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S2201 (2U24)
MS-S258
Server System
User Guide

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  • Page 1 S2201 (2U24) MS-S258 Server System User Guide...

  • Page 2: Table Of Contents

    Contents Regulatory Notices ....................... 4 Safety Information ......................6 System Specifications ....................7 System Overview ......................8 System LED Indicators ....................11 Motherboard Overview ....................12 Motherboard Connectors ..................13 Power Connectors ....................13 Storage Connectors ....................15 FPC Connectors ....................18 Fan Connectors ....................
  • Page 3 Memory ........................34 Mixing of DIMM Types within a Channel .............. 35 Recommended Memory Population ..............36 Installing Memory Modules .................. 38 M.2 M Key ........................39 Installing M.2 SSD ....................39 PCIe Add-in Card ......................40 Installing PCIe Add-in Card .................. 40 Installing Riser Card Assembly ................

  • 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 © 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 S2201b S2201b-HE Form Factor Dimensions 17.2”W (438mm) x 3.4”H (87mm) x 30.3”D (770mm) ∙ 2 x 3rd Gen Intel® Xeon® Scalable Processors (Ice Lake) Processor - Dual Socket P+ (LGA 4189) - up to 40C, TDP 250W (270W is condition) ∙...

  • Page 8: System Overview

    System Overview Option 1 24 x 2.5” NVMe Hybrid Hot-swap Drive Bays Option 2 8 x 2.5” SAS/ SATA 16 x 2.5” NVMe Hybrid Hot-swap Drive Bays Hybrid Hot-swap Drive Bays Riser #3 Riser #3 Riser #1 Riser #1 Riser #2 Riser #2 System Overview...
  • Page 9 USB 2.0 Port This connector is provided for USB peripheral devices. (Speed up to 480 Mbps) USB 3.2 Gen 1 Port This connector is provided for USB peripheral devices. (Speed up to 5 Gbps) VGA Port System Power Button/ LED UID Button/ LED System Reset Button System Status LED...
  • Page 10 GbE RJ45 LAN 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 System Power LED System power is on Blue System power is on ACPI S0 state System is sleeping Blinking System power is off...

  • Page 12: Motherboard Overview

    Motherboard Overview BAT1 OCP1 JPWR1 JPWR2 CPU1_ILM1 CPU2_ILM1 Motherboard Overview...

  • Page 13: Motherboard Connectors

    Motherboard Connectors Power Connectors JSDOMPWR1 JPWR1 JPWR2 JPWR4 JRPWR1 JPWR3 JPWR11 JPWR5 JPWR13 JPWR6 JPWR12 JPWR10 JPWR1~2: CRPS Power Connectors 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 JPWR10: HDD BP Power Connector (Transparent) This connector provides power output to HDD backplane. JPWR10 P12V P3V3 JPWR13: Fan Power Connector (Black) This connector provides power output to fans. JPWR13 P12V P12V JRPWR1: HDD Power Connectors These connectors provide power output to HDDs. JRPWR1 P12V JSDOMPWR1: SATA DOM Power Connector...

