Asus PRIME-A520M-E AMD Motherboard

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.

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.

Cooler by Design
PRIME A520M-E 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.

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.

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.

Technical Details
 
Brand : Asus
Model : PRIME-A520M-E
CPU : AMD AM4 Socket for AMD Ryzen™ 5000 Series/ 4000 G-Series/ 3000 Series Desktop Processors 
Chipset : AMD A520

Memory
2 x DIMM, Max. 64GB, 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 *
Dual Channel Memory Architecture
ECC Memory (ECC mode) support varies by C

Graphic
1  x D-Sub
1  x DVI-D
1  x HDMI 2.1(4K@60HZ)

Expansion Slots
AMD Ryzen™ 5000 Series/ 4000 G-Series/ 3000 Series Desktop Processors
1 x PCIe 3.0 x16 (x16 mode)
AMD A520 Chipset
2 x PCIe 3.0 x1

Storage
Total supports 1 x M.2 slot(s) and 4 x SATA 6Gb/s ports
AMD Ryzen™ 5000 Series/ 4000 G-Series/ 3000 Series Desktop Processors :
1 x M.2 Socket 3, with M Key, Type 2242/2260/2280 (PCIE 3.0 x4 and SATA modes) storage devices support
AMD A520 Chipset :
4 x SATA 6Gb/s port(s),
Support Raid 0, 1, 10

LAN
Realtek RTL8111H 1Gb Ethernet
ASUS LANGuard

Audio
Realtek ALC887/897 7.1 Surround Sound High Definition Audio CODEC *
- Supports : Jack-detection, Multi-streaming, Front Panel Jack-retasking, up to 24-Bit/192kHz playback
Audio Feature :
- LED-illuminated design
- Audio Shielding
- Dedicated audio PCB layers
- Premium Japanese audio capacitors
* Choose the chassis with HD audio module in front panel to support 8-channel audio output.

USB Ports
Rear USB Port ( Total 7  )
1 x USB 3.2 Gen 2 port(s)
4 x USB 3.2 Gen 1 port(s)(4 x Type-A)
2 x USB 2.0 port(s)(2 x Type-A)
Front USB Port ( Total 6  )
2 x USB 3.2 Gen 1 port(s)(2 x Type-A)
4 x USB 2.0 port(s)(4 x Type-A)

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

ASUS 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
ASUS Lighting Control

Back I/O Ports
1 x PS/2 keyboard/mouse combo port(s)
1 x DVI-D
1 x D-Sub
1 x HDMI
1 x LAN (RJ45) port(s)
1 x USB 3.2 Gen 2 (teal blue) (1 x Type-A)
4 x USB 3.2 Gen 1 (blue) Type-A
2 x USB 2.0
3 x Audio jack(s)

Internal I/O Ports
1 x CPU Fan connector(s)
1 x Chassis Fan connector(s)
1 x USB 3.2 Gen 1(up to 5Gbps) connector(s) support(s) additional 2 USB 3.2 Gen 1 port(s)
2 x USB 2.0 connector(s) support(s) additional 4 USB 2.0 port(s)
1 x M.2 Socket 3 with M key, type 2242/2260/2280 storage devices support (SATA & PCIE 3.0 x 4 mode)
1 x SPI TPM header
4 x SATA 6Gb/s connector(s)
1 x S/PDIF out header(s)
1 x 24-pin EATX Power connector(s)
1 x 8-pin EATX 12V Power connectors
1 x Front panel audio connector(s) (AAFP)
1 x Clear CMOS jumper(s)
1 x System panel connector
1 x COM port header
1 x Speaker connector

Accessories
User´s manual
I/O Shield
2 x SATA 6Gb/s cable(s)
1 x Supporting DVD
1 x M.2 SSD screw package(s)

BIOS
256 Mb Flash ROM, UEFI AMI BIOS

Manageability
WOL by PME, PXE

Operating System
Windows® 10 64-bit

Form Factor
mATX Form Factor
8.9  inch x 8.7  inch ( 22.6  cm x 22.1  cm )