Article ID: 000087598 Content Type: Troubleshooting Last Reviewed: 05/13/2022

The Intel® NUC Will not Start and the Power LED Blinks Once Every Five Seconds

Environment

Windows® 10 family

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Summary

Troubleshooting tips for when your power LED blinks one time every five seconds during startup.

Description

The Intel® NUC won't boot and the power LED blinks one time every 5 seconds.

Resolution

This blink code could mean the Intel NUC's power-on circuit may have failed. The issue may be fixed by trying one of the following.

If the above steps don't work, contact Intel Customer Support for assistance.