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S1206 (1U12)
MS-S311
Server System
User Guide

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  • Page 1 S1206 (1U12) MS-S311 Server System User Guide...

  • Page 2: Table Of Contents

    Contents Regulatory Notices ....................... 4 Copyright and Trademarks Notice ................5 Technical Support......................5 Safety Information ......................6 System Specifications ....................7 System Overview ......................8 System LED Indicators ....................11 Motherboard Overview ....................12 Motherboard Connector .................... 13 Power Connector ....................13 Storage Connector ....................
  • Page 3 CPU & Heatsink ......................29 Installing CPU & Heatsink ..................30 Memory ........................33 Recommended Memory Population ..............34 Installing Memory Modules .................. 35 M.2 M Key ........................36 Installing M.2 M Key ..................... 36 PCIe Add-in Card ......................37 Installing PCIe Add-in Card ..................

  • Page 4: Regulatory Notices

    Chemical Substances Information In compliance with chemical substances regulations, such as the EU REACH Regulation (Regulation EC No. 1907/2006 of the European Parliament and the Council), MSI provides the information of chemical substances in products at: https://csr.msi.com/global/index CE Conformity Hereby, Micro-Star International CO., LTD declares that this device is in compliance with the essential safety requirements and other relevant provisions set out in the European Directive.

  • Page 5: Copyright And Trademarks Notice

    Copyright and Trademarks Notice Copyright © Micro-Star Int’l Co., Ltd. All rights reserved. The MSI logo used is a registered trademark of Micro-Star Int’l Co., Ltd. All other marks and names mentioned may be trademarks of their respective owners. No warranty as to accuracy or completeness is expressed or implied.

  • Page 6: Safety Information

    Safety Information ∙ Always read the safety instructions carefully. ∙ Keep this User’s Manual for future reference. ∙ Keep this equipment away from humidity. ∙ Lay this equipment on a reliable flat surface before setting it up. ∙ The openings on the enclosure are for air convection hence protects the equipment from overheating.

  • Page 7: System Specifications

    System Specifications Model S1206-01 Form Factor Dimensions 17.2”W (438mm) x 1.7”H (43.2mm) x 30.3”D (770mm) Processor ∙ 2 x AMD® EPYC™ Genoa SP5 9004 Series Processors - Up to 96C, cTDP max 400W Memory ∙ 24 x DDR5 4800MT/s, RDIMM/ 3DS, w/ ECC...

  • Page 8: System Overview

    System Overview 12 x 2.5” NVMe Hot-Swap Drive Bays Riser #4 Riser #4 Riser #2 Riser #2 Riser #1 Riser #1 System Overview...
  • Page 9 USB 2.0 Port This connector is provided for USB peripheral devices. (Speed up to 480 Mbps) ⚠ Important High-speed devices are recommended for USB 3.2 ports whereas low-speed devices, such as mouse or keyboard, are suggested to be plugged into the USB 2.0 ports.
  • Page 10 GbE RJ45 Port (for Mgmt.) The standard RJ45 LAN jack is provided for connection to the Local Area Network (LAN). You can connect a network cable to it. Status Description No link Link/ Activity Linked Green LINK/ACT SPEED Blinking Data activity 10 Mbps Speed LED 100 Mbps...

  • Page 11: System Led Indicators

    System LED Indicators UID Button/ LED System Power Button/ LED System Reset Button M.2 Activity LED System Status LED NIC Link LED LED State Description Power LED System power is on Blue System power is on ACPI S0 state System is sleeping Blinking System power is off System power is on ACPI S4, S5 state...

