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The Story
ASUS PRIME A520M-A II
AMD A520 (Ryzen AM4) micro ATX motherboard with M.2, DP, HDMI,D-Sub, SATA 6 Gbps, USB 3.2 Gen 1 ports, and Aura Sync RGB lighting support
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AMD AM4 socket: Ready for Ryzen 5000 Series/ 4000 G-Series/ 3000 Series Desktop Processors
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Comprehensive cooling: VRM heatsink, PCH heatsink, and Fan Xpert 2+
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Ultrafast connectivity: M.2 support,1 Gb Ethernet, USB 3.2 Gen 1 Type-A
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Aura Sync RGB: Onboard RGB headers and addressable Gen 2 headers for RGB LED strips, easily synced with Aura Sync-capable hardware
ASUS Prime series is expertly engineered to unleash the full potential of AMD Ryzen platform. Boasting a robust power design, comprehensive cooling solutions and intelligent tuning options, Prime A520 series motherboards provide daily users and DIY PC builders a range of performance tuning options via intuitive software and firmware features.
PCIe 3.0 M.2
(up to 32 Gbps)
Achieve speed with onboard M.2
M.2 slot supports up to 2280 and data-transfer speeds of up to 32 Gbps via x4 PCI Express 3.0 bandwidth. It‘s the perfect choice for an operating system or application drive, providing fast access to data.
Model
PRIME A520M-A II
CPU
AMD Ryzen 5000 Series/ 5000 G-Series/ 4000 G-Series/ 3000 Series Desktop Processors
Chipset
A520
Memory
4866(OC)/4800(OC)/4600(OC)/4466(OC)/4400(OC)/4266(OC)/4133(OC)/4000(OC)/3866(OC)/3733(OC)/3600(OC)/3466(OC)/3333(OC)/3200/3000/2800/2666/2400/2133 MHz, Un-buffered Memory
Dual Channel Memory Architecture
ECC Memory (ECC mode) support varies by CPU.
Graphics
1 x DisplayPort 1.2
1 x HDMI 2.1(4K@60Hz)
1 x D-Sub
* Graphics specifications may vary between CPU types
Expansion Slots
AMD Ryzen 5000 Series/ 5000 G-Series/ 4000 G-Series/ 3000 Series/ 3000 G-Series Desktop Processors
1 x PCIe 3.0 x16 slot (supports x16 mode)
AMD A520 Chipset
2 x PCIe 3.0 x1 slots
Storage
Supports 1 x M.2 slot and 4 x SATA 6Gb/s ports
AMD Ryzen 5000 Series/ 5000 G-Series/ 4000 G-Series/ 3000 Series/ 3000 G-Series Desktop Processors
M.2 slot (Key M), type 2242/2260/2280 (supports PCIe 3.0 x4 & SATA modes)
AMD A520 Chipset
4 x SATA 6Gb/s ports
Support Raid 0, 1, 10
Ethernet
1 x Realtek 1Gb Ethernet
USB
Rear USB:Total 6 ports
4 x USB 3.2 Gen 1 ports (4 x Type-A)
2 x USB 2.0 ports (2 x Type-A)
Front USB:Total 6 ports
1 x USB 3.2 Gen 1 header supports additional 2 USB 3.2 Gen 1 ports
2 x USB 2.0 headers support additional 4 USB 2.0 ports
Audio
Realtek ALC887/897 7.1 Surround Sound High Definition Audio CODEC*
- Supports : Jack detection, Multi-streaming, Front Panel Jack-retasking
- Supports up to 24-Bit/192 kHz playback"
Audio Features
- Audio Shielding
- Premium audio capacitors
- Dedicated audio PCB layers
*A chassis with an HD audio module in the front panel is required to support 7.1 Surround Sound audio output.
