the headers and connectors identified in Figure 11.
Table 12. Headers and Connectors Shown in Figure 11
Item from Figure 11
Description
CEC header
Front panel header
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2.2.4
Connectors and Headers (Bottom)
Figure 12 shows the locations of the connectors and headers on the bottom-side of the board.
Figure 12. Connectors and Headers (Bottom)
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Technical Reference
Table 13 lists the connectors and headers identified in Figure 12.

Table 13. Connectors and Headers Shown in Figure 12
Item from
Figure 12
Description
Auxiliary power connector
SDXC slot
SATA 6.0 Gb/s connector
M.2 connector (key type M) for 2242 and 2280 modules
SATA power connector (1.25 mm pitch)
BIOS security jumper
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2.2.4.1
Signal Tables for the Connectors and Headers
Table 14. SATA Power Connector (1.25 mm pitch)

Pin
Signal Name
+5 V
+5 V
+3.3 V
GND
GND
NOTE
Connector is Molex* part number 53398-0571, 1.25 mm pitch PicoBlade* header, surface mount,
vertical, lead-free, 5 circuits.
Table 15. Single-Port Internal USB 2.0 Header (1.25 mm pitch)

Pin
Signal Name
Pin
Signal Name
+5 V DC
D-
D+
Ground
NOTE
Connector is Molex part number 53398-0471, 1.25 mm pitch PicoBlade header, surface mount,
Table 16. M.2 2280 Module (key type M) Connector
Pin
Signal Name
Pin
Signal Name
74
3.3V
75
GND
72
3.3V
73
GND
70
3.3V
71
GND
68
SUSCLK(32kHz) (O)(0/3.3V)
69
PEDET (NC-PCIe/GND-SATA)
66
Connector Key
67
N/C
64
Connector Key
65
Connector Key
62
Connector Key
63
Connector Key
60
Connector Key
61
Connector Key
58
N/C
59
Connector Key
56
N/C
57
GND
continued
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Technical Reference
Table 16. M.2 2280 Module (key type M) Connector (continued)

Pin
Signal Name
Pin
Signal Name
54
PEWAKE# (I/O)(0/3.3V) or N/C
55
REFCLKP
52
CLKREQ# (I/O)(0/3.3V) or N/C
53
REFCLKN
50
PERST# (O)(0/3.3V) or N/C
51
GND
48
N/C
49
PETp0/SATA-A+
46
N/C
47
PETn0/SATA-A-
44
N/C
45
GND
42
N/C
43
PERp0/SATA-B-
40
N/C
41
PERn0/SATA-B+
38
DEVSLP (O)
39
GND
36
N/C
37
PETp1
34
N/C
35
PETn1
32
N/C
33
GND
30
N/C
31
PERp1
28
N/C
29
PERn1
26
N/C
27
GND
24
N/C
25
PETp2
22
N/C
23
PETn2
20
N/C
21
GND
18
3.3V
19
PERp2
16
3.3V
17
PERn2
14
3.3V
15
GND
12
3.3V
13
PETp3
10
DAS/DSS# (I/O)/LED1# (I)(0/3.3V)
11
PETn3
N/C
GND
N/C
PERp3
3.3V
PERn3
3.3V
GND
GND
Table 17. CEC Header (1.25 mm pitch)

Pin
Signal Name
5VSTBY
GND
PWR_SWITCH#
HDMI_CEC
NOTE
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2.2.4.2
Add-in Card Connectors
The board supports M.2 2242 and 2280 (key type M) modules.
Supports M.2 SSD SATA drives

Maximum bandwidth is approximately 540 MB/s
Supports M.2 SSD PCIe drives (PCIe x1, x2, and x4)
Using PCIe x4 M.2 SSD maximum bandwidth is approximately 1600 MB/s
2.2.4.3
Front Panel Header (2.0 mm Pitch)
This section describes the functions of the front panel header. Table 18 lists the signal names of
the front panel header. Figure 13 is a connection diagram for the front panel header.
Table 18. Front Panel Header (2.0 mm Pitch)
Pin
Signal Name
Description
Pin
Signal Name
Description
HDD_POWER_LED
Pull-up resistor (750 )

