Basic Information | |
Supported 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 Series Processors |
Chipset | AMD A520 |
BIOS | 1 x 128 Mbit flash Use of licensed AMI UEFI BIOS PnP 1.0a, DMI 2.7, WfM 2.0, SM BIOS 2.7, ACPI 5.0 |
Form Factor | Micro ATX Form Factor; 23.3cm x 19.8cm |
Audio | Realtek Audio CODEC High Definition Audio 2/4/5.1/7.1-channel |
Expansion Slots | |
PCI | CPU: 1 x PCI Express x16 slot, supporting PCIe 3.0 and running at x16 Chipset: 1 x PCI Express x1 slot, supporting PCIe 3.0 and running at x1 |
M.2 Socket | 1 x M.2 connector |
Memory | |
Type | DDR4 |
Slots | 2 x DIMM |
Supported Memory | Support 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 modules Dual channel memory architecture Support 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 modules Support for Extreme Memory Profile (XMP) memory modules |
Maximum Memory | 64 GB (32 GB single DIMM capacity) |
Graphics | |
Graphics | Integrated Graphics Processor: 1 x HDMI port, supporting a maximum resolution of 4096x2160@60 Hz Support for HDMI 2.0 version and HDCP 2.2. |
Max Shared Memory | 16 GB |
Connector & Ports | |
HDMI | 1 x HDMI port |
USB (s) | CPU: 4 x USB 3.2 Gen 1 ports on the back panel Chipset: 2 x USB 3.2 Gen 1 ports available through the internal USB header 6 x USB 2.0/1.1 ports (2 ports on the back panel, 4 ports available through the internal USB headers) |
LAN Port (s) | Realtek GbE LAN chip (1 Gbps/ 100 Mbps) |
Supported Storage | 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 connectors |
RAID | Support for RAID 0, RAID 1, and RAID 10 |
Internal I/O Ports | 1 x 24-pin ATX main power connector 1 x 8-pin ATX 12V power connector 1 x CPU fan header 1 x system fan header 1 x M.2 Socket 3 connector 4 x SATA 6Gb/s connectors 1 x front panel header 1 x front panel audio header 1 x USB 3.2 Gen 1 header 2 x USB 2.0/1.1 headers 1 x speaker header 1 x Clear CMOS jumper 1 x chassis intrusion header Back Panel Connectors 1 x PS/2 keyboard/mouse port 1 x HDMI port 4 x USB 3.2 Gen 1 port 2 x USB 2.0/1.1 ports 1 x RJ-45 port 3 x audio jacks |
TPM (Trusted Platform Module ) | 1 x Trusted Platform Module (TPM) header (2x6 pin, for the GC-TPM2.0_S module only) |
Others | |
Special Features | Support for APP Center * Available applications in APP Center may vary by motherboard model. Supported functions of each application may also vary depending on motherboard specifications. @BIOS EasyTune Smart Backup System Information Viewer Support for Q-Flash Support for Xpress Install |
Bundled Software | Norton Internet Security (OEM version) LAN bandwidth management software |
Warranty Information | |
Manufacturing Warranty | 03-Year Warranty |
The GIGABYTE A520M K is a micro ATX motherboard designed for the AM4 socket, making it compatible with a wide range of AMD processors. It is part of the Ultra Durable series from GIGABYTE, ensuring reliable and long-lasting performance. This motherboard is its support for various AMD processor series, including the Ryzen 5000, Ryzen 5000 G-Series, Ryzen 4000 G-Series, and Ryzen 3000 Series. This allows users to choose from a variety of powerful CPUs to suit their needs. The motherboard supports dual-channel ECC or non-ECC unbuffered DDR4 memory with two DIMM slots. This enables efficient and stable memory performance, which is beneficial for demanding tasks such as gaming or content creation. The motherboard offers a PCIe Gen3 x4 M.2 slot with support for both PCIe NVMe and SATA modes. This allows for fast storage devices, enhancing the system's overall responsiveness and reducing load times. Networking capabilities are provided by the GbE LAN port, which features bandwidth management to optimize network performance. This is particularly useful for online gaming or streaming, ensuring smooth and uninterrupted network connectivity. Audio quality is not compromised either, thanks to the 8-channel HD audio with high-quality audio capacitors. This ensures immersive and clear sound reproduction for an enhanced audio experience. The Smart Fan 5 feature of this motherboard includes multiple temperature sensors and hybrid fan headers. It allows for precise control over the system's cooling, adapting to temperature fluctuations and optimizing fan speeds accordingly. The FAN STOP feature also enables the fans to stop spinning under low system loads, reducing noise levels and increasing energy efficiency. To further enhance the user experience, the GIGABYTE APP Center provides a simple and easy-to-use interface for managing and controlling various aspects of the motherboard. This centralized control hub offers convenient access to system settings, BIOS updates, driver installations, and more. The GIGABYTE A520M K is a feature-rich micro ATX motherboard that combines robust performance, reliable construction, and convenient management options, making it suitable for a range of desktop computing needs.