This document introduces the hardware installation, driver installation instructions, and BIOS settings of the i-AE50 V14 and i-AE40 V14 products. It also provides pollution control identification and toxic and hazardous substance or element identification for the products.
This manual provides step‑by‑step instructions for installing the Colorful i‑AE50 V14 / i‑AE40 V14 Mini‑ITX motherboard, including hardware mounting, cable connections, and BIOS configuration. It also lists the standard accessories supplied with the board and offers troubleshooting guidance.
Additional sections cover driver installation, BIOS password management, and a detailed appendix with regulatory compliance and BIOS update procedures. Contact information for Colorful’s technical support and service centers across China is included. This manual is written in Chinese.
| Chipset | AMD HUDSON M1 |
|---|---|
| Supported CPU | AMD E350/E240 APU |
| Memory slots | 2 DDR3 slots |
| Memory type | DDR3 1066/1333 MHz (dual‑channel) |
| SATA ports | 4 × SATA3 6 Gbps |
| USB ports | 8 × USB 2.0, 2 × USB 3.0 |
| PCI Express x16 slots | 1 |
| Mini PCI‑E slots | 1 |
| Integrated graphics | Radeon HD 6310 |
| Audio | 8‑channel HD audio controller |
| Network | Gigabit Ethernet (10/100/1000 Mbps) |
A 24‑pin ATX 12 V power supply that complies with the ATX 2.0 specification and can deliver at least 400 W is recommended.
You can clear the BIOS password by using the CMOS clear jumper (RTC) on the motherboard.
The board provides four SATA3 6 Gbps ports for storage devices.
There are two DDR3 memory slots supporting dual‑channel operation.