to +5V
POWER_LED_MAIN
[Out] Front panel LED (main

color)
HDD_LED#
[Out] Hard disk activity

LED
POWER_LED_ALT
[Out] Front panel LED (alt

color)
GROUND
Ground
POWER_SWITCH#
[In] Power switch
RESET_SWITCH#
[In] Reset switch
GROUND
Ground
+5V_DC
Power
10
Key
No pin
Figure 13. Connection Diagram for Front Panel Header (2.0 mm Pitch)
2.2.4.3.1
Hard Drive Activity LED Header
Pins 1 and 3 can be connected to an LED to provide a visual indicator that data is being read from
or written to a hard drive. Proper LED function requires a SATA hard drive or optical drive
connected to an onboard SATA connector.
2.2.4.3.2
Reset Switch Header
Pins 5 and 7 can be connected to a momentary single pole, single throw (SPST) type switch that is
normally open. When the switch is closed, the board resets and runs the POST.
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Technical Reference
2.2.4.3.3
Power/Sleep LED Header
Pins 2 and 4 can be connected to a one- or two-color LED. Table 19 and Table 20 show the
possible LED states.
Table 19. States for a One-Color Power LED
LED State
Description
Off
Power off
Blinking
Standby
Steady
Normal operation
Table 20. States for a Dual-Color Power LED

LED State
Description
Off
Power off
Secondary color blinking

(amber)
Standby
Primary color steady (white)
Normal operation
NOTE
The LED behavior shown in Table 19 is default other patterns may be set via BIOS setup.
2.2.4.3.4
Power Switch Header
Pins 6 and 8 can be connected to a front panel momentary-contact power switch. The switch
must pull the SW_ON# pin to ground for at least 50 ms to signal the power supply to switch on or
off. (The time requirement is due to internal debounce circuitry on the board.) At least two
seconds must pass before the power supply will recognize another on/off signal.
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2.2.4.4
SDXC Card Reader
The board has a standard Secure Digital (SD) card reader that supports the Secure Digital
eXtended Capacity (SDXC) format, 3.01 specification.
Table 21. SDXC Card Reader Connector
Pin
Signal Name
Descriptive Name
CD
Card Detection
DATA2
Serial Data 2
DATA3
Serial Data 3
CMD
Command
VSS1
Ground
VDD
Power (3.3 V)
CLK
Serial Clock
VSS2
Ground
DATA0
Serial Data 0
10
DATA1
Serial Data 1
11
WP
Write Protect
NOTE
The SD card reader is not supported in Microsoft* Windows* 7
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Technical Reference
2.2.4.5
Power Supply Connector
The board has the following power supply connector:
External Power Supply the board can be powered through a 12-19 V DC connector on the
back panel. The back panel DC connector is compatible with a 5.5 mm/OD (outer diameter)
and 2.5 mm/ID (inner diameter) plug, where the inner contact is +12-19 (10%) V DC and the
shell is GND. The maximum current rating is 10 A.
NOTE
External power voltage, 12-19 V DC, is dependent on the type of power brick used.
Table 22. Auxiliary Power Connector
Pin
Signal Name
Descriptive Name
+5VSB
5V Standby supply
WC_CTL
USB Charging Enable/Disable
GND
Ground
+VIN
12V 19V DC input (fused at 1.5 A)
NOTE
The Auxiliary Power Connector is limited voltage source (output) for 5V Standby and the voltage
supplied to the board (typically 19V DC) for use by expansion peripherals. The Auxiliary Power
Connector is limited to 1.5A max (fused).
NOTE
Refer to
Power supply considerations
Section 2.5.1, page 54
2.2.4.5.1
Power Sensing Circuit
The board has a power sensing circuit that:
manages CPU power usage to maintain system power consumption below 65 W.

is designed for use with 65 W AC-DC adapters.
NOTE
It is recommended that you disable this feature (via BIOS option) when using an AC-DC
adapter greater than 65 W.
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2.2.4.6
Internal USB 2.0 Single-Port Header (1.25 mm Pitch)
Figure 14 is a connection diagram for the internal USB header.
NOTE
The +5 V DC power on the USB header is fused.

