GIGABYTE AMD A520 Micro ATX Motherboard – AM4 Socket
Designed for AMD Ryzen processors, this GIGABYTE A520 motherboard delivers a solid foundation for gaming and everyday systems, with fast NVMe storage support, intelligent cooling control, and enhanced audio.
Key Features
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NVMe PCIe Gen3 x4 2280 M.2 Connector
M.2 support for high-speed PCIe Gen3 x4 and SATA SSDs to help maximize system performance. -
GbE LAN with Bandwidth Management
Integrated Realtek GbE LAN with network bandwidth management software helps improve latency and maintain low ping for better responsiveness in crowded LAN environments. -
Smart Fan 5
- Interchangeable fan headers mapped to multiple thermal sensors across the motherboard.
- More hybrid fan headers supporting both PWM and Voltage mode fans.
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Enhanced liquid-cooling friendliness while maintaining high performance and low temperatures.
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High-End Audio Design
- High-end audio capacitors for high-resolution, high-fidelity sound.
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Audio Noise Guard design separates sensitive analog audio circuitry from potential PCB-level noise for cleaner audio and more realistic sound effects.
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Refreshed BIOS Experience
Updated BIOS with a new GUI and easier-to-use functions for a smoother initial setup and optimal system configuration.
Specifications
CPU
| Feature | Details |
|---|---|
| Socket | AMD Socket AM4 |
| Supported CPUs | AMD Ryzen™ 5000 G-Series Processors / AMD Ryzen™ 5000 Series Processors / AMD Ryzen™ 4000 G-Series Processors / AMD Ryzen™ 3000 Series Processors |
| Chipset | AMD A520 |
Memory
| Feature | Details |
|---|---|
| Slots | 2 x DDR4 DIMM sockets |
| Maximum Capacity | Up to 64 GB (32 GB per DIMM) |
| Supported Speeds | DDR4 5100(O.C.) / 4800(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 (operate in non-ECC mode) |
| Non-ECC Support | Non-ECC Un-buffered DIMM 1Rx8/2Rx8/1Rx16 |
| XMP Support | Support for Extreme Memory Profile (XMP) modules |
(Refer to the Memory Support List for detailed compatibility.)
Onboard Graphics
| Feature | Details |
|---|---|
| Integrated Graphics | Integrated Graphics Processor (APU required) |
| D-Sub | 1 x D-Sub, max resolution 1920x1200@60 Hz |
| HDMI | 1 x HDMI, max resolution 4096x2160@60 Hz |
| HDMI Specifications | HDMI 2.1, HDCP 2.3, HDR |
| 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 |
| Design | High-end audio capacitors, Audio Noise Guard |
LAN
| Feature | Details |
|---|---|
| Controller | Realtek GbE LAN chip |
| Speed | 1 Gbps / 100 Mbps |
| Software | LAN bandwidth management software |
Expansion Slots
| Source | Slots |
|---|---|
| CPU | 1 x PCI Express x16 slot, PCIe 3.0, running at x16 |
| Chipset | 1 x PCI Express x1 slot, PCIe 3.0, running at x1 |
Storage
| Source | Interface |
|---|---|
| CPU | 1 x M.2 (Socket 3, M key, type 2280, SATA and PCIe 3.0 x4/x2 SSD support) |
| Chipset | 4 x SATA 6Gb/s connectors |
| RAID Support | RAID 0, RAID 1, RAID 10 |
USB
| Source | Ports |
|---|---|
| CPU | 4 x USB 3.2 Gen 1 ports (back panel) |
| Chipset | 2 x USB 3.2 Gen 1 ports (via internal header) |
| Chipset | 6 x USB 2.0/1.1 ports (2 x back panel, 4 x via internal headers) |
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
- 2 x USB 2.0/1.1 headers
- 1 x Trusted Platform Module (TPM) header (2x6 pin, for GC-TPM2.0_S module only)
- 1 x speaker header
- 1 x Clear CMOS jumper
- 1 x chassis intrusion header
Back Panel Connectors
- 1 x PS/2 keyboard/mouse port
- 1 x D-Sub port
- 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 |
| Alerts & Control | Fan fail warning, fan speed control* |
* Fan speed control support depends on the cooler installed.
BIOS
| Feature | Details |
|---|---|
| ROM | 1 x 128 Mbit flash |
| Type | AMI UEFI BIOS (licensed) |
| Standards | PnP 1.0a, DMI 2.7, WfM 2.0, SM BIOS 2.7, ACPI 5.0 |
Unique Features
- Support for APP Center
- @BIOS
- EasyTune
- Smart Backup
- System Information Viewer
- Support for Q-Flash
- Support for Xpress Install
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 | 23.3 cm x 19.8 cm |
Remarks
- For Linux, please obtain drivers directly from chipset vendors or third-party websites, depending on availability.
- Most hardware/software vendors may no longer provide drivers for Windows 9X/ME/2000/XP. If such drivers are made available, they will be updated on the GIGABYTE website.