Back Panel I/O Ports
4 x USB 3.2 Gen 1 ports (4 x Type-A)
2 x USB 2.0 ports (2 x Type-A)
1 x DisplayPort
1 x HDMI port
1 x D-Sub
1 x Realtek 1Gb Ethernet port
3 x Audio jacks
1 x PS/2 Keyboard/Mouse combo port
Internal I/O Connectors
Fan and cooling related
1 x 4-pin CPU Fan header
2 x 4-pin Chassis Fan headers
Power related
1 x 24-pin Main Power connector
1 x 8-pin +12V Power connector
Storage related
1 x M.2 slot (Key M)
4 x SATA 6Gb/s ports
USB
1 x USB 3.2 Gen 1 header supports additional 2 USB 3.2 Gen 1 ports
2 x USB 2.0 headers support additional 4 USB 2.0 ports
Miscellaneous
2 x AURA Addressable Gen 2 header
2 x AURA RGB headers
1 x Clear CMOS header
1 x COM Port header
1 x Front Panel Audio header (AAFP)
1 x S/PDIF Out header
1 x Speaker header
1 x SPI TPM header (14-1pin)
1 x 10-1 pin System Panel header
Special Features
ASUS 5X PROTECTION III
- DIGI+ VRM
- LANGuard
- Overvoltage Protection
- SafeSlot Core
- Stainless-Steel Back I/O
ASUS Q-Design
- ASUS Q-DIMM
- ASUS Q-Slot
ASUS Thermal Solution
- VRM heatsink design
AURA Sync
- AURA RGB headers
- Addressable Gen 2 RGB headers
Software Features
ASUS Exclusive Software
Armoury Crate
- Aura Creator
- Aura Sync
AI Suite 3
- Performance And Power Saving Utility
TurboV EVO
EPU
Digi+ VRM
Fan Xpert 2+
- EZ update
ASUS CPU-Z
AI Charger
DAEMON Tools
Norton Anti-virus software (Free Trial version)
WinRAR
UEFI BIOS
ASUS EZ DIY
- ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3
- ASUS EZ Flash 3
- ASUS UEFI BIOS EZ Mode
BIOS
128 Mb Flash ROM, UEFI AMI BIOS
Manageability
WOL by PME, PXE
Accessories
Cables
2 x SATA 6Gb/s cables
Miscellaneous
1 x I/O Shield
1 x M.2 SSD screw package
Installation Media
1 x Support DVD
Documentation
1 x User manual
Form Factor
microATX
24.4cm x 24.4cm
Details & Craftsmanship
Every detail has been carefully considered to bring you the perfect product.
Details & Craftsmanship
Every detail has been carefully considered to bring you the perfect product.
Details & Craftsmanship
Every detail has been carefully considered to bring you the perfect product.
Details & Craftsmanship
Every detail has been carefully considered to bring you the perfect product.
Description
ASUS PRIME A520M-A II
AMD A520 (Ryzen AM4) micro ATX motherboard with M.2, DP, HDMI,D-Sub, SATA 6 Gbps, USB 3.2 Gen 1 ports, and Aura Sync RGB lighting support
-
AMD AM4 socket: Ready for Ryzen 5000 Series/ 4000 G-Series/ 3000 Series Desktop Processors
-
Comprehensive cooling: VRM heatsink, PCH heatsink, and Fan Xpert 2+
-
Ultrafast connectivity: M.2 support,1 Gb Ethernet, USB 3.2 Gen 1 Type-A
-
Aura Sync RGB: Onboard RGB headers and addressable Gen 2 headers for RGB LED strips, easily synced with Aura Sync-capable hardware
ASUS Prime series is expertly engineered to unleash the full potential of AMD Ryzen platform. Boasting a robust power design, comprehensive cooling solutions and intelligent tuning options, Prime A520 series motherboards provide daily users and DIY PC builders a range of performance tuning options via intuitive software and firmware features.
PCIe 3.0 M.2
(up to 32 Gbps)
Achieve speed with onboard M.2
M.2 slot supports up to 2280 and data-transfer speeds of up to 32 Gbps via x4 PCI Express 3.0 bandwidth. It‘s the perfect choice for an operating system or application drive, providing fast access to data.
Model
PRIME A520M-A II
CPU
AMD Ryzen 5000 Series/ 5000 G-Series/ 4000 G-Series/ 3000 Series Desktop Processors
Chipset
A520
Memory
4866(OC)/4800(OC)/4600(OC)/4466(OC)/4400(OC)/4266(OC)/4133(OC)/4000(OC)/3866(OC)/3733(OC)/3600(OC)/3466(OC)/3333(OC)/3200/3000/2800/2666/2400/2133 MHz, Un-buffered Memory
Dual Channel Memory Architecture
ECC Memory (ECC mode) support varies by CPU.
Graphics
1 x DisplayPort 1.2
1 x HDMI 2.1(4K@60Hz)
1 x D-Sub
* Graphics specifications may vary between CPU types
Expansion Slots
AMD Ryzen 5000 Series/ 5000 G-Series/ 4000 G-Series/ 3000 Series/ 3000 G-Series Desktop Processors
1 x PCIe 3.0 x16 slot (supports x16 mode)
AMD A520 Chipset
2 x PCIe 3.0 x1 slots
Storage
Supports 1 x M.2 slot and 4 x SATA 6Gb/s ports
AMD Ryzen 5000 Series/ 5000 G-Series/ 4000 G-Series/ 3000 Series/ 3000 G-Series Desktop Processors
M.2 slot (Key M), type 2242/2260/2280 (supports PCIe 3.0 x4 & SATA modes)
AMD A520 Chipset
