Contents Regulatory Notices ....................4 System Specifications .....................9 System Overview ....................11 System LED Indicators ...................14 Block Diagram ......................15 System Storage Topology ..................16 Motherboard Overview ..................17 MGT1 DC-SCM Module ...................18 Specifications ......................18 Overview of Components ..................19 Rear I/O Panel ......................20 System LED Indicators ...................21 Component Contents ....................22 Connectors and Components ................23 Jumpers ........................26...
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System Setup......................31 System Cover ......................33 CPU & Heatsink ......................34 Memory ........................38 System Fan......................43 Installing OCP Card ....................45 Air Duct ........................46 Power Supply Unit (PSU) ..................48 Cable Routing ......................49 Slide Rail .........................51 Contents...
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.
Battery Information Please take special precautions if this product comes with a battery. Danger of explosion if battery is incorrectly replaced. Replace only with the ● same or equivalent type recommended by the manufacturer. Avoid disposal of a battery into fire or a hot oven, or mechanically crushing or ●...
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Safety Information ⚠ Please read and follow these safety instructions carefully before installing, operating or performing maintenance on the server. General Safety Instructions Always read the safety instructions carefully. ● Keep this User’ s Manual for future reference. ● Keep this equipment away from humidity. ●...
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Installation and Handling This equipment must be installed in restricted access areas by qualified personnel to comply with safety standards set by the NEC and IEC 62368-1, Third Edition, for Information Technology Equipment. Lifting and Placemen Follow occupational health and safety guidelines for manual material handling. ●...
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Safety: IEC/EN 62368-1 ● This equipment is compliant with CB/LVD of Safety: IEC/EN 62368-1: 2014. The elements of the instructional safeguard shall be as follows: element 1a: IEC 60417-6056(2011-05) for moving fan blades or IEC 60417-6057(2011-05) for other moving parts element 2: “Moving part”...
System Specifications Model CX271-S3066 SKUs S3066X271RAU24 Form factor • 2U Dimensions • 438mm(17.2” ) Wx 87mm(3.4” ) Hx 764mm(30” )D • Single Intel® Xeon® 6700E-series, 6500P-series and 6700P-series processor, Processor TDP up to 350W Socket • 1 x LGA4710 (Socket E2) •...
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Model CX271-S3066 SKUs S3066X271RAU24 • Chassis Intrusion Security • TPM2.0 module supported (optional) • ASPEED AST1060 Hardware Root of Trust module supported (optional) • 1 x 1000Base-T Dedicated Server Management Port Server • ASPEED AST2600 with AMI MegaRAC based firmware supporting IPMI 2.0 and Management DMTF Redfish API •...
System Overview 24x2.5 “ NVMe Hot-Swap Drive Bays OCP#0 OCP#0 OCP#1 OCP#1 System Overview...
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USB3.0 Type-A Port This connector is provided for USB peripheral devices. (Speed up to 640 Mbps) ⚠ Important Low-speed devices, such as mouse or keyboard, are suggested to be plugged into the USB 3.0 ports. System Power Button/ LED System Reset Button System Alarm LED NIC Link LEDs M.2 Activity LED...
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System Status LED The System Status LED is provided for indicators for system. Status Description System is running/normal operation System Status LED BMC anomaly detected. Check BMC log for details. Green BMC initialization System Power Button/ LED OCP 3.0 Mezzanine Slot Power Supply Unit System Overview...
System LED Indicators UID Button/ LED System Power Button/ LED System Reset Button System Alarm LED M.2 Activity LED NIC Link LED NIC Link LED LED State Description Blue System power is on System power is on ACPI S0 state System Power LED Blinking System is sleeping...
System Storage Topology 24 x 2.5” NVMe Hot-Swap Drive Bays PE7/UPI1 PE8/UPI2 2A 2C 2E 2G 4A 4C 4E 4G 5A 5C 5E 5G 7A 7C 7E 7G 8A 8C 8E 8G System Storage Topology...
MGT1 DC-SCM Module Specifications Model MGT1 Form factor DC-SCM v2.0 Dimensions 120mm (4.72") x 420mm (3.54") Chipset ASPEED AST2600 Networking 1 x 1000Base-T dedicated server management port Graphics 1 x mini DisplayPort • 1 x USB 2.0 Type-A port (480 Mbps) •...
