MS-S2201, MS-S1201 Safety Instructions ■ 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.
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 Battery Information European Union: Batteries, battery packs, and accumulators should not be disposed of as unsorted household waste.
MS-S2201, MS-S1201 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. FCC-A Radio Frequency Interference Statement This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class A digital device, pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC Rules.
Preface CONTENTS Copyright and Trademarks Notice ..............ii Revision History .................... ii Technical Support ..................ii Safety Instructions ..................iii Chemical Substances Information ............... iv Battery Information ..................iv CE Conformity ....................v FCC-A Radio Frequency Interference Statement ......... v WEEE Statement ..................v 1 Overview1-1 System Overview ..................1-2 MS-S2201a ......................
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Overview Thank you for choosing the MS-S2201 / MS-S1201 server system. The MS-S2201 / MS-S1201 features dual Intel® Xeon® processors and the industry’s latest technologies to deliver high-performance, feature-rich network solutions for a wide array of business applications. 1-1-1...
Overview System Overview MS-S2201a Option 1 12 x 3.5” SAS / SATA Hybrid Hot-Swap Drive Bays Option 2 8 x 3.5” NVMe / SAS / SATA Hybrid Hot-Swap Drive Bays 4 x 3.5” SAS / SATA Hybrid Hot-Swap Drive Bays...
Overview MS-S1201b 12 x 2.5” NVMe / SAS / SATA Hybrid Hot-Swap Drive Bays USB 20 Port USB 32 Gen 1 Port VGA Port System Power Button/LED UID Button/LED...
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MS-S2201, MS-S1201 System Reset Button Alarm LED (FAN/PWR) NIC Link LEDs HDD LED Power Supply Unit RJ45 Serial Console Port GbE RJ45 Port The standard RJ45 LAN jack is provided for connection to the Local Area Network (LAN). You can connect a network cable to it.
MS-S2201, MS-S1201 Motherboard Connectors CRPS Power Connectors: JPWR1, JPWR2 GPU1 Power Connector: JPWR11 GPU2 Power Connector: JPWR4 GPU3 Power Connector: JPWR3 GPU4 Power Connector: JPWR5 HDD Power Connector: JRPWR1 HDD BP Power Connector: JPWR6, JPWR12 Fan Power Connector: JPWR13 JPWR3,...
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Overview 2U Fan Power Connectors: F2U_1 ~ F2U_6 1U Fan Power Connectors: F1U_1 ~ F1U_8 CPU Fan Power Connectors: CPU0_FAN, CPU1_FAN CPU0_FAN, CPU1_FAN FAN POWER FAN SENSE FAN_PWM Front Panel Header: JFP1 Front Power Button Header: JPWR_B JPWR_B FP_PWR_BTN_R_N JFP1 P3V3_AUX P3V3_AUX UID_LED+...
System Setup This chapter provides you with the information on hardware setup procedures. While doing the installation, be careful in holding the components and follow the installation procedures. For some components, if you install in the wrong orientation, the components will not work properly.
System Setup Getting Started Important Important All information is subject to change without prior notice. h Necessary Tools A Phillips (crosshead) screwdriver and a flathead screwdriver can be used to do most of the instal- lation. Choose one with a magnetic head would be better.
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MS-S2201, MS-S1201 h Safety Precautions The following precautions should be observed while handling the system: ■ Place the system on a flat and stable surface. ■ Do not place the system in environments subject to mist, smoke, vibration, excessive dust, salty or greasy air, or other corrosive gases and fumes.
System Setup Use appropriate ground straps, gloves and ESD mats to protect yourself from electrostatic discharge (ESD) while installing the CPU. Important Important Before removing or installing any components, make sure the system is not turned on or connected to the power. Important Important Overheating...
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MS-S2201, MS-S1201 1. Check the CPU and the processor carrier for their Pin 1 indicators. 2. Align their Pin 1 indicators before inserting the CPU into the processor carrier. If installed properly, the CPU will snap into the side snap latches on the carrier and the carrier will latch firmly to the processor.
System Setup Memory 1. Unlock the DIMM slot by flipping open its side clips. 2. Vertically insert the DIMM into the DIMM slot. The DIMM has an off-center notch at the bottom that will only allow it to fit one way into the DIMM slot. 3.
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MS-S2201, MS-S1201 CPU2_D3 Channel B CPU2_D4 CPU2_D1 Channel A CPU2_D2 CPU2_D7 Channel D CPU2_D8 CPU2_D5 Channel C CPU2_D6 CPU2 CPU2_D14 Channel G CPU2_D13 CPU2_D16 Channel H CPU2_D15 CPU2_D10 Channel E CPU2_D9 CPU2_D12 Channel F CPU2_D11 CPU1_D3 Channel B CPU1_D4 CPU1_D1...
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System Setup Recommended Memory Population DDR4 Only (1LM Mode) Channel 1 Channel 0 Channel 1 Channel 0 Channel 0 Channel 1 Channel 0 Channel 1 Slot (ch F) (ch E) (ch H) (ch G) (ch C) (ch D) (ch A) (ch B) DIMMs DDR4...
MS-S2201, MS-S1201 M.2 M Key (Optional) ⚽ Video Demonstration Watch the video to learn how to Install M.2 SSD. 1. Loosen the M.2 riser screw from the motherboard. 2. Move and fasten the M.2 riser screw to the appropriate location according your M.2 SSD...
System Setup Hard Disk Drive (Optional) 1. Locate the HDD bracket in the system and remove the screws fixing it. Release the HDD bracket from the system for installation. 2. Fit the HDD into the bracket with screw holes aligned. Fasten the screws to secure the HDD to the bracket.
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MS-S2201, MS-S1201 4. Connect the HDD power and signal cable to the motherboard. 5. Place and secure the HDD set back to the system. 2-13...
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