Use only an internal USB connector that conforms to the USB 2.0 specification for high-speed
USB devices.
Figure 14. Connection Diagram for the Internal

USB 2.0 Single-Port Header (1.25 mm Pitch)
2.2.4.7
Consumer Infrared (CIR) Sensor
The Consumer Infrared (CIR) sensor on the front panel provides features that are designed to
comply with Microsoft Consumer Infrared usage models (RC-6).
The CIR feature is made up of the receiving sensor. The receiving sensor consists of a filtered
translated infrared input compliant with Microsoft CIR specifications.
Customers are required to provide their own media center compatible remote or smart phone
application for use with the Intel NUC. Figure 15 shows the location of the CIR sensor.
Item
Description
CIR Sensor
Figure 15. Location of the CIR Sensor
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Technical Reference
2.2.4.8
Consumer Electronics Control (CEC) Header
The Consumer Electronics Control (CEC) is a 500 Mb/s bi-directional serial bus designed to be
used for controlling multiple HDMI devices with a single remote control. Table 17 shows the
pinout for this header.
2.3
Refer to
HDMI CEC technology
http://www.hdmi.org/pdf/whitepaper/DesigningCECintoYourNextH
DMIProduct.pdf
BIOS Security Jumper

CAUTION
Do not move a jumper with the power on. Always turn off the power and unplug the power cord
from the computer before changing a jumper setting. Otherwise, the board could be damaged.
Figure 16 shows the location of the BIOS Security Jumper. The 3-pin jumper determines the BIOS
Security programs mode.
Table 20 describes the jumper settings for the three modes: normal, lockdown, and configuration.
Figure 16. Location of the BIOS Security Jumper
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Table 20 lists the settings for the jumper.

Table 20. BIOS Security Jumper Settings
Function/Mode
Jumper Setting
Configuration
Normal
1-2
The BIOS uses current configuration information and passwords for

booting.
Lockdown
2-3
The BIOS uses current configuration information and passwords for

booting, except:
All POST Hotkeys are suppressed (prompts are not displayed and keys
are not accepted. For example, F2 for Setup, F10 for the Boot Menu).
Power Button Menu is not available (see Section 3.7.4 Power Button
Menu).
BIOS updates are not available except for automatic Recovery due to flash
corruption.
Configuration
None
BIOS Recovery Update process if a matching *.bio file is found. Recovery

Update can be cancelled by pressing the Esc key.
If the Recovery Update was cancelled or a matching *.bio file was not
found, a Config Menu will be displayed. The Config Menu consists of the
following (selected Power Button Menu options):
[1]
Suppress this menu until the BIOS Security Jumper is replaced.
[2]
Clear BIOS User and Supervisor Passwords.
See Section 3.7.4 Power Button Menu.
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Technical Reference
2.4
Mechanical Considerations
2.4.1
Form Factor
The board is designed to fit into a custom chassis. Figure 17 illustrates the mechanical form factor
for the board. Dimensions are given in inches [millimeters].
Figure 17. Board Dimensions
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Figure 18 shows the height dimensions of the board.
Figure 18. Board Height Dimensions
2.5
Electrical Considerations
2.5.1
Power Supply Considerations
System power requirements will depend on actual system configurations chosen by the
integrator, as well as end user expansion preferences. It is the system integrators responsibility
to ensure an appropriate power budget for the system configuration is properly assessed based
on the system-level components chosen.
2.5.2
Fan Header Current Capability
Table 23 lists the current capability of the fan header.

