ASUS Prime series is expertly engineered to unleash the full potential of AMD Ryzen platform. Boasting a robust power design, comprehensive cooling solutions & intelligent tuning options, Prime A520 series motherboards provide daily users & DIY PC builders a range of performance tuning options via intuitive software & firmware features. 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. UEFI BIOS The renowned ASUS UEFI BIOS provides everything you need to configure, tweak & tune your system. It offers intelligently simplified options for PC DIY beginners, as well as comprehensive features for seasoned veterans. Advanced Tuning for Serious Tweakers An intuitive Advanced mode offered via the UEFI lets you take complete control. A built-in search feature makes it easy to find options, & various Advanced functions let you intelligently make nuanced adjustments so you can dial in performance just the way you want. Search Function Quickly & easily find the option or setting you need. ASUS User Profile Port configuration settings between different BIOS versions or share them with friends. Quick & Simple Setup EZ mode displays vital settings & stats & also offers guided wizards, drag-&-drop functionality, & one-click application of important settings " all to help you get your rig up & running in no time. Intuitive Graphical Fan Control Fine-tune individual fan settings simply by dragging a curve with the mouse. EZ XMP Improve DRAM performance with one click. Aura On/ Off Mode (Stealth) Easily enable or disable Aura RGB lighting or every onboard LED, for a subdued aesthetic touch. Cool to the Core PRIME A520M-A II is engineered with multiple onboard heatsinks & an array of hybrid fan headers to ensure your rig stays cool & stable under intense workloads. VRM Heatsink & Thermal Pad A VRM heatsink with underneath thermal pad improves heat transfer from the MOSFETs for better cooling performance. Cooler by Design Prime A520M-A II is engineered with an array of hybrid fan headers & features comprehensive cooling controls that are configurable via Fan Xpert 2+ software or via the UEFI BIOS, ensuring your rig stays cool & 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 & flexible transfer options. PCIe 3.0 M.2 (up to 32 Gbps) Achieve speed with onboard M.2 M.2 slot supports up to 2280 & data-transfer speeds of up to 32 Gbps via x 4 PCI Express 3.0 bandwidth. It&152;s the perfect choice for an operating system or application drive, providing fast access to data. USB (Universal Serial Bus) 3.2 Gen 1 Type-A Numerous USB (Universal Serial Bus) ports support high-end rigs loaded with peripherals, including four rear-panel USB (Universal Serial Bus) Type-A connectors with fast USB (Universal Serial Bus) 3.2 Gen 1 connectivity for compatible cases. 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 uniquely personal look. Outstanding Audio Combined onboard features deliver elevated audio Intelligent design & premium hardware create audio quality unlike anything you've ever experienced. Audio Shielding Separates analog/digital signal domains, significantly reducing multi-lateral interference. Separate Layer for Left & Right Tracks Ensures minimal crosstalk between audio paths. Premium Japanese Capacitors Premium parts provide an immersive sound signature, with exceptional fidelity. Aura Sync Outshine the Competition A well-tuned enthusiast system deserves a matching aesthetic. ASUS Aura offers full RGB lighting control with a variety of functional presets for RGB LED strips connected to the onboard RGB headers. & it can all be synced with an ever-growing portfolio of Aura-capable hardware. Addressable Gen 2 RGB Header The addressable Gen 2 RGB header is now capable of detecting the number of LEDs on second-gen addressable RGB devices, allowing the software to automatically tailor lighting effects to specific devices. The new header also offers backward-compatibility with existing Aura RGB gear. Armoury Crate Armoury Crate is a new software utility designed to give you centralized control of supported products. From a single intuitive interface, Armoury Crate means that you can easily customize RGB lighting & effects for every compatible device in your arsenal. The software also provides control of settings for ASUS products, including keyboard & mouse preferences. Armoury Crate even features dedicated product registration & highlight to help you stay in touch with the ASUS community.\n\n\n\n Internal I/ONumber of M.2 (M) slots 112V power connector Yes Supported storage drive interfaces M.2, PCI Express 3.0, SATA IIIUSB 2.0 connectors 2USB 3.2 Gen 1 (3.1 Gen 1) connectors 1TPM connector Yes S/PDIF out connector Yes Number of SATA III connectors 4 Number of COM connectors 1 Number of chassis fan connectors 2 Front panel audio connector Yes EPS power connector (8-pin) Yes CPU fan connector Yes ATX Power connector (24-pin) Yes RGB LED pin header Yes Technical details Motherboard chipset family AMDMotherboard chipset AMD A520 Supported processor sockets Socket AM4 Parallel processing technology support Not supported HDMI version 2.1 Motherboard form factormicro ATXComponent for PCAudio Audio output channels 7.1 channels Performance Supported storage drive types HDD & SSDWindows operating systems supported Windows 10 x 64 Motherboard chipset family AMDMotherboard chipset AMD A520RAID levels 0, 1, 10 Supported processor sockets Socket AM4 Audio output channels 7.1 channels Motherboard form factormicro ATXComponent for PCProcessor Processor manufacturer AMDCompatible processor series AMD Ryzen 3, AMD Ryzen 5, AMD Ryzen 7, 3rd Generation AMD Ryzen 9, AMD Ryzen 9 5th Gen Supported processor sockets Socket AM4 Processor socket Socket AM4 Memory Number of memory slots 4 Memory slots type DIMMSupported memory types DDR4-SDRAMMemory channels Dual-channel ECCYes Supported memory clock speeds 2133, 2400, 2666, 2800, 3000, 3200, 3333, 3466, 3600, 3733, 3866, 4000, 4133, 4266, 4400, 4466, 4600, 4800 MHz Maximum internal memory 128 GBUnbuffered memory Yes Storage controllers Supported storage drive types HDD & SSDSupported storage drive interfaces M.2, PCI Express 3.0, SATA IIIRAID levels 0, 1, 10 Number of storage drives supported 5 Graphics Parallel processing technology support Not supported Maximum resolution 3840 x 2160 pixels Rear panel I/O ports USB 3.2 Gen 1 (3.1 Gen 1) Type-A ports quantity 4 Display Port version 1.2USB connector type USB Type-AUSB 2.0 ports quantity 2VGA (D-Sub) ports quantity 1PS/2 ports quantity 1 Microphone in Yes Headphone outputs 3HDMI version 2.1HDMI ports quantity 1 Ethernet LAN (RJ-45) ports 1 Display Ports quantity 1 Network Ethernet LANYes Wi-Fi No Wake-on-LAN ready Yes Ethernet interface type Gigabit Ethernet Features Windows operating systems supported Windows 10 x 64 Motherboard chipset family AMDMotherboard chipset AMD A520 Supported processor sockets Socket AM4 Audio output channels 7.1 channels Motherboard form factormicro ATXComponent for PCAudio chip Realtek ALC887 / Realtek ALC897 Expansion slots Number of M.2 (M) slots 1PCI Express x 1 (Gen 3.x) slots 2PCI Express x 16 (Gen 3.x) slots 1BIOSBIOS type UEFI AMIClear CMOS jumper Yes BIOS memory size 128 Mbit Video Maximum resolution 3840 x 2160 pixels Software Windows operating systems supported Windows 10 x 64 Drivers included Yes Weight & dimensions Width 244 mm Depth 244 mm Packaging content Drivers included Yes Cables included SATA\n\n\n\n