Intel NUC7i7BNB Bios Update ?

[DBrow17]

So,

I have a problem where a new M2 SSD isn't detected in the bios.

Before going mad I thought I'd check the Bios Rev.

I've managed to find https://downloadcenter.intel.com/download/27843/NUCs-BIOS-Update-BNKBL357-86A-?product=95065 https://downloadcenter.intel.com/download/27843/NUCs-BIOS-Update-BNKBL357-86A-?product=95065

But the Bios release notes from OPSD and the page itself don't actually mention the specific board (NUC7i7BNB).

The bios string is BNKBL357.86A.0053 (Bios Rev 0053) - Which does match the bios string, but as mentioned neither the release notes or the product page mention the specific board NUC7i7BNB.

https://downloadmirror.intel.com/27843/eng/BN_0064_ReleaseNotes.pdf https://downloadmirror.intel.com/27843/eng/BN_0064_ReleaseNotes.pdf

Can someone from the NUC team or Elan PW (assuming that's where OPSD still develop Bios - I've been away from the IT business for a while and no longer have IBL privileges) please confirm is this bios is compatible with this specific board please.

Warmest Regards - Dave.B

[AlHill]

I am not from the NUC team, but, Yes, that is the correct/latest bios (0064)

Look at section 3.1 on page 67 here for the bios string:

https://www.intel.com/content/dam/support/us/en/documents/boardsandkits/NUC7i5BN_NUC7i7BN_TechProdSp... https://www.intel.com/content/dam/support/us/en/documents/boardsandkits/NUC7i5BN_NUC7i7BN_TechProdSp...

Look on page iii under product identification information for the NUC7i7BNB board and board identification information for the bios string.

Doc

[DBrow17]

OK,

Thanks.

A little weird that they don't actually mention that board in the Release Notes ! But hey ho !

[AlHill]

It is a bit strange. Maybe cvare can help with that.

Doc

[Chris_V_Intel]

I heard my name.

See this article, mainly the top box.

https://www.intel.co.uk/content/www/uk/en/support/articles/000005804/mini-pcs.html https://www.intel.co.uk/content/www/uk/en/support/articles/000005804/mini-pcs.html

[DBrow17]

Gutted. Looks like my AA number doesn't exist. The mysterious board with no name ;-)

[Chris_V_Intel]

Sorry, not exactly sure what you're referring too.

Just an FYI.

This is the Board ID that's in your kit.

This is the AA # :

To answer your original question, yes that BIOS will work on your NUC, did you have any additional questions?

[DBrow17]

Just referring to the link you sent. Neither the board id or AA appear anywhere on that page. Like the board ID not appearing in the bios release notes. I think the board doesn't exist and is fake news, but it's sitting in front of me, so I guess it is real !

[DBrow17]

Ah, tracked down it's identity via a PCN for a Bios Update - the board is a bulk sku BLKNUC7I7BNB MM955785.

Back in the day when we'd buy 80k boards a year from DPSD, bulk / 10 packs etc were all listed in bios literature.

Why they've omitted this one and made it so difficult to find is beyond me.

[AlHill]

Glad you have it solved.

Doc

[Chris_V_Intel]

We like to enable amateur sleuths.

But not a bad idea, I can add the board in the title.