Block Diagrams
Processor
Platform Controller Hub (PCH)
System Memory
Processor Graphics Subsystem
USB
Thunderbolt 4
Storage Options
Real-Time Clock Subsystem
LAN
Intel® Security and Manageability Technologies
Intel® Virtualization Technology
Intel® Virtualization Technology for Directed I/O
Power Management
Audio Subsystem Software
Connectors, Headers, and Expansion
NUC 12 Extreme / Pro X Element Headers and Connectors
Wireless Network Module
Antenna Connectors
Internal Power Supply
Add-in Card Limitations
NUC 12 Extreme / Pro X Kit Dimensions
Thermal Considerations
Reliability
Environmental
Shipping Considerations for System Integrators
Platform Controller Hub (PCH)
The Intel NUC 12 Extreme / Pro X Kits feature the Intel® Z690 Platform Controller Hub with Direct Media Interface (DMI) interconnect providing interfaces to the processor and the USB, SATA, LAN, PCI Express interfaces. The Z690 is a centralized controller for the kit’s I/O paths.