Table of Contents Preface ������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������� i Safety Instructions ������������������������������������������������������������������������������ ii About This Manual ������������������������������������������������������������������������������ iv Chapter 1� Product Features �������������������������������������������������������������� 1 1.1 Box Contents ................... 1 1.2 Specifications ..................2 1.3 Feature ..................... 3 Chapter 2� Hardware Setup ���������������������������������������������������������������� 6 2.1 Central Processing Unit Setup ...............
Page 5
Document Release History Release Date Version Update Content January User's Manual release to public. 2018 Febuary Content update 2019 June New cover 2019...
Disclaimer AIC shall not be liable for technical or editorial errors or omissions contained herein. The information provided is provided "as is" without warranty of any kind. To the extent permitted by law, neither AIC or its affiliates, subcontractors or suppliers will be liable for incidental, special or consequential damages including downtime cost;...
Safety Instructions Before getting started, please read the following important cautions: • All cautions and warnings on the equipment or in the manuals should be noted. • Most electronic components are sensitive to electrical static discharge. Therefore, be sure to ground yourself at all times when installing the internal components. •...
Page 8
• If one of the following situations arise, the equipment should be checked by service personnel: 1. The power cord or plug is damaged. 2. Liquid has penetrated the equipment. 3. The equipment has been exposed to moisture. 4. The equipment does not work well or will not work according to its user manual. 5.
This document pellucidly presents a brief overview of the product design, device installation, and firmware settings for SB201-VG. For the latest version of this user's manual, please refer to the AIC website: https://www.aicipc.com/en/productdetail/20884.
Chapter 1. Product Features SB201-VG User Manual Chapter 1. Product Features SB201-VG is a high density storage server that includes mother board, chassis, power supply, and HDD backplane. For more information about our product, please visit our website at http://www.aicipc.com/en.
SB201-VG User Manual Chapter 1. Product Features 1.2 Specifications mm : 430 x 646.2 x 88.2 • 2 x16 slots (LP) Dimensions Expansion Slots PCIe 3.0 • 3 x8 slots (LP) (W x D x H) inches : 17 x 25.4 x 3.5...
Chapter 1. Product Features 1�3 Feature SB201-VG is a reliable 2U storage server barebone with 24 hot swap drives bays at the front and two 7mm at the rear. This product is designed to accommodate the serverboard, Virgo, which supports Intel® C620 PCH chipset and 12 DDR4 2400/2666Mhz EEC UDIMM to offer greater perfomance, efficiency, and utility for our customers.
Page 13
SB201-VG User Manual Chapter 1. Product Features Front Panel 2.5-inch hot swap drive bay System LED Indicator and Switch Item Description Power Button System Power LED Drive Activity LED System ID LED System Reset Button Rear Panel ...
Page 14
SB201-VG User Manual Chapter 1. Product Features Top View Item Description Virgo Motherboard 3 x 80 x 38mm system fans...
Chapter 2� Hardware Setup Chapter 2. Hardware Setup SB201-VG User Manual This chapter provides the graphic detail and basic instruction for hardware installation. Turn off the system and unplug all peripheral devices before proceeding. 2�1 Central Processing Unit Setup The serverboard supports dual Xeon scalable processors and Socket P0 (LGA-3647).
Page 16
SB201-VG User Manual Chapter 2. Hardware Setup Processor Socket Assembly: The server board includes two processor sockets (LGA-3647), supports one or two of the Intel® Xeon® Processor Scalable Family and has a Thermal Design Power (TDP) of up to 165W on selected models.
Page 17
Chapter 2. Hardware Setup SB201-VG User Manual PHM Screw Installation Order: The PHM sits level with the processor socket assembly. The PHM is NOT installed properly if it does not sit level with the processor socket assembly. Once the PHM is seated over the processor socket assembly, the four heat sink torque screws must be secured in the following order as shown below.
SB201-VG User Manual Chapter 2. Hardware Setup 2�1�2 CPU heatsink CAUTION There may be possible thermal during physical contact with the heatsink. Avoid moving the heatsink after it has contacted the top of the CPU. Too much movement could disturb the layer of thermal compound, causing voids and leading to ineffective heat dissipation and component damage.
Chapter 2. Hardware Setup SB201-VG User Manual 2�2 System Memory 2�2�1 DIMM Installation Unlock the DIMM socket by pressing the retaining clips outward. Insert the memory module into the slot. Make sure that the DIMM notch is accurately positioned.
SB201-VG User Manual Chapter 2. Hardware Setup 2�3 Top Cover Push the release button on both sides of the chassis and push the cover towards the rear panel. Lift the top cover upward to complete removal. ...
Chapter 2. Hardware Setup SB201-VG User Manual 2�4 Power Supply Unit Module Extract the power supply unit by pushing the ejector while pulling the power supply unit. Pull the module completely out of the chassis. Install the new power supply unit by pushing it into the chassis. Ensure that the ...
