ASUS PRIME A520M-A II

Overview:

PRIME A520M-A II

• 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

Features:

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.

Tune It Your Way
Comprehensive controls form the foundation of the ASUS Prime series. The Prime A520 motherboard packs flexible tools to tune every aspect of your system, enabling you to tweak performance settings to perfectly match the way you work - maximizing your productivity.

Cool to the Core
PRIME A520M-A II is engineered with multiple onboard heatsinks and an array of hybrid fan headers to ensure your rig stays cool and stable under intense workloads.

VRM Heatsink and Thermal Pad
A VRM heatsink with underneath thermal pad improves heat transfer from the MOSFETs for better cooling performance.

Build on a Solid Foundation
Prime A520 motherboard provides all the fundamentals to boost daily productivity, so your system will be ready for action with stable power, intuitive cooling and flexible transfer options.

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.

Little Things Make a Big Difference
Prime A520 series adds the nuanced details that improve every experience, from exclusive codecs that provide pristine audio quality to intuitive interface that let you customize your system to create a uniquely personal look.

Outstanding Audio - Combined onboard features deliver elevated audio
Intelligent design and premium hardware create audio quality unlike anything you've ever experienced.

Specifications:

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Specifications
Product Code	ASUS PRIME A520M-A II
CPU	AMD Ryzen 5000 series
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	* Graphics specifications may vary between CPU types
Expansion Slots	AMD Ryzen 5000 Series / 5000 G-Series / 4000 G-Series / 3000 Series Desktop Processors
	1 x PCIe 3.0 x16 slot (supports x16 mode)
	AMD A520 Chipset
	2 x PCIe 3.0 x1 slots
Storage	AMD Ryzen 5000 Series / 5000 G-Series / 4000 G-Series / 3000 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
USB	4 x USB 3.2 Gen 1 ports (4 x Type-A)
	2 x USB 2.0 ports (2 x Type-A)
	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 Japanese 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 HDMITM port
	1 x D-Sub
	1 x Realtek 1Gb Ethernet port
	3 x Audio jacks
	1 x PS/2 Keyboard/Mouse combo port
Intrernal 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