Plug in the device with the Windows installation image (USB port or USB optical drive, if the Windows image is on a CD/DVD).See the instructions at Install Windows 7* on Computers with USB 3.0. Don't install Windows 10 on the Intel Optane Memory module. If you plan to install both a hard drive and Intel® Optane™ Memory, Windows® 10 must be installed on the hard drive. If your Intel NUC model isn't listed in this table, there are no additional special instructions and you can proceed directly to the installation steps. See the table for special information you should know before you begin installing the operating system.

If Windows, tools to create USB bootable drives can be found at the below links:Ĭlick or the topic for details: Model-specific information

Get your Windows image ready (purchased separately) on a USB portable device.

Use another computer connected to the Internet to download the latest wired or wireless network driver for your Intel NUC (just search for the NUC model at the link).

Install necessary hardware components in the Intel NUC (memory and drive, purchased separately).Review the model-specific table below for any special information that applies to your Intel NUC model.See the Supported Operating Systems for Intel® NUC Products for a list of Windows* versions supported by your Intel® NUC.

Windows 7 cd boot