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MSI E350IA-E45 Mini-ITX motherboard, dark PCB with silver sockets and blue SATA ports, rear I/O shield included

MSI

MSI E350IA-E45 AMD Motherboard Socket FT1

SKU CH-Q06F-X2942

Mini-ITX board with AMD Hudson M1 chipset, Socket FT1 for Zacate-FT1 APU, dual-channel DDR3 up to 1333 MHz, 8 GB max, one PCIe x16 slot at x4 speed, four SATA ports, Realtek ALC887 audio.

  • ProcessorZacate-FT1 APU
  • ChipsetAMD Hudson M1
  • CPU socketSocket FT1
  • Supported memorySupports dual-channel DDR3 1333 (overclocking)/1066/800 MHz
  • Max supported RAM8 GB
  • PCI slots1 PCI Express x16 slot supports PCI Express x 4 speed execut
  • FT1 socket fits Zacate APU for compact builds
  • Dual-channel DDR3 up to 1333 MHz boosts memory bandwidth
  • Hudson M1 chipset provides four SATA ports for storage expansion
  • Realtek ALC887 delivers eight-channel audio output
  • Realtek 8111E Gigabit LAN handles 10, 100, 1000 Mb/s networks

Socket FT1 mini-ITX board for Zacate APU

This MSI E350IA-E45 motherboard uses the AMD Hudson M1 chipset and Socket FT1 to host a Zacate-FT1 APU in a mini-ITX form factor. It targets builders assembling compact, low-power systems for basic computing or embedded tasks. The board supports dual-channel DDR3 memory at 1333, 1066 or 800 MHz up to 8 GB total capacity. A single PCI Express x16 slot runs at x4 speed under the PCIe 2.0 specification.

Thermals noise and power envelope

The APU’s low thermal design keeps cooling requirements modest, so a small heatsink or passive solution is often sufficient for typical workloads. With no high-wattage components onboard, system fan noise stays minimal during normal office or media playback use. Power draw remains well within the limits of a modest DC-DC or SFX supply, leaving headroom for the four SATA III ports and six USB 2.0 connections.

Dual-channel DDR3 up to 8 GB decides fit

Memory capacity is the key constraint: the board tops out at 8 GB across two slots, so any workload needing more RAM cannot use this platform. Verify that your operating system and applications run comfortably within that ceiling before committing. The Zacate APU and Hudson M1 chipset fix the feature set, so expansion options are limited to the single x4 PCIe slot and SATA storage.

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Price $53.99
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Specifications

Product
Brand nameMSI
Product lineMSI E350IA-E45
Model nameMSI E350IA-E45
Processor
ProcessorZacate-FT1 APU
CPU socketSocket FT1
ChipsetAMD Hudson M1
Memory
Supported memorySupports dual-channel DDR3 1333 (overclocking)/1066/800 MHz memory
Max supported RAM8 GB
Storage
SATA and RAID support4XSATA III interface
Audio & video
Audio chipRealtek ALC887 Chip
- Supports 8-channel sound effects detected by intelligent sound interface
Compatible with Azalia 1.0 specifications
Connectivity
Ethernet controllerRealtek PCI-E GbLAN Controller REL8111E Chip
- Supports 10Mb/s, 100Mb/s and 1000Mb/s
Compliant with PCI-Express bus specification v1.0a.
Ports & slots
PCI slots1 PCI Express x16 slot supports PCI Express x 4 speed execution (PCIE 2.0)
Onboard USB headers6 USB 2.0 ports (backplane)

Questions about this item

How do I install the APU into the Socket FT1 and what step is often missed?

Align the Zacate-FT1 APU with the Socket FT1 using the corner markers, lower it straight down without force, then lock the retention lever. The step many miss is confirming the lever clicks fully into the locked position before powering on.

What maintenance will the MSI E350IA-E45 need later?

The board ships with a CMOS battery included; replace it when the system loses date or time settings. Dust the PCI Express x16 slot and the four SATA III connectors periodically to keep contacts clean.

What limit appears first during sustained load on this motherboard?

The single PCI Express x16 slot runs at PCI Express 2.0 x4 speed, so bandwidth caps at that level before the CPU or memory hit their own ceilings.

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