A520M K
AMD A520 Micro ATX motherboard for Socket AM4 processors, with 2 DDR4 slots (up to 64 GB) and 1 GbE LAN.
- Socket
- AM4
- Chipset
- AMD A520
- Form factor
- Micro ATX
- Memory
- 2 x DDR4, up to 64 GB
- LAN
- 1 GbE
- Download drivers, BIOS and manuals
- Warranty as per GIGABYTE terms. Claims are handled through our service team.
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, 2 DIMMs
- PCIe Gen3 x4 M.2 with PCIe NVMe & SATA mode support
- GbE LAN with Bandwidth Management
- 8-Channel HD Audio with High Quality Audio Capacitors
- Smart Fan 5 Features Multiple Temperature Sensors, Hybrid Fan Headers with FAN STOP
Platform
- Socket
- AM4
- Chipset
- AMD A520
- Form factor
- Micro ATX 23.3 x 19.8 cm
- Memory
- DDR4
- 2 DIMM slots
- Up to 64 GB
- Up to 5100 MHz (OC)
- Processor support
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- AMD Ryzen 5000 G-series processors
- AMD Ryzen 5000 series processors
- AMD Ryzen 4000 G-series processors
- AMD Ryzen 3000 and Ryzen 3000 G-series processors
- Expansion slots
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- 1 x PCIe x16 slot, PCIe 3.0 at x16
- 1 x PCIe x1 slot, PCIe 3.0 at x1
- Storage
- 1 x M.2
- 4 x SATA 6Gb/s
- LAN
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- Realtek GbE LAN
- Wireless
- Not included
- Display outputs
- 1 x HDMI For processors with integrated graphics
- Power inputs
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- 24-pin ATX
- 1 x 8-pin ATX 12V
At a glance
- Platform
- AMD
- Socket
- AM4
- Chipset
- A520
- Form factor
- Micro ATX
- Memory
- DDR4
- Series
- Ultra Durable
Specifications
Platform
- CPU
- AMD Socket AM4, support for: AMD Ryzen 5000 G-Series Processors/ AMD Ryzen 5000 Series Processors/ AMD Ryzen 4000 G-Series Processors/ AMD Ryzen 3000 and Ryzen 3000 G-Series Processors
- Chipset
- AMD A520
- Memory
- 2 x DDR4 DIMM sockets supporting up to 64 GB (32 GB single DIMM capacity) of system memorySupport for DDR4 5100(O.C.) / 4800(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 (operate in non-ECC mode)Support 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 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-channel* You can change the functionality of an audio jack using the audio software. To configure 7.1-channel audio, access the audio software for audio settings.
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 x16Chipset:1 x PCI Express x1 slot, supporting PCIe 3.0 and running at x1
- Storage interface
- CPU:1 x M.2 connector (Socket 3, M key, type 2280 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:4 x USB 3.2 Gen 1 ports on the back panelChipset:2 x USB 3.2 Gen 1 ports available through the internal USB header6 x USB 2.0/1.1 ports (2 ports on the back panel, 4 ports available through the internal USB headers)
- Internal I/O connectors
- 1 x 24-pin ATX main power connector1 x 8-pin ATX 12V power connector1 x CPU fan header1 x system fan header1 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 speaker header1 x Clear CMOS jumper1 x chassis intrusion header
- Back panel connectors
- 1 x PS/2 keyboard/mouse port1 x HDMI port4 x USB 3.2 Gen 1 ports2 x USB 2.0/1.1 ports1 x RJ-45 port3 x audio jacks
- I/O controller
- iTE I/O Controller Chip
Firmware and software
- H/W monitoring
- Voltage detectionTemperature detectionFan speed detectionFan 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@BIOSEasyTuneSmart BackupSystem Information ViewerSupport 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
- Micro ATX Form Factor; 23.3cm x 19.8cm
- 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.
GIGABYTE product pageMedia
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Official information
GIGABYTE product page for A520M KPlatform 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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ECO400 400 W non-modular power supply
- 400 W
- Non-modular
- 1 x 8-pin
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B700H 700 W power supply
- 700 W
- 80 PLUS Bronze
- Semi-modular
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RM1200x SHIFT 1200 W 80 PLUS Gold fully modular power supply
CP-9020254
- 1200 W
- 80 PLUS Gold
- Fully modular
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WS3000 3000 W 80 PLUS Platinum fully modular power supply
CP-9020312
- 3000 W
- 80 PLUS Platinum
- Fully modular
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CPU coolers for AM4
Coolers whose specifications list socket AM4.
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V4 Digital CPU air cooler with temperature display
- Tower, 137 mm high
- 90 mm, 2500 RPM
- 85 W
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AV240 240 mm liquid CPU cooler (black)
- All-in-one liquid cooler
- 240 mm
- 2 x 120 mm
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Glacius 360D ARGB 360 mm liquid CPU cooler with 2.8 inch LCD display (black)
- 360 mm
- 3 x 120 mm, 2200 RPM
- 2.8 inch LCD
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V6 Digital CPU air cooler with temperature display
- Tower, 160 mm high
- 120 mm, 1800 RPM
- 175 W
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Cabinets for Micro ATX boards
Cabinets whose specifications list Micro ATX motherboard support.
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100 Air Mini gaming cabinet
- Micro ATX, Mini-ITX
- 2 (2 x Front)
- 340 mm
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205 Mini 6F gaming cabinet (black)
205 Mini 6F Black
- Micro ATX, Mini-ITX
- 6 (3 x Front, 2 x Top, 1 x Rear)
- 285 mm
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300 Air Mini gaming cabinet (black)
- Micro ATX, Mini-ITX
- 3 (2 x Front, 1 x Rear)
- 300 mm
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400 Air Mini gaming cabinet (black)
- Micro ATX, Mini-ITX
- 3 (2 x Front, 1 x Rear)
- 280 mm
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Parts to plan with this motherboard
- Processors 202 models
- Memory (RAM) 555 models
- Graphics cards 68 models
- Power supplies 229 models
- Cabinets 77 models
- CPU coolers 26 models
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.
From GIGABYTE
Practical notes
- Update the BIOS only from the official support page, following the brand’s instructions.
- Check the CPU support list for the BIOS version before buying a processor.
- Install chipset, LAN and audio drivers from the official support page.
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