About this product
The ASUS PRIME A520M-K AM4 M-ATX Motherboard is a versatile and expertly engineered solution designed to unlock the full potential of 3rd Generation AMD Ryzen processors. Built on the robust AMD A520 chipset, this motherboard features a powerful design and a host of intelligent tuning options, catering to DIY PC builders and daily users alike. It offers intuitive performance optimization via ASUS’s easy-to-use software and firmware, making it a perfect choice for productivity-focused systems. With support for up to 64GB of DDR4 memory at speeds of up to 4600 MHz (O.C.), the PRIME A520M-K ensures smooth and efficient multitasking.
Cooling is a critical aspect of any PC build, and the PRIME A520M-K delivers with comprehensive cooling controls and hybrid fan headers. Utilizing ASUS’s Fan Xpert software or the UEFI BIOS, users can customize cooling profiles to maintain stable performance under demanding workloads. The aluminum PCH heatsink further enhances thermal management, ensuring long-term stability and reliability. This motherboard is designed to keep your system running cool and quiet, even during intense operations.
Connectivity is another highlight of the PRIME A520M-K, with an array of modern features designed to meet the needs of today’s high-performance systems. The inclusion of an M.2 slot with PCIe 3.0 x4 support provides ultra-fast data transfer speeds of up to 32Gbps, ideal for operating systems and high-speed storage applications. Additionally, the board offers multiple USB ports, including four rear-panel USB 3.2 Gen 1 Type-A connectors, ensuring compatibility with a wide range of peripherals. The Realtek RTL8111H Gigabit Ethernet and ASUS LANGuard provide reliable and secure network performance.
Built with durability and user experience in mind, the PRIME A520M-K features ASUS’s exclusive SafeSlot Core PCIe design, delivering enhanced retention and shearing resistance for your graphics card. Its integrated audio solution, powered by Realtek ALC887, ensures pristine sound quality for an immersive experience. With its compact M-ATX form factor, this motherboard offers an ideal blend of performance, reliability, and features, making it a solid foundation for any AMD-powered system.
FEATURES:
AMD AM4 socket: Ready for 3rd Gen AMD Ryzen™ and 3rd Gen AMD Ryzen™ with Radeon™ Graphics Processors
Comprehensive cooling: PCH heatsink and Fan Xpert
Ultrafast connectivity: M.2 support, 1 Gb Ethernet, USB 3.2 Gen 1 Type-A
5X Protection III: Multiple hardware safeguards for all-around system protection
ASUS Thermal Solution: Aluminum heatsink design
SPECIFICATIONS:
Socket: AM4
CPU: Build in AMD AM4 Socket for 3rd Gen AMD Ryzen™ and 3rd Gen AMD Ryzen™ with Radeon™ Graphics Processors
Chipset: A520
DDR4 Memory: DDR4 4600(O.C)/4400(O.C)/4000(O.C.)/3866(O.C.)/3733(O.C.)/3600(O.C.)/3466(O.C.)/3333(O.C.)/3200/3000/2800/2666/2400/2133 MHz
Memory Channel: Dual
DIMM Slots: 2
Max Memory (GB): 64GB
PCI-E 3.0 x16: 1
PCI-E 3.0 x1: 2
M.2 Slot: 1
SATA 6G: 4
RAID: 0/1/10
LAN: Realtek RTL8111H 1Gb Ethernet, ASUS LANGuard
USB 3.2 ports (Front): 2(Gen 1, Type A)
USB 3.2 ports (Rear): 4(Gen 1, Type A)
USB 2.0 ports (Front): 4
USB 2.0 ports (Rear): 2
Audio ports (Rear): Realtek ALC8877.1 Surround Sound High Definition Audio CODEC
HDMI: 1
VGA: 1
DirectX: 12
Form Factor: M-ATX
Operating System: Support for Windows® 10 64-bit
WHAT’S IN THE BOX:
Asus PRIME A520M-K AM4 M-ATX Motherboard – Black x1
SATA Cables x2
I/O Shield x1
M.2 SSD Screw Package x1
User Manual x1
Cooling is a critical aspect of any PC build, and the PRIME A520M-K delivers with comprehensive cooling controls and hybrid fan headers. Utilizing ASUS’s Fan Xpert software or the UEFI BIOS, users can customize cooling profiles to maintain stable performance under demanding workloads. The aluminum PCH heatsink further enhances thermal management, ensuring long-term stability and reliability. This motherboard is designed to keep your system running cool and quiet, even during intense operations.
Connectivity is another highlight of the PRIME A520M-K, with an array of modern features designed to meet the needs of today’s high-performance systems. The inclusion of an M.2 slot with PCIe 3.0 x4 support provides ultra-fast data transfer speeds of up to 32Gbps, ideal for operating systems and high-speed storage applications. Additionally, the board offers multiple USB ports, including four rear-panel USB 3.2 Gen 1 Type-A connectors, ensuring compatibility with a wide range of peripherals. The Realtek RTL8111H Gigabit Ethernet and ASUS LANGuard provide reliable and secure network performance.
Built with durability and user experience in mind, the PRIME A520M-K features ASUS’s exclusive SafeSlot Core PCIe design, delivering enhanced retention and shearing resistance for your graphics card. Its integrated audio solution, powered by Realtek ALC887, ensures pristine sound quality for an immersive experience. With its compact M-ATX form factor, this motherboard offers an ideal blend of performance, reliability, and features, making it a solid foundation for any AMD-powered system.
FEATURES:
AMD AM4 socket: Ready for 3rd Gen AMD Ryzen™ and 3rd Gen AMD Ryzen™ with Radeon™ Graphics Processors
Comprehensive cooling: PCH heatsink and Fan Xpert
Ultrafast connectivity: M.2 support, 1 Gb Ethernet, USB 3.2 Gen 1 Type-A
5X Protection III: Multiple hardware safeguards for all-around system protection
ASUS Thermal Solution: Aluminum heatsink design
SPECIFICATIONS:
Socket: AM4
CPU: Build in AMD AM4 Socket for 3rd Gen AMD Ryzen™ and 3rd Gen AMD Ryzen™ with Radeon™ Graphics Processors
Chipset: A520
DDR4 Memory: DDR4 4600(O.C)/4400(O.C)/4000(O.C.)/3866(O.C.)/3733(O.C.)/3600(O.C.)/3466(O.C.)/3333(O.C.)/3200/3000/2800/2666/2400/2133 MHz
Memory Channel: Dual
DIMM Slots: 2
Max Memory (GB): 64GB
PCI-E 3.0 x16: 1
PCI-E 3.0 x1: 2
M.2 Slot: 1
SATA 6G: 4
RAID: 0/1/10
LAN: Realtek RTL8111H 1Gb Ethernet, ASUS LANGuard
USB 3.2 ports (Front): 2(Gen 1, Type A)
USB 3.2 ports (Rear): 4(Gen 1, Type A)
USB 2.0 ports (Front): 4
USB 2.0 ports (Rear): 2
Audio ports (Rear): Realtek ALC8877.1 Surround Sound High Definition Audio CODEC
HDMI: 1
VGA: 1
DirectX: 12
Form Factor: M-ATX
Operating System: Support for Windows® 10 64-bit
WHAT’S IN THE BOX:
Asus PRIME A520M-K AM4 M-ATX Motherboard – Black x1
SATA Cables x2
I/O Shield x1
M.2 SSD Screw Package x1
User Manual x1
