MB ASUS Prime A520M-R AM4 2xDDR4 M.2 HDMI mATX

ASUS PRIME A520M-R — compact motherboard

The compact micro-ATX motherboard ASUS PRIME A520M-R is an ideal foundation for office and multimedia setups or affordable home PCs. Built on the AMD A520 chipset and AM4 socket, it supports AMD Ryzen™ 5000, 5000 G-Series, 4000 G-Series, 3000 and 3000 G-Series processors, ensuring broad compatibility for various performance levels. With support for DDR4 memory up to 64 GB, modern M.2 storage with PCIe 3.0 x4 and HDMI 2.1 output for 4K at 60 Hz, it offers reliable performance and high flexibility. ASUS 5X Protection III technology with LANGuard and SafeSlot Core protects the board from overvoltage and physical damage.

Memory and Storage Options

ASUS PRIME A520M-R supports up to 64GB DDR4 RAM via 2 DIMM slots, which is ideal for multitasking or memory-intensive applications. The M.2 slot allows for fast storage connectivity with support for PCIe 3.0 x4 and SATA mode, while 4 SATA 6Gb/s ports offer ample options for traditional hard drives or SSDs. RAID 0/1/10 support increases configuration options for reliable backup or higher performance.

Connectivity and Interfaces

The rear panel features 4 USB 5Gbps Type-A ports and 2 USB 2.0 ports, while the front connectors support up to 2 additional USB 5Gbps and 4 USB 2.0 ports via internal headers. Network connectivity is provided by a Realtek 1Gb Ethernet port with ASUS LANGuard technology for increased stability. HDMI 2.1 allows you to connect to modern displays with 4K resolution at 60 Hz, which is great for multimedia use or home office.

Cooling and protection

The board is equipped with a passive aluminum heatsink, which ensures stable chipset cooling. ASUS 5X Protection III technology offers multi-level protection, including SafeSlot Core for a secure graphics card, surge protection and LANGuard for network connection protection. Fan Xpert allows precise fan control for optimal cooling and low noise.

Technical data

• Supported processors: AMD Ryzen™ 5000/5000 G/4000 G/3000/3000 G-Series (according to ASUS CPU support list).
• Memory: Up to 64 GB DDR4, dual-channel, speeds up to DDR4 5100(OC).
• Storage: 1× M.2 (PCIe 3.0 x4/SATA), 4× SATA 6 Gb/s, RAID 0/1/10.
• Graphics output: 1× HDMI 2.1 (4K @ 60 Hz, depending on CPU).
• Network: Realtek 1Gb Ethernet, ASUS LANGuard.
• Expansion slots: 1× PCIe 3.0 x16, 1× PCIe 3.0 x1.
• Sound: Realtek 7.1 Surround Sound, 24-bit/192 kHz support, premium audio capacitors.
• Form factor: Micro-ATX (23.6 × 19.3 cm).

Package contents

• 2× SATA 6 Gb/s cables
• 1× I/O shield
• 1× M.2 anchor
• 1× Quick Start Guide