SB201-VG User Manual Chapter 2. Hardware Setup 2�5 Fan Module Unplug the cables and connectors. Lift the fan module upward. Check to carefully dislodge the rubber connectors from the attached bracket. Insert the new fan into the chassis. Verify to align the rubber connectors ...
Chapter 2. Hardware Setup SB201-VG User Manual 2�6 Hard Disk Drive Press the release button on the tray lever to loosen the lever. Pull the tray lever outward completely. Pull the tray out of the chassis. ...
Page 26
SB201-VG User Manual Chapter 2. Hardware Setup Insert the disk drive into the tray. Ensure that the dimples on the tray match the disk drive. For additional security, fasten the screws x 4 on the drive tray to lock the disk drive.
Chapter 2. Hardware Setup SB201-VG User Manual 2�7 HDD Backplane Module Detach the cables and hard disk drives from the backplane module. Release the module by shifting the hook. Dislodge the screws on the module. Lift the module upward to remove.
SB201-VG User Manual Chapter 2. Hardware Setup 2�8 Slide Rail Installation NOTE This sections provides a basic instruction for mounting the slide rail onto the system. Tool-less rails vary per order. The rail in this manaul may not exactly match the rail for your system.
Page 29
Chapter 2. Hardware Setup SB201-VG User Manual Install the inner rail onto the system barebone. Lock the keyholes and secure the screws on sides of the system. Keyhole screw Continue installing the outer rail bracket to the mounting frame. Attach the outer ...
Page 30
SB201-VG User Manual Chapter 2. Hardware Setup Pull out the middle channel until the ball bearing retainer is locked forward. NOTE Verify ball bearing retainer is locked forward. Slide the release tab and push barebone into rack. Make sure the barebone is ...
Chapter 3� Hardware Settings SB201-VG User Manual Chapter 3. Hardware Settings This section describes the jumpers, internal connectors and internal LEDs setting in the system barebone. 3�1 Motherboard Block Diagram Platform Environment Control Interface(PECI) DIMM #H0 DIMM #J0 DIMM #L0...
SB201-VG User Manual Chapter 3. Hardware Settings 3�4 Connector and Jumper 3�4�1 Connector 6 SAS IOC Activity LED Header (J19) 1 Power Connector +3.3V (JPWR1, JPWR3 & JPWR4) SAS_LED_GPIO16 SAS_LED_GPIO20 SAS_LED_GPIO17 SAS_LED_GPIO21 SAS_LED_GPIO18 SAS_LED_GPIO22 SAS_LED_GPIO19 SAS_LED_GPIO23 7 SAS IOC Error LED Header (J25) 2 Power Connector (JPWR2) +3.3V...
SB201-VG User Manual Chapter 3. Hardware Settings 3�4�2 Jumper SATA4 Pin-7 Power Header (J10) 26 No Reboot(Watch Dog) Jumper (J26) Setting J26 (No Reboot) Setting Short SATA4 pin-7 Power Short Enable Open Normal Default Open Disable Default 36 ME Force Recovery Mode Jumper (J3)
SB201-VG User Manual Chapter 3. Hardware Settings 3�5 System LED Indicator 3�5�1 Front Panel LED Yellow The system is On. The system is in Standby; System is off, but Power Blinking has AC power. System has no AC power Blue UID activity is detected.
SB201-VG User Manual Chapter 3. Hardware Settings 3�5�3 Internal LED LAN2 10G LED LAN1 10G LED SFP+ LAN1 1G LED LAN2 1G LED LAN4 1G/10G LED LAN3 1G/10G LED BMC Heart Beat LED SAS IOC Status LED NVME Hot-Plug LED...
Page 45
SB201-VG User Manual Chapter 3. Hardware Settings FAN Connector (JFAN 1~ JFAN4) Description +12V TACH Cascade (JEXP2) Description Description E2E_SCL E2E_SCL E2E_SDA E2E_SDA PEER_MATE_N LB_AB0 LB_BA0 LB_AB1 LB_BA1 Control for Expander (JEXP_UART) Description Description DBG_SIRXD SM_SIRXD DBG_SITXD SM_SITXD...
Page 46
SB201-VG User Manual Chapter 3. Hardware Settings Console for MCU (JMCU_DBG) Description UART_RX UART_TX Remote Power Control (JMCU_UART) Description Description DOWN_RXD UP_RXD DOWN_TXD UP_TXD I2C Connectort (JI2C0,JI2C3 & JI2C4) Description I2C_CLOCK I2C_DATA...
Page 47
SB201-VG User Manual Chapter 3. Hardware Settings 2.54mm Header for Front I/O (JFRONT) Fan number select Pin[5,6] Pin [3,4] Pin [1,2] Fan no� support Active Fan Locate Close Close Close No fan Close Close Open 1 Fan JFAN1 Close Open...
Page 48
SB201-VG User Manual Chapter 3. Hardware Settings Power/ID LED Description Remark For External LED(+) LED Anode For External LED(-) LED Cathode Power SW Description Remark Power SW Input(-) Active Low PMBUS Support Description Remark PMBUS_Disable_N Active Low 3�6�3 Jumper Open...