Table 23. Fan Header Current Capability
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Fan Header
Maximum Available Current
Processor fan
.25 A
Technical Reference
2.6
Thermal Considerations
CAUTION
A chassis with a maximum internal ambient temperature of 50 oC at the processor fan inlet is
recommended. If the internal ambient temperature exceeds 50 oC, further thermal testing is
required to ensure components do not exceed their maximum case temperature.
CAUTION
Failure to ensure appropriate airflow may result in reduced performance of both the processor
and/or voltage regulator or, in some instances, damage to the board.
All responsibility for determining the adequacy of any thermal or system design remains solely
with the system integrator. Intel makes no warranties or representations that merely following the
instructions presented in this document will result in a system with adequate thermal performance.
CAUTION
Ensure that the ambient temperature does not exceed the boards maximum operating
temperature. Failure to do so could cause components to exceed their maximum case
temperature and malfunction. For information about the maximum operating temperature, see
the environmental specifications in Section 2.8.
CAUTION
Ensure that proper airflow is maintained in the processor voltage regulator circuit. Failure to do so
may result in shorter than expected product lifetime.
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Figure 19 shows the locations of the localized high temperature zones.
Item
Description
Thermal solution
Processor voltage regulator area
Figure 19. Localized High Temperature Zones
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Technical Reference
A thermal pad has been installed for the bottom of the chassis to improve the thermal
performance when using M.2 devices that operate at higher temperatures. If the thermal pad ever
needs to be replaced, Figure 20 shows the installation area of the thermal pad for the Intel NUC
Kit NUC6i5SYK/NUC6i3SYK.
Item
Description
Thermal Pad
Thermal Pad Installation Area
Figure 20. Installation Area of Thermal Pad for Intel NUC Kit NUC6i5SYK/NUC6i3SYK
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Figure 21 shows the installation area of the thermal pad for the Intel NUC Kit
NUC6i5SYH/NUC6i3SYH.
Item
Description
Thermal Pad
Thermal Pad Installation Area
Figure 21. Installation area of Thermal Pad for Intel NUC Kit NUC6i5SYH/NUC6i3SYH
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Technical Reference
Table 24 provides maximum case temperatures for the components that are sensitive to thermal
changes. The operating temperature, current load, or operating frequency could affect case
temperatures. Maximum case temperatures are important when considering proper airflow to
cool the board.
Table 24. Thermal Considerations for Components
Component
Maximum Case Temperature
Processor
For processor case temperature, see processor datasheets and processor

specification updates
To ensure functionality and reliability, the component is specified for proper operation when Case
Temperature is maintained at or below the maximum temperature listed in Table 25. This is a
requirement for sustained power dissipation equal to Thermal Design Power (TDP is specified as
the maximum sustainable power to be dissipated by the components). When the component is
dissipating less than TDP, the case temperature should be below the Maximum Case
Temperature. The surface temperature at the geometric center of the component corresponds to
Case Temperature.
It is important to note that the temperature measurement in the system BIOS is a value reported
by embedded thermal sensors in the components and does not directly correspond to the
Maximum Case Temperature. The upper operating limit when monitoring this thermal sensor is
Tcontrol.
Table 25. Tcontrol Values for Components
Component
Tcontrol
Processor
For processor case temperature, see processor datasheets and processor

specification updates
Refer to
Processor datasheets and specification updates
Section 1.2, page 18
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2.7
Reliability
The Mean Time Between Failures (MTBF) prediction is calculated using component and
subassembly random failure rates. The calculation is based on the Telcordia SR-332 Issue 2,
Method I, Case 3, 55 C ambient. The MTBF prediction is used to estimate repair rates and spare
parts requirements. The MTBF for Intel NUC6i5SYB board is 61,848 hours. The MTBF for Intel
NUC6i3SYB board is 61,760 hours.
2.8
Environmental
Table 26 lists the environmental specifications for the board.
Table 26. Environmental Specifications
Parameter
Specification
Temperature
Non-Operating
-40 C to +60 C
Operating
0 C to +40 C
The operating temperature of the board may be determined by measuring the air
temperature from the junction of the heatsink fins and fan, next to the attachment screw,
in a closed chassis, while the system is in operation.
Shock
Unpackaged
50 g trapezoidal waveform
Velocity change of 170 inches/s
Packaged
Half sine 2 millisecond

Product Weight (pounds)
Free Fall (inches)
Velocity Change (inches/s)
<20
36
167
21-40
30
152
41-80
24
136
81-100
18
118
Vibration
Unpackaged
5 Hz to 20 Hz: 0.01 g Hz sloping up to 0.02 g Hz

