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Contents Safety information...iv About this guide...v Package contents...vi PRIME A520M-E specifications summary vi Chapter 1 Product Introduction 1.1 Before you proceed 1-1 1.2 Motherboard overview 1-1 1.3 Central Processing Unit (CPU 1-7 1.4 System memory 1-8 Chapter 2 BIOS and RAID Support 2.1 Knowing BIOS 2-1 2.2 BIOS Setup program 2-2 2.3 ASUS EZ Flash 3 2-3 2.4 ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3 2-4 2.5 RAID configurations 2-5 Appendix Notices...A-1 ASUS contact information A-6 iii
Contents Safety information...iv About this guide...v Package contents...vi PRIME A520M-E specifications summary vi Chapter 1 Product Introduction 1.1 Before you proceed 1-1 1.2 Motherboard overview 1-1 1.3 Central Processing Unit (CPU 1-7 1.4 System memory 1-8 Chapter 2 BIOS and RAID Support 2.1 Knowing BIOS 2-1 2.2 BIOS Setup program 2-2 2.3 ASUS EZ Flash 3 2-3 2.4 ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3 2-4 2.5 RAID configurations 2-5 Appendix Notices...A-1 ASUS contact information A-6 iii
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... Memory* Dual Channel Memory Architecture *ECC Memory (ECC mode) support varies by CPU. *Refer to www.asus.com for CPU support list. PRIME A520M-E specifications summary CPU Chipset Memory Graphics Expansion Slots Storage Ethernet USB AMD Socket AM4 for 3rd Gen AMD Ryzen...™ and 3rd Gen AMD Ryzen™ with Radeon™ Graphics Processors* *Refer to www.asus.com for the following items. Motherboard Cables Miscellaneous Application DVD Documentation 1 x PRIME A520M-E motherboard 2 x SATA 6Gb/s cables 1 x I/O Shield 1 x M.2 SSD screw package 1 x Support DVD 1...
... Memory* Dual Channel Memory Architecture *ECC Memory (ECC mode) support varies by CPU. *Refer to www.asus.com for CPU support list. PRIME A520M-E specifications summary CPU Chipset Memory Graphics Expansion Slots Storage Ethernet USB AMD Socket AM4 for 3rd Gen AMD Ryzen...™ and 3rd Gen AMD Ryzen™ with Radeon™ Graphics Processors* *Refer to www.asus.com for the following items. Motherboard Cables Miscellaneous Application DVD Documentation 1 x PRIME A520M-E motherboard 2 x SATA 6Gb/s cables 1 x I/O Shield 1 x M.2 SSD screw package 1 x Support DVD 1...
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... DIY - Aluminum heatsink design Software Features BIOS Manageability Operating System Form Factor ASUS Lighting Control ASUS Exclusive Software Armoury Crate AI Suite 3 - ASUS Q-Slot ASUS Thermal Solution - ASUS DIGI+ VRM - PRIME A520M-E specifications summary Special Features ASUS 5X PROTECTION III - ASUS SafeSlot Core - ASUS Q-DIMM - EZ update ASUS CPU-Z AI Charger DAEMON Tools Norton Anti-virus software (Free Trial for the...
... DIY - Aluminum heatsink design Software Features BIOS Manageability Operating System Form Factor ASUS Lighting Control ASUS Exclusive Software Armoury Crate AI Suite 3 - ASUS Q-Slot ASUS Thermal Solution - ASUS DIGI+ VRM - PRIME A520M-E specifications summary Special Features ASUS 5X PROTECTION III - ASUS SafeSlot Core - ASUS Q-DIMM - EZ update ASUS CPU-Z AI Charger DAEMON Tools Norton Anti-virus software (Free Trial for the...
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... before you install motherboard components or change any motherboard settings. 1.2 • Unplug the power cord from the wall socket before installing or removing the motherboard. ASUS PRIME A520M-E 1-1 Failure to do so may cause severe damage to the motherboard, peripherals, or components. Product Introduction 1 1.1 Before you proceed Take note of the chassis USB56...
... before you install motherboard components or change any motherboard settings. 1.2 • Unplug the power cord from the wall socket before installing or removing the motherboard. ASUS PRIME A520M-E 1-1 Failure to do so may cause severe damage to the motherboard, peripherals, or components. Product Introduction 1 1.1 Before you proceed Take note of the chassis USB56...
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.... 9. PORT1 L PORT1 R PORT2 R SENSE_SEND PORT2 L • If you to a slot opening at the back of up to the USB connectors. HD-audio-compliant pin definition ASUS PRIME A520M-E 1-3 The USB 2.0 headers provide data transfer speeds of the system chassis. The USB 2.0 module is for a serial (COM) port. Turn OFF the computer and unplug...
.... 9. PORT1 L PORT1 R PORT2 R SENSE_SEND PORT2 L • If you to a slot opening at the back of up to the USB connectors. HD-audio-compliant pin definition ASUS PRIME A520M-E 1-3 The USB 2.0 headers provide data transfer speeds of the system chassis. The USB 2.0 module is for a serial (COM) port. Turn OFF the computer and unplug...
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... output from S5 mode Status Off Green Speed LED Description 10Mbps connection 100Mbps connection 1Gbps connection Activity Link Speed LED LED Ethernet port 4. DVI-D port. ASUS PRIME A520M-E 1-5 This port is for a High-Definition Multimedia Interface (HDMITM) connector, and is for a PS/2 keyboard or mouse. 2. In 4-channel, 5.1-channel, and 7.1-channel configurations, the function...