Rear I/O Panel 1000Base-T Ethernet COM USB Type-A port Ports (for mgmt.) UID Button & System Reset Button Power Button Mini DisplayPort System Status LED USB 2.0 Type-A Port COM USB Type-A port This port allows for serial data transmission over a USB connection, enabling remote or direct console access.
System LED Indicators 1000Base-T Ethernet Ports (for mgmt.) UID Button/ LED System Reset Button Link/ Activity LED Speed LED Power Button/ LED System Status LED LED State Description Power LED System power is on Green System power is on ACPI S0 state System is sleeping Blinking System power is off...
Connectors and Components TPM: SPI TPM Header (for TPM20-IRS) This header connects to a TPM (Trusted Platform Module) module (optional). Please refer to the TPM security platform manual for more details. PRSNT# RST# MOSI PIRQ MISO PP/Reserved Installing TPM module 1.
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M2_1: M.2 Slot (M Key, for ROT1) Please install the M.2 3060 module into the M.2 slot as shown below. Installing M.2 3060 module 1. Insert your M.2 module into the M.2 slot at a 30-degree angle. 30° Supplied M.2 screw 2.
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J_JTAG: Manual Programming Header (Debug Use) J_JTAG and J3C5 are used to manually debug and update CPLD firmware with programming tool. Connectors and Components...
Jumpers ⚠ Important Avoid adjusting jumpers when the system is on; it will damage the motherboard. Jumper Name Default Setting Description Force BMC Update Jumper J3D2 1-X: Normal (default) 1-2: BMC Force Update FRU Jumper J3C1 1-2: FRU Write Protected 2-3: FRU Normal Operated (default) JTAG SW Jumper J3C5...
Onboard LED LED1: BMC Heartbeat LED This LED indicates the BMC (Baseboard Management Controller) status. Status Description BMC is not activated BMC is functioning normally Blinking Onboard LED...
Connectors Power Connectors PWR1 PICPWR4 PICPWR3 PICPWR5 PICPWR1 PICPWR0 PICPWR0~1/3~5: PIC Power Connectors The PICPWR(Platform Infrastructure Connectivity Power) connector enables the HPM(Host Processor Module) to supply power and manage sideband signals to peripherals,including the GPU Cards (PICPWR3~4), the Power Distribution Board(PICPWR0~1)and the Fan Board(PICPWR5).
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PICPWR0~1/3~5: PIC Power Connectors These connectors provide power output to HPM. Power Signals P12V P12V P12V PICPWR0/PICPWR1 /PICPWR3~5 P12V P12V P12V Sideband Management Signals FM_HPM_PICPWR_B_SB1 FM_HPM_PICPWR_A_SB1 FM_HPM_PICPWR_B_SB2 FM_HPM_PICPWR_A_SB2 FM_HPM_PICPWR_B_SB3 FM_HPM_PICPWR_A_SB3 FM_HPM_PICPWR_B_SB4 FM_HPM_PICPWR_A_SB4 SMB_PICPWR_2B_LVC3_SCL SMB_PICPWR_2A_LVC3_SCL SMB_PICPWR_2B_LVC3_SDA SMB_PICPWR_2A_LVC3_SDA *SB: The term “ SB” stands for sideband. PWR1: Rear Side BP Power Connector This connector provides power output to HDDs on rear side.
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Storage Connectors M2_1 M2_0 JMCIO2 JMCIO4 JMCIO3 JMCIO5 JMCIO0 Slot Speed JMCIO1 M2_0~1 PCIe5.0 x2 32GT/s JMCIO0~5 PCIe5.0 x8 32GT/s JMCIOP0~5: MCIO 8i Connector These are vertical 74-pin Mini Cool Edge IO (MCIO) connectors, which support PCIe 5.0 x16 32GT/s interface. Connectors...
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JMCIO0~5: MCIO 8i Connectors These are vertical 74-pin Mini Cool Edge IO (MCIO) connectors, which support PCIe 5.0 x8 32GT/s interface JMCIO0~5 P5E_CPU_PE_NVME_RX_D+ P5E_CPU_PE_NVME_TX_D+ P5E_CPU_PE_NVME_RX_D- P5E_CPU_PE_NVME_TX_D P5E_CPU_PE_NVME_RX_D+ P5E_CPU_PE4_NVME_TX_D+ P5E_CPU_PE_NVME_RX_D- P5E_CPU_PE_NVME_TX_D P3V3_AUX JMCIO_BMC_SCL FM_SMB_PEHPCPU_MCIO_LVC3_ JMCIO_BMC_SDA ALERT_N CLK_100M_CPU_MCIO_R_D+ PCIe_RST_N CLK_100M_CPU_MCIO_R_D- FM_MCIO_CPU_PESTI_CBL_PRES_N P5E_CPU_PE_NVME_RX_D+ P5E_CPU_PE_NVME_TX_D+ P5E_CPU_PE_NVME_RX_D- P5E_CPU_PE_NVME_TX_D...
