MB ASUS PRIME A520M-R (AMD.AM4.DDR4.mATX)

Description

ASUS PRIME A520M-R. Processor manufacturer: AMD, Processor socket: Socket AM4, Compatible processors: AMD Ryzen 3000 Series, AMD Ryzen 5000 Series. Supported memory: DDR5-SDRAM, Maximum RAM: 64 GB, Memory type: DIMM. Supported storage drive interfaces: M.2, SATA III, Supported storage drives: HDD & SSD, RAID levels: 0, 1, 10. Ethernet interface type: Gigabit Ethernet. Component for: PC, Motherboard form factor: micro ATX, Motherboard chipset family: AMD

ASUS PRIME series motherboards are expertly engineered to unlock the full potential of the AMD Ryzen™ 5000 Series / 5000 G Series / 4000 G Series / 3000 Series / 3000 G Series platform. Featuring robust power delivery, comprehensive cooling solutions, and intelligent tuning options, the PRIME B550 series motherboards offer everyday users and DIY PC builders a range of performance tuning options via intuitive software and firmware features.

FLEXIBILITY
Extensive control options form the foundation of the ASUS Prime series. The Prime A520 motherboard offers flexible tools that let you optimize every aspect of your system. This lets you perfectly tailor performance to your work style and maximize productivity.

Intelligent control

UEFI BIOS
The renowned ASUS UEFI BIOS provides everything you need to configure, optimize, and tune your system. It offers both intelligently simplified options for PC beginners and comprehensive features for seasoned veterans.

Advanced mode

Advanced tuning for passionate tweakers
An intuitive Advanced Mode, offered via the UEFI, lets you take full control. A built-in search function makes it easy to find options, and various advanced features allow you to make intelligent adjustments to tune performance exactly to your liking.

Search function
Quickly and easily find the option or setting you need.

ASUS user profile
Transfer configuration settings between different BIOS versions or share them with friends.

EZ mode
Quick and easy setup
EZ Mode displays important settings and statistics, and also offers wizards, drag-and-drop functionality, and the ability to adjust important settings with one click—so you can set up your system in no time.

Intuitive graphical fan control
Fine-tuning individual fan settings is done simply by dragging a curve with the mouse.

EZ XMP
Improve DRAM performance with one click.

COOLING

Cooler by design
The Prime A520 series features comprehensive cooling controls that can be configured via the Fan Xpert software or via the UEFI BIOS.

PERFORMANCE
The ASUS A520 motherboard provides all the essentials to boost daily productivity. Your system is ready for action with stable performance, intuitive cooling, and flexible data transfer options.

Drives
M.2 support (up to 32 Gbit/s)
The M.2 slot supports data transfer speeds of up to 32 Gbps* over x4 PCI Express 3.0 bandwidth, enabling faster boot and loading times for operating systems and applications.
* The actual transmission speed is lower than the theoretical maximum speed.

Connectivity

USB 5 Gbps
USB 5 Gbps Numerous USB ports support high-end rigs loaded with peripherals, including USB Type-A ports on the rear panel with fast USB 5 Gbps connectivity for compatible cases.

Realtek 1 Gb Ethernet
Realtek 1 Gb Ethernet reduces CPU overhead and provides exceptionally high TCP and UDP throughput for faster and smoother data transfers.

LANGuard
ASUS LANGuard is a hardware-level network protection feature that integrates advanced signal coupling technology and high-quality surface-mounted anti-EMI capacitors to improve throughput and ensure a more reliable connection.

INDIVIDUALIZATION
The PRIME A520 Series adds the fine details that enhance every experience, from exclusive codecs that ensure pristine audio quality to an intuitive user interface that lets you customize your system to create a look that's truly yours.

Audio

Excellent audio

Combined onboard features deliver first-class sound
Intelligent design and high-quality hardware ensure audio quality like you've never experienced before.

Audio shielding
The audio shielding ensures precise analog/digital separation and greatly reduced multilateral interference.

Dedicated audio PCB layers
Separate layers for the left and right tracks ensure that both channels deliver the same quality.

Premium audio capacitors
Delivers warm, natural, and realistic sound with exceptional clarity and fidelity.

personalization
Armoury Crate
Within a single, intuitive interface, Armoury Crate offers easily customizable settings for every compatible device in your arsenal, as well as controls for an ever-growing family of ASUS products, including keyboard and mouse settings. Armoury Crate also integrates product registration and a news feed so you don't miss any updates of interest to the ASUS community.

DIY Friendly

Q-LED Core
The Q-LED Core indicator produces light patterns during the power-on self-test (POST) that can help users troubleshoot problems.

SafeSlot Core
SafeSlot Core is the ASUS-exclusive PCIe® slot. With its reinforced design anchored to the motherboard with a special hook, SafeSlot Core offers 1.6x stronger support and 1.3x higher shear strength than conventional expansion slots.

Surge protection
First-class circuit design to protect the power supply

An exclusive circuit design with built-in voltage regulators that protect your motherboard from damage caused by unexpectedly high voltages from unstable or low-quality power supplies.

Connection panel made of stainless steel
3 times corrosion resistance for longer durability

Corrosion-resistant stainless steel rear connector covers coated with chromium oxide last three times longer than conventional covers.

1000+
Compatible devices and components
The PRIME A520 series offers excellent compatibility with thousands of components and the memory support list shows memory compatibility, giving you more choices to build your PC with confidence.

8000+
Validation hours
Every ASUS motherboard undergoes more than 8,000 hours of rigorous testing, including burn-in, environmental, compatibility, software, and security tests, to ensure its durability. ASUS reliability exceeds industry standards, ensuring every component is engineered to perform flawlessly in diverse environments.