Name: ASUS Prime A520M-K mATX Motherboard for AMD AM4 CPUs
Brand: ASUS
SKU: MBD2919
Price: 71.09 GBP
Availability: InStock
Rating: 5.0 (1 reviews)

ASUS Prime A520M-K mATX Motherboard for AMD AM4 CPUs

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AMD A520 (Ryzen AM4) micro ATX motherboard with M.2 support, 1 Gb Ethernet, HDMI/D-Sub, SATA 6 Gbps, USB 3.2 Gen 1 Type-A

£71.09 inc VAT

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Key Features:

mATX Form Factor
AMD A520 Chipset
Socket AM4
DDR4 (Max: 64GB / 2 slots)
1 x M.2 & 6 x USB & 4 x SATA
HDMI and VGA

CCL Code: MBD2919

Overview

ASUS Prime series is expertly engineered to unleash the full potential of 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 a range of performance tuning options via intuitive software and 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 and 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, and various Advanced functions let you intelligently make nuanced adjustments so you can dial in performance just the way you want.

Quick and Simple Setup

EZ mode displays vital settings and stats and also offers guided wizards, drag-and-drop functionality, and one-click application of important settings — all to help you get your rig up and running in no time.

Cooler by Design

PRIME A520M-A is engineered with an array of hybrid fan headers and features comprehensive cooling controls that are configurable via Fan Xpert 2+ software or via the UEFI BIOS, ensuring your rig stays cool and 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 and flexible transfer options.

PCIe 3.0 M.2 (up to 32 Gbps)

Achieve speed with onboard M.2

M.2 slot supports up to 22110 and data-transfer speeds of up to 32 Gbps via x4 PCI Express 3.0 bandwidth. It‘s the perfect choice for an operating system or application drive, providing fast access to data.

USB 3.2 Gen 1 Type-A

Numerous USB ports support high-end rigs loaded with peripherals, including four rear-panel USB Type-A connectors with fast USB 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 and premium hardware create audio quality unlike anything you've ever experienced.

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 provides control of settings for ASUS products, including keyboard and mouse preferences. This software even features dedicated product registration and highlight to help you stay in touch with the ASUS community.

SafeSlot Core

Fortified PCIe slot prevents damage

SafeSlot Core is the ASUS-exclusive PCIe slot. Featuring a fortified design that's anchored to the motherboard by a special hook, SafeSlot Core provides 1.6x stronger retention and 1.3x greater shearing resistance than standard expansion slots.

Overvoltage Protection

World-class circuit-protecting power design

An exclusive circuit design with built-in voltage regulators to protect your motherboard from damage caused by unexpected high-level voltages from unstable or inferior power supplies.

DRAM Overcurrent Protection

Short-circuit damage prevention

Onboard resettable fuses prevent overcurrent and short-circuit damage. This extends beyond I/O ports to DRAM to safeguard the lifespan of your system and connected devices.

Stainless-Steel Back I/O

3X corrosion-resistance for greater durability

Corrosion-resistant stainless-steel back I/O panels bonded with chromium oxide have a lifespan that's three times longer than ordinary panels.

LANGuard

Pumped-up throughput 2.5X higher surge tolerance

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

Main Features

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

Specifications

CPU

CPU Socket	Socket AM4
CPU Brand	AMD
Installed Processors (Max)	0 (1)
Supported Processor Manufacturer	AMD
Supported Processors	3rd Gen AMD Ryzen and 3rd Gen AMD Ryzen with Radeon Graphics Processors Processors
64-bit Support	Yes
Socket	AM4

Rear Panel I/O Ports

USB Ports	4 x USB 3.0 2 x USB 2.0
HDMI Port	1 x HDMI 2.1
VGA Port	1 x D-Sub (VGA)
Keyboard/Mouse Combo Port	1 x PS/2
RJ-45 Ports	1 x RJ-45
Audio Line In Ports	1 x 3.5mm Jack
Audio Line Out Ports	1 x 3.5mm Jack
Microphone In Port	1 x 3.5mm Jack