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Cooling Connectors JCPUFAN0: CPU Fan Power Connectors The fan power connectors support CPU cooling fans. FAN _TACH JCPUFAN0 P12V FAN_PWM JCPUFAN0 Connectors...
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JUSB3_0: USB 3.0 Connector This port is backward-compatible with USB 3.0 devices and supports data transfer rate up to 5 Gbps. P5V_USB_1 USB2_P3_ESD_DP USB3_P2_ESD_RXN USB2_P3_ESD_DN USB3_P2_ESD_RXP USB3_P3_ESD_TXP USB3_P2_ESD_TXN USB3_P3_ESD_TXN JUSB3_0 USB3_P2_ESD_TXP USB3_P3_ESD_RXP USB2_P2_ESD_DN USB3_P3_ESD_RXN USB2_P2_ESD_DP P5V_USB_2 JUSB3_0 Connectors...
Other Connectors and Components JINTRUDE: 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.
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J9: PDB Management Connector The PDB Management header connects to the power distribution board (PDB). P12V_STBY_PSU P12V_STBY_PSU ISENSE_I_PSYS_R VSENSE_LOCAL_V_PSYS_R P12V_STBY_PSU P12V_STBY_PSU PDB_SGPIO_LD PDB_SGPIO_CK PDB_SGPIO_DO PDB_SGPIO_DI SMB_PS_CLK_R SMB_PS_DAT_R TP_FULL_PWR_CYCLE_N Other Connectors and Components...
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SFP0~1: DC-MHS Control Panel Header The DC-MHS control panel header for M-PESTI connects the HPM to the server’ sfront panel, enabling essential controls such as power, LED indicators, buttons, and sideband signals for management and monitoring. ・ DC-MHS (Data Center Modular Hardware System) is a modular framework for data center hardware, promoting interoperability across components.
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OCP0~1: OCP 3.0 Mezzanine Slot This slot enables the deployment of a wide variety of additional options through OCP(Open Compute Project) network interface cards (NICs) or other expansion Cards. OCP0: OCP 3.0 SFF OCP1: OCP 3.0 SFF (PCIe 5.0 x16) (PCIe 5.0 x16) OB14 OA14...
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DC-SCM: DC-SCM 2.0 Edge Slot The slot links the Datacenter Secure Control Module (DC-SCM) to the motherboard, enabling centralized power, management, and security control across server hardware. This standardized interface allows easy upgrades and compatibility across various platforms. DC-SCM: DC-SCM 2.0 Edge Slot (PCIe 5.0 x1 from CPU0) OB14 OA14...
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SMB16_IPMB_LVC3_SCL SPI_CPU0_TPM_MOSI_LVC18_MUX_R1 SMB16_IPMB_LVC3_SDA SPI_CPU0_TPM_MISO_LVC18_MUX_R1 FM_SCM_PRSNT0_LVC3_N SCM_GPIO SPI_BMC_FP_CK_R SPI_IRQ_SCM_TPM_N SPI_BMC_FP_MISO_R SPI_BMC_FP_MOSI_R SPI_BMC_FP_CS0_R UART0_RX_HPM_SCM_DATA BMC_USB2A_DN BMC_USB2A_DP Other Connectors and Components...
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JVROC1: VROC Box Header Intel® Virtual RAID on CPU (Intel® VROC) is a hybrid RAID solution specifically designed for NVMe SSDs connected directly to the CPU. PU_KEY_CONN_PIN2_R JVROC1 FM_PCH_SATA_RAID_KEY_R FBP_I2C_1~3: HDD BP SMBUS Header I2C headers are used to connect to the System Management Bus (SMBus). FBP_ I2C_1~3 is for HDD backplanes.
