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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.
System Specifications SKUs G4201RAS10U2-P4-Pt Form factor Dimensions 438mm(17.2”)W x 176mm(6.9”)H x 897mm(35.3”)D Processor Dual 4th/5th Gen Intel® Xeon® Scalable processors, TDP up to 350W Socket 2 x Intel LGA 4677 (Socket E) Chipset Intel® C741 ∙ 1 x 1000Base-T Ethernet port Networking - Intel®...
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SKUs G4201RAS10U2-P4-Pt ∙ 1 x 1000Base-T dedicated server management port ∙ 1 x 1000Base-T Ethernet port ∙ 2 x USB 3.2 Gen 1 Type-A ports (5 Gbps) Rear Panel ∙ 1 x VGA D-sub port ∙ 1 x COM RJ45 port ∙...
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USB 2.0 Type-A 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.
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1000Base-T Dedicated Server Management Port 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 Blinking Data activity SPEED LINK/ACT 10 Mbps Speed LED...
System Storage Topology SATA #8 SATA #8 SATA #5 SATA #5 SATA #2 SATA #2 NVMe #1 NVMe #1 SATA #9 SATA #9 SATA #6 SATA #6 SATA #3 SATA #3 NVMe #2 NVMe #2 SATA #10 SATA #10 SATA #7 SATA #7 SATA #4 SATA #4...
System LED Indicators UID Button/ LED System Power Button/ LED System Reset Button M.2 Activity LED System Alarm LED LAN 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...
System Board Connectors Storage Connectors (on MS-S3701) JSATA1~3: Slim SAS 4i Connectors This is 38-pin Slimline SAS 4i connector, which support SATA 3.0 interface JSATA1 JSATA2 JSATA3 Name Speed JSATA1~3 SATA 3.0, 6Gb/s 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...
Expansion Connectors (on MS-S3701) OCP1 I/O Board Connector Name Speed OCP1 PCIe 3.0 x16, 8 GT/s (I/O Board Connector) JNVMEP0_1~10 PCIe 5.0 x8, 32 GT/s JNVMEP1_1~10 ⚠ Important When adding or removing expansion cards, make sure that you unplug the power supply first. Meanwhile, read the documentation for the expansion card to configure any necessary hardware or software settings for the expansion card, such as jumpers, switches or BIOS configuration.
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JNVMEP0_1~10, JNVMEP1_1~10: MCIO 8i Connectors These are vertical 74-pin Mini Cool Edge IO (MCIO) connectors, which support PCIe 5.0 x8 32GT/s interface RX0+ TX0+ RX0- TX0- RX1+ TX1+ RX1- TX1- I2C_CLK1 HP_INT_L1 I2C_DATA1 PCIe CLK_P1 PCIe_RST1 PCIe CLK_N1 PRSNT_N (NC) JNVMEP0_1~10 RX2+ TX2+...
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OCP1: Supporting MS-S370B I/O Board This connector features a proprietary pin configuration with an OCP 3.0 SFF slot, exclusively supporting the MS-S370B I/O board. ⚠ Important Do not insert OCP 3.0 standard cards into this slot. Top Side (B Pins) OB14 OA14 Bottom Side (A Pins)
Power Connectors (on MS-S3701) JPWR33 JPWR34 JPWR1 JPWR2 JPWR29 JPWR30 JPWR31 JPWR32 JAPWR1_1 JAPWR1_4 JAPWR0_10 JAPWR0_7 JAPWR1_3 JAPWR1_2 JAPWR0_9 JAPWR0_8 JPWR1~2, JPWR33~34: CRPS Power Connectors These CRPS (Common Redundant Power Supply) connectors enable the connection of a power supply. To connect the power supply, make sure the plug is correctly oriented and the pins are properly aligned.
JPWR10: 4-Pin Rear HDD BP Power Connector This connector provides power output to HDDs. P12V JPWR10 P12V JAPWR0_7~10, JAPWR1_1~4: 2-Pin Power Connectors These connectors are used to connect active PCIe power cable. JAPWR0_7~10 JAPWR1_1~4 ⚠ Important Make sure that all power connectors are securely connected to the power supply to ensure stable operation of the motherboard.
Cooling Connectors JFAN3 JFAN4 JFAN1 JFAN2 F1U-1 F1U-5 F1U-2 F1U-6 F1U-3 F1U-7 F1U-4 F1U-8 F2U-1 F2U-2 F2U-3 F2U-4 F2U-5 F2U-6 F2U-1~6: 6-Pin Fan Connectors The fan power connectors support system cooling fans. P12V F2U-1~6 FAN_TACH FAN_PWM FAN_FAULT JFAN1~4, F1U-1~8: 4-Pin Fan Connectors The fan connector supports system cooling fans with +12V.