  • Page 12: Motherboard Overview

    Motherboard Overview JVGA1 COM1 USB2 USB1 MLAN1 LAN2 LAN1 JUID_SEL1 BAT1 RISER2 JRTC_CLR1 RISER1 RISER3 MSD1 MSD2 OCP1 JCHASSIS1 JSPI_MUX1 RISER4 M2_1 M2_2 JBIOS_SYS1 JTPM1 JFP_VGA1 BMC_JTAG1 JSEL_BMC1 JBIOS_LOC1 BMC_F2 BMC_F1 JIPMB1 GPU_PWR5 JSATA_NVME_SW1 PSU_PWR2 PSU_PWR1 JMCIO4 JUSB1 HDD_PWR3 JSGPIO_PCH JMCIO3 GPU_PWR6 GPU_PWR4...

  • Page 13: Motherboard Connector

    Motherboard Connector Power Connector PSU_PWR1 PSU_PWR2 GPU_PWR1 HDD_PWR3 GPU_PWR2 GPU_PWR6 GPU_PWR3 GPU_PWR5 GPU_PWR4 HDD_PWR2 HDD_PWR1 PSU_PWR1~2: CRPS Power Connector These CRPS (Common Redundant Power Supplies) connectors allow you to connect a power supply. To connect the power supply, ensure that the plug is inserted in the proper orientation and that the pins are aligned.
  • Page 14 HDD_PWR3: Rear HDD BP Power Connector This connector provides power output to HDDs on rear side. HDD_PWR3 P12V ⚠ Important Make sure that all power connectors are securely connected to the power supply to ensure stable operation of the motherboard. Motherboard Connector...

  • Page 15: Storage Connector

    Storage Connector MSD2 MSD1 M2_2 M2_1 JMCIO4 JMCIO3 JSLIM4X_1 JMCIO5 JMCIO2 JMCIO1 JMCIO6 Slot Speed ® JSLIM4X_1 PCIe 3.0 x4 8GT/s ® PCIe 4.0 x4 16GT/s (Default) JMCIO1~4 SATA 3.0 6Gb/s ® JMCIO5, JMCIO6 PCIe 4.0 x8 16GT/s ® M2_1, M2_2 PCIe 3.0 x2 8GT/s JMCIO1~4: MCIO 4i Connector...
  • Page 16 M2_1, M2_2: M.2 Slot (M Key, PCIe 3.0 x2, 2280) The M.2 slot supports solid-state drive (SSD). For Installation procedure, please refer to “System Setup > M.2 M Key". MSD1, MSD2: Micro SD Card Slot This slot is for inseriting the micro SD card. Motherboard Connector...

  • Page 17: Fpc Connector

    FPC Connector A Flexible Printed Circuit (FPC) connector connects a flexible printed circuit or flat ribbon cable to a PCB. FPC connectors are also referred to as flat flexible cable (FFC) connectors or ribbon connectors. Their slim and lightweight design makes them ideal for electronic devices and equipment that require space-saving solutions.
  • Page 18 JUSB2: USB FPC Connector This port is backward-compatible with USB 2.0 devices and supports data transfer rate up to 5 Gbit/s (SuperSpeed). FUSB_VCC FUSB_VCC FUSB_VCC FUSB_VCC FUSB_VCC FUSB_VCC JUSB2 USB3_F_RXN USB3_F_RXP USB3_F_TXN USB3_F_TXP USB2_F1_DN USB2_F1_DP USB2_F2_DN USB2_F2_DP Motherboard Connector...

