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A520 AORUS ELITE

Model A520 AORUS ELITE

AMD A520 ATX motherboard for Socket AM4 processors, with 4 DDR4 slots (up to 128 GB) and 1 GbE LAN.

Socket
AM4
Chipset
AMD A520
Form factor
ATX
Memory
4 x DDR4, up to 128 GB
LAN
1 GbE
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Overview

Highlights

  • Supports AMD Ryzen 5000 Series/ Ryzen 5000 G-Series/ Ryzen 4000 G-Series and Ryzen 3000 and Ryzen 3000 G-Series Processors
  • Dual Channel ECC/ Non-ECC Unbuffered DDR4, 4 DIMMs
  • 5+3 Phases Pure Digital VRM Solution with Low RDS(on) MOSFETs
  • NVMe PCIe 3.0 x4 M.2 slot
  • High Quality Audio Capacitors and Audio Noise Guard
  • GbE LAN with Bandwidth Management

Platform

Socket
AM4
Chipset
AMD A520
Form factor
ATX 30.5 x 24.4 cm
Memory
DDR4
  • 4 DIMM slots
  • Up to 128 GB
  • Up to 4733 MHz (OC)
Dual channel
Processor support
  • AMD Ryzen 5000 series
  • Ryzen 5000 G-series
  • Ryzen 4000 G-series and Ryzen 3000 and Ryzen 3000 G-series processors
Expansion slots
  • 1 x PCIe x16 slot, PCIe 3.0 at x16
  • 1 x PCIe x16 slot, PCIe 3.0 at x2
  • 3 x PCIe x1 slots, supporting PCIe 3.0
Storage
1 x M.2
  • 4 x SATA 6Gb/s
Fastest M.2 slot: PCIe 3.0 x4
LAN
  • Realtek GbE LAN
Wireless
Not included
Display outputs
1 x HDMI, 1 x DVI-D For processors with integrated graphics
Power inputs
  • 24-pin ATX
  • 1 x 8-pin ATX 12V

At a glance

Platform
AMD
Socket
AM4
Chipset
A520
Form factor
ATX
Memory
DDR4
Series
AORUS
Full specifications

Specifications

Platform

CPU
AMD Socket AM4, support for: AMD Ryzen 5000 Series/ Ryzen 5000 G-Series/ Ryzen 4000 G-Series and Ryzen 3000 and Ryzen 3000 G-Series Processors
Chipset
AMD A520
Memory
4 x DDR4 DIMM sockets supporting up to 128 GB (32 GB single DIMM capacity) of system memorySupport for DDR4 4733(O.C.) / 4600(O.C.) / 4400(O.C.) / 4266(O.C.) / 4133(O.C.) / 4000(O.C.) / 3866(O.C.) / 3733(O.C.) / 3600(O.C.) / 3466(O.C) / 3400(O.C.) / 3200 / 2933 / 2667 / 2400 / 2133 MHz memory modulesDual channel memory architectureSupport for ECC Un-buffered DIMM 1Rx8/2Rx8 memory modules*ECC memory (ECC mode) support varies by CPUSupport for non-ECC Un-buffered DIMM 1Rx8/2Rx8/1Rx16 memory modulesSupport for Extreme Memory Profile (XMP) memory modules

Graphics and audio

Onboard graphics
Integrated Graphics Processor:1 x DVI-D port, supporting a maximum resolution of 1920x1200@60 Hz* The DVI-D port does not support D-Sub connection by adapter.1 x HDMI port, supporting a maximum resolution of 4096x2160@60 Hz* Support for HDMI 2.1 version, HDCP 2.3, and HDR.Maximum shared memory of 16 GB
Audio
Realtek Audio CODECHigh Definition Audio2/4/5.1/7.1-channelSupport for S/PDIF Out

Networking

LAN
Realtek GbE LAN chip (1 Gbps/100 Mbps)

