Signal Tables for Headers and Connectors

This section more clearly defines the pinouts and connector types used in Table 7.

A – EPS 8 Pin Power Connector

The EPS 8 Pin Power Connector follows the ATX standard layout and requirements. With one side being Ground and the opposite side with the connector lock being 12V. The NUC 12 Extreme / Pro X Compute element can utilize 12-19V input, while the NUC 12 Extreme / Pro X Kit provides the standard ATX 12V.

B - Internal USB 3.1 Gen 2 Type-C 20pin Header (Key B)

C - Internal USB 3.2 Gen 2 Type-C 20pin Header (Key A)

D - 20pin Common IO Header

The 20pin Common IO Header utilizes a “Molex Micro-Lock” or equivalent 1.25mm pitch connector which contains signals for the following types of headers.

2x USB 2.0 4 Pin Headers

1x 8pin Internal Dual PWM Fan Header

1x 10pin Front Panel Header (Power LED and Button)

*Note* that a fan-out cable is included that adapts the 20pin Common IO cable assembly into the individual headers listed below. Pin 13 and Pin 20 are powered by the +12V Slot power that is produced by an Element compatible baseboard design. If not connected to a baseboard these two FAN PWM headers capabilities are non-functional. Fan selection should use designs with less than 1A of power required.

2x USB 2.0 4 pin Header

Molex part number 53398-0471, 1.25mm Pitch PicoBlade* Header, Surface Mount, Vertical, Lead-Free, 4 Circuits.

Internal 8pin Dual PWM Fan header

Molex part number 53398-0867, 1.25mm Pitch PicoBlade* Header, Surface Mount, Vertical, Lead-Free, 8 circuits.

10-pin Front Panel IO Header

Connector is a 2 x 5, 2.0mm pitch connector.

E – 2-pin MEBX Reset Jumper

Note* This header is non-functional on the NUC 9 Extreme

F – 3-pin BIOS Security Header

G - NUC Card 4pin PWM Fan Header