  • Page 19: Box Header

    Box Header F2U-1~6: 2U System Fan Power Connector The fan power connectors support 2U system cooling fans. P12V F2U-1~6 FAN_TACH FAN_PWM FAN_FAULT F1U-1~8: 1U System Fan Power Connector The fan power connectors support 1U system cooling fans. FAN_TACH FAN_PWM P12V P12V F1U1~8 FAN_TACH...
  • Page 20 JCHASSIS1: Chassis Intrusion Header This connector connects to the chassis intrusion switch cable. If the chassis is opened, the chassis intrusion mechanism will be activated. The system will record this status and show a warning message on the screen. To clear the warning, you must enter the BIOS utility and clear the record.
  • Page 21 JTPM1: SPI TPM Module Box Header This connector connects to a TPM (Trusted Platform Module) module (optional). Please refer to the TPM security platform manual for more details. P3V3_AUX SPI_CPU0_3V3_CLK SPI_CPU0_3V3_MISO JTPM1 SPI_CPU0_3V3_MOSI SPI_TPM_CS_N IRQ_TPM_SPI_N P3V3_AUX TPM_RESET_N P3V3_AUX JTPM1 Motherboard Connector...
  • Page 22 JFP_VGA1: Front VGA Header The VGA connector is provided for monitors. F_RED F_GRN JFP_VGA1 F_BLU F_VS F_HS F_DDCDAT SEL_FP_N F_DDCCLK F_VGA_5V JFP_VGA1 Motherboard Connector...
  • Page 23 FBP_I2C_1, RBP_I2C_1, RBP_I2C_2: I2C Box Header I2C connectors are used to connect to the System Management Bus (SMBus). FBP_I2C_1 is for front HDD backplane, and RBP_I2C_1, RBP_I2C_2 are for rear HDD backplanes. FBP_I2C_1 I2C_DAT RBP_I2C_1 RBP_I2C_2 I2C_CLK JSGPIO_PCH: Rear Side BP SGPIO Box Header JSGPIO_PCH SGPIO_SATA_CLOCK_RBP SGPIO_SATA_LOAD_RBP...

  • Page 24: Motherboard Jumper

    Motherboard Jumper ⚠ Important Avoid adjusting jumpers when the system is on; it will damage the motherboard. JUID_SEL1 JRTC_CLR1 JSPI_MUX1 JSEL_BMC1 JSATA_NVME_SW1 Jumper Name Default Setting Description 1-2: BIOS1 & allows BMC to switch (default) JSPI_MUX1 2-3: BIOS2 (backup only, use when BIOS1 flash crashes) 1-2: BMC1 (default) JSEL_BMC1 2-3: BMC2...

  • Page 25: Motherboard Expansion Slot

    Motherboard Expansion Slot RISER1: PCIe 5.0 x 32 slot (from CPU0) RISER2: PCIe 5.0 x 32 slot (from CPU1) RISER3: PCIe 5.0 x 16 slot (from CPU1) RISER4: Fixed slot OCP1: OCP 3.0 SFF (PCIe 5.0 x16 slot, from CPU0) PCIe (Peripheral Component Interconnect Express) Slots The PCI Express slots support PCIe interface expansion cards.

  • Page 26: Getting Started

    Getting Started ⚠ Important All information is subject to change without prior notice. ∙ ∙ The system photos are provided for demonstration purposes only. The appearance and internal view of your system may vary depending on the model you purchased. Necessary Tools Screwdriver Pliers...

  • Page 27: System Setup

    System Setup ⚠ Important Before removing or installing any components, make sure the system is not turned on or connected to the power. Drive Bay Installing 2.5" HDD/ SSD 1. Press the tray button to release the lever. 2. Pull the HDD/ SSD assembly out of the drive bay. 3.

  • Page 28: System Cover

    System Cover Removing System Cover 1. Remove the screws securing the system on both sides. 2. To remove the top cover panels, press down on the release latches on both sides and then slide them to the front or back side of the system. System Cover...

  • Page 29: Cpu & Heatsink

    CPU & Heatsink Use appropriate ground straps, gloves and ESD mats to protect yourself from electrostatic discharge (ESD) while installing the processor. CPU1 CPU0 ⚠ Important ∙ Overheating will seriously damage the CPU and system. Always make sure the cooling fan can work properly to protect the CPU from overheating. Make sure that you apply an even layer of thermal paste (or thermal tape) between the CPU and the heatsink to enhance heat dissipation.

