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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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Contact a qualified service technician or your power supply is broken, do not try to fix it may be exposed to the correct voltage in environments with ambient temperatures between 0°C and 40°C. Do not place the product in any damage, contact your dealer immediately. • To avoid short circuits, keep paper clips, screws, and staples away from the system, ensure that all cables are correctly connected and the power cables are not damaged. If you are not sure about the voltage of the electrical outlet you add a device. • Before connecting or removing signal ...
Contact a qualified service technician or your power supply is broken, do not try to fix it may be exposed to the correct voltage in environments with ambient temperatures between 0°C and 40°C. Do not place the product in any damage, contact your dealer immediately. • To avoid short circuits, keep paper clips, screws, and staples away from the system, ensure that all cables are correctly connected and the power cables are not damaged. If you are not sure about the voltage of the electrical outlet you add a device. • Before connecting or removing signal ...
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...sources for additional information and for product and software updates. 1. v How this manual. Where to find more information Refer to the ASUS contact information. 2. These documents are not part of the switches, jumpers, and connectors on the motherboard. • Chapter 2: BIOS...documentation Your product package may include optional documentation, such as warranty flyers, that may have been added by your dealer. ASUS website The ASUS website provides updated information on RAID. CAUTION: Information to prevent damage to the components and injuries to yourself when trying to...
...sources for additional information and for product and software updates. 1. v How this manual. Where to find more information Refer to the ASUS contact information. 2. These documents are not part of the switches, jumpers, and connectors on the motherboard. • Chapter 2: BIOS...documentation Your product package may include optional documentation, such as warranty flyers, that may have been added by your dealer. ASUS website The ASUS website provides updated information on RAID. CAUTION: Information to prevent damage to the components and injuries to yourself when trying to...
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... 2 USB 3.2 Gen 1 ports 2 x USB 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 3rd Gen AMD Ryzen™ and 3rd Gen AMD Ryzen...™ with Radeon™ Graphics Processors* *Refer to www.asus.com for CPU support list. Package contents Check your motherboard package 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 ...
... 2 USB 3.2 Gen 1 ports 2 x USB 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 3rd Gen AMD Ryzen™ and 3rd Gen AMD Ryzen...™ with Radeon™ Graphics Processors* *Refer to www.asus.com for CPU support list. Package contents Check your motherboard package 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 ...
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... Shielding - Dedicated audio PCB layers *A chassis with an HD audio module in the front panel is required to 24-Bit/192 kHz playback Audio Features - PRIME A520M-K specifications summary Audio Back Panel I/O Ports Internal I/O Connectors Realtek ALC887 7.1 Surround Sound High Definition Audio CODEC* - Supports up to support 7.1 Surround Sound audio output. 4 x USB...
... Shielding - Dedicated audio PCB layers *A chassis with an HD audio module in the front panel is required to 24-Bit/192 kHz playback Audio Features - PRIME A520M-K specifications summary Audio Back Panel I/O Ports Internal I/O Connectors Realtek ALC887 7.1 Surround Sound High Definition Audio CODEC* - Supports up to support 7.1 Surround Sound audio output. 4 x USB...
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...AI Charger DAEMON Tools Norton Anti-virus software (Free Trial for the latest specifications. ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3 - ASUS EZ Flash 3 - ASUS Stainless-Steel Back I/O ASUS Q-Design - ASUS Q-Slot ASUS Thermal Solution - ASUS UEFI BIOS EZ Mode 256 Mb Flash ROM, UEFI AMI BIOS WOL by PME...22.1 cm) S pecifications are subject to the ASUS website for 60 days) WinRAR UEFI BIOS ASUS EZ DIY - PRIME A520M-K specifications summary Special Features Software Features BIOS Manageability Operating System Form Factor ASUS 5X PROTECTION III - ASUS SafeSlot Core - Refer to change without notice. ...
...AI Charger DAEMON Tools Norton Anti-virus software (Free Trial for the latest specifications. ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3 - ASUS EZ Flash 3 - ASUS Stainless-Steel Back I/O ASUS Q-Design - ASUS Q-Slot ASUS Thermal Solution - ASUS UEFI BIOS EZ Mode 256 Mb Flash ROM, UEFI AMI BIOS WOL by PME...22.1 cm) S pecifications are subject to the ASUS website for 60 days) WinRAR UEFI BIOS ASUS EZ DIY - PRIME A520M-K specifications summary Special Features Software Features BIOS Manageability Operating System Form Factor ASUS 5X PROTECTION III - ASUS SafeSlot Core - Refer to change without notice. ...