20 Hz to 500 Hz: 0.02 g Hz (flat)
Packaged
5 Hz to 40 Hz: 0.015 g Hz (flat)

40 Hz to 500 Hz: 0.015 g Hz sloping down to 0.00015 g Hz
Note: Before attempting to operate this board, the overall temperature of the board must be above the minimum
operating temperature specified. It is recommended that the board temperature be at least room temperature
before attempting to power on the board. The operating and non-operating environment must avoid condensing
humidity.
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Overview of BIOS Features
3.1
Introduction
The board uses Intel Visual BIOS that is stored in the Serial Peripheral Interface Flash Memory (SPI
Flash) and can be updated using a disk-based program. The SPI Flash contains the Visual BIOS
Setup program, POST, the PCI auto-configuration utility, LAN EEPROM information, and Plug and
Play support.
The BIOS displays a message during POST identifying the type of BIOS and a revision code. The
initial production BIOSs are identified as SYSKLi35.86A.
The Visual BIOS Setup program can be used to view and change the BIOS settings for the
computer. The BIOS Setup program is accessed by pressing the <F2> key after the Power-On
Self-Test (POST) memory test begins and before the operating system boot begins.
NOTE
The maintenance menu is displayed only when the board is in configure mode. Section 2.3 on
page 51 shows how to put the board in configure mode.
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3.2
BIOS Flash Memory Organization

The Serial Peripheral Interface Flash Memory (SPI Flash) includes a 64 Mb flash memory device.
3.3
System Management BIOS (SMBIOS)

SMBIOS is a Desktop Management Interface (DMI) compliant method for managing computers in a
managed network.
The main component of SMBIOS is the Management Information Format (MIF) database, which
contains information about the computing system and its components. Using SMBIOS, a system
administrator can obtain the system types, capabilities, operational status, and installation dates
for system components. The MIF database defines the data and provides the method for
accessing this information. The BIOS enables applications such as third-party management
software to use SMBIOS. The BIOS stores and reports the following SMBIOS information:
BIOS data, such as the BIOS revision level

Fixed-system data, such as peripherals, serial numbers, and asset tags
Resource data, such as memory size, cache size, and processor speed
Dynamic data, such as event detection and error logging
Non-Plug and Play operating systems require an additional interface for obtaining the SMBIOS
information. The BIOS supports an SMBIOS table interface for such operating systems. Using this
support, an SMBIOS service-level application running on a non-Plug and Play operating system
can obtain the SMBIOS information. Additional board information can be found in the BIOS under
the Additional Information header under the Main BIOS page.
3.4
Legacy USB Support

Legacy USB support enables USB devices to be used even when the operating systems USB
drivers are not yet available. Legacy USB support is used to access the BIOS Setup program, and
to install an operating system that supports USB. By default, Legacy USB support is set to
Enabled.
Legacy USB support operates as follows:
1. When you apply power to the computer, legacy support is disabled.
2. POST begins.
3. Legacy USB support is enabled by the BIOS allowing you to use a USB keyboard to enter and
configure the BIOS Setup program and the maintenance menu.
4. POST completes.
5. The operating system loads. While the operating system is loading, USB keyboards and mice
are recognized and may be used to configure the operating system. (Keyboards and mice are
not recognized during this period if Legacy USB support was set to Disabled in the BIOS Setup
program.)
6. After the operating system loads the USB drivers, all legacy and non-legacy USB devices are
recognized by the operating system, and Legacy USB support from the BIOS is no longer
used.
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7. Additional USB legacy feature options can be access by using Intel Integrator Toolkit.
To install an operating system that supports USB, verify that Legacy USB support in the BIOS
Setup program is set to Enabled and follow the operating systems installation instructions.
3.5
BIOS Updates
The BIOS can be updated using one of the following methods:
Intel Express BIOS Update Utility, which enables automated updating while in the Windows
environment. Using this utility, the BIOS can be updated from a file on a hard disk, a USB
drive (a flash drive or a USB hard drive), or a CD-ROM, or from the file location on the Web.
Intel Flash Memory Update Utility, which requires booting from DOS. Using this utility, the
BIOS can be updated from a file on a hard disk, a USB drive (a flash drive or a USB hard drive),
or a CD-ROM.
Intel F7 switch during POST allows a user to select where the BIOS .bio file is located and
perform the update from that location/device. Similar to performing a BIOS Recovery without
removing the BIOS configuration jumper.
Intel Visual BIOS has an option to update the BIOS from a valid .bio file located on a hard disk
or USB drive. Enter Intel Visual BIOS by pressing <F2> during POST.
Using Front Panel menu option
Both utilities verify that the updated BIOS matches the target system to prevent accidentally
installing an incompatible BIOS.
NOTE
Review the instructions distributed with the upgrade utility before attempting a BIOS update.
Refer to
BIOS update utilities
http://support.intel.com/support/motherboards/desktop/sb/CS034499.htm
3.5.1
Language Support
The BIOS Setup program and help messages are supported in US English. Check the Intel web
site for support.
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3.5.2
Custom Splash Screen
During POST, an Intel splash screen is displayed by default. This splash screen can be
augmented with a custom splash screen. The Intel Integrators Toolkit that is available from Intel
can be used to create a custom splash screen.
NOTE
If you add a custom splash screen, it will share space with the Intel branded logo.
Refer to
Intel Integrator Toolkit
http://developer.intel.com/design/motherbd/software/itk/
Additional Intel software tools
http://developer.intel.com/design/motherbd/software.htm
3.6
BIOS Recovery
It is unlikely that anything will interrupt a BIOS update; however, if an interruption occurs, the
BIOS could be damaged. Table 27 lists the drives and media types that can and cannot be used
for BIOS recovery. The BIOS recovery media does not need to be made bootable.
Table 27. Acceptable Drives/Media Types for BIOS Recovery
Media Type (Note)
Can be used for BIOS recovery?
Hard disk drive (connected to SATA or USB)
Yes
CD/DVD drive (connected to SATA or USB)
Yes
USB flash drive
Yes
USB diskette drive (with a 1.4 MB diskette)
No (BIOS update file is bigger than 1.4 MB size limit)
NOTE
Supported file systems for BIOS recovery:
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NTFS (sparse, compressed, or encrypted files are not supported)

