Asus NUC 14 Essential

Asus NUC 14 Essential.

  • cpu: Intel Processor N150, TDP 6W
  • memory: 16 GB - 1 x SO-DIMM slot max: 16 GB DDR5-4800 SO-DIMM
  • storage: 1 x M.2 - 1TB Kingston NV3 SSD
  • network - wired: 2.5G Realtek RTL8125BG-CG
  • network - wireless: Intel Wi-Fi 6E AX211
  • bluetooth:

front

  • power button
  • usb 10 Gbps Type-C port
  • 2 x usb 10 Gbps ports
  • headphone / headset / microphone jack

back

  • usb 2.0 port
  • 2.5 Gbps LAN (RJ45) port
  • 2 x usb 10 Gbps ports
  • USB 10 Gbps Type-C port with DisplayPort 1.4
  • HDMI

  • power input: 19V, 3.42 A

  • BIOS version: 0028 (was: 0020)

  • power adapter: laptop-style external power brick, the mains cord has the C5 "mickey mouse" connector, the DC side is a common barrel jack plug. Model: FSP065-RBBN3

Operating systems: FreeBSD,

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Keys: F2, BIOS, F7 - BIOS update,

Links

Asus NUC 14 Essential,

local links

History

2026-02-15: bios - I downloaded the lastest bios (MNTWLCPX.0028.zip) and put the .CAP file on a fat32 formatted usb stick, booted, pressed F7 (Fn-F7 actually) and upgraded the bios. afterwards, kenv reports:

root@nuc14:~ # kenv| grep smbios.bios
smbios.bios.reldate="01/07/2026"
smbios.bios.revision="5.27"
smbios.bios.vendor="ASUSTeK COMPUTER INC."
smbios.bios.version="MNTWLCPX.0028.2026.0107.1406"

2026-02-15: bios info

root@nuc14:~ # kenv | grep smbios.bios
smbios.bios.reldate="10/28/2024"
smbios.bios.revision="5.27"
smbios.bios.vendor="ASUSTeK COMPUTER INC."
smbios.bios.version="MNTWLCPX.0020.2024.1028.0921"

product info

root@nuc14:~ # kenv smbios.system.product
NUC14MNK-B2

2025-07-16: to open the box, loosen the four captive screws on the bottom cover, and remove it. memory - insert the SO-DIMM (there is only one slot). SSD - insert, then rotate the "Q-Latch" (litte plastic thing) counter clockwise to secure it. The bottom cover has cooling pads for the ssd.

2025-07-16: I created this page.

2025-07-14: I got a pick-up message (email and text message) and picked up the package at Extra Trondheimsveien during the day.

2025-07-11: From Proshop, I ordered:

  • 1 x ASUS NUC 14 Essential Kit RNUC14MNK1500002 (3349043) NOK 2070.-
  • 1 x Crucial Classic SODIMM DDR5-4800 - 16GB - CL40 - Single Channel (3054760) NOK 506.-
  • 1 x Kingston NV3 SSD - 1TB - PCIe 4.0 - M.2 2280 (3284682) NOK 699.-

a total of NOK 3275.-