The ASUS Prime A520M-K is a reliable, micro-ATX mother-board built on the AMD A520 chipset, designed to provide a solid foundation for everyday computing and gaming builds. Supporting AMD AM4 socket processors—ranging from Ryzen 3000 through 5000 series desktop processors—it offers comprehensive cooling controls, ultrafast connectivity, and robust hardware safeguards.
Technical Specifications
- CPU Support: AMD AM4 Socket for AMD Ryzen 5000 Series / 5000 G-Series / 4000 G-Series / 3000 Series / 3000 G-Series Desktop Processors
- Chipset: AMD A520
- Memory (RAM): 2 x DIMM slots, Max. 64GB, DDR4 up to 5100(OC) / 4866(OC) / 3200 / 2666 / 2400 / 2133 MHz Un-buffered Memory, Dual Channel Architecture
- Graphics Outputs: 1 x D-Sub (VGA), 1 x HDMI 2.1 (supports 4K@60Hz)
- Expansion Slots:
- 1 x PCIe 3.0 x16 slot (supports x16 mode with Ryzen processors)
- 2 x PCIe 3.0 x1 slots (via A520 chipset)
- Storage Interfaces:
- 1 x M.2 slot (Key M), type 2242/2260/2280 (supports PCIe 3.0 x4 & SATA modes)
- 4 x SATA 6Gb/s ports (supports RAID 0, 1, and 10)
- Ethernet / LAN: Realtek RTL8111H 1Gb Ethernet with ASUS LANGuard
- Audio: Realtek 7.1 Surround Sound High Definition Audio CODEC (supports up to 24-Bit/192 kHz playback, features audio shielding and dedicated PCB layers)
- USB Ports:
- Rear (Total 6): 4 x USB 3.2 Gen 1 Type-A ports, 2 x USB 2.0 Type-A ports
- Front (Total 6): 1 x USB 3.2 Gen 1 header (supports 2 additional ports), 2 x USB 2.0 headers (support 4 additional ports)
- Internal I/O Connectors: 1 x CPU Fan header, 1 x Chassis Fan header, 1 x 24-pin Main Power connector, 1 x 8-pin +12V Power connector, 1 x COM port header, 1 x Front Panel Audio header, 1 x S/PDIF Out header, 1 x Speaker header, 1 x SPI TPM header (14-1 pin), 1 x Clear CMOS header, 1 x System Panel header
- Back Panel I/O: 4 x USB 3.2 Gen 1 ports, 2 x USB 2.0 ports, 1 x D-Sub port, 1 x HDMI port, 1 x Realtek 1Gb LAN port, 3 x Audio jacks, 1 x PS/2 Keyboard/Mouse combo port
- Form Factor: micro-ATX Form Factor (8.9 inch x 8.7 inch / 22.6 cm x 22.1 cm)
Key Features
- Comprehensive Cooling: Engineered with an onboard PCH heatsink and hybrid fan headers configurable via Fan Xpert software or UEFI BIOS for optimal thermal performance.
- Ultrafast M.2 Connectivity: Built-in M.2 slot supporting up to 32Gbps data-transfer speeds via PCIe 3.0 x4 bandwidth for rapid operating system boot-ups and application loading.
- 5X Protection III: Multi-faceted hardware safeguards including SafeSlot Core, LANGuard, overvoltage protection, and stainless-steel back I/O to guarantee long-term durability and reliability.
- DIGI+ VRM: Digital power design controls providing precise power delivery to the CPU for enhanced system stability and energy efficiency.