MB ASUS Prime A520M-E CSM AM4 2xDDR4 M.2 HDMI DVI-D D-sub mATX

ASUS Prime A520M-E CSM — compact motherboard

This motherboard is aimed at users who are building office, home or business computers and are looking for reliability, long-term stability and modern features. With the AMD A520 chipset and AM4 socket, it supports a wide range of AMD Ryzen™ processors, including the latest 5000 Series models. With the option of DDR4 memory up to 64GB and speeds up to DDR4 5100 MHz (OC), it provides enough power for multitasking and demanding operations. Support for M.2 storage and 4× SATA 6 Gb/s ports ensure flexibility in choosing fast and capacious storage. It also stands out with corporate features such as ASUS Control Center Express, ideal for easy management and monitoring in commercial environments.

Performance and Expansion

With one PCIe 3.0 x16 slot, the board offers enough performance to add a dedicated graphics card or other expansions. In addition, two additional PCIe 3.0 x1 slots are available, which allow the connection of additional components such as network cards or sound modules. The M.2 slot with PCIe 3.0 x4 significantly accelerates data transfer and supports modern SSDs. Users are also provided with 4× SATA 6 Gb/s connections, which provides ample options for traditional hard drives or RAID configurations.

Connectivity and graphics outputs

The board has a wide range of ports for connecting peripherals and display devices. On the rear panel you will find 1× HDMI 2.1 with support for 4K at 60 Hz, 1× DVI-D and 1× D-Sub, which provides flexibility in choosing a monitor. For fast data transfers, there is a USB 3.2 Gen 2 Type-A and four additional USB 3.2 Gen 1 ports, complemented by two USB 2.0 ports. Network connectivity is provided by Realtek RTL8111H 1Gb Ethernet with ASUS LANGuard technology, which protects against surges and ensures stable connections.

Reliability and safety

ASUS Prime A520M-E CSM boasts ASUS 5X Protection III technology, which includes surge protectors, stainless steel rear I/O panels and robust SafeSlot Core PCIe slots. This equipment significantly extends the lifespan of the board and protects it from mechanical damage or electrical problems. In addition, thanks to the ASUS Corporate Stable Model (CSM) program, companies gain access to extended support and end-of-life notifications.

Technical data

• Processor support: AMD Ryzen™ 5000/5000 G/4000 G/3000/3000 G Series (according to ASUS CPU support list)
• Memory slots: 2× DDR4 DIMM, max. 64 GB, ECC support depending on CPU
• Storage: 1× M.2 (PCIe 3.0 x4 and SATA), 4× SATA 6 Gb/s (RAID 0, 1, 10)
• Graphics outputs: HDMI 2.1, DVI-D, D-Sub (depending on CPU used)
• Audio: Realtek ALC887/897, 7.1 channel audio support
• Network card: Realtek RTL8111H 1Gb Ethernet, ASUS LANGuard
• Expansion: 1× PCIe 3.0 x16, 2× PCIe 3.0 x1
• Power: 1× 24pin, 1× 8pin +12V

This motherboard is the ideal choice for users looking for a reliable and compact foundation for versatile computer builds. With a wide range of processor, memory and storage support, it adapts to any needs, be it office, gaming or business use.