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Failure to do so may cause severe damage to the motherboard, peripherals, or components. ASUS PRIME A520M-K 1-1 Failure to static electricity. • Before you physical injury and damage motherboard components. Product Introduction 1 1.1 Before you proceed Take note of the chassis USB56 5 DDR4 ...
Failure to do so may cause severe damage to the motherboard, peripherals, or components. ASUS PRIME A520M-K 1-1 Failure to static electricity. • Before you physical injury and damage motherboard components. Product Introduction 1 1.1 Before you proceed Take note of the chassis USB56 5 DDR4 ...
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Fan headers The Fan headers allow you to connect fans to a power supply. Power connectors FAN PWM FAN IN FAN PWR GND These Power connectors allow you use a power supply unit (PSU) that complies with ATX 12V Specification 2.0 (or later version) and provides a minimum power of 350W. • We recommend that comply with the PCI Express specification. For 3rd Gen AMD Ryzen™ and 3rd Gen AMD Ryzen™ with an AMD Socket AM4 designed for DDR4 (Double Data Rate 4) memory modules. DDR4 DIMM slots The motherboard comes with Dual Inline Memory Modules (DIMM) slots designed ...
Fan headers The Fan headers allow you to connect fans to a power supply. Power connectors FAN PWM FAN IN FAN PWR GND These Power connectors allow you use a power supply unit (PSU) that complies with ATX 12V Specification 2.0 (or later version) and provides a minimum power of 350W. • We recommend that comply with the PCI Express specification. For 3rd Gen AMD Ryzen™ and 3rd Gen AMD Ryzen™ with an AMD Socket AM4 designed for DDR4 (Double Data Rate 4) memory modules. DDR4 DIMM slots The motherboard comes with Dual Inline Memory Modules (DIMM) slots designed ...
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... again to [HD Audio]. DCD TXD GND RTS RI RXD DTR DSR CTS 11. PIN 1 AGND NC SENSE1_RETUR SENSE2_RETUR 12. HD-audio-compliant pin definition ASUS PRIME A520M-K 1-3
... again to [HD Audio]. DCD TXD GND RTS RI RXD DTR DSR CTS 11. PIN 1 AGND NC SENSE1_RETUR SENSE2_RETUR 12. HD-audio-compliant pin definition ASUS PRIME A520M-K 1-3
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Speaker header The 4-pin header is in sleep mode. • Hard disk drive activity LED (2-pin +HDD_LED-) +HDD_LED- The system power LED lights up or flashes when data is read from or written to this header. Connect the HDD Activity LED cable to hear system beeps and warnings. +5V SPDIFOUT GND SPDIF_OUT SPEAKER +5V GND GND Speaker Out PIN 1 15. The speaker allows you to this header, then install the module to securely store keys, digital certificates, passwords, and data. TPM PIN 1 T_SPI_MOSI T_SPI_CLK GND F_BIOS_WP#_R S_SPI_TPM_CS2# S_SPI_TPM_IRQ# 16. 10-1 pin ...
Speaker header The 4-pin header is in sleep mode. • Hard disk drive activity LED (2-pin +HDD_LED-) +HDD_LED- The system power LED lights up or flashes when data is read from or written to this header. Connect the HDD Activity LED cable to hear system beeps and warnings. +5V SPDIFOUT GND SPDIF_OUT SPEAKER +5V GND GND Speaker Out PIN 1 15. The speaker allows you to this header, then install the module to securely store keys, digital certificates, passwords, and data. TPM PIN 1 T_SPI_MOSI T_SPI_CLK GND F_BIOS_WP#_R S_SPI_TPM_CS2# S_SPI_TPM_IRQ# 16. 10-1 pin ...
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... is for a High-Definition Multimedia Interface (HDMITM) connector, and is for the Ethernet port LED indications. Video Graphics Adapter (VGA) port. Line Out port (lime). ASUS PRIME A520M-K 1-5 These 9-pin Universal Serial Bus (USB) ports connect to 5Gbps) ports. USB 3.2 Gen 1 (up from S5 mode Status Off Orange Green Speed LED Description 10Mbps...
... is for a High-Definition Multimedia Interface (HDMITM) connector, and is for the Ethernet port LED indications. Video Graphics Adapter (VGA) port. Line Out port (lime). ASUS PRIME A520M-K 1-5 These 9-pin Universal Serial Bus (USB) ports connect to 5Gbps) ports. USB 3.2 Gen 1 (up from S5 mode Status Off Orange Green Speed LED Description 10Mbps...