FAT32
FAT16
FAT12
ISO 9660
Refer to
BIOS recovery
http://www.intel.com/support/motherboards/desktop/sb/cs-034524.htm
3.7
Boot Options
In the BIOS Setup program, the user can choose to boot from a hard drive, optical drive,
removable drive, or the network. The default setting is for the optical drive to be the first boot
device, the hard drive second, removable drive third, and the network fourth.
3.7.1
Network Boot
The network can be selected as a boot device. This selection allows booting from the onboard
LAN or a network add-in card with a remote boot ROM installed.
Pressing the <F12> key during POST automatically forces booting from the LAN. To use this key
during POST, the User Access Level in the BIOS Setup program's Security menu must be
set to Full.
3.7.2
Booting Without Attached Devices
For use in embedded applications, the BIOS has been designed so that after passing the POST,
the operating system loader is invoked even if the following devices are not present:
Video adapter
Keyboard
Mouse
3.7.3
Changing the Default Boot Device During POST
Pressing the <F10> key during POST causes a boot device menu to be displayed. This menu
displays the list of available boot devices. Table 28 lists the boot device menu options.
Table 28. Boot Device Menu Options
Boot Device Menu Function Keys
Description
<> or <>
Selects a default boot device
<Enter>
Exits the menu, and boots from the selected device
<Esc>
Exits the menu and boots according to the boot priority defined
through BIOS setup
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3.7.4
Power Button Menu
As an alternative to Back-to-BIOS Mode or normal POST Hotkeys, the user can use the power
button to access a menu. The Power Button Menu is accessible via the following sequence:
1. System is in S4/S5 (not G3)
2. User pushes the power button and holds it down for 3 seconds
3. The system will emit three short beeps from the front panel (FP) audio port, then stop to
signal the user to release the power button. The FP power button LED will also change from
Blue to Amber when the user can release the power button.
4. User releases the power button before the 4-second shutdown override
If this boot path is taken, the BIOS will use default settings, ignoring settings in VPD where
possible.
At the point where Setup Entry/Boot would be in the normal boot path, the BIOS will display the
following prompt and wait for a keystroke:
[ESC]
Normal Boot
[F2]
Intel Visual BIOS
[F3]
Disable Fast Boot
[F4]
BIOS Recovery
[F7]
Update BIOS
[F10]
Enter Boot Menu
[F12]
Network Boot
[F2] Enter Setup is displayed instead if Visual BIOS is not supported.

