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Summarization of Contents
Regulatory Notices
WEEE, Chemical, and CE Compliance
Covers EU directives on waste, chemical substances, and CE conformity.
FCC-A Radio Frequency Interference Statement
Details FCC rules and interference notices for digital devices.
Battery Safety Information
Provides precautions for handling and disposing of batteries safely.
Copyright and Technical Support
Outlines copyright, trademarks, and how to get technical assistance.
Safety Information
General System Handling Precautions
Essential safety instructions for operating and maintaining the system.
System Specifications
Detailed Hardware Specifications
Comprehensive list of system components, form factor, dimensions, and capabilities.
System Overview
Front Panel Components and Ports
Identifies front-panel buttons, LEDs, and USB/VGA ports.
Rear Panel and Management Ports
Details rear panel connections, management ports, and status indicators.
Block Diagram
System Architecture and Component Interconnection
Visual representation of CPU, PCH, and I/O board connections.
System Storage Topology
Drive Bay Configuration and Signal Mapping
Illustrates drive bay layout and SATA/NVMe signal assignments.
System LED Indicators
LED Status and Functionality Guide
Explains the meaning of various system LEDs and their states.
Server Boards Layout
MS-S3701 Motherboard Component Placement
Diagram showing locations of connectors and components on the main board.
MS-S370A Extension Board Layout
Visual guide to connectors on the extension board.
MS-S370B I/O Board Layout
Diagram detailing connectors on the I/O board.
System Board Connectors
Slim SAS Storage Connectors
Pinout and speed for SlimSAS 4i storage connectors.
M.2 Slot Connectors
Details for M.2 slots supporting NVMe SSDs.
PCIe Expansion Slot Connectors
Information on OCP1 and NVMe PCIe connectors.
Power Connectors
CRPS and HDD Power Connectors
Connectors for Common Redundant Power Supply and HDDs.
GPU and PCIe Expansion Board Power
8-pin connectors for GPUs and PCIe expansion boards.
Additional Power Connectors
Details on 4-pin HDD, 2-pin PCIe, and 8-pin motherboard power connectors.
Cooling Connectors
System Fan Power Connectors
Guides for connecting 6-pin and 4-pin system fans.
USB Connectors
USB 2.0 and 3.2 Gen 1 Ports
Details on Type-A and FPC USB connectors and their speeds.
Other Connectors and Components
Front Panel Switch and LED Connector
JFP1 connector for front panel controls.
Power, Reset, IPMB, and NMI Headers
Headers for system power, reset, IPMB, and NMI functions.
VGA and VROC Connectors
Front VGA and Intel VROC connectors for RAID.
TPM and Chassis Intrusion Headers
Connectors for TPM security module and chassis intrusion switch.
LCM and SGPIO Headers
Headers for Liquid Crystal Module and SGPIO interface.
Rear SGPIO and I2C Headers
Connectors for rear HDD backplanes and SMBus.
CMOS Battery Replacement
Instructions and warnings for replacing the CMOS battery.
Server Board Jumpers
BMC, NMI, BIOS, and RTC Jumpers
Jumpers for BMC update, NMI/Reset select, BIOS recovery, and RTC clear.
Power, Security, and Configuration Jumpers
Jumpers for power control, security override, PECI, BIOS, BMC, and voltage selection.
PECI, BIOS, BMC, PCH Voltage Jumpers
Jumpers for PECI master, BIOS selection, BMC selection, and PCH voltage.
Server board LEDs
Port 80 Debug LED Functionality
Explains the use of debug LEDs for POST status.
Getting Started
Required Tools and Safety Guidelines
Lists necessary tools and essential safety precautions before system operation.
System Setup
Drive Bay Installation Procedure
Step-by-step guide for installing storage drives into the bays.
System Cover Removal Steps
Instructions for safely removing the chassis covers.
CPU & Heatsink Installation
Component Overview and Safety
Introduces CPU/Heatsink components and ESD safety measures.
Installation Process and Thermal Paste
Details the procedure for installing the CPU and heatsink with thermal paste.
Memory Slots and Installation
DDR5 DIMM Slot Layout
Diagram showing DDR5 DIMM slot assignments per CPU.
Recommended Memory Population
Guidelines for populating DIMM slots based on configuration.
DIMM Configuration Details
Specifics on DDR5 DIMM configurations and interleaving.
Installing Memory Modules
Step-by-step instructions for inserting RAM modules.
M.2 Storage Installation
Installing M.2 NVMe SSDs
Guide on how to install M.2 NVMe SSDs into the designated slots.
System Fan Installation
Installing 6038 Hot-swap Internal Fans
Procedure for installing internal system fans.
Installing 8038 System External Fans
Guide for mounting external system fans.
Cable Routing Procedures
Power Cable Connections
Illustrates routing for power supply cables.
I2C and MCIO Cable Connections
Shows routing for I2C and MCIO cables.
MCIO 8i to MCIO 8i Cable Routing
Diagrams for routing MCIO to MCIO cables.
Storage Cable Routing
Diagrams for connecting storage devices via MCIO and SlimSAS.
SlimSAS to SlimSAS Cable Routing
Illustrates routing for SlimSAS to SlimSAS cables.
Slide Rail Installation and Removal
Disassembling and Retracting Slide Rails
Steps to take apart and retract slide rail components.
Installing and Securing Rails
Guide for mounting inner rails onto the chassis and securing them.
Rack Mounting and Removal
Instructions for attaching rails to the rack and installing/removing the chassis.
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