  • Page 15: Storage Connectors

    Storage Connectors JSATA2 MSD1 JSATA3 JSATA1 M2_1 M2_2 SSATA1 SSATA2 JNVME1_2 JNVME2_2 Connector Storage Specifications JNVME1_1 JNVME2_1 JNVME1_3 JNVME2_3 SSATA1~2 SATA 6Gb/s JNVME1_4 JNVME2_4 JSATA1~3 SATA 6Gb/s M2_1~2 PCIe 3.0 x2 8GT/s PCIe 3.0 x4 8GT/s (S2201b) JNVME1_1~4 JNVME2_1~4 PCIe 4.0 x4 16GT/s (S2201b-HE) SSATA1~2: SATA 3.0 DOM Ports (6Gb/s) These connectors are SATA 6Gb/s interface ports.
  • Page 16 JSATA1~3: Slimline SAS 4i Connectors These connectors provide storage support for SATA devices. JSATA_P0_RX+ JSATA_P0_TX+ JSATA_P0_RX- JSATA_P0_TX- JSATA_P1_RX+ JSATA_P1_TX+ JSATA_P1_RX- JSATA_P1_TX- JSATA1~3 BP TYPE SGPIO_SATA_CLOCK_R SGPIO_SATA_DATAOUT_R SGPIO_SATA_LOAD_R P3V3 JSATA_P2_RX+ JSATA_P2_TX+ JSATA_P2_RX- JSATA_P2_TX- JSATA_P3_RX+ JSATA_P3_TX+ JSATA_P3_RX- JSATA_P3_TX- M2_1~2: M.2 Slots (M Key, PCIe 3.0 x2, 22110/ 2280) The M.2 slot supports solid-state drive (SSD).
  • Page 17 JNVME1_1~4, JNVME2_1~4: Slimline SAS 4i Connectors These connectors provide storage support for PCIe NVMe devices. GND-12 GND-1 RXP0 TX0+ RXN0 TX0- GND-11 GND-2 RXP1 TX1+ RXN1 TX1- GND-10 GND-3 JNVME1_1~4 JNVME2_1~4 GND-9 GND-4 RX2+ TX2+ RX2- TX2- GND-8 GND-5 RX3+ TX3+ RX3- TX3-...

  • Page 18: Fpc Connectors

    FPC Connectors 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 19 JUSB5: USB 3.2 Gen 1 FPC Connector This port is backward-compatible with USB 2.0 devices and supports data transfer rate up to 5 Gbps. P5V_AUX_USB_BP6 P5V_AUX_USB_BP6 USB3_P04_ESD_RXN P5V_AUX_USB_BP6 USB3_P04_ESD_RXP P5V_AUX_USB_BP6 P5V_AUX_USB_BP6 USB3_P04_ESD_TXN P5V_AUX_USB_BP6 USB3_P04_ESD_TXP JUSB5 USB2_P04_ESD_DN USB2_P04_ESD_DP USB2_P05_ESD_DN USB2_P05_ESD_DP ⚠ Important ∙...

  • Page 20: Fan Connectors

    Fan Connectors CPU0_FAN CPU1_FAN F2U-1 F2U-2 F2U-3 F2U-4 F2U-5 F2U-6 F1U-1 F1U-3 F1U-4 F1U-5 F1U-6 F1U-8 F1U-7 F1U-2 F2U1~6: 2U System Fan Connectors The fan power connectors support 2U system cooling fans. P12V FAN_TACH BMC_PWM F2U1~6 FAN_PRSNT FAN_FAULT F1U1~8: 1U System Fan Connectors The fan power connectors support 1U system cooling fans.

  • Page 21: Other Connectors And Headers

    Other Connectors and Headers 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. SPI_CS0#_R RST_RSMRST_N JTPM1 P3V3_P1V8_PCH_SPI_AUX SPI_CLK_R SPI_PCH_IO2 SPI_PCH_IO3 SPI_MISO_R SPI_MOSI_R SPI_PCH_TPM_DEDIPROG_CS_N P3V3_P1V8_PCH_SPI_AUX...
  • Page 22 JFP_VGA1: Front VGA Header The VGA connector is provided for monitors. F_RED JFP_VGA1 F_GRN F_BLU F_VS F_HS F_DDCDAT SEL_FP_N F_DDCCLK F_VGA_5V JFP_VGA1 Motherboard Connectors...
  • Page 23 JUSB3: USB 3.2 Gen 1 Type-A Connector JUSB3 The USB (Universal Serial Bus) port is for attaching USB devices such as keyboard, mouse, or other USB-compatible devices. It supports up to 5 Gbps data transfer rate. JCHASSIS1: Chassis Intrusion Header This connector connects to the chassis intrusion switch cable.
  • Page 24 JIPMB1: IPMB Box Header This connector is used to connect the IPMB (Intelligent Platform Management Bus). SMB_IPMB_5VSB_DAT JIPMB1 SMB_IPMB_5VSB_CLK BP_I2C_1: I2C Box Headers I2C connectors are used to connect to the System Management Bus (SMBus). P3V3 FP_I2C_CLK1 BP_I2C_1 FP_I2C_DAT1 JPWR_B: Front Power Button Header This connector is provided to connect the front power button.
  • Page 25 BAT1: CMOS Battery If the CMOS battery is out of charge, the time in the BIOS will be reset and the data of system configuration will be lost. In this case, you need to replace the CMOS battery. Replacing CMOS battery 1.

