ASUS PRIME A520M-K AMD A520 Socket AM4 micro ATX

mATX, Socket AM4, AMD A520 chipset, 2x DIMM DDR4, 7.1 ch audio, UEFI AMI BIOS
£77.59 £64.66
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SKU
90MB1500-M0EAY0
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.

Search Function
Quickly and easily find the option or setting you need.

ASUS User Profile
Port configuration settings between different BIOS versions or share them with friends.

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.

Intuitive Graphical Fan Control
Fine-tune individual fan settings simply by dragging a curve with the mouse.

EZ XMP
Improve DRAM performance with one click.

Cooler by Design
PRIME A520M-K 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.

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.

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 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.

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.

1000+
Compatible devices and components

The Prime A520 series provides superior compatibility with thousands of components and our Qualified Vendor List (QVL) identifies memory compatibility, giving you more choices for worry-free PC-building experiences.

8000+
Validation hours

Every ASUS motherboard is subjected to more than 8,000 hours of stringent tests, including burn-in, environmental, compatibility, software and safety tests to confirm their durability. ASUS reliability surpasses industry standards, ensuring that every component is designed to function flawlessly in any environment.
Internal I/O
Number of M.2 (M) slots1
12V power connectorYes
Supported storage drive interfacesM.2, SATA III
USB 2.0 connectors2
USB 3.2 Gen 1 (3.1 Gen 1) connectors1
TPM connectorYes
S/PDIF out connectorYes
Number of SATA III connectors4
Number of EATX power connectors2
Number of COM connectors1
Number of chassis fan connectors1
Front panel audio connectorYes
CPU fan connectorYes
ATX Power connector (24-pin)Yes
Technical details
Motherboard chipset familyAMD
Motherboard chipsetAMD A520
Supported processor socketsSocket AM4
Parallel processing technology supportNot supported
HDMI version2.1
Motherboard form factormicro ATX
Component forPC
Audio
Audio output channels7.1 channels
Performance
Supported storage drive typesHDD & SSD
Windows operating systems supportedWindows 10 x64, Windows 11
Motherboard chipset familyAMD
Motherboard chipsetAMD A520
RAID levels0, 1, 10
Supported processor socketsSocket AM4
Audio output channels7.1 channels
Motherboard form factormicro ATX
Component forPC
Processor
Processor manufacturerAMD
Compatible processor seriesAMD Ryzen™ 3, AMD Ryzen™ 5, AMD Ryzen™ 7
Supported processor socketsSocket AM4
Processor socketSocket AM4
Memory
Number of memory slots2
Memory slots typeDIMM
Supported memory typesDDR4-SDRAM
Memory channelsDual-channel
Supported memory clock speeds2133,2400,2666,2800,2933,3000,3200,3333,3400,3466,3600,3733,3866,4000,4133,4200,4266,4333,4400,4466,4600,4866 MHz
Maximum internal memory64 GB
Unbuffered memoryYes
Storage controllers
Supported storage drive typesHDD & SSD
Supported storage drive interfacesM.2, SATA III
RAID levels0, 1, 10
Number of storage drives supported5
RAID supportYes
Graphics
Parallel processing technology supportNot supported
Rear panel I/O ports
USB 3.2 Gen 1 (3.1 Gen 1) Type-A ports quantity4
USB connector typeUSB Type-A
USB 2.0 ports quantity2
VGA (D-Sub) ports quantity1
PS/2 ports quantity1
Microphone inYes
Headphone outputs3
HDMI version2.1
HDMI ports quantity1
Ethernet LAN (RJ-45) ports1
Network
Ethernet LANYes
Wi-FiNo
Wake-on-LAN readyYes
LAN controllerRealtek RTL8111H
Ethernet interface typeGigabit Ethernet
Features
Windows operating systems supportedWindows 10 x64, Windows 11
Motherboard chipset familyAMD
Motherboard chipsetAMD A520
Supported processor socketsSocket AM4
Audio output channels7.1 channels
Motherboard form factormicro ATX
Component forPC
Audio chipRealtek ALC887 / Realtek ALC897
Harmonized System (HS) code84733020
Expansion slots
Number of M.2 (M) slots1
PCI Express x1 (Gen 3.x) slots2
PCI Express x16 (Gen 3.x) slots1
BIOS
BIOS typeUEFI AMI
Clear CMOS jumperYes
BIOS memory size256 Mbit
Software
Windows operating systems supportedWindows 10 x64, Windows 11
Logistics data
Harmonized System (HS) code84733020
Weight & dimensions
Width226 mm
Depth221 mm
Packaging content
Cables includedSATA