[F3] Disable Fast Boot is only displayed if at least one Fast Boot optimization is enabled.
[F9] Remote Assistance is only displayed if Remote Assistance is supported.
If an unrecognized key is hit, then the BIOS will beep and wait for another keystroke. If one of the
listed hotkeys is hit, the BIOS will follow the indicated boot path. Password requirements must
still be honored.
If Disable Fast Boot is selected, the BIOS will disable all Fast Boot optimizations and reset the
system.
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3.8
Hard Disk Drive Password Security Feature

The Hard Disk Drive Password Security feature blocks read and write accesses to the hard disk
drive until the correct password is given. Hard Disk Drive Passwords are set in BIOS SETUP and are
prompted for during BIOS POST. For convenient support of S3 resume, the system BIOS will
automatically unlock drives on resume from S3. Valid password characters are A-Z, a-z, and 0-9.
Passwords may be up to 19 characters in length.
The User hard disk drive password, when installed, will be required upon each power-cycle until
the Master Key or User hard disk drive password is submitted.
The Master Key hard disk drive password, when installed, will not lock the drive. The Master Key
hard disk drive password exists as an unlock override in the event that the User hard disk drive
password is forgotten. Only the installation of the User hard disk drive password will cause a hard
disk to be locked upon a system power-cycle.
Table 29 shows the effects of setting the Hard Disk Drive Passwords.
Table 29. Master Key and User Hard Drive Password Functions
Password Set
Password During Boot
Neither
None
Master only
None
User only
User only
Master and User Set
Master or User
During every POST, if a User hard disk drive password is set, POST execution will pause with the
following prompt to force the user to enter the Master Key or User hard disk drive password:
Enter Hard Disk Drive Password:
Upon successful entry of the Master Key or User hard disk drive password, the system will
continue with normal POST.
If the hard disk drive password is not correctly entered, the system will go back to the above
prompt. The user will have three attempts to correctly enter the hard disk drive password. After
the third unsuccessful hard disk drive password attempt, the system will halt with the message:
Hard Disk Drive Password Entry Error
A manual power cycle will be required to resume system operation.
NOTE
As implemented on Intel NUC Board NUC6i5SYB and Intel NUC Board NUC6i3SYB, Hard Disk Drive
Password Security is only supported on either SATA port 0 (M.2 ) or SATA Port 1 (onboard SATA
connector). The passwords are stored on the hard disk drive so if the drive is relocated to another
computer that does not support Hard Disk Drive Password Security feature, the drive will not be
accessible.
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3.9
BIOS Security Features

The BIOS includes security features that restrict access to the BIOS Setup program and who can
boot the computer. A supervisor password and a user password can be set for the BIOS Setup
program and for booting the computer, with the following restrictions:
The supervisor password gives unrestricted access to view and change all the Setup options in
the BIOS Setup program. This is the supervisor mode.
The user password gives restricted access to view and change Setup options in the BIOS
Setup program. This is the user mode.
If only the supervisor password is set, pressing the <Enter> key at the password prompt of the
BIOS Setup program allows the user restricted access to Setup.
If both the supervisor and user passwords are set, users can enter either the supervisor
password or the user password to access Setup. Users have access to Setup respective to
which password is entered.
Setting the user password restricts who can boot the computer. The password prompt will be
displayed before the computer is booted. If only the supervisor password is set, the computer
boots without asking for a password. If both passwords are set, the user can enter either
password to boot the computer.
For enhanced security, use different passwords for the supervisor and user passwords.
Valid password characters are A-Z, a-z, and 0-9. Passwords may be up to 20 characters in
length.
To clear a set password, enter a blank password after entering the existing password.
Table 30 shows the effects of setting the supervisor password and user password. This table is
for reference only and is not displayed on the screen.
Table 30. Supervisor and User Password Functions
Supervisor
Mode
User Mode
Setup Options
Password to
Enter Setup
Password
During Boot
Neither
Can change all

options (Note)
Can change all

options (Note)
None
None
None
Supervisor only
Can change all

options
Can change a
limited number
of options
Supervisor Password
Supervisor
None
User only
N/A
Can change all

options
Enter Password
Clear User Password
User
User
Supervisor and
user set
Can change all

options
Can change a
limited number
of options
Supervisor Password
Enter Password
Supervisor or
user
Supervisor or
user
Password Set
Note:
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If no password is set, any user can change all Setup options.
Error Messages and Blink Codes
4.1
Front-panel Power LED Blink Codes

