ASUS BNUC13BRKP2 NUC 13 Pro Kit Board Mini PC User Guide

July 29, 2024
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ASUS BNUC13BRKP2 NUC 13 Pro Kit Board Mini PC

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ASUS NUC 13 Pro Kit/Board/Mini-PC

Specifications

  • Board Dimensions: 146mm x 101.7mm
  • Max Chassis Dimensions
    • Slim Chassis: 174mm x 108mm x 25.9mm (+3.4mm rubber feet)
    • Tall Chassis: 174mm x 108mm x 35.8mm (+3.4mm rubber feet)
  • Processor: Alder-Lake-N processor
  • Memory: Tested memory details available at ASUS Support
  • Graphics: Supports HBR Dolby TrueHD and DTS-HD Master Audio over HDMI
  • Storage
    • One M.2 PCIe x2 connector supporting M.2 22×80 (key type M) for NVMe only
    • One 64GB eMMC
  • Communication: USB Ports and Headers
  • Power: Operating Temperatures, BIOS, Supported Operating System, Hardware Monitor Subsystem
  • Additional Features
    • MIPI Camera support
    • HDMI CEC API available
    • Sustained Operation
    • Auto RTC Reset
    • Delayed AC Start
    • Reflectivity Kensington Security Slot
    • Cable Locking Arm
    • LED Status Indicators

Product Usage Instructions

Assembly
Follow the assembly instructions provided in the Quick Start Guide for your specific kit/board/mini-PC model.

Powering On
Connect the power plug according to your country code (US, CN,EU) but note that all power plugs may not be included in the box.

Mounting Options
Choose from optional VESA mounting, DIN rail mounting, or cable tie mounting based  n your installation requirements.

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ):

  • Q: Where can I find information about the USB ports and headers?

    • A: More details about the location/pinout of the USB ports and headers can be found in Section 3.6.3 of the user manual.
  • Q: How do I enable HDMI CEC functionality?

    • A: HDMI CEC functionality can be enabled in the BIOS settings. Refer to the user manual or visit the link provided for more information on the HDMI CEC API specification.

ASUS NUC 13 Pro Kit/Board/Mini-PC
NUC13BRKP2 / NUC13BRBP2 / NUC13BRBA4 / NUC13BRFA2 / NUC13BRFA4

Quick Start Guide

  • NUC13BRK (Slim Kit)
  • NUC13BRF (Tall Kit)
  • NUC13BRB (Board)

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The terms HDMI, HDMI High-Definition Multimedia Interface, HDMI trade dress and the HDMI Logos are trademarks or registered trademarks of HDMI Licensing Administrator, Inc.

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Optional

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VESA Mounting

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DIN Rail Mounting

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Cable Tie Mounting

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Specification

Board Dimensions 146mm x 101.7mm
Max Chassis Dimensions Slim chassis: 174mm x 108mm x 25.9mm (+3.4mm

rubber feet) Tall chassis: 174mm x 108mm x 35.8mm (+3.4mm rubber feet)
Processor| ASUS NUC 13 Rugged Boards and Kits have a soldered-down Alder-Lake-N processor from the list below.

  • Intel® Processor N50 (Config A)
  • Intel Atom® Processor X7211E (Config B)
  • Intel Atom® Processor X7425E (Config C)

More information about Intel® processors can be found at https://ark.intel.com

Memory| 1 x Single Channel DDR5-4800 SODIMM

  • Support for In-band ECC capability.
  • With 8Gb or 16 Gb capacity

More information about tested memory can be found at https://www .asus. com/suppor t/

Graphics| Integrated graphics support for processors with Intel® Graphics Technology

  • Supports up to dual 4K@60Hz display or dual 1080@60Hz (2 x HDMI 2.1 TMDS)
  • HDR (High Dynamic Range) support
  • Dual display pipes – supporting blending, color adjustments, scaling, and dithering.
  • Support for HDCP 2.3
  • Codecs supported are detailed on http://www.intel.com/graphics
  • Support Headless, 2nd Virtual Display and Persistent Display Mode Operation

Audio

| The processor supports the following audio formats over HDMI*: HBR Dolby TrueHD and DTS-HD Master Audio

More information about software and drivers can be found at https://www.asus.com/support/Download-Center/

Storage| One M.2 PCIe x2 connector supporting M.2 22×80 (key type M) for NVMe only. One 64GB eMMC
Communication| Intel® Wi-Fi 6E1 AX210 (Gig+) M.2 2230 add-in card via M.2 2230 (key type E) connector

  • 802.11ax R2 2×2, both with 160Mhz channel support + Bluetooth v5.3
  • Maximum transfer speed up to 2.4 Gbps
  • Supports PCIe and USB

More information about Intel® wireless products can be found at https://ark.intel.com To obtain drivers visit https://www.asus.com/support/Download-Center/

