GMKtec K8 Plus

GMKtec Nucbox K8 Plus Mini PC User Manual

מאָדעל: K8 פּלוס

1. הקדמה

This manual provides essential information for the safe and efficient use of your GMKtec Nucbox K8 Plus Mini PC. Please read these instructions carefully before operating the device and retain them for future reference. The Nucbox K8 Plus is a compact yet powerful mini PC designed for various applications, from gaming and content creation to office work and home theater.

GMKtec Nucbox K8 Plus Mini PC, showcasing its compact size next to a monitor and on a laptop.

The GMKtec Nucbox K8 Plus Mini PC is designed for portability and efficiency.

2. פּעקל אינהאַלט

באַשטעטיקט אַז אַלע זאכן וואָס זענען אויסגערעכנט אונטן זענען אַרייַנגערעכנט אין אייער פּעקל:

  • 1x Nucbox K8 Plus Mini PC Unit
  • 1x באַניצער מאַנואַל
  • 1x HDMI קאַבלע
  • 1x מאַכט אַדאַפּטער
  • 1 קס מאַכט שנור
  • 1x וועסאַ מאָונט
  • 1x שרויף שטעלן
Contents of the GMKtec Nucbox K8 Plus retail box, including the mini PC, power supply, cables, VESA mount, and user manual.

Ensure all listed components are present in the retail packaging.

3. פּראָדוקט איבערview

The GMKtec Nucbox K8 Plus is equipped with advanced hardware for high performance:

  • פּראַסעסער: AMD Ryzen 7 8845HS (8 Cores, 16 Threads, up to 5.1 GHz, 16MB L3 Cache) with integrated AMD Ryzen AI Engine.
  • גראַפיקס: Integrated AMD Radeon 780M GPU.
  • זכּרון: Supports DDR5 RAM (up to 64GB, 5600MHz).
  • סטאָרידזש: Dual PCIe 4.0 M.2 2280 SSD slots (up to 8TB total).
  • אַפּערייטינג סיסטעם: פאַר-אינסטאַלירט מיט Windows 11 Pro.
  • קאַנעקטיוויטי: Dual 2.5G LAN, WiFi 6E (2.4/5.0/6.0 GHz), Bluetooth 5.2.
  • ווייַז אַוטפּוץ: HDMI 2.1, DisplayPort 2.1, 2x USB4 (DisplayPort Alt Mode) supporting up to four 8K displays.
  • Special Ports: Oculink port for external graphics card connectivity.
  • קאָאָלינג: Upgraded dual cooling fan system (top and bottom) for efficient heat dissipation.
Diagram illustrating the key features of the GMKtec Nucbox K8 Plus, including CPU, GPU, OS, SSD, display outputs, RAM, cooling, WiFi, and Bluetooth.

Key features of the Nucbox K8 Plus Mini PC.

3.1. פּאָרץ און ינטערפייסיז

Familiarize yourself with the available ports on your Mini PC:

Diagram showing the various ports on the GMKtec Nucbox K8 Plus Mini PC, including USB, HDMI, DisplayPort, LAN, and Oculink.

פראָנט און דערציען view of the Nucbox K8 Plus ports.

  • פראָנט פּאָרץ: Power button, USB 3.2 Gen2 Type-A, USB 3.2 Gen2 Type-C, Audio Jack.
  • דערציען פּאָרץ: DC Power Input, HDMI 2.1, DisplayPort 2.1, 2x USB4 Type-C, 2x 2.5G LAN, 2x USB 3.2 Gen2 Type-A, Oculink.

3.2. Oculink Port

The Oculink port provides high-speed connectivity for external graphics cards, enhancing the PC's graphical performance. וויכטיק: This interface does not support hot-swapping. Always plug and unplug the Oculink cable when the PC is powered off to prevent damage.

Image showing the Oculink port on the GMKtec Nucbox K8 Plus connected to an external graphics card, with a warning about hot-swapping.

The Oculink port allows connection to an external graphics card.

4. סעטאַפּ אינסטרוקציעס

  1. פאַרבינדן פּעריפעראַלס: Connect your monitor(s) to the HDMI, DisplayPort, or USB4 ports. Connect your keyboard and mouse to the available USB ports.
  2. פאַרבינדן נעץ: For a wired connection, connect an Ethernet cable to one of the 2.5G LAN ports. For wireless, ensure your WiFi network is available.
  3. פאַרבינדן מאַכט: Plug the power adapter into the DC input port on the Mini PC, then plug the power cord into an electrical outlet.
  4. מאַכט אויף: Press the power button on the front of the Mini PC. The system will boot up.
  5. ערשטע ווינדאָוס סעטאַפּ: Follow the on-screen instructions to complete the Windows 11 Pro setup, including language, region, network, and user account creation.

5. אַפּערייטינג ינסטרוקטיאָנס

5.1. מאַכט מאָדעס

The Nucbox K8 Plus offers various power modes to optimize performance and power consumption:

  • Silent Mode (35W): For quiet operation and low power consumption.
  • Balance Mode (54W): A balanced setting for everyday tasks.
  • Performance Mode (65W): For demanding applications requiring higher CPU performance.
  • Max Performance (70W): Unleashes full power for intensive tasks like gaming or video editing.

You can typically switch between these modes via the operating system's power settings or dedicated software if provided by GMKtec.

Diagram showing different power modes (Silent, Balance, Performance, 70W) and their corresponding CPU temperature and noise levels.

Select the appropriate power mode for your tasks.

5.2. מולטי-דיספּליי סעטאַפּ

The Nucbox K8 Plus supports up to four displays simultaneously, with resolutions up to 8K@60Hz. Connect your monitors to the available HDMI 2.1, DisplayPort 2.1, and USB4 ports. Configure display settings within Windows (Right-click on desktop > Display settings).

