- AMD AM4 socket: Ready for 3rd Gen AMD Ryzen™ and 3rd Gen AMD Ryzen™ with Radeon™ Graphics 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
The ASUS Prime series is expertly engineered to unleash the full potential of the 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 with a range of performance tuning options via intuitive software and firmware features.
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.
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 CPU. |
Graphic |
1 x D-Sub 1 x HDMI 2.1 (4K@60Hz) |
Expansion Slots |
AMD RyzenTM 5000 Series, 4000 G-Series, and 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 : - Audio Shielding - Dedicated audio PCB layers * Choose the chassis with HD audio module in front panel to support 8-channel audio output. |
USB Ports |
Rear USB Port ( Total 6 ) 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 |
Back I/O Ports |
1 x PS/2 keyboard/mouse combo port(s) 1 x D-Sub 1 x HDMI 1 x LAN (RJ45) port(s) 4 x USB 3.2 Gen 1 (blue) Type-A 2 x USB 2.0 3 x Audio jack(s) |
Internal I/O |
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 ) |
- Brand:
- ASUS
- Model:
- A520M-K
