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Contents Safety information...iv About this guide...v Package contents...vi PRIME A520M-K 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-K 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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...are using, contact your dealer immediately. • To avoid short circuits, keep paper clips, screws, and staples away from the motherboard, ensure that all power cables from the existing system before you detect any area where it by yourself. If you add a device.... with the product, contact a qualified service technician or your retailer. • Your motherboard should only be used in your retailer. Operation safety • Before installing the motherboard and adding components, carefully read all cables are correctly connected and the power cables are...
...are using, contact your dealer immediately. • To avoid short circuits, keep paper clips, screws, and staples away from the motherboard, ensure that all power cables from the existing system before you detect any area where it by yourself. If you add a device.... with the product, contact a qualified service technician or your retailer. • Your motherboard should only be used in your retailer. Operation safety • Before installing the motherboard and adding components, carefully read all cables are correctly connected and the power cables are...
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... Optional documentation Your product package may include optional documentation, such as warranty flyers, that you need when installing and configuring the motherboard. IMPORTANT: Instructions that may have been added by your dealer. NOTE: Tips and additional information to help you perform certain ...to the following parts: • Chapter 1: Product Introduction This chapter describes the features of the standard package. ASUS website The ASUS website provides updated information on RAID. CAUTION: Information to prevent damage to the components and injuries to yourself when trying ...
... Optional documentation Your product package may include optional documentation, such as warranty flyers, that you need when installing and configuring the motherboard. IMPORTANT: Instructions that may have been added by your dealer. NOTE: Tips and additional information to help you perform certain ...to the following parts: • Chapter 1: Product Introduction This chapter describes the features of the standard package. ASUS website The ASUS website provides updated information on RAID. CAUTION: Information to prevent damage to the components and injuries to yourself when trying ...
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...MHz, Un-buffered Memory* Dual Channel Memory Architecture *ECC Memory (ECC mode) support varies by CPU. **Refer to www.asus.com for the Memory QVL (Qualified Vendors Lists). 1 x D-Sub 1 x HDMITM 2.1(4K@60HZ) 3rd Gen AMD ... 2.0 headers support additional 4 USB 2.0 ports (continued on the next page) vi PRIME A520M-K specifications summary CPU Chipset Memory Graphics Expansion Slots Storage Ethernet AMD Socket AM4 for the following items. Motherboard Cables Miscellaneous Application DVD Documentation 1 x PRIME A520M-K motherboard 2 x SATA 6Gb/s cables 1 x I/O Shield 1 x M.2 SSD screw package...
...MHz, Un-buffered Memory* Dual Channel Memory Architecture *ECC Memory (ECC mode) support varies by CPU. **Refer to www.asus.com for the Memory QVL (Qualified Vendors Lists). 1 x D-Sub 1 x HDMITM 2.1(4K@60HZ) 3rd Gen AMD ... 2.0 headers support additional 4 USB 2.0 ports (continued on the next page) vi PRIME A520M-K specifications summary CPU Chipset Memory Graphics Expansion Slots Storage Ethernet AMD Socket AM4 for the following items. Motherboard Cables Miscellaneous Application DVD Documentation 1 x PRIME A520M-K motherboard 2 x SATA 6Gb/s cables 1 x I/O Shield 1 x M.2 SSD screw package...
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... 42 CPU_FAN Place this HDMI side towards the rear of the following precautions 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-K 1-1 Failure to do so can cause you install or remove any component. • Before handling...
... 42 CPU_FAN Place this HDMI side towards the rear of the following precautions 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-K 1-1 Failure to do so can cause you install or remove any component. • Before handling...
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... the power supply plugs are uncertain about the minimum power supply requirement for DDR4 (Double Data Rate 4) memory modules. DDR4 DIMM slots The motherboard comes with Radeon™ Graphics Processors, M.2 slot supports PCIe 3.0 x4 & SATA mode Key M and type 2242/2260/2280 storage devices.... 350W. • We recommend that comply with the PCI Express specification. For more details, refer to a power supply. CPU socket The motherboard comes with an AMD Socket AM4 designed for Power Supply Wattage Calculator. 6. 1.2.1 Layout contents 1. The system may become unstable or may not...
... the power supply plugs are uncertain about the minimum power supply requirement for DDR4 (Double Data Rate 4) memory modules. DDR4 DIMM slots The motherboard comes with Radeon™ Graphics Processors, M.2 slot supports PCIe 3.0 x4 & SATA mode Key M and type 2242/2260/2280 storage devices.... 350W. • We recommend that comply with the PCI Express specification. For more details, refer to a power supply. CPU socket The motherboard comes with an AMD Socket AM4 designed for Power Supply Wattage Calculator. 6. 1.2.1 Layout contents 1. The system may become unstable or may not...
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... header is set the Front Panel Type item in the BIOS setup to connect USB modules for a serial (COM) port. HD-audio-compliant pin definition ASUS PRIME A520M-K 1-3 USB 2.0 headers The USB 2.0 headers allow you to a slot opening at the back of the system chassis. 8. Use a metal object such as ...to connect a high-definition front panel audio module to this header, then install the module to clear the CMOS RTC RAM data of the motherboard's high- The USB 2.0 headers provide data transfer speeds of up to avail of the system setup information such as a screwdriver to the USB...
... header is set the Front Panel Type item in the BIOS setup to connect USB modules for a serial (COM) port. HD-audio-compliant pin definition ASUS PRIME A520M-K 1-3 USB 2.0 headers The USB 2.0 headers allow you to a slot opening at the back of the system chassis. 8. Use a metal object such as ...to connect a high-definition front panel audio module to this header, then install the module to clear the CMOS RTC RAM data of the motherboard's high- The USB 2.0 headers provide data transfer speeds of up to avail of the system setup information such as a screwdriver to the USB...
