ASUS PRIME A520M-E/CSM AMD A520 Ryzen AM4 micro ATX motherboard with M.2 support 1Gb Ethernet HDMI/DVI/D-Sub SATA 6 Gbps USB 3.2

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

Prime
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.

ASUS Corporate Stable Model
ASUS Corporate Stable Model (CSM) is a commercial program designed to provide stable and reliable motherboards. Offering up to 36-month product lifecycle support and 6-month end-of-life notice to allow sufficient lead times for your organization to get ready for product transitions. Each purchase of an ASUS CSM motherboard comes with ASUS Control Center Express - server-grade IT management software.

* Lifecycle support for consumer chipsets (eg. Q370, H370, B360, H270, B250) is set at 15 months. Program offerings may vary by region. Please consult your local sales representative for more information.

ASUS Control Center Express
ASUS Control Center Express is an integrated IT monitoring and management software designed to deploy faster, simplify IT operations and improve productivity with comprehensive control and user-friendly functions. ASUS Control Center Express is compatible with over 100 ASUS motherboards to provide a high-quality, TCO-optimized solution for your business needs.

Optimize IT endpoint management
Designed to assist IT staff in monitoring and controlling devices within their corporate networks, and facilitate inventory checking in multiple locations remotely

Automate IT maintenance
Allows IT staff to schedule automatic updates of the latest BIOS, software and utilities to specific or all devices at off-peak times, enhancing system stability and IT operational flexibility

Securely manage all of endpoints
Securely manage endpoint configuration, portable storage access and PC software applications by enabling them to create grouping rules on individual devices

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.

Cooler by Design
PRIME A520M-E is engineered with an array of hybrid fan headers and features comprehensive cooling controls that are configurable via Fan Xpert software or via the UEFI BIOS, ensuring your rig stays cool and stable under intense workloads.

Multiple Temperature Sources
Each header can dynamically reference three thermal sensors. Fan Xpert allows you to map the temperature of supported ASUS graphics cards to optimize cooling for GPU- and CPU-intensive tasks.

Smart Protection
A dedicated integrated circuit protects the fan header from overheating and overcurrent.

4-Pin PWM/DC Fan
The onboard chassis fan header supports auto-detection of PWM or DC fan.

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.

M.2 (up to 32 Gbps)
Achieve speed with onboard M.2

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

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 unique personal look.

Outstanding Audio
Combined onboard features deliver elevated audio

Intelligent design and 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 and Right Tracks
Ensures minimal crosstalk between audio paths.

Premium Japanese Capacitors
Premium parts provide an immersive sound signature, with exceptional fidelity.

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.

ASUS Prime motherboards have strengthened solder points around both the PCIe and DIMM pins.

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.

Specification

Product
Product id 880931
Brand AsusTek
Partnr 90MB1510-M0EAYC
EAN/UPC code 4718017826396
Warranty (months) 36 months
Processor
Processor manufacturer AMD
Processor socket Socket AM4
Compatible processor series AMD Ryzen 3, AMD Ryzen 5, AMD Ryzen 7
Memory
Supported memory types DDR4-SDRAM
Number of memory slots 2
Memory slots type DIMM
Memory channels Dual-channel
ECC Y
Supported memory clock speeds 2133, 2400, 2666, 2800, 2933, 3000, 3200, 3333, 3400, 3466, 3600, 3733, 3866, 4000, 4133, 4200, 4266, 4333, 4400, 4466, 4600, 4866 MHz
Maximum internal memory 64 GB
Unbuffered memory Y
Storage controllers
Supported storage drive types HDD & SSD
Supported storage drive interfaces M.2, SATA III
Number of HDDs supported 4
Number of storage drives supported 5
RAID levels 0, 1, 10
RAID support Y
Internal I/O
USB 2.0 connectors 2
USB 3.2 Gen 1 (3.1 Gen 1) connectors 1
Number of SATA III connectors 4
S/PDIF out connector Y
Front panel audio connector Y
ATX Power connector (24-pin) Y
CPU fan connector Y
Number of chassis fan connectors 1
EPS power connector (8-pin) Y
TPM connector Y
Number of COM connectors 1
Rear panel I/O ports
USB 2.0 ports quantity 2
USB 3.2 Gen 1 (3.1 Gen 1) Type-A ports quantity 4
USB 3.2 Gen 2 (3.1 Gen 2) Type-A ports quantity 1
Ethernet LAN (RJ-45) ports 1
PS/2 ports quantity 1
VGA (D-Sub) ports quantity 1
HDMI ports quantity 1
DVI-D ports quantity 1
Network
Ethernet LAN Y
Ethernet interface type Fast Ethernet, Gigabit Ethernet
LAN controller Realtek RTL8111H
Wi-Fi N
Features
Component for PC
Motherboard form factor Micro ATX
Motherboard chipset family AMD
Motherboard chipset AMD A520
Audio output channels 7.1 kanalen
Windows operating systems supported Windows 10 x64
Expansion slots
PCI Express x1 (Gen 3. x) slots 2
Number of M.2 (M) slots 1
BIOS
BIOS type UEFI AMI
BIOS memory size 256 Mbit
Weight & dimensions
Width 226 mm
Depth 221 mm