Asus Prime A520M-K-CSM AM4 DDR4 Motherboard

Key Features

• AMD AM4 socket: Ready for Ryzen™ 5000 Series/ 4000 G-Series/ 3000 Series Desktop 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

Prime

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.

ASUS Corporate Stable Model

ASUS Corporate Stable Model (CSM) is a commercial program designed to provide stable and reliable motherboards. Offering up to 36-month product lifecycle support and 6-month end-of-life notice to allow sufficient lead times for your organization to get ready for product transitions. Each purchase of an ASUS CSM motherboard comes with ASUS Control Center Express - server-grade IT management software.

ASUS Control Center Express

ASUS Control Center Express is an integrated IT monitoring and management software designed to deploy faster, simplify IT operations and improve productivity with comprehensive control and user-friendly functions. ASUS Control Center Express is compatible with over 100 ASUS motherboards to provide a high-quality, TCO-optimized solution for your business needs.

Optimize IT endpoint management

Designed to assist IT staff in monitoring and controlling devices within their corporate networks, and facilitate inventory checking in multiple locations remotely

Automate IT maintenance

Allows IT staff to schedule automatic updates of the latest BIOS, software and utilities to specific or all devices at off-peak times, enhancing system stability and IT operational flexibility

Securely manage all of endpoints

Securely manage endpoint configuration, portable storage access and PC software applications by enabling them to create grouping rules on individual devices

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-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.

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.

Specification

Model : PRIME A520M-K/CSM

Chipset : AMD A520

Graphic : 1 x HDMI 2.1(4K@60HZ)

LAN : Realtek RTL8111H 1Gb Ethernet,ASUS LANGuard

BIOS : 256 Mb Flash ROM, UEFI AMI BIOS

Manageability : WOL by PME, PXE,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 )

CPU

* Refer to www.asus.com for CPU support list.,AMD AM4 Socket for AMD Ryzen™ 5000 Series/ 5000 G-Series/ 4000 G-Series/ 3000 Series/ 3000 G-Series Desktop Processors *

Memory

* Refer to www.asus.com for the Memory QVL (Qualified Vendors Lists), and memory frequency support depends on the CPU types.,2 x DIMM, Max. 64GB, DDR4 4866(O.C)/4600(O.C)/4466(O.C.)/4400(O.C)/4333(O.C.)/4266(O.C.)/4200(O.C.)/4133(O.C.)/4000(O.C.)/3866(O.C.)/3733(O.C.)/3600(O.C.)/3466(O.C.)/3400(O.C.)/3333(O.C.)/3200/3000/2933/2800/2666/2400/2133 MHz Un-buffered Memory *,Dual Channel Memory Architecture,ECC Memory (ECC mode) support varies by CPU.

Expansion Slots

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

Storage

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

Audio

Realtek ALC887/8977.1 Surround Sound High Definition Audio CODEC *,- Supports : Jack-detection, Multi-streaming, Front Panel Jack-retasking, up to 24-Bit/192kHz playback,- Audio Shielding,- Dedicated audio PCB layers,Audio Feature :,* Choose the chassis with HD audio module in front panel to support 8-channel audio output.

USB Ports

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

Back I/O Ports

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

Internal I/O Ports

1 x COM port header,1 x USB 3.2 Gen 1(up to 5Gbps) connector(s) support(s) additional 2 USB 3.2 Gen 1 port(s),1 x CPU Fan connector(s),1 x Chassis Fan connector(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

1 x ACC Express Activation Key Card,1 x M.2 SSD screw package(s),2 x SATA 6Gb/s cable(s),User´s manual,I/O Shield,2 x SATA 6Gb/s cable(s),1 x Supporting DVD