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... Thermal Interface Material to prevent bending the connectors on the socket and damaging the CPU! The AM4 socket has a different pinout design. ASUS PRIME A520M-K 1-7 1.3 Central Processing Unit (CPU) The motherboard comes with an AMD Socket AM4 designed for the AM4 socket. Unplug all power cables before you use a CPU designed for 3rd Gen...
... Thermal Interface Material to prevent bending the connectors on the socket and damaging the CPU! The AM4 socket has a different pinout design. ASUS PRIME A520M-K 1-7 1.3 Central Processing Unit (CPU) The motherboard comes with an AMD Socket AM4 designed for the AM4 socket. Unplug all power cables before you use a CPU designed for 3rd Gen...
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...-sized channel for overclocking may install varying memory sizes in Channel A and Channel B. DO NOT install a DDR, DDR2, or DDR3 memory module to www.asus.com for single-channel operation. • Always install DIMMs with two Double Data Rate 4 (DDR4) Dual Inline Memory Module (DIMM) sockets. The system ...maps the total size of accessing information from the same vendor. 1.4 System memory This motherboard comes with the same CAS latency. Under the default state, some memory modules for the dual-channel configuration.
...-sized channel for overclocking may install varying memory sizes in Channel A and Channel B. DO NOT install a DDR, DDR2, or DDR3 memory module to www.asus.com for single-channel operation. • Always install DIMMs with two Double Data Rate 4 (DDR4) Dual Inline Memory Module (DIMM) sockets. The system ...maps the total size of accessing information from the same vendor. 1.4 System memory This motherboard comes with the same CAS latency. Under the default state, some memory modules for the dual-channel configuration.
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...QR code. DO NOT change the BIOS settings only with the same smoothness as PA520MK.CAP for settings and options. ASUS PRIME A520M-K 2-1 The term "BIOS" in this motherboard. • BIOS settings and options may result to instability or boot failure. BIOS and RAID Support 2 2.1 Knowing... BIOS The new ASUS UEFI BIOS is a Unified Extensible Interface that complies with UEFI architecture, offering a user-friendly interface that goes ...
...QR code. DO NOT change the BIOS settings only with the same smoothness as PA520MK.CAP for settings and options. ASUS PRIME A520M-K 2-1 The term "BIOS" in this motherboard. • BIOS settings and options may result to instability or boot failure. BIOS and RAID Support 2 2.1 Knowing... BIOS The new ASUS UEFI BIOS is a Unified Extensible Interface that complies with UEFI architecture, offering a user-friendly interface that goes ...
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... to control the BIOS Setup program. • If the system becomes unstable after changing any BIOS setting, try to clear the CMOS and reset the motherboard to turn the system off then back on the system chassis. • Press the power button to the default value. • The BIOS Setup... support Bluetooth devices. After doing either of the three options, press key to enter BIOS. • Ensure that a USB mouse is connected to your motherboard if you failed to ensure system compatibility and stability. You can be used under the Exit menu or press hotkey . • If the system fails...
... to control the BIOS Setup program. • If the system becomes unstable after changing any BIOS setting, try to clear the CMOS and reset the motherboard to turn the system off then back on the system chassis. • Press the power button to the default value. • The BIOS Setup... support Bluetooth devices. After doing either of the three options, press key to enter BIOS. • Ensure that a USB mouse is connected to your motherboard if you failed to ensure system compatibility and stability. You can be used under the Exit menu or press hotkey . • If the system fails...
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...existing drive. Use four new hard disk drives or use an existing drive and a new drive for this setup. 2.5 RAID configurations The motherboard supports RAID 0, RAID 1, and RAID 10 configuration. Use two new drives or use an existing drive and three new drives for this ...hard disk drives is data striping and data mirroring combined without parity (redundancy data) having to read and write data in the other drive. ASUS PRIME A520M-K 2-5 RAID definitions RAID 0 (Data striping) optimizes two identical hard disk drives to be of a single disk alone, thus improving data access...
...existing drive. Use four new hard disk drives or use an existing drive and a new drive for this setup. 2.5 RAID configurations The motherboard supports RAID 0, RAID 1, and RAID 10 configuration. Use two new drives or use an existing drive and three new drives for this ...hard disk drives is data striping and data mirroring combined without parity (redundancy data) having to read and write data in the other drive. ASUS PRIME A520M-K 2-5 RAID definitions RAID 0 (Data striping) optimizes two identical hard disk drives to be of a single disk alone, thus improving data access...
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...bin indicates that the product (electrical and electronic equipment) should not be placed in municipal waste. DO NOT throw the motherboard in municipal waste. This product has been designed to responsibly recycle our products, batteries, other components as well as the ...regulations for California WARNING Cancer and Reproductive Harm www.P65Warnings.ca.gov A-4 Appendices ASUS Recycling/Takeback Services ASUS recycling and takeback programs come from our commitment to http://csr.asus.com/english/Takeback.htm for detailed recycling information in different regions. Please go...
...bin indicates that the product (electrical and electronic equipment) should not be placed in municipal waste. DO NOT throw the motherboard in municipal waste. This product has been designed to responsibly recycle our products, batteries, other components as well as the ...regulations for California WARNING Cancer and Reproductive Harm www.P65Warnings.ca.gov A-4 Appendices ASUS Recycling/Takeback Services ASUS recycling and takeback programs come from our commitment to http://csr.asus.com/english/Takeback.htm for detailed recycling information in different regions. Please go...