GIGABYTE AMD A520 Ultra Durable Micro ATX Motherboard
The GIGABYTE AMD A520 Ultra Durable motherboard delivers a reliable, performance-focused foundation for AMD Ryzen systems, with enhanced power design, advanced cooling controls, and durability features tailored for long-lasting operation.
Key Features
- AMD Socket AM4 Support
- AMD Ryzen 5000 Series
- AMD Ryzen 5000 G-Series
- AMD Ryzen 4000 G-Series
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AMD Ryzen 3000 and Ryzen 3000 G-Series Processors
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Digital VRM & Low RDS(on) MOSFETs
- Pure digital PWM + Low RDS(on) MOSFETs
- Optimized gate charge to minimize switching losses
- Lower temperature, smaller size, better thermal characteristics
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Enhanced power delivery and system scalability for 3rd Gen AMD Ryzen CPUs
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Memory Performance
- Dual Channel ECC / Non-ECC Unbuffered DDR4
- 4 DIMM slots, up to 128 GB
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Support for high-speed DDR4 overclocking and XMP profiles
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Expansion & Storage
- Ultra Durable PCIe 3.0 x16 slot
- NVMe PCIe Gen3 x4 M.2 connector
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4 x SATA 6Gb/s with RAID 0, 1, 10 support
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Networking & Audio
- Realtek GbE LAN with bandwidth management for improved network latency and low ping
- High-quality audio capacitors for high resolution, high fidelity sound
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Audio Noise Guard to isolate analog audio components and reduce PCB-level noise
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Display Connectivity
- Rear DisplayPort and HDMI for multi-display support
- HDMI 2.1 with 4K/60P, 21:9, HDR, HDCP 2.3 and backward compatibility with HDMI 2.0/1.4
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DisplayPort 1.4 with HDR and HDCP 2.3
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Advanced Cooling: Smart Fan 5 with FAN STOP
- Multiple temperature sensors
- Hybrid fan headers supporting PWM and Voltage mode fans
- Liquid-cooling friendly design
- Fan Stop for fully stopping fans below a customizable temperature threshold
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Hybrid Fan Pin Headers with automatic detection of fan or pump type
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Ultra Durable & Protection Features
- Anti-Sulfur resistors design for sulfurization protection
- Industry-leading LAN static-electricity and surge protection
- Anti-surge ICs for power spike protection
- Humidity Protection Glass Fabric PCB to help prevent moisture-related short circuits
- High temperature protection with Low RDS(on) MOSFETs for reduced energy wastage
- Solid pin ATX 12V 8-pin power connectors for stable power under CPU load
Specifications
CPU
| Feature | Details |
|---|---|
| Socket | AMD Socket AM4 |
| CPU Support | AMD Ryzen 5000 Series / Ryzen 5000 G-Series / Ryzen 4000 G-Series / Ryzen 3000 and Ryzen 3000 G-Series Processors |
Chipset
| Feature | Details |
|---|---|
| Chipset | AMD A520 |
Memory
| Feature | Details |
|---|---|
| Slots | 4 x DDR4 DIMM sockets |
| Max Capacity | Up to 128 GB (32 GB per DIMM) |
| Memory Speeds | DDR4 4733(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 |
| Architecture | Dual channel |
| ECC Support | ECC Un-buffered DIMM 1Rx8/2Rx8 |
| Non-ECC Support | Non-ECC Un-buffered DIMM 1Rx8/2Rx8/1Rx16 |
| XMP | Support for Extreme Memory Profile (XMP) modules |
Onboard Graphics
| Feature | Details |
|---|---|
| Integrated Graphics | Integrated Graphics Processor (CPU dependent) |
| DisplayPort | 1 x DisplayPort, max resolution 5120x2880@60 Hz; DP 1.4, HDCP 2.3, HDR |
| HDMI | 1 x HDMI, max resolution 4096x2160@60 Hz; HDMI 2.1, HDCP 2.3, HDR; backward compatible with HDMI 2.0/1.4 |
| Shared Memory | Maximum shared memory of 16 GB |
Audio
| Feature | Details |
|---|---|
| Codec | Realtek Audio CODEC |
| Audio Channels | High Definition Audio, 2/4/5.1/7.1-channel support |
| Components | High-end audio capacitors, Audio Noise Guard |
LAN
| Feature | Details |
|---|---|
| Controller | Realtek GbE LAN chip (1 Gbps/100 Mbps) |
| Features | Bandwidth management software, static-electricity and surge protection |
Expansion Slots
| Slot | Interface | Details |
|---|---|---|
| PCIe x16 | PCIe 3.0 x16 | Integrated in CPU, PCIe 3.0 x16 mode |
| PCIe x1 | PCIe 3.0 x1 | Integrated in chipset, PCIe 3.0 x1 mode |
Storage
| Connector | Interface | Details |
|---|---|---|
| M.2 | PCIe 3.0 / SATA | 1 x M.2 Socket 3, M key, type 2280; supports SATA and PCIe 3.0 x4/x2 SSDs (integrated in CPU) |
| SATA | SATA 6Gb/s | 4 x SATA 6Gb/s connectors (chipset); RAID 0, 1, 10 support |
USB
| Source | Ports | Location |
|---|---|---|
| CPU | 4 x USB 3.2 Gen 1 | Back panel |
| Chipset | 2 x USB 3.2 Gen 1 | Via internal header |
| Chipset | 4 x USB 2.0/1.1 | 2 x back panel, 2 x via internal header |
Internal I/O Connectors
- 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
- 1 x USB 2.0/1.1 header
- 1 x Trusted Platform Module (TPM) header (2x6 pin, for GC-TPM2.0_S module only)
- 1 x Clear CMOS jumper
Back Panel Connectors
- 1 x PS/2 keyboard/mouse port
- 1 x DisplayPort
- 1 x HDMI port
- 4 x USB 3.2 Gen 1 ports
- 2 x USB 2.0/1.1 ports
- 1 x RJ-45 LAN port
- 3 x audio jacks
I/O Controller & Monitoring
| Feature | Details |
|---|---|
| I/O Controller | iTE I/O Controller Chip |
| Monitoring | Voltage detection, temperature detection, fan speed detection, fan fail warning, fan speed control |
BIOS
| Feature | Details |
|---|---|
| BIOS | 1 x 128 Mbit flash |
| Type | Licensed AMI UEFI BIOS |
| Standards | PnP 1.0a, DMI 2.7, WfM 2.0, SM BIOS 2.7, ACPI 5.0 |
Software & Utilities
Unique Features (APP Center support):
- @BIOS
- EasyTune
- Smart Backup
- System Information Viewer
Other Tools:
- Q-Flash support
- Xpress Install support
Bundled Software:
- Norton Internet Security (OEM version)
- LAN bandwidth management software
Operating System Support
- Windows 11 64-bit
- Windows 10 64-bit
Form Factor
| Feature | Details |
|---|---|
| Form Factor | Micro ATX |
| Dimensions | 24.4 cm x 24.4 cm |
This AMD A520 Ultra Durable motherboard combines stable digital power delivery, comprehensive cooling control with Smart Fan 5 and FAN STOP, robust protection features, high-speed storage support, and flexible connectivity—ideal for building a reliable, long-lasting AMD Ryzen system.