  • Page 30: Installing Cpu & Heatsink

    Installing CPU & Heatsink ⚠ Important Images are for illustration purposes only; actual parts may vary. 1. Remove the screw on the top of the retention frame. 2. After removing the top screw, the spring-loaded retention frame will rise up. Hold it gently until it is fully open.
  • Page 31 4. Pull the external cap upward through the rail guides on the rail frame to remove it. 5. Grip the handle of the carrier frame and slide it downward with the flanges and the rail guides aligned. CPUs are shipped from the factory with pre-assembled carrier frames. ∙...
  • Page 32 7. Push the retention frame downward and use a torque screwdriver to tighten the screw in the middle. Torque Screwdriver Settings Screw Head: Torx T20 Torque: 12.5-15 kgf·cm* *12.5-15 kgf·cm = 122.6~147 N·m = 10.9~13 lbf·in 8. For peak thermal performance, apply proper amount of thermal paste to the bottom center of the heatsink.

  • Page 33: Memory

    Memory CPU1_DIMM_F1 CPU1_DIMM_E1 CPU1_DIMM_D1 CPU1_DIMM_C1 CPU1_DIMM_B1 CPU1_DIMM_A1 CPU1 CPU1_DIMM_G1 CPU1_DIMM_H1 CPU1_DIMM_I1 CPU1_DIMM_J1 CPU1_DIMM_K1 CPU1_DIMM_L1 CPU0_DIMM_F1 CPU0_DIMM_E1 CPU0_DIMM_D1 CPU0_DIMM_C1 CPU0_DIMM_B1 CPU0_DIMM_A1 CPU0 CPU0_DIMM_G1 CPU0_DIMM_H1 CPU0_DIMM_I1 CPU0_DIMM_J1 CPU0_DIMM_K1 CPU0_DIMM_L1 Memory...

  • Page 34: Recommended Memory Population

    Recommended Memory Population D C B D C B CPU1 CPU0 1 CPU Channel Qty. of DDR5 2 CPUs Channel Qty. of DDR5 CPU1 CPU0 CPU1 CPU0 CPU1 CPU0 CPU1 CPU0 CPU1 CPU0 CPU1 CPU0 CPU1 CPU0 CPU1 CPU0 “V” indicates DIMMs are populated with DDR5. ⚠...

  • Page 35: Installing Memory Modules

    Installing Memory Modules 1. Open the side clips to unlock the DIMM slot. 2. Insert the DIMM vertically into the slot, ensuring that the off-center notch at the bottom aligns with the slot. 3. Push the DIMM firmly into the slot until it clicks and the side clips automatically close.

  • Page 36: M.2 M Key

    M.2 M Key Installing M.2 M Key ⚽ Video Demonstration Watch the video to learn how to Install M.2 SSD. 1. Insert your M.2 SSD into the M.2 slot at a 30-degree angle. 30° Supplied M.2 screw 2. Secure the M.2 SSD in place with the supplied M.2 screw.

  • Page 37: Pcie Add-In Card

    PCIe Add-in Card Installing PCIe Add-in Card 1. Loosen the screws on the riser bracket to remove the filler panels. 2. Align the PCIe add-in card with the connector on the riser card, and insert it until it is fully seated. 3.

  • Page 38: Installing Riser Card Assembly

    Installing Riser Card Assembly 1. Lower the riser card assembly down as shown in the image below. 2. Insert the riser card assembly into the PCIe slot on the system board. 3. Tighten the screws on the rear side of the system to secure the riser card assembly. PCIe Add-in Card...

  • Page 39: System Fan

    System Fan The server system is equipped with 8 non-hot swappable system fans that measure 40 x 40 x 56mm, which provide primary airflow to maintain optimal cooling and prevent overheating. The fan features include: ∙ Tachometer on each fan allows BMC to monitor the system’s status in real-time. ∙...

  • Page 40: Power Supply Unit (Psu)

    Power Supply Unit (PSU) The server system supports two power supplies that can be easily inserted and removed from the rear side of the system without the need for tools. ⚠ Important Both power supplies must be identical and both power cords should be connected. ∙...

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