  • Page 26: Motherboard Expansion Slots

    Motherboard Expansion Slots RISER1: PCIe 3.0* x 32 Slot (from CPU0) RISER2: PCIe 3.0* x 32 Slot (from CPU1) RISER3: PCIe 3.0* x 16 Slot (from CPU1) RISER4: For proprietary riser card only *S2201b-HE supports PCIe 4.0. OCP1: OCP 3.0 SFF (PCIe 4.0 x16 from CPU0) RISER1~4: PCIe Expansion Slots The PCI Express(Peripheral Component Interconnect Express) slots support PCIe...

  • Page 27: Motherboard Jumpers

    Motherboard Jumpers ⚠ Important Avoid adjusting jumpers when the system is on; it will damage the motherboard. J1_5 JBAT1 JSEL_BIOS1 JSEL_BMC Jumper Name Default Setting Description 1-2: Using BIOS1 (Default) JSEL_BIOS1 2-3: Using BIOS2 1-2: Using BMC_F1 (Default) JSEL_BMC 2-3: Using BMC_F2 1-2: Normal (Default) JBAT1 2-3: Clear CMOS Data...

  • Page 28: Onboard Leds

    Onboard LEDs BMC Heartbeat LED This LED indicates the BMC (Baseboard Management Controller) status. Status Description BMC is not activated BMC is functioning normally Blinking LED_H1, LED_L1: Port 80 Debug LEDs The Port 80 debug LEDs display progress and error codes during and after POST (Power-On Self Test).

  • Page 29: Getting Started

    Getting Started ⚠ Important All information is subject to change without prior notice. ∙ ∙ The system illustrations are for demonstration purpose only. Actual system appearance and components may vary depending on your specific model. Necessary Tools Screwdriver Pliers Tweezers Anti-Static Gloves Safety Precautions The following precautions should be observed while handling the system:...

  • Page 30: 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" Storage Drive 1. Engage two embossed pins into the side dimples on the drive. 2.

  • Page 31: 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 32: Cpu & Heatsink

    CPU & Heatsink Use appropriate ground straps, gloves and ESD mats to protect yourself from electrostatic discharge (ESD) while installing the processor. ⚠ Important Images are for illustration purposes only; actual parts may vary. Assembly Overview ⚠ Important ∙ While replacing the CPU, always turn off the power supply or unplug the power supply’s power cord from the grounded outlet first to ensure the safety of CPU.

  • Page 33: Installing Cpu & Heatsink

    Installing CPU & Heatsink 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.

  • Page 34: Memory

    Memory Channel F P0_DIMME1_ERR P0_DIMME2_ERR Channel E P0_DIMMF1_ERR P0_DIMMF2_ERR Channel H P0_DIMMG1_ERR P0_DIMMG2_ERR Channel G P0_DIMMH1_ERR P0_DIMMH2_ERR CPU1_ILM1 Channel C P0_DIMMD2_ERR P0_DIMMD1_ERR Channel D P0_DIMMC2_ERR P0_DIMMC1_ERR Channel A P0_DIMMB2_ERR P0_DIMMB1_ERR Channel B P0_DIMMA2_ERR P0_DIMMA1_ERR Channel F P1_DIMMD2_ERR P1_DIMMD1_ERR Channel E P1_DIMMC2_ERR P1_DIMMC1_ERR Channel H...

  • Page 35: Mixing Of Dimm Types Within A Channel

    Chan F Chan E Chan H Chan G Chan C Chan D Chan A Chan B Mixing of DIMM Types within a Channel PMem DIMM Types RDIMM 3DS RDIMM LRDIMM LRDIMM module RDIMM 3DS RDIMM LRDIMM 3DS LRDIMM Intel® Optane™ PMem 200 series DIMM ”A”...