Dual 2.5 Gigabit (10/100/1000/2500 Mbps) Ethernet ports

  • Intel® Ethernet Controller I226-V (SKU Dependent)
  • Intel® Ethernet Controller I226-LM (SKU Dependent)
  • Single-port integrated multi-gigabit (up to 2.5G) – standard IEEE 802.3 Ethernet interface for 2500BASE-T, 1000BASE-T, 100BASE-TX, 10BASE-TE connections (IEEE 802.3, 802.3u, 802.3bz, and 802.3ab)
  • Full wake up support (S4 WOL not supported)
  • Supports for packets up to 9.5 KB (Jumbo Frames)

More information about Intel® Ethernet controllers can be found at https://ark.intel.com

USB Ports and Headers| 2 x USB 3.2 Gen2 port (rear panel) 2 x USB 2.0 port (rear panel)

2 x USB 2.0 Headers (internal)

More information about the location/pinout of the USB ports and headers can be found in Section 3.6.3 later in this document.

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Power| Power Adapter

  • 65W adapter ADP 20V, 3.25A 3P DT VI
  • 90W adapter ADP 20V, 4.5A 3P DT VI
  • 90W adapter ADP 20V, 4.5A 3P DT VI Internal Power Header
  • 4-pos/dual row (2×2) right-angled header Power Input
  • 12VDC to 20VDC +/- 5% with DC voltage protection

Operating Temperatures|

  • Intel® Atom® x7211E 0 – 50 °C External Ambient Temp
  • Intel® Atom® x7425E 0 – 40 °C External Ambient Temp
  • Intel® Processor N50 0 – 40 °C External Ambient Temp

BIOS| ASUS BIOS resident in the Serial Peripheral Interface (SPI) Flash device
Support for Advanced Configuration and Power Interface (ACPI), Plug and Play
Supported Operating System|

  • Windows 10 IOT-Enterprise LTSC 64-bit
  • Ubuntu 22.04 LTS
  • RedHat Enterprise Linux 9
  • Windows 11 Pro 64-bit

Hardware Monitor Subsystem

| Hardware monitoring subsystem including:

Voltage sense to detect out of range power supply voltages. Thermal sense to detect out of range thermal values

Design for Rugged|

  • Rated IP50
  • Industrial Design
  • Fanless

Additional Features

MIPI Camera| ASUS NUC 13 Rugged NUC13BR supports 2x MIPI CSI Camera headers, which supports Vision Components or Paper Image off-the-shelf camera.
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HDMI CEC API| Built-in support for HDMI CEC is available on both HDMI ports, which may be enabled in the BIOS for display power control, as well as via an API supporting other HDMI CEC functions.

More information about the HDMI CEC API specification is available on https://www.intel.com/content/www/us/en/suppor t/ar ticles/000056864/intel- nuc.html

Sustained Operation| Qualified for 24×7 sustained operation
Auto RTC Reset| A Real-Time Clock (RTC) reset is triggered after three consecutive unsuccessful boot attempts.
Delayed AC Start| Short delay after AC power is applied before unit is ready to power on to protect the system against voltage fluctuations in environments where multiple devices are being powered on simultaneously
Reflectivity| All surfaces meet 20GE (20 Gloss Level/Gloss Units) of shininess by measurement of Glanz
Kensington Security Slot| Available on the right side of the chassis when viewed from the front
Cable Locking Arm| ASUS NUC Rugged PCs and Kits NUC13BR ship with a cable locking arm on the back panel of the chassis. The cable locking arm reduces stress on the power adapter cable in certain positions and prevents unintended losses of power
LED Status Indicators| ASUS NUC 13 Rugged Kits feature three System Status LEDS to represent overall boot health (useful for headless deployments) as well as firmware/software robustness capabilities.

There are three Network Status LEDs representing overall network connectivity.

  • Thunderbolt” Port
  • HDMI Port
  • USB 2.0 Port
  • Ethernet Port
  • Electric Power Inlet
  • Anti-Theft Key Lock Hole
  • USB 3.2 Port
  • Headset|
  • Power Button/LED
  • Cable Locking Arm
    Cable Locking Arm

All power plugs may not be included in the box.

Thunderbolt 4/USB 4 (type C)

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For a list of tested components and operating systems supported, go to the following web site: https://www.asus.com/support/

For product support. ao to: https://www.asus.com/support/contact/troubleshootina/

To download the latest drivers and BIOS updates, go to: https://www.asus.com/support/Download-Center/

The operation of any wireless adapter other than the one installed, shall violate regulatory compliance requirements in your region.

Unless it is mentioned in the Integration Guide or Technical Product Specification, please do not try to repair your equipment. Always follow the instructions in the Integration Guide or Technical Product Specification.

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