Jumpers ⚠ Important Avoid adjusting jumpers when the system is on; it will damage the motherboard. CMOS_CLR JBAT1 JTAG_SEL2 JUART_SEL_1 JBAT7 Jumper Name Default Setting Description 1-2: Normal<Default> CMOS_CLR 2-3: CPU0 CMOS Clear 1-2 UART BMC TO CPU<Default> JUART_SEL_1 2-3 UART CPLD TO CPU 1-2 MBP Functionality JBAT1 <Default>...
Onboard LEDs HB_LED1: PSU_PWROK_ LED This LED indicates the PSU power status. Status Description PSU power fail HEARTBEAT_LED1 Blinking PSU power OK HEARTBEAT_LED1 HB_LED2: CPLD HEARTBEAT LED, CPU0 PRST LED1: PLT_RST The CPLD Heartbeat LED indicates CPLD status.The CPU PRST LED1 indicates all voltage inputs to the processor are in specification.
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PWRGD_CPU0_LED1: PSU_PWROK_ LED,CPU0_POK_ LED1:CPU0 SYS PWR OK LED This PWRGD_CPU0_LED1 indicates CPU PWROK & CLK status. The CPU0_POK_ LED1 indicates CPU PWROK status Status Description CPU CLK is no Ready PWRGD_ All CPU power & CLK CPU0_LED1 is Ready CPU Power Fail CPU0_POK_ LED1 CPU Power OK...
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 Anti-Static Screwdriver...
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. Carefully pull over the lever open. 2. With the lever open, pull out the HDD tray. System Setup...
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3. Engage two embossed pins into the side dimples on the HDD/ SSD. 4. Carefully push down the other side of the HDD/ SSD until another two embossed pins and side dimples lock it into place. 5. With the lever open, insert the 2.5” HDD/ SSD assembly vertically into the drive bay until the locking lever is engaged.
System Cover Removing System Cover Remove the screws securing the system on both sides. To remove the top cover panels, lift over the release latches and then slide them to the back side of the system. System Cover...
CPU & Heatsink Use appropriate ground straps, gloves and ESD mats to protect yourself from electrostatic discharge (ESD) while installing the processor. Assembly Overview ⚠ Important Images are for illustration purposes only; actual parts may vary. Heatsink Processor CPU Carrier Heatsink Module (PHM) Socket...
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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. Verify that the processor is securely latched to the carrier.
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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 CPU0_DIMM_H0 Channel H CPU0_DIMM_H1 CPU0_DIMM_G0 Channel G CPU0_DIMM_G1 CPU0_DIMM_F0 Channel F CPU0_DIMM_F1 Channel E CPU0_DIMM_E0 CPU0_DIMM_E1 CPU0 CPU0_DIMM_A1 Channel A CPU0_DIMM_A0 Channel B CPU0_DIMM_B1 CPU0_DIMM_B0 CPU0_DIMM_C1 Channel C CPU0_DIMM_C0 Channel D CPU0_DIMM_D1 CPU0_DIMM_D0 Memory...
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.
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Installing M.2 SSD onto the Server Board ⚽ 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° 2. Secure the M.2 SSD in place with the M.2 latch.
System Fan The server system is equipped with six 60 x 60 x 56mm 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. •...
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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.
Installing OCP Card 1. Unscrew to relese the OCP dummy bracket. 2. Insert the OCP Card into the OCP bay and secure the rotary screw. Installing OCP Card...
Air Duct The server system offers a pre-installed plastic air duct available as an accessory. ⚠ Important After installing the air duct, the middle GPU bar have to be reinstalled to the • chassis. Installing Air Duct 1. Install the air duct to the chassis. Air Duct...
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2. Align the pins on the front edge of the air duct with the holes on the fan wall, then lower the air duct into place until it is securely seated Air Duct...
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 •...
Cable Routing ⚠ Important Please remove the fan cage before routing cables. I2C to I2C Cable (HDD Backplane to MB) 12-pin to 12-pin Power Cable (PDB to MB/ HDD BP) PICPWR1 PICPWR0 Cable Routing...
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12-pin to 12-pin Power Cable (Fan BP to MB) PICPWR5 MCIO 8i to MCIO 8i Cable(HDD BP to MB) PCIE_SLOT0 PCIE_SLOT1 PCIE_SLOT2 JMCIO5 JMCIO0 JMCIO1 JMCIO2 JMCIO3 JMCIO4 Cable Routing...
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.
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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.
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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...
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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.
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Detaching Outer Rail Bracket from Rack Frame Detaching Inner Rail from System Slide Rail...
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