USB Connectors JUSB1 JUSB2 JUSB1: USB 2.0 Type-A Port The USB (Universal Serial Bus) port is for attaching USB devices such JUSB1 as keyboard, mouse, or other USB-compatible devices. It supports up to 480 Mbps data transfer rate. JUSB2: USB 3.2 Gen 1 FPC Connector This port is designed to securely connect flexible printed circuits (FPC) to your server board, providing a data transfer rate of 5Gbps and backward compatibility with USB 2.0 devices (480 Mbps).
Other Connectors and Components JFP1: Front Panel FPC Connector This connector is designated for connecting front panel switches and LEDs, using a flexible printed circuit (FPC) cable. P3V3_AUX LAN_NIC1_ACT- P3V3_AUX SYS_RST_BTN SMB_BMC_HSBP_STBY_LVC3_SDA JFP1 UID LED+ SMB_BMC_HSBP_STBY_LVC3_SCL FP_PWR_LED- FP_ID_LED- FP_ID_BTN- P3V3 SYS_FLT_LED- SYS_ERR_LED- FP_HDD_ACT_LED-...
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JPWR_B: Power Button Header This header is provided to connect the system power button. FP_PWR_BTN- JBTN1 JRST1: Reset Button Header This header is provided to connect the system reset button. SYS_RST_BTN JRST1 JIPMB1: IPMB Header This header is used to connect the Intelligent Platform Management Bus. SMB_IPMB_DATA JIPMB1 SMB_IPMB_CLK...
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JFP_VGA1: Front VGA Connector The VGA header 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 JVROC1: VROC Connector Intel® Virtual RAID on CPU (Intel® VROC) is a hybrid RAID solution specifically designed for NVMe SSDs connected directly to the CPU. JVROC1 PU_KEY_CONN_PIN2_R FM_PCH_SATA_RAID_KEY_R...
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JTPM1: SPI TPM Header This header connects to a TPM (Trusted Platform Module) module (optional). Please refer to the TPM security platform manual for more details. SPI_PCH_MUXED_CS0_N RST_RSMRST_PCH_N P3V3_P1V8_PCH_SPI_AUX JTPM1 SPI_PCH_MUXED_CLK SPI_PCH_MUXED_IO2 SPI_PCH_MUXED_IO1 SPI_PCH_MUXED_IO3 SPI_PCH_MUXED_IO0 SPI_PFR_TPM_CS_R_N IRQ_TPM_SPI_N P3V3_P1V8_PCH_SPI_AUX RST_PLTRST_B_N P3V3_P1V8_PCH_SPI_AUX JCHASSIS1: Chassis Intrusion Header This connector connects to the chassis intrusion switch cable.
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LCM1: LCM Header The Liquid Crystal Module (LCM) header facilitate communication between system and LCD module. BMC_LCM_GP01 LCM1 SMB_LCM_CLK BMC_LCM_GP02 SMB_LCM_DAT BMC_LCM_GP03 BMC_VLCD BMC_LCM_GP04 BMC_LCM_GP05 BMC_LCM_GP06 BMC_LCM_GP07 JSGPIO1: SGPIO Header This header provides Serial General Purpose Input/Output (SGPIO) interface. SGPIO_BMC_CLK 2_5HD_SEL SGPIO_BMC_LD_N RST_PLTRST_N...
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JSGPIO_PCH1~2: Raer BP SGPIO Headers These headers provide Serial General Purpose Input/Output (SGPIO) interface and are used to connect rear HDD backplanes. SGPIO_SATA_CLOCK_RBP JSGPIO_PCH1 SGPIO_SATA_LOAD_RBP JSGPIO_PCH2 SGPIO_SATA_DATAOUT_RBP FP_I2C_1, BP_I2C_1, TM_I2C_1: I2C Headers I2C headers connect to the System Management Bus (SMBus). FP_I2C_1 is for the front HDD backplane;...
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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.
Server Board Jumpers ⚠ Important Avoid adjusting jumpers when the system is on; it will damage the motherboard. JVNN_PCH1 Jumper Name Default Setting Description Force BMC Update Jumper 1-2: Normal (default) 2-3: Force BMC update NMI/ BMC Button Select Jumper J1_1 1-2: NMI Button (default) 2-3: BMC Reset Button...
