Asus Prime A520M-K Motherboard, AMD A520 (Ryzen AM4) - 90MB1500-M0EAY0

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  • AMD AM4 Socket: Design for 3rd Gen AMD Ryzen and 3rd Gen AMD Ryzen with Radeon Graphics Processors
  • Ultrafast Connectivity: M.2 support, 1 Gb Ethernet, USB 3.2 Gen 1 Type-A, HDMI2.1 4K@60HZ, DisPlay port 1.2
  • Comprehensive Cooling: PCH heatsink, hybrid fan headers and Fan Xpert 2 utility
  • 5X Protection III: all-round protection with LANGuard, DRAM overcurrent protection, overvoltage protection, SafeSlot Core safeguards and stainless-steel back I/O

  • $93.82

ASUS Prime series is expertly engineered to unleash the full potential of 3rd Generation 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.

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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.
 
Intelligent Control
 
 
UEFI BIOS

The renowned ASUS UEFI BIOS provides everything you need to configure, tweak and tune your system. It offers intelligently simplified options for PC DIY beginners, as well as comprehensive features for seasoned veterans.
 
Advance Mode

Advanced Tuning for Serious Tweakers

An intuitive Advanced mode offered via the UEFI lets you take complete control. A built-in search feature makes it easy to find options, and various Advanced functions let you intelligently make nuanced adjustments so you can dial in performance just the way you want.
 
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Search Function
Quickly and easily find the option or setting you need.

ASUS User Profile
Port configuration settings between different BIOS versions or share them with friends.
 
EZ Mode

Quick and Simple Setup

EZ mode displays vital settings and stats and also offers guided wizards, drag-and-drop functionality, and one-click application of important settings — all to help you get your rig up and running in no time.
 
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Intuitive Graphical Fan Control
Fine-tune individual fan settings simply by dragging a curve with the mouse.

EZ XMP
Improve DRAM performance with one click.
 
Cooler by Design

PRIME A520M-K is engineered with an array of hybrid fan headers and features comprehensive cooling controls that are configurable via Fan Xpert software or via the UEFI BIOS, ensuring your rig stays cool and stable under intense workloads.
 
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4-Pin PWM/DC Fan

The onboard chassis fan header supports auto-detection of PWM or DC fan.
 
 
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.
 
 
Storage
 
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M.2 (up to 32 Gbps)

Achieve speed with onboard M.2

M.2 Slot supports data-transfer speed 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.
 
 
 
Connectivity
 
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USB 3.2 Gen 1 Type-A

Numerous USB ports support high-end rigs loaded with peripherals, including four rear-panel USB Type-A connectors with fast USB 3.2 Gen 1 connectivity for compatible cases.
 
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 unique personal look.
 
 
 
Audio


Outstanding Audio

Combined onboard features deliver elevated audio

Intelligent design and premium hardware create audio quality unlike anything you've ever experienced.
 
 
 
Audio Shielding

Separates analog/digital signal domains, significantly reducing multi-lateral interference.

Separate Layer for Left and Right Tracks

Ensures minimal crosstalk between audio paths.

 
 
Personalization
 
Armoury Crate

Armoury Crate is a new software utility designed to give you centralized control of supported products, from a single intuitive interface. Armoury Crate provides control of settings for ASUS products, including keyboard and mouse preferences. This software even features dedicated product registration and highlight to help you stay in touch with the ASUS community.
 
 
Account Management

 
 
 
 
 
DIY friendly
 
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SafeSlot Core

Fortified PCIe slot prevents damage

SafeSlot Core is the ASUS-exclusive PCIe slot. Featuring a fortified design that's anchored to the motherboard by a special hook, SafeSlot Core provides 1.6x stronger retention and 1.3x greater shearing resistance than standard expansion slots.
 
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ASUS Prime motherboards have strengthened solder points around both the PCIe and DIMM pins.
 
 
 
 
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Overvoltage Protection

World-class circuit-protecting power design

An exclusive circuit design with built-in voltage regulators to protect your motherboard from damage caused by unexpected high-level voltages from unstable or inferior power supplies.
DRAM Overcurrent Protection

Short-circuit damage prevention

Onboard resettable fuses prevent overcurrent and short-circuit damage. This extends beyond I/O ports to DRAM to safeguard the lifespan of your system and connected devices.
 
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Stainless-Steel Back I/O

3X corrosion-resistance for greater durability

Corrosion-resistant stainless-steel back I/O panels bonded with chromium oxide have a lifespan that's three times longer than ordinary panels.
LANGuard

Pumped-up throughput 2.5X higher surge tolerance

ASUS LANGuard is a hardware-level network protection feature that integrates advanced signal-coupling technology and premium anti-EMI surface-mounted capacitors to improve throughput and ensure a more reliable connection.
 
 
 
  • Price Range
    Under 50 BHD
  • Manufacturer
    Asus
  • Weight
    1 kg
  • SKU
    90MB1500-M0EAY0

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Supported CPU
CPU Socket Type  AM4
CPU Type AMD Socket AM4 for 3rd Gen AMD Ryzen and 3rd Gen AMD Ryzen with Radeon Graphics Processors*
* Refer to www.asus.com for CPU support list.
Chipsets
Chipset  AMD A520
Memory
Number of Memory Slots 2x288pin (DDR4)
Memory Standard 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, Un-buffered Memory*
* ECC memory (ECC mode) support varies by CPU.
* Refer to www.asus.com for the Memory QVL (Qualified Vendors Lists).
Maximum Memory Supported 64GB
Channel Supported  Dual Channel
Expansion Slots
PCI Express 3.0 x16  3rd Gen AMD Ryzen and 3rd Gen AMD Ryzen with Radeon Graphics Processors
1 x PCIe 3.0 x16 slot (supports x16 mode)
PCI Express x1 AMD A520 Chipset
2 x PCIe 3.0 x1 slots
Storage Devices
SATA 6Gb/s  4 x SATA 6Gb/s
M.2 3rd Gen AMD Ryzen and 3rd Gen AMD Ryzen with Radeon Graphics Processors
M.2 slot (Key M), type 2242/2260/2280 (supports PCIe 3.0 x4 & SATA modes)
SATA RAID 0/1/10
Onboard Audio
Audio Chipset  Realtek ALC887
Audio Channels  7.1 Channels
* A chassis with an HD audio module in the front panel is required to support 7.1 Surround Sound audio output.
Onboard LAN
LAN Chipset Realtek RTL8111H
Max LAN Speed 10/100/1000Mbps
Rear Panel Ports
Back 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 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 I/O Connectors
Onboard 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
Other Connectors Fan and cooling related
1 x 4-pin CPU Fan header
1 x 4-pin Chassis Fan header
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
Physical Spec
Form Factor Micro ATX
LED Lighting None RGB
Dimensions (W x L) 8.9" x 8.7"
Power Pin 1 x 24-pin Main Power connector
1 x 8-pin +12V Power connector
Windows 11 Compatibility
Windows 11 Supported
Features
Features 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 Features:
ASUS Exclusive Software
Armoury Crate
AI Suite 3
- Performance and Power Saving Utility
TurboV EVO
EPU
Digi+ VRM
Fan Xpert
- EZ update
ASUS CPU-Z
AI Charger
DAEMON Tools
Norton Anti-virus software (Free Trial for 60 days)
WinRAR
UEFI BIOS
ASUS EZ DIY
- ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3
- ASUS EZ Flash 3
- ASUS UEFI BIOS EZ Mode

BIOS:
256MB Flash ROM, UEFI AMI BIOS

Manageability:
WOL by PME, PXE

Operating System:
Windows 10 - 64-bit
Packaging
Package Contents 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