ASUS PRIME A520M-K Motherboard Specifications
The ASUS PRIME A520M-K is an entry-level Micro-ATX motherboard designed for reliability and daily computing. Built on the AMD A520 chipset, it provides a stable foundation for budget-conscious builds using Ryzen processors, focusing on essential connectivity and durable components.
Core Specifications
- Socket: AMD Socket AM4
- Chipset: AMD A520
- Form Factor: Micro-ATX (22.6 cm x 22.1 cm)
- CPU Support: AMD Ryzen™ 5000 Series / 5000 G-Series / 4000 G-Series / 3000 Series Desktop Processors.
Memory Support
- Slots: 2 x DIMM
- Max Capacity: 64GB
- Architecture: Dual Channel DDR4
- Speeds: Supports up to 4866(OC) MHz
Expansion & Storage
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PCIe Slots:
- 1 x PCIe 3.0 x16 (Supports x16 mode)
- 2 x PCIe 3.0 x1
- M.2 Slots: 1 x M.2 slot (Key M), supporting PCIe 3.0 x4 & SATA modes (Supports 2242/2260/2280 storage devices).
- SATA Ports: 4 x SATA 6Gb/s ports (Supports RAID 0, 1, 10).
Rear I/O Ports
- 1 x HDMI 2.1 (4K @60Hz)
- 1 x D-Sub (VGA)
- 4 x USB 3.2 Gen 1 (Type-A)
- 2 x USB 2.0 (Type-A)
- 1 x Realtek 1Gb Ethernet port
- 3 x Audio Jacks
- 1 x PS/2 Keyboard/Mouse combo port
Internal Connectors
- 1 x USB 3.2 Gen 1 header (supports 2 additional ports)
- 2 x USB 2.0 headers (supports 4 additional ports)
- 1 x CPU Fan connector (4-pin)
- 1 x Chassis Fan connector (4-pin)
- 1 x SPI TPM header
Key Highlights
- 5X Protection III: Multiple hardware safeguards including LANGuard, Overvoltage Protection, and a Stainless-Steel Back I/O for long-term durability.
- M.2 Speed: While it doesn't support PCIe 4.0 (limited by the A520 chipset), the NVMe PCIe 3.0 x4 slot provides significantly faster boot times than standard HDDs/SSDs.
- Fan Xpert: Flexible controls for ultimate cooling and quietness, manageable via the UEFI BIOS.
- Aura Sync RGB Support: Includes an RGB header for users looking to add basic lighting customization to their build.
