ASUS PRIME A520M-K

ASUS PRIME A520M-K

The ASUS PRIME A520M-K motherboard: the perfect and reliable foundation for your next build.

The motherboardASUS PRIME A520M-Kfrom the famous PRIME series is the strategic choice for those looking to build a powerful and stable computer at an economical cost. This motherboard is carefully designed to extract maximum power from AMD processors, providing smart cooling options, fast connectivity, and protective technologies that ensure a longer lifespan for your device.

Key features and technical specifications:

1. Comprehensive support for the most powerful AMD processors

• AM4 Socket:The motherboard is fully compatible with the latest AMD Ryzen processors from the (5000 Series / 5000 G-Series / 4000 G-Series / 3000 Series / 3000 G-Series) generations, giving you tremendous flexibility in choosing the right processor for your budget and needs, whether for gaming or work.

• AMD A520 Chipset:Provides stable performance and excellent compatibility with modern components.

2. Exceptional RAM Speeds

• The motherboard has two DIMM memory slots that support a capacity of up to64 GBof DDR4 type.

• Extreme Overclocking:Supports frequencies of up to5100 MHz (OC), ensuring you very fast system responsiveness and smooth performance in gaming and editing software.

• Supports Dual Channel memory architecture for doubled performance.

3. Fast and Multiple Storage Options

• Ultra-fast M.2 Slot:Allows you to install NVMe SSD storage units to enjoy unparalleled system boot speeds and game loading times.

• 4 SATA 6Gb/s Ports:Give you the ability to add more hard drives (HDD or SSD) to increase your storage capacity.

• Supports RAID (0, 1, 10) disk integration technologies for higher data transfer speeds or to protect your files.

4. Advanced Connectivity and Comprehensive Ports

• 4K Support:Comes with an HDMI 2.1 port that supports 4K display at 60Hz, in addition to a D-Sub port for compatibility with older monitors.

• Fast USB Ports:The motherboard has 6 rear USB ports, including 4 super-fast USB 3.2 Gen 1 ports, with support for additional front ports for the case.

• Strong Network:Equipped with a Realtek 1Gb Ethernet port to ensure fast and stable network connectivity during online gaming or large file downloads.

5. Super Protection Technologies (ASUS 5X PROTECTION III)ASUS guarantees the highest level of security for your device components through:

• ASUS SafeSlot Core:A reinforced PCIe graphics card slot designed to withstand heavy graphics cards.

• ASUS LANGuard:Advanced network protection against electrical fluctuations.

• Overvoltage Protection:Protection circuits that prevent damage caused by sudden voltage spikes.

• DIGI+ VRM:Precise digital control of the power supplied to the processor to ensure stability.

• Stainless-Steel Back I/O:A rear I/O panel made of stainless steel for three times longer lifespan.

6. Pure and Immersive Audio Experience

• Based on a high-definition Realtek 7.1 Surround Sound audio chip.

• Excellent Japanese audio capacitors with physical audio shielding to separate analog and digital audio signals, reducing interference and providing clear sound whether gaming or watching movies.

7. Smart Design and Effective Cooling

• Aluminum heatsink:To maintain optimal temperatures for the motherboard chipset.

• Full control of fans via the Fan Xpert software to ensure an ideal balance between strong cooling and quiet operation.

• Support for exclusive ASUS software such asArmoury Cratefor motherboard control, andAI Suite 3for performance tuning and power consumption.

 If you are looking for a motherboard that combines quality, durability, and competitive pricing for an AMD platform build, thenASUS PRIME A520M-Koffers you all the strong essentials with excellent upgrade potential, making it a smart long-term investment.

Specifications of the ASUS PRIME A520M-K motherboard

Model

• PRIME A520M-K

CPU

• AMD Socket AM4 for AMD Ryzen™ 5000 Series / 5000 G-Series / 4000 G-Series / 3000 Series / 3000 G-Series Desktop Processors

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, Un-buffered Memory

• Dual Channel Memory Architecture

Graphics

• 1 x D-Sub

• 1 x HDMI™ 2.1 (4K@60HZ)

Expansion Slots

• 1 x PCIe 3.0 x16 slot - supports x16 mode

• 2 x PCIe 3.0 x1 slots

Storage

• Total supports 1 x M.2 slot and 4 x SATA 6Gb/s ports

• Support RAID 0, 1, 10

Network

• 1 x Realtek RTL8111H 1Gb Ethernet

USB

• Rear USB:4 x USB 3.2 Gen 1 ports - Type-A

• Rear USB:2 x USB 2.0 ports - Type-A

• Front USB:1 x USB 3.2 Gen 1 header - supports additional 2 USB 3.2 Gen 1 ports

• Front USB:2 x USB 2.0 headers - support additional 4 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 Shielding and Dedicated audio PCB layers

Rear I/O Ports

• 4 x USB 3.2 Gen 1 ports - Type-A

• 2 x USB 2.0 ports - Type-A

• 1 x D-Sub port

• 1 x HDMI™ port

• 1 x Realtek RTL8111H 1Gb Ethernet port

• 3 x Audio jacks

• 1 x PS/2 Keyboard/Mouse combo port

Internal Panel

• Fan and Cooling:1 x 4-pin CPU Fan header, 1 x 4-pin Chassis Fan header

• Power:1 x 24-pin Main Power connector, 1 x 8-pin +12V Power connector

• Storage:1 x M.2 slot - Key M, 4 x SATA 6Gb/s ports

• USB:1 x USB 3.2 Gen 1 header, 2 x USB 2.0 headers

• Miscellaneous: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:ASUS DIGI+ VRM, ASUS LANGuard, ASUS Overvoltage Protection, ASUS SafeSlot Core, ASUS Stainless-Steel Back I/O

• ASUS Q-Design:ASUS Q-DIMM, ASUS Q-Slot

• ASUS Thermal Solution:Aluminum heatsink design

Software Resources

• ASUS Exclusive Software:Armoury Crate

• AI Suite 3:Performance and Power Saving Utility, TurboV EVO, EPU, Digi+ VRM, Fan Xpert