Page 49
SB201-VG User Manual Chapter 3. Hardware Settings 3�6�4 LED Indicator Expander alive, 0.833Hz Expander Blink (LED2) Blue (Blinking) (12 seconds per cycle) Expander Heart Beat (LED1) Blue (Blinking) Expander FW running Blue (On) HDD present HDD Activity LEDs Blue (Blinking)
SB201-VG User Manual Chapter 4. BIOS Configuration Settings 4�2 BIOS Setup 4�2�1 Menu Press and to select the options of the menu bar. Press Enter to access the option screen. Menu Description Main Displays basic system information and date & time.
Page 52
SB201-VG User Manual Chapter 4. BIOS Configuration Settings Step 2 There will be a message “Entering SETUP” displayed on the diagnostics screen. Step 3 Identify the BIOS version. NOTE For the official released version, the last digit of the BIOS version must end in a “0.“...
Page 53
SB201-VG User Manual Chapter 4. BIOS Configuration Settings Step 4 Load Optimal Default Setting. Step 5 Save the setting and exit the BIOS setup utility.
SB201-VG User Manual Chapter 4. BIOS Configuration Settings 4�3 Main Main Option Key: 4�3�1 Main Option Key Description System time Configures the current time. System date Configures the current date.
Page 58
SB201-VG User Manual Chapter 4. BIOS Configuration Settings Single Power Enable Disable Domain (SPD) Max Performance Boot performance Max Efficient mode Set by Intel Node Manager CPU P State Control Energy Enable Disable Efficient Turbo Turbo Mode Enable Disable CPU Flex Ratio...
SB201-VG User Manual Chapter 4. BIOS Configuration Settings 4.4.4 PCH Configuration PCH Configuration PCH Devices PCH state after G3 Last State SATA Controller Configure SATA as AHCI RAID Support Aggressive Link Power Enable Disable Management Alternate Device ID on Enable...
Page 60
SB201-VG User Manual Chapter 4. BIOS Configuration Settings Smart Response Enable Disable Technology PCH SATA Configuration 2 Seconds 4 Seconds RAID OROM prompt delay 6 Seconds 8 Seconds sSATA Controller Enable Disable Configure sSATA as AHCI RAID Support Aggressive Link Power...
Page 61
SB201-VG User Manual Chapter 4. BIOS Configuration Settings SLP_LAN# Low on DC Enable Disable Power K1 off Enable Disable FPK Port 1-4 Enable Management Disable PCI Delay Enable Disable Optimization Compliance Test Enable Disable Mode PCI-E ASPM Support Per individual port...
SB201-VG User Manual Chapter 4. BIOS Configuration Settings 4�5 Security Security Option Key: 4�5�1 Security Security Current TPM Not Detected TPM 1.2 TPM 2.0 Device TrEE Protocol Version Available Hidden Availability Disable and No operation Enable and Activate Operation Deactivate...
SB201-VG User Manual Chapter 4. BIOS Configuration Settings 4�8 Exit Exit Option Key: 4�8�1 Exit Save and Exit Exit Saving Changes Exit system setup and save your changes. Save Change Without Save your changes without exiting the system. Exit Exit Discarding Discard your changes when existing the system.
Chapter 5. BMC Configuration Settings Spica User Manual SB201-VG User Manual Chapter 5. BMC Configuration Settings Insert Ethernet LAN cable into the BMC LAN port. BMC management port (Dedicated NIC channel 1 ) 2 x 10GbE SFP+ (Shared NIC channel 8) 5�1 Network Settings...
Page 70
SB201-VG User Manual Chapter 5. BMC Configuration Settings...
Page 71
SB201-VG User Manual Chapter 5. BMC Configuration Settings Step 3 Input the subnet mask address.
SB201-VG User Manual Chapter 5. BMC Configuration Settings 5�2 Web GUI The IP address below is an example using the default IP setting. The IP address is configurable. Step 1 Open the browser then type default BMC IP address: 192.168.22.22 Step 2 Use the default user name and password for first-time login to BMC WEB GUI.
Page 73
SB201-VG User Manual Chapter 5. BMC Configuration Settings Dashboard: The Dashboard page gives the overall information about the status of a device. Server Health - Sensor Readings: Then Sensors Readings page displays all the sensor related information. Settings: The Settings page allows you to access various configuration settings.
Page 74
SB201-VG User Manual Chapter 5. BMC Configuration Settings KVM Mouse Setting: The KVM Mouse Setting page displays the setting for mouse emulation from local window to remote screen. • For Windows OS environment, set mode to absolute. • For Linux OS environment, set mode to relative.
Chapter 6� Technical Support SB201-VG User Manual Chapter 5. BMC Configuration Settings Taiwain, Global Headquarters South California, United States Address: No� 152, Section 4, Address: 21808 Garcia Lane Linghang N� Rd, Dayuan District, City of Industry, CA 91789, Taoyuan City 337, Taiwan...
Need help?
Do you have a question about the SB201-VG and is the answer not in the manual?
Questions and answers