  • Page 36: Recommended Memory Population

    Recommended Memory Population DDR4 Only (1LM Mode) Chan F Chan E Chan H Chan G Chan C Chan D Chan A Chan B Slot Channel 1 Channel 0 Channel 1 Channel 0 Channel 0 Channel 1 Channel 0 Channel 1 DIMMs “V”...
  • Page 37 DDR4 + Intel® Optane™ Persistent Memory 200 Series Chan F Chan E Chan H Chan G Chan C Chan D Chan A Chan B DDR4 Mode CH 1 CH 0 CH 1 CH 0 CH 0 CH 1 CH 0 CH 1 D11 D12 D10 D15 D16 D13 D14...

  • Page 38: 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 39: M.2 M Key

    M.2 M Key Installing M.2 SSD ⚽ Video Demonstration Watch the video to learn how to Install M.2 SSD. 1. Loosen the M.2 riser screw from the motherboard. 2. Set the M.2 riser screw at the appropriate location based on the length of your M.2 SSD.

  • Page 40: 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 41: Installing Riser Card Assembly

    Installing Riser Card Assembly 1. Make sure the key slots on the rear edge of the riser card assembly are aligned with the mounting pins on the rear edge of the system (indicated by the red circle in the image below). 2.

  • Page 42: System Fan

    System Fan The server system is equipped with six 60 x 60 x 38mm hot-swappable system fans that 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 43: Installing 2U Fan Cage

    Installing 2U Fan Cage 1. Press the release tabs and lift the fan to remove it from the cage. Ensure all cables are clear of the fan cage installation area before proceeding. ∙ 2. Align the guiding rails and lower the fan cage onto the system’s base. Then push down the latches to lock it into place.

  • Page 44: Air Duct

    Air Duct The server system offers two air duct options: a pre-installed standard air duct and a GPGPU air duct available as an accessory. Installing Air Duct ⚠ Important The type of air duct used with the system depends on the processor heatsink and ∙...

  • Page 45: 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. ∙...

  • Page 46: Cable Routing

    Cable Routing ⚠ Important Please remove the fan cage before routing cables. 8-pin to 8-pin Power Cable JPWR6 JPWR12 I2C Cable BP_I2C_1 Cable Routing...

  • Page 47: Slimlinesas 4I To Slimlinesas 4I Cable (For Sata)

    SlimlineSAS 4i to SlimlineSAS 4i Cable (for SATA) JSATA3 JSATA2 JSATA1 SlimlineSAS 4i to SlimlineSAS 4i Cable (for NVMe) JNVME1_2 JNVME1_1 JNVME1_3 JNVME1_4 JNVME2_2 JNVME2_1 JNVME2_3 JNVME2_4 Cable Routing...

  • Page 48: Slimlinesas 8I To Slimlinesas 4I Cable (For Nvme)

    SlimlineSAS 8i to SlimlineSAS 4i Cable (for NVMe) S2201b SlimSAS 8i (with white label) RISER1 RISER4 RISER2 RISER3 Cable Routing...
  • Page 49 S2201b-HE SlimSAS 8i (with white label) RISER1 RISER4 RISER2 RISER3 Cable Routing...

  • Page 50: Slide Rail

    Slide Rail ⚠ Important The pre-installed screws on the outer rail bracket are intended only for square rack holes. For round holes, please switch to the “7.1 round hole screw”. 9.5 Square Hole Screw (pre-installed) 7.1 Round Hole Screw Disassembling Slide Rail Slide the release tab forward to separate the inner rail from the bracket.

  • Page 51: Installing Inner Rail To System

    Installing Inner Rail to System 1. Align the standoffs on the side of the system with the hole on the inner rail, then pull the inner rail backwards till it locks into place. 2. Tighten the screw to secure the inner rail. 3.

  • Page 52: Retracting Outer Rail Bracket

    Retracting Outer Rail Bracket Pull the latch downward to slide the middle rail back to the outer rail bracket. Middle Rail Attaching Outer Rail Bracket to Rack Frame Slide Rail...

  • Page 53: Installing System Into Rack

    Installing System into Rack 1. Pull out the middle rails till it fully extended. 2. Engage the inner rails of the system to the middle rails, then push the system forward until it stops. 3. Push the system into the rack by sliding the two-way release tabs forward or backward.

  • Page 54: Detaching Outer Rail Bracket From Rack Frame

    Detaching Outer Rail Bracket from Rack Frame Detaching Inner Rail from System Slide Rail...
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