Internal I/O Connectors

SATA Connectors	4 x SATA III
USB Connectors	1 x USB 3.0 header (supports 2 ports) 2 x USB 2.0 headers (supports 4 ports)
Speaker	1 x Speaker header
Front Panel Connectors	1 x Front Panel 1 x Front Audio
Cooling Fan Support	1 x CPU fan header 1 x Chassis fan header
S/PDIF Connectors	1 x S/PDIF Out header
Serial Connectors	1 x COM header
TPM Header	1 x SPI TPM header
Power Connector Port	1 x 20+4-pin ATX 1 x 4+4-pin EPS
Other Connectors	1 x M.2, Socket 3, M Key (Type 2242/2260/2280)

Memory

Memory Bus Speed	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
Memory Type	DDR4
Maximum RAM	64 GB
Memory Slot	2 x DIMM

Motherboard

Chipset Manufacturer	AMD
Northbridge	A520
RAID Supported	Yes
RAID Format	RAID 0, 1, 10
SATA Supported	Yes

Expansion

Number of PCI Express Slots

1 x PCI Express 3.0 x16
2 x PCI Express 3.0 x1

Graphics Device

Integrated Graphics Supported

Yes

Warranty

3 Years

Sound

Integrated Sound

Realtek ALC887

Network

Integrated Network	Realtek RTL8111H
Network Speeds Supported	10/100/1000 Mbps
Wireless LAN	No
Bluetooth	No

System Requirements

Operating Systems Supported

Microsoft Windows 10 64-bit

System

BIOS	256 Mb Flash ROM, UEFI AMI BIOS
Jumpers	1 x Clear CMOS

Physical

Form Factor	MicroATX Motherboard
In The Box	Motherboard 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)
Width	226 mm
Length	221 mm

Key Features

Firewire	No
Wireless Network	No
Motherboard Width	221 mm
Motherboard Height	226 mm
mSATA Supported	No
U.2 Supported	No
Memory Channel	Dual
On-board Audio Type	7.1
Number of SATA Ports	4 port(s)
Number of USB Ports	6 port(s)
SATA III Support	Yes
USB 3.0 Support	Yes
Multi GPU Support	No
VGA Connection	Yes
DVI Connection	No
HDMI Connection	Yes
DisplayPort Connection	No
Motherboard Form Factor	mATX
Motherboard (EPS) Power Connectors	4+4-Pin
Motherboard Chipset	AMD A520
Thunderbolt	No
Motherboard Model	ASUS Prime A520M-K
USB 3.1 Support	No
Internal USB3.0 Header	Yes
M.2 Support	Yes
On-board RGB Control	None
Memory Speed	4600 MHz
RGB Header Type	None
Addressable RGB	No
Internal USB Type-C Header	No
Power Requirement (auto)	60 W
Max Memory Speed Supported (Non-overclocked)	3200 MHz
Max Memory Speed Supported (overclocked)	4600 MHz
CPU Power Pins (female)	8
Total M.2 Slots	1
Maximum NVMe M.2 ports	1
Maximum SATA M.2 ports	1
PCI-e slots	3
SATA ports	4
No. of front USB2.0 ports supported	2
No. of front USB3.0 ports supported	1

Item Details

Manufacturer	ASUS
Manufacturer Code	90MB1500-M0EAY0
EAN	4718017826921
Condition	New

Warranty

Warranty Information

Warranty

3 Years

Manufacturer Information

Manufacturer	ASUS
Manufacturer Code	90MB1500-M0EAY0

Reviews

5.0 / 5 1 review

Brian Weaver

4 months ago

Used to "upgrade" an old PC for the purpose of assessing Windows 11. Easily fitted & is working without any issues with the AMD Ryzen 3 4300G 3.8GHz Quad Core AM4 CPU and GoodRAM 8GB (1x8GB) 3600MHz DDR4 Memory purchased at the same time.