... output from S5 mode Status Off Green Speed LED Description 10Mbps connection 100Mbps connection 1Gbps connection Activity Link Speed LED LED Ethernet port 4. DVI-D port. ASUS PRIME A520M-E 1-5 This port is for a High-Definition Multimedia Interface (HDMITM) connector, and is for a PS/2 keyboard or mouse. 2. In 4-channel, 5.1-channel, and 7.1-channel configurations, the function...
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... designed for 3rd Gen AMD Ryzen™ and 3rd Gen AMD Ryzen™ with Radeon™ Graphics Processors. The AM4 socket has a different pinout design. ASUS PRIME A520M-E 1-7 DO NOT force the CPU into the socket to the CPU heatsink and CPU before installing the CPU. Installing the CPU 1 2 3 4 Apply the Thermal Interface...
... designed for 3rd Gen AMD Ryzen™ and 3rd Gen AMD Ryzen™ with Radeon™ Graphics Processors. The AM4 socket has a different pinout design. ASUS PRIME A520M-E 1-7 DO NOT force the CPU into the socket to the CPU heatsink and CPU before installing the CPU. Installing the CPU 1 2 3 4 Apply the Thermal Interface...
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...CAP for settings and options. The term "BIOS" in this motherboard. • BIOS settings and options may result to https://www.asus.com/support, or download the BIOS manual by scanning the QR code. In normal circumstances, the default BIOS settings apply to most conditions... BIOS settings or update. Please refer to ensure optimal performance. DO NOT change the default BIOS settings except in the motherboard CMOS. ASUS PRIME A520M-E 2-1 BIOS (Basic Input and Output System) stores system hardware settings such as your operating system. Inappropriate BIOS settings may vary due...
...CAP for settings and options. The term "BIOS" in this motherboard. • BIOS settings and options may result to https://www.asus.com/support, or download the BIOS manual by scanning the QR code. In normal circumstances, the default BIOS settings apply to most conditions... BIOS settings or update. Please refer to ensure optimal performance. DO NOT change the default BIOS settings except in the motherboard CMOS. ASUS PRIME A520M-E 2-1 BIOS (Basic Input and Output System) stores system hardware settings such as your operating system. Inappropriate BIOS settings may vary due...
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... to the Folder field. 7. Reboot the system when the update process is done. Press to switch to select ASUS EZ Flash 3 Utility and press . 3. To update the BIOS by USB: • This function can support... system while updating the BIOS to update the BIOS without using an OS‑based utility. 2.3 ASUS EZ Flash 3 The ASUS EZ Flash 3 feature allows you to prevent system boot failure! 1. Insert the USB flash disk ...file, and then press to ensure system compatibility and stability. ASUS PRIME A520M-E 2-3 Ensure to load the BIOS default settings to perform the BIOS update process.
... to the Folder field. 7. Reboot the system when the update process is done. Press to switch to select ASUS EZ Flash 3 Utility and press . 3. To update the BIOS by USB: • This function can support... system while updating the BIOS to update the BIOS without using an OS‑based utility. 2.3 ASUS EZ Flash 3 The ASUS EZ Flash 3 feature allows you to prevent system boot failure! 1. Insert the USB flash disk ...file, and then press to ensure system compatibility and stability. ASUS PRIME A520M-E 2-3 Ensure to load the BIOS default settings to perform the BIOS update process.
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..., or by scanning the QR code. This RAID configuration provides data protection and increases fault tolerance to read and write data in the other drive. ASUS PRIME A520M-E 2-5 Two hard disks perform the same work as it contains a complete copy of the same size or larger than the existing drive. The new drive...
..., or by scanning the QR code. This RAID configuration provides data protection and increases fault tolerance to read and write data in the other drive. ASUS PRIME A520M-E 2-5 Two hard disks perform the same work as it contains a complete copy of the same size or larger than the existing drive. The new drive...
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Operation is connected. - Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna. - Appendix Notices FCC Compliance Information Responsible Party: Asus Computer International Address: 48720 Kato Rd., Fremont, CA 94538, USA Phone / Fax No: (510)739-3777 / (510)608-4555 This device complies with the limits ... B digital device, pursuant to part 15 of the FCC Rules. These limits are designed to the following two conditions: (1) This device may cause undesired operation. ASUS PRIME A520M-E A-1
Operation is connected. - Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna. - Appendix Notices FCC Compliance Information Responsible Party: Asus Computer International Address: 48720 Kato Rd., Fremont, CA 94538, USA Phone / Fax No: (510)739-3777 / (510)608-4555 This device complies with the limits ... B digital device, pursuant to part 15 of the FCC Rules. These limits are designed to the following two conditions: (1) This device may cause undesired operation. ASUS PRIME A520M-E A-1
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...refer to design and manufacture our products, and makes sure that each stage of the product life cycle of the License at http://csr.asus.com/english/REACH.htm. See the License for information disclosure based on an "AS IS" BASIS, WITHOUT WARRANTIES OR CONDITIONS OF ANY... after September 23, 2011,meet the requirements of the Vietnam Circular 30/2011/TT-BCT. Turkey RoHS AEEE Yönetmeliğine Uygundur ASUS PRIME A520M-E A-3 Các sản phẩm ASUS bán tại Việt Nam, vào ngày 23 tháng 9 năm2011 trở về sau, đ...
...refer to design and manufacture our products, and makes sure that each stage of the product life cycle of the License at http://csr.asus.com/english/REACH.htm. See the License for information disclosure based on an "AS IS" BASIS, WITHOUT WARRANTIES OR CONDITIONS OF ANY... after September 23, 2011,meet the requirements of the Vietnam Circular 30/2011/TT-BCT. Turkey RoHS AEEE Yönetmeliğine Uygundur ASUS PRIME A520M-E A-3 Các sản phẩm ASUS bán tại Việt Nam, vào ngày 23 tháng 9 năm2011 trở về sau, đ...