Whenever a recoverable error occurs during POST, the BIOS causes the boards front panel power
LED to blink an error message describing the problem (see Table 31).
Table 31. Front-panel Power LED Blink Codes
4.2
Type
Pattern
Note
Power-on
Solid on primary color. Indicates S0 state.
Default to On; can be disabled

via BIOS Setup
S3 Standby
Blink alternate color .25 seconds on, .25 seconds off,

indefinitely. Indicates S3 state.
Default behavior; can be

changed via BIOS Setup
Intel Ready Mode
Blink primary color, 1 second on, 1 second off,

indefinitely.
BIOS update in progress
Off when the update begins, then primary color on for

0.5 seconds, then off for 0.5 seconds. The pattern
repeats until the BIOS update is complete.
Memory error
On-off (1.0 second each) three times, then 2.5-second

pause (off), entire pattern repeats (blinks and pause)
until the system is powered off.
Thermal trip warning
Blink primary color .25 seconds on, .25 seconds off, .25
seconds on, .25 seconds off. This will result in a total of
16 blinks (blink for 8 seconds).
BIOS Error Messages

Table 30 lists the error messages and provides a brief description of each.
Table 30. BIOS Error Messages
Error Message
Explanation
CMOS Battery Low
The battery may be losing power. Replace the battery soon.
CMOS Checksum Bad
The CMOS checksum is incorrect. CMOS memory may have been

corrupted. Run Setup to reset values.
Memory Size Decreased
Memory size has decreased since the last boot. If no memory was
removed, then memory may be bad.
No Boot Device Available
System did not find a device to boot.
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Board Identification Information

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Specification Changes or Clarifications

Description of Changes or Clarifications

Added Note to Section 2.2.4.4 to clarify what the Auxiliary Power

Front panel header added.

Page 23 Table 7 from 192 kHz / 24 bit to 192 kHz 16 bit

What This Document Contains

A map of the resources of the Intel NUC Board

The features supported by the BIOS Setup program

Regulatory compliance and battery disposal information

Notes, Cautions, and Warnings

Other Common Notation

Used after a signal name to identify an active-low signal (such as USBP0#)

Gigabyte (1,073,741,824 bytes)

Gigabytes per second

Gigabits per second

Kilobyte (1024 bytes)

Kilobit (1024 bits)

1000 bits per second

Megabyte (1,048,576 bytes)

Megabytes per second

Megabit (1,048,576 bits)

Megabits per second

Thermal Design Power

An address or data value ending with a lowercase h indicates a hexadecimal value.

Volts. Voltages are DC unless otherwise specified.

1.12 Power Management ................................................................................................................................ 32

Memory Resources .................................................................................................................................. 39

3 Overview of BIOS Features

4 Error Messages and Blink Codes

Front-panel Power LED Blink Codes ................................................................................................ 69

Major Board Components (Top) ........................................................................................................ 13

Feature Summary ..................................................................................................................................... 11

Front Panel Header (2.0 mm Pitch) .................................................................................................. 46

4.0 inches by 4.0 inches (101.60 millimeters by 101.60 millimeters)

A soldered-down 6th generation Intel Core i5-6260U dual-core processor with up to a

Integrated graphics support for processors with Intel Graphics Technology:

Table 1. Feature Summary (continued)

USB 3.0 ports:

Suspend to RAM support

Hardware monitoring subsystem, based on a ITE Tech. IT8607E-DXS embedded controller,

Voltage sense to detect out of range power supply voltages

Intel Dual Band Wireless-AC 8260

Board Layout (Top)

Figure 1. Major Board Components (Top)

Table 2 lists the components identified in Figure 1.

Item from Figure 1

12-19 V DC input jack

Processor fan header

Onboard power button

Standby Power LED

Hard Disk Drive LED

Front panel header

Board Layout (Bottom)

Figure 2. Major Board Components (Bottom)

Table 3. Components Shown in Figure 2