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This port connects a microphone. Refer to support 7.1-channel audio output. 1-6 Chapter 1: Product Introduction Side Speaker Out To configure a 7.1-channel audio output: A chassis with an HD audio module in the front panel is required to the audio configuration table for the function of the audio ports in 2, 4, 5.1, or 7.1-channel configuration. Audio 2, 4, 5.1 or 7.1-channel configuration Port Light Blue (Rear panel) Lime (Rear panel) Pink (Rear panel) Lime (Front panel) Headset 2-channel Line In Line Out Mic In - 4-channel 5.1-channel 7.1-channel Rear Speaker Out Rear ...
This port connects a microphone. Refer to support 7.1-channel audio output. 1-6 Chapter 1: Product Introduction Side Speaker Out To configure a 7.1-channel audio output: A chassis with an HD audio module in the front panel is required to the audio configuration table for the function of the audio ports in 2, 4, 5.1, or 7.1-channel configuration. Audio 2, 4, 5.1 or 7.1-channel configuration Port Light Blue (Rear panel) Lime (Rear panel) Pink (Rear panel) Lime (Front panel) Headset 2-channel Line In Line Out Mic In - 4-channel 5.1-channel 7.1-channel Rear Speaker Out Rear ...
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... on the socket and damaging the CPU! DO NOT force the CPU into the socket to the CPU heatsink and CPU before installing the CPU. ASUS PRIME A520M-K 1-7 The AM4 socket has a different pinout design. 1.3 Central Processing Unit (CPU) The motherboard comes with Radeon™ Graphics Processors. Unplug all power cables before you...
... on the socket and damaging the CPU! DO NOT force the CPU into the socket to the CPU heatsink and CPU before installing the CPU. ASUS PRIME A520M-K 1-7 The AM4 socket has a different pinout design. 1.3 Central Processing Unit (CPU) The motherboard comes with Radeon™ Graphics Processors. Unplug all power cables before you...
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... code (D/C) from the higher-sized channel is then mapped for the dual-channel configuration. DO NOT install a DDR, DDR2, or DDR3 memory module to www.asus.com for overclocking may install varying memory sizes in Channel A and Channel B. The figure illustrates the location of accessing information from a DDR, DDR2, or DDR3...
... code (D/C) from the higher-sized channel is then mapped for the dual-channel configuration. DO NOT install a DDR, DDR2, or DDR3 memory module to www.asus.com for overclocking may install varying memory sizes in Channel A and Channel B. The figure illustrates the location of accessing information from a DDR, DDR2, or DDR3...
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Installing a DIMM 1 To remove a DIMM A B 2 A A B ASUS PRIME A520M-K 1-9
Installing a DIMM 1 To remove a DIMM A B 2 A A B ASUS PRIME A520M-K 1-9
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... that you to run the BIOS Setup. • You have installed a new system component that requires further BIOS settings or update. ASUS PRIME A520M-K 2-1 Please refer to ensure optimal performance. BIOS (Basic Input and Output System) stores system hardware settings such as your operating system.... For more flexible and convenient mouse input. BIOS and RAID Support 2 2.1 Knowing BIOS The new ASUS UEFI BIOS is a Unified Extensible Interface that complies with the help of a trained service personnel. • When downloading or updating the...
... that you to run the BIOS Setup. • You have installed a new system component that requires further BIOS settings or update. ASUS PRIME A520M-K 2-1 Please refer to ensure optimal performance. BIOS (Basic Input and Output System) stores system hardware settings such as your operating system.... For more flexible and convenient mouse input. BIOS and RAID Support 2 2.1 Knowing BIOS The new ASUS UEFI BIOS is a Unified Extensible Interface that complies with the help of a trained service personnel. • When downloading or updating the...
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Entering BIOS at startup To enter BIOS Setup at startup, press or during the Power-On Self Test (POST). Entering BIOS Setup after POST To enter BIOS Setup after changing any BIOS setting, try to clear the CMOS and reset the motherboard to the default value. • The BIOS Setup program does not support Bluetooth devices. BIOS menu screen The BIOS Setup program can change modes from Setup Mode in using the first two options. Select the Load Optimized Defaults item under two modes: EZ Mode and Advanced Mode. The BIOS screens include navigation keys and brief onscreen help to ...
Entering BIOS at startup To enter BIOS Setup at startup, press or during the Power-On Self Test (POST). Entering BIOS Setup after POST To enter BIOS Setup after changing any BIOS setting, try to clear the CMOS and reset the motherboard to the default value. • The BIOS Setup program does not support Bluetooth devices. BIOS menu screen The BIOS Setup program can change modes from Setup Mode in using the first two options. Select the Load Optimized Defaults item under two modes: EZ Mode and Advanced Mode. The BIOS screens include navigation keys and brief onscreen help to ...