Description
AMD A520 (Ryzen™ AM4) micro-ATX motherboard with M.2 support, Realtek
1Gb Ethernet, HDMI™, SATA 6Gbps, rear and front USB 5Gbps support.
- AMD AM4 Socket: Ready for AMD Desktop Processors
Ryzen™ 5000 Series/ 5000 G Series/ 4000 G Series/ 3000 Series/ 3000 G Series
- Ultra-fast connectivity: M.2 support, 1Gb Ethernet, 5Gbps rear and front USB support
- Comprehensive cooling: PCH heatsink and Fan Xpert
- PCH Heatsink and Fan Xpert.
- 5X Protection III: Multiple hardware safeguards for comprehensive system protection.
Prime A520M-R
ASUS PRIME series motherboards are expertly designed
to unleash the full potential of the AMD Ryzen 5 4000 series platform
5000/ 5000 G series/ 4000 G series/ 3000 series/ 3000 G series. With a
Robust power design, complete cooling solutions and
Smart tuning options, PRIME A520 series motherboards
offer everyday users and DIY PC builders a range of
of performance tuning options through intuitive features
software and firmware.
Flexibility
Comprehensive controls are the foundation of the ASUS PRIME series. The motherboard
PRIME A520 base incorporates flexible tools to adjust each
appearance of your system, allowing for performance adjustments
that adapt perfectly to your way of working to maximize the
productivity.
Comprehensive energy efficiency
With the Energy Processing Unit (EPU), you will enjoy a
energy savings throughout the system. The EPU automatically optimizes the
energy consumption and maximize savings with Away mode.
Flexible cooling controls
ASUS Fan Xpert software provides comprehensive control of
the fans. An Auto-Tuning mode intelligently configures all
parameters with a single click. There is also an Extreme Silence mode
which reduces the speed of the chassis fans below the
minimum by default so that your system is silent when you perform
light tasks. The fans can also be controlled via
the UEFI BIOS.
Precise digital power control
The Digi+ voltage regulator module (VRM) provides control in
real time on the voltage drop, automatically switching the
frequency and energy efficiency settings. It also allows you to
Fine-tune your CPU for maximum stability and
performance.
UEFI BIOS
ASUS' renowned UEFI BIOS provides everything you need
to configure, adjust and tune your system. It offers options
cleverly simplified for DIY beginners
PC, as well as full features for veterans.
Advanced tuning for those who take it seriously
An intuitive Advanced mode offered through the UEFI allows you to
take full control. An integrated search function makes it easy to
search options, and several advanced features allow you to perform
Intelligently nuanced settings so you can dial in the
performance just the way you want it.
Quick and easy setup
EZ Mode displays vital settings and statistics and also offers
guided wizards, drag and drop functions, and the application of
important settings with a single click, all to help you get started
get your team up and running in the blink of an eye.
Intuitive graphical fan control
Fine-tune individual fan settings by simply dragging a curve with your mouse.
EZ XMP
Improve DRAM performance with one click.
Cooling by design
The PRIME A520 series incorporates complete cooling controls
which can be configured using the Fan Xpert software or through the
UEFI BIOS.
Multiple temperature sources
Each head can dynamically reference three thermal sensors.
Fan Xpert allows you to map the temperature of ASUS graphics cards
compatible to optimize cooling for GPU-intensive tasks
and CPU.
Smart protection
A dedicated IC protects the fan head from overheating and overcurrent.
4-pin PWM/DC fan
Each header on the board supports auto-detection of PWM or DC fans.
Performance
The ASUS A520 motherboard provides all the essentials
to boost daily productivity, so your system will be
ready for action with stable power, cooling
intuitive and flexible data transfer options.
M.2 support (up to 32Gbps)
The M.2 slot supports data transfer speed up to
32 Gbps via x4 PCI Express 3.0 bandwidth, allowing
Faster boot and application loading times with drives
OS or applications.
USB 5Gbps
Numerous USB ports support high-end equipment loaded with
peripherals, including USB Type-A connectors on the rear panel with
Fast 5Gbps USB connectivity for compatible enclosures.
Realtek 1Gb Ethernet
Realtek 1Gb Ethernet reduces CPU overhead and delivers a
Exceptionally high TCP and UDP performance for data transfers
faster and smoother.
LANGuard
ASUS LANGuard is a hardware-level network protection feature
which integrates advanced signal coupling technology and
Premium surface mounted anti-EMI capacitors for
improve performance and ensure a more reliable connection.
Exceptional audio
Combined integrated functions deliver high sound
Intelligent design and premium hardware create audio quality like you've never experienced.
Audio deck
Acoustic shielding ensures analog/digital separation
precise and a great reduction in multilateral interference.
Dedicated PCB layers
Separate layers for left and right tracks ensure that both channels deliver consistent, equal quality.
High quality audio capacitors
Delivers warm, natural, immersive sound with exceptional clarity and fidelity.
Armoury Crate
Within a single intuitive interface, Armoury Crate offers adjustments
Easily customizable for each compatible device in your
arsenal, plus controls for a growing family of
ASUS products, including keyboard and mouse preferences. Armoury
Crate also integrates product registration and a news feed
so that you never miss updates of interest to the
ASUS community.