Image demonstrating the GMKtec Nucbox K8 Plus connected to four screens, including two large monitors and two portable displays, showcasing its 8K quad display capability.

Connect up to four displays for an expansive workspace.

6. וישאַלט

6.1. רייניקונג

  • רייניקט רעגולער די אויסערליכע זייט פון די מיני פּיסי מיט א ווייכן, טרוקענעם שטאָף.
  • ניצט קאמפרעסט לופט צו פארזיכטיק רייניקן שטויב פון די ווענטילאציע גרילן צו אויפהאלטן אפטימאלן לופט שטראם און קילונג פאָרשטעלונג.
  • ניצט נישט פליסיקע רייניגער גלייך אויפן אפאראט.

6.2. Hardware Upgrades (RAM/SSD)

The Nucbox K8 Plus features an easy-to-disassemble design for convenient RAM and SSD upgrades. Always power off and disconnect the Mini PC from the power source before performing any internal maintenance.

Diagram showing the easy installation process for upgrading RAM and SSD in the GMKtec Nucbox K8 Plus, highlighting the dual M.2 2280 SSD slots and DDR5 SO-DIMM slots.

Upgrade RAM and SSD easily with the disassembled design.

  • באַראַן: The device supports dual-channel DDR5 SO-DIMM memory, with a maximum capacity of 96GB.
  • SSD: It features two M.2 2280 NVMe slots, supporting up to 4TB per slot for a total of 8TB.

6.3. ווייכווארג דערהייַנטיקונגען

Regularly check for and install Windows updates, driver updates, and BIOS updates to ensure optimal performance, security, and compatibility. These can typically be found through Windows Update or the GMKtec official webפּלאַץ.

7. טראָובלעשאָאָטינג

If you encounter issues with your Mini PC, refer to the following common troubleshooting steps:

  • קיין ווייַז:
    • Ensure the monitor is powered on and correctly connected to the Mini PC.
    • פרובירט אן אנדערן דיספּלעי קאַבל אדער מאָניטאָר.
    • באַשטעטיקן אַז די ריכטיקע אַרייַנגאַנג מקור איז אויסגעקליבן אויף דיין מאָניטאָר.
  • קיין מאַכט:
    • Check if the power adapter and cord are securely connected to both the Mini PC and the power outlet.
    • פּרובירן די מאַכט ווענטיל מיט אן אנדער מיטל.
  • WiFi קאָנעקטיוויטי פּראָבלעמען:
    • Restart your router and the Mini PC.
    • Ensure WiFi is enabled in Windows settings.
    • דערהייַנטיקט אייערע וויירלעס נעץ דרייווערס.
    • If issues persist, try resetting the network adapter in Windows Device Manager.
  • Random Shutdowns/Restarts:
    • זיכער מאַכן אַז דער מיני פּיסי האָט גענוג ווענטילאַציע און ווערט נישט איבערהייצט.
    • Check for recent software or driver installations that might be causing conflicts.
    • Run a system diagnostic or check Windows Event Viewער פֿאַר טעות מעלדונגען.
  • פּאַמעלעך פאָרשטעלונג:
    • Check for background applications consuming resources.
    • Ensure sufficient free storage space on your SSD.
    • Verify that the power mode is set to 'Performance' or 'Max Performance' if needed.

8. ספּעסאַפאַקיישאַנז

שטריךדעטאַל
סאָרטדזשי-עם-קיטעק
מאָדעל נומערK8Plus 32+512GB
אָפּערייטינג סיסטעםWindows 11 פּראָ
קפּו מאָדעלAMD Ryzen 7 8845HS
קפּו ספּידאַרויף צו 5.1 GHz
קפּו קאָרעס8
L3 Cache Size16 מב
גראַפיקס פּראַסעסערAMD Radeon 780M 2700MHz
VRAM TypeGDDR5
אינסטאַלירן באַראַן32 גיגאבייט דדר5
מאַקס ראַם געשטיצט64 גיגאבייט
זכּרון ספּיד5600 מהז
סטאָרידזש טיפּSSD (PCIe x4 interface)
סטאָרידזש קאַפּאַסיטי512 גיגאבייט (קאָנפֿיגורירבאַר ביז 8 טב)
וסב פּאָרץ4 (including USB4)
HDMI פּאָרץ1 (הדמי 2.1)
ווייַז אַוטפּוץHDMI, DisplayPort, USB-C (DisplayPort Alt Mode)
מאַקסימום דיספּליי רעזאָלוציע7680x4320 pixels (8K)
עטהערנעטDual Intel i226V 2.5G NIC
ווירעלעסס קאַנעקטיוויטיWiFi 6E (2.4 GHz, 5.0 GHz, 6.0 GHz), Bluetooth 5.2
מאַכט קאַנסאַמשאַן35 Watts (TDP)
קאָאָלינג אופֿןWater Cooling (Enhanced large cooling fans)
יקספּאַנשאַן סלאָץ2
נאָך פֿעיִקייטןOculink Port, Built-in Microphone, VESA Mount support, Auto Power On, WOL, Fan Speed Control

9. וואָראַנטי און שטיצן

Your GMKtec Nucbox K8 Plus Mini PC comes with a 1 יאָר וואָראַנטי from the date of purchase. This warranty covers manufacturing defects and hardware malfunctions under normal use.

For technical support, troubleshooting assistance beyond this manual, or warranty claims, please contact GMKtec customer service. You can typically find contact information on the official GMKtec website or through your retailer's support channels. When contacting support, please have your product model number (K8 Plus) and proof of purchase ready.

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