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Jumper Name Default Setting Description Force Power-on Jumper JFORPWR2 1-2: Disable (default) 2-3: Enable Force PFR Hold Jumper JFORPWR3 1-2: Normal (default) 2-3: Froce PFR hold USB Hub Power Select Jumper JHUB_PWR1 1-2: 5V_AUX (default) 2-3: P5V Flash Security Override Jumper JME1 1-2: Disable (default) 2-3: Enable...
Server board LEDs LED_H1, LED_L1: Port 80 Debug LEDs (on MS-S370B) The Port 80 debug LEDs display progress and error codes during and after POST (Power-On Self Test). Hexadecimal Character Table Hexadecimal LED display LED_H1 LED_L1 Hexadecimal LED display...
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. Necessary Tools Screwdriver Pliers Tweezers Anti-Static Gloves Safety Precautions The following precautions should be observed while handling the system: ∙...
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 3.5"/2.5" Storage Drive 1. Engage two embossed pins on the carrier into the side dimples on the 3.5” drive. For 2.5”...
System Cover Removing System Covers To remove the system covers, follow these steps: 1. Loosen the thumb screws on the rear side of the chassis. 2. Remove the screws securing the top and both sides of the chassis. 3. Slide the rear and front covers backward to remove them.
CPU & Heatsink Use appropriate ground straps, gloves and ESD mats to protect yourself from electrostatic discharge (ESD) while installing the processor. CPU1 CPU0 ⚠ Important While replacing the CPU, always turn off the power supply or unplug the power ∙...
Assembly Overview ⚠ Important Images are for illustration purposes only; actual parts may vary. Heatsink Processor Heatsink Module (PHM) Processer Carrier Processer Processor Socket Bolster Plate Socket Cover ⚠ Important ∙ Please check the instruction that come with your heatsink and thermal paste for more details before starting.
Installing CPU & Heatsink 1. Place the processor carrier on top of the processor in the tray with their pin 1 indicators aligned. If installed properly, the CPU will snap into the carrier’s side latches and the carrier will latch firmly to it. Processor Carrier (CPU Carrier) Pin 1 indicators...
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4. Check the heatsink for a diagonally cut corner or the #1clip on the heatsink label if present. Align the processor carrier’s Pin 1 indicator with the heatsink’s cut corner (#1 clip), then gently press the heatsink down to engage the carrier’s latching mechanism to the heatsink at four corners.
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7. Flip 4 anti-tilt wires to the locked position (outward) and make sure the latches of the wires are firmly secure. 4 x anti-tilt wires locked 8. Tighten all screws on the PHM in diagonal sequences to secure the PHM to the motherboard.
Memory Slots CPU0_DIMM_A1/A2~H1/H2, CPU1_DIMM_A1/A2~H1/H2: DDR5 DIMM Slots Channel H CPU0_DIMM_H1 CPU0_DIMM_H2 Channel G CPU0_DIMM_G1 CPU0_DIMM_G2 Channel F CPU0_DIMM_F1 CPU0_DIMM_F2 Channel E CPU0_DIMM_E1 CPU0_DIMM_E2 CPU0 Channel A CPU0_DIMM_A2 CPU0_DIMM_A1 Channel B CPU0_DIMM_B2 CPU0_DIMM_B1 Channel C CPU0_DIMM_C2 CPU0_DIMM_C1 Channel D CPU0_DIMM_D2 CPU0_DIMM_D1 Channel H CPU1_DIMM_H1 CPU1_DIMM_H2...
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.
M.2 M Key Installing M.2 M Key ⚽ 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 size.
System Fan Installing 6038 Hot-swap System Internal Fans Follow the steps below: 1. With the connectors aligned, press the fan release tabs and slide the fan into the slot. 2. Release the tabs until the fan locks into place.
Slide Rail ⚠ Important The illustrations are provided for demonstrative purposes only. The appearance of your system may differ based on the model you have purchased. Disassembling Slide Rail Slide the release tab forward to separate the inner rail from the bracket. Release Tab Outer Rail Bracket Inner Rail...
Installing Inner Rail onto the Chassis 1. Align the standoffs on the side of the chassis 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. ∙...
Installing Chassis into Rack 1. Pull out the middle rails till it fully extended. ∙ Ensure the ball bearing retainers are locked forward on each middle rail. 2. Engage the inner rails of the chassis to the middle rails, then push the chassis forward until it stops.
Removing Chassis from Rack 1. Remove the screws. 2. Slide the release tab forward to separate the inner rail (chassis) from the bracket. Release Tab...
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