Q-LED Core
The Q-LED Core display produces light patterns by power LEDs
during the Power On Self Test (POST) that can help
users to solve possible problems.
SafeSlot Core
SafeSlot Core is ASUS' exclusive PCIe slot. Featuring a unique design,
fortified that is anchored to the base plate by means of a special hook,
Safeslot Core provides 1.6 times stronger retention and
Shear strength 1.3 times greater than slots
standard expansion.
First-class circuit protection power design
A unique circuit design with voltage regulators
built-in to protect your motherboard from damage caused by
unexpected high-level tensions from sources of
unstable or inferior quality food.
3 times more resistant to corrosion for greater durability
The stainless steel I/O rear panels are resistant to corrosion.
corrosion and bonded with chromium oxide have a useful life three times
superior to that of normal panels.
- Model
- PRIME A520M-R
- CPU
- AMD Socket AM4 for AMD Ryzen™ 5000 Series/ 5000 G-Series/ 4000 G-Series/ 3000 Series/ 3000 G-Series Desktop Processors*
- * Refer to www.asus.com for CPU support list.
- Chipset
- AMD A520 Chipset
- Memory
- 2 x DIMM slots, max. 64GB, DDR4 5100(OC)/ 4866(OC)/ 4666(OC)/
4600(OC)/ 4466(OC)/ 4400(OC)/ 4333(OC)/ 4266(OC)/ 4200(OC)/ 4133(OC)/
4000(OC)/ 3866(OC)/ 3733(OC)/ 3600(OC)/ 3466(OC)/ 3400(OC)/ 3333(OC)/
3200/ 3000/ 2933/ 2800/ 2666/ 2400/ 2133, Unbuffered Memory*
- Dual channel memory architecture
- * ECC memory (ECC mode) supports variations by CPU.
- * Supported memory types, data rate (speed), and number of DRAM
modules vary depending on the CPU and memory configuration, for more
information please refer to CPU/Memory Support list under the Support
tab of product information site or visit https://www.asus.com/support/.
- Graphics
- 1 x HDMI™ port**
- * Graphics specifications may vary between CPU types. Please refer to AMD CPU specifications.
- ** Supports 4K@60Hz as specified in HDMI 2.1.
- 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
- 1 x PCIe 3.0 x1 slot
- - To ensure compatibility of the device installed, please refer to
https://www.asus.com/support/ for the list of supported peripherals.
- 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
- * AMD RAIDXpert2 Technology supports both PCIe RAID 0/1/10 and SATA RAID 0/1/10.
- Ethernet
- 1 x Realtek 1Gb Ethernet
- USB
- Rear USB (Total 6 ports)
- 4 x USB 5Gbps ports (4 x Type-A)
- 2 x USB 2.0 ports (2 x Type-A)
- Front USB (Total 6 ports)
- 1 x USB 5Gbps header supports 2 additional USB 5Gbps ports
- 2 x USB 2.0 headers support 4 additional USB 2.0 ports
- Audio
- Realtek 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.
- Rear Panel I/O Ports
- 4 x USB 5Gbps ports (4 x Type-A)
- 2 x USB 2.0 ports (2 x Type-A)
- 1 x HDMI™ port
- 1 x Realtek 1Gb Ethernet port
- 3 x Audio jacks
- 1 x PS/2 keyboard (purple) port
- 1 x PS/2 mouse (green) port
- Internal I/O connectors
- Fan and Cooling Related
- 1 x 4-pin CPU Fan header
- 1 x 4-pin Chassis Fan header
- Power Related
- 1 x 24-pin Main Power connector
- 1 x 4-pin +12V Power connector
- Storage Related
- 1 x M.2 slot (Key M)
- 4 x SATA 6Gb/s ports
- USB
- 1 x USB 5Gbps header supports 2 additional USB 5Gbps ports
- 2 x USB 2.0 headers support 4 additional USB 2.0 ports
- Miscellaneous
- 1 x Clear CMOS header
- 1 x COM Port header
- 1 x Front Panel Audio header (F_AUDIO)
- 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
- - Q-DIMM
- - Q-LED Core
- - Q-Slot
- ASUS Thermal Solution
- - Aluminum heatsink design
- Software Features
- ASUS Exclusive Software
- Armoury Crate
- AI Suite 3
- - Performance And Power Saving Utility
- TurboV EVO
- UPR
- DIGI+ VRM
- Fan Xpert
- - EZ update
- - PC Cleaner
- ASUS CPU-Z
- Norton 360 Deluxe (60 Days Free Trial)
- WinRAR (40 Days Free Trial)
- 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
- Handling
- WOL by PME, PXE
- Accessories
- Cables
- 2 x SATA 6Gb/s cables
- Miscellaneous
- 1 x I/O shield
- 1 x M.2 bracket
- Documentation
- 1 x Quick start guide
- Operating system
- Windows® 11, Windows® 10 64-bit
- Form factor
- micro-ATX Form Factor
- 9.3inch x 7.6inch (23.6cm x 19.3cm)