Expansion and storage

Expansion slots
CPU:1 x PCI Express x16 slot, supporting PCIe 3.0 and running at x16 (PCIEX16)* For optimum performance, if only one PCI Express graphics card is to be installed, be sure to install it in the PCIEX16 slot.Chipset:1 x PCI Express x16 slot, supporting PCIe 3.0 and running at x2 (PCIEX2)3 x PCI Express x1 slots, supporting PCIe 3.0 (PCIEX1_1, PCIEX1_2, PCIEX1_3)* The PCIEX1_2 and PCIEX1_3 slots share bandwidth with the PCIEX2 slot. The PCIEX2 slot becomes unavailable when a device is installed in the PCIEX1_2 or PCIEX1_3 slot.
Storage interface
CPU:1 x M.2 connector (Socket 3, M key, type 2242/2260/2280/22110 SATA and PCIe 3.0 x4/x2 SSD support)Chipset:4 x SATA 6Gb/s connectorsSupport for RAID 0, RAID 1, and RAID 10

Ports and connectors

USB
CPU:1 x USB 3.2 Gen 2 Type-A port on the back panel3 x USB 3.2 Gen 1 ports on the back panelChipset:2 x USB 3.2 Gen 1 ports available through the internal USB header4 x USB 2.0/1.1 ports available through the internal USB headersChipset+USB 2.0 Hub:4 x USB 2.0/1.1 ports on the back panel
Internal I/O connectors
1 x 24-pin ATX main power connector1 x 8-pin ATX 12V power connector1 x CPU fan header1 x water cooling CPU fan header3 x system fan headers2 x addressable LED strip headers2 x RGB LED strip headers1 x M.2 Socket 3 connector4 x SATA 6Gb/s connectors1 x front panel header1 x front panel audio header1 x USB 3.2 Gen 1 header2 x USB 2.0/1.1 headers1 x Trusted Platform Module (TPM) header (2x6 pin, for the GC-TPM2.0_S module only)1 x serial port header1 x Clear CMOS jumper1 x Q-Flash Plus button
Back panel connectors
1 x PS/2 keyboard/mouse port1 x DVI-D port1 x HDMI port1 x USB 3.2 Gen 2 Type-A port3 x USB 3.2 Gen 1 ports4 x USB 2.0/1.1 ports1 x RJ-45 port1 x optical S/PDIF Out connector5 x audio jacks
I/O controller
iTE I/O Controller Chip

Firmware and software

H/W monitoring
Voltage detectionTemperature detectionFan speed detectionWater cooling flow rate detectionOverheating warningFan fail warningFan speed control* Whether the fan speed control function is supported will depend on the cooler you install.
BIOS
1 x 128 Mbit flashUse of licensed AMI UEFI BIOSPnP 1.0a, DMI 2.7, WfM 2.0, SM BIOS 2.7, ACPI 5.0
Unique features
Support for APP Center@BIOSEasyTuneRGB FusionSmart BackupSystem Information ViewerSupport for Q-Flash PlusSupport for Q-FlashSupport for Xpress Install
Bundle software
Norton Internet Security (OEM version)LAN bandwidth management software
Operating system
Support for Windows 11 64-bitSupport for Windows 10 64-bit

Board

Form factor
ATX Form Factor; 30.5cm x 24.4cm
Remark
Due to different Linux support condition provided by chipset vendors, please download Linux driver from chipset vendors' website or 3rd party website.Most hardware/software vendors may no longer offer drivers to support Win9X/ME/2000/XP. If drivers are available from the vendors, we will update them on the GIGABYTE website.

Specifications are taken from the manufacturer's published information and may change. Confirm critical values with our sales desk before ordering.

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Official information

GIGABYTE product page for A520 AORUS ELITE gigabyte.com

Platform and pairing

Processor and memory

Supplied by brand rather than listed by model. Name the part you need in your enquiry.

Graphics cards

A spread of current cards, from top tier to entry level. Each card page lists its length and recommended power supply.

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Power supplies

Ratings from 400 W to 3000 W. This board's power inputs: 24-pin ATX and 1 x 8-pin ATX 12V. Size the supply to the recommended PSU of the graphics card you fit.

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CPU coolers for AM4

Coolers whose specifications list socket AM4.

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Cabinets for ATX boards

Cabinets whose specifications list ATX motherboard support.

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Parts to plan with this motherboard

Check sockets, memory type, power connectors and dimensions against the specifications before ordering, or ask our sales desk to confirm a build.

Support

Warranty and repairs

Warranty is as per GIGABYTE’s terms for this model. For products bought from us, call our service team with the invoice number, the model and the product’s serial number.

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Practical notes

  1. Update the BIOS only from the official support page, following the brand’s instructions.
  2. Check the CPU support list for the BIOS version before buying a processor.
  3. Install chipset, LAN and audio drivers from the official support page.

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