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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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PRIME A520M-K specifications summary CPU Chipset Memory Graphics Expansion Slots ...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 ... 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-K motherboard 2 x SATA 6Gb/s cables 1 x I/O Shield 1 x M.2 SSD screw package 1 x...
PRIME A520M-K specifications summary CPU Chipset Memory Graphics Expansion Slots ...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 ... 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-K motherboard 2 x SATA 6Gb/s cables 1 x I/O Shield 1 x M.2 SSD screw package 1 x...
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... Factor 8.9 inch x 8.7 inch (22.6 cm x 22.1 cm) S pecifications are subject to the ASUS website for 60 days) WinRAR UEFI BIOS ASUS EZ DIY - EZ update ASUS CPU-Z AI Charger DAEMON Tools Norton Anti-virus software (Free Trial for the latest specifications. PRIME A520M-K specifications summary Special Features Software Features BIOS Manageability Operating System Form Factor...
... Factor 8.9 inch x 8.7 inch (22.6 cm x 22.1 cm) S pecifications are subject to the ASUS website for 60 days) WinRAR UEFI BIOS ASUS EZ DIY - EZ update ASUS CPU-Z AI Charger DAEMON Tools Norton Anti-virus software (Free Trial for the latest specifications. PRIME A520M-K specifications summary Special Features Software Features BIOS Manageability Operating System Form Factor...
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..., ensure that the ATX power supply is switched off or the power cord is detached from the wall socket before installing or removing the motherboard. ASUS PRIME A520M-K 1-1
..., ensure that the ATX power supply is switched off or the power cord is detached from the wall socket before installing or removing the motherboard. ASUS PRIME A520M-K 1-1
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... to [HD Audio]. Connect the serial port module cable to this header, set to clear the CMOS RTC RAM data. HD-audio-compliant pin definition ASUS PRIME A520M-K 1-3 Doing so will damage the motherboard! AAFP definition audio capability. To erase the RTC RAM: +3V_BAT GND CLRTC PIN 1 1. The USB 3.2 Gen 1 header provides data...
... to [HD Audio]. Connect the serial port module cable to this header, set to clear the CMOS RTC RAM data. HD-audio-compliant pin definition ASUS PRIME A520M-K 1-3 Doing so will damage the motherboard! AAFP definition audio capability. To erase the RTC RAM: +3V_BAT GND CLRTC PIN 1 1. The USB 3.2 Gen 1 header provides data...
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..., the function of HD DVD, Blu-ray, and other protected content. 8. This port is HDCP compliant allowing playback of this port becomes Front Speaker Out. 6. ASUS PRIME A520M-K 1-5 HDMITM port. 1.2.2 Rear panel connectors 1 2 3 45 6 7 8 6 9 1.
..., the function of HD DVD, Blu-ray, and other protected content. 8. This port is HDCP compliant allowing playback of this port becomes Front Speaker Out. 6. ASUS PRIME A520M-K 1-5 HDMITM port. 1.2.2 Rear panel connectors 1 2 3 45 6 7 8 6 9 1.
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... Unit (CPU) The motherboard comes with an AMD Socket AM4 designed for the AM4 socket. Ensure that you install the heatsink and fan if necessary. ASUS PRIME A520M-K 1-7 The AM4 socket has a different pinout design.
... Unit (CPU) The motherboard comes with an AMD Socket AM4 designed for the AM4 socket. Ensure that you install the heatsink and fan if necessary. ASUS PRIME A520M-K 1-7 The AM4 socket has a different pinout design.
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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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...settings or update. DO NOT change the BIOS settings only with the same smoothness as your operating system. The term "BIOS" in the motherboard CMOS. ASUS PRIME A520M-K 2-1 Inappropriate BIOS settings may vary due to different BIOS release versions. In normal circumstances, the default BIOS settings apply to most conditions to the ...updating the BIOS file, rename it as storage device configuration, overclocking settings, advanced power management, and boot device configuration that you to https://www.asus.com/support, or download the BIOS manual by scanning the QR code.
...settings or update. DO NOT change the BIOS settings only with the same smoothness as your operating system. The term "BIOS" in the motherboard CMOS. ASUS PRIME A520M-K 2-1 Inappropriate BIOS settings may vary due to different BIOS release versions. In normal circumstances, the default BIOS settings apply to most conditions to the ...updating the BIOS file, rename it as storage device configuration, overclocking settings, advanced power management, and boot device configuration that you to https://www.asus.com/support, or download the BIOS manual by scanning the QR code.
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... to load the BIOS default settings to find the BIOS file, and then press to select ASUS EZ Flash 3 Utility and press . 3. 2.3 ASUS EZ Flash 3 The ASUS EZ Flash 3 feature allows you to prevent system boot failure! 1. ASUS PRIME A520M-K 2-3 Select via Storage Device(s). 4. To update the BIOS by USB: • This function can support devices...
... to load the BIOS default settings to find the BIOS file, and then press to select ASUS EZ Flash 3 Utility and press . 3. 2.3 ASUS EZ Flash 3 The ASUS EZ Flash 3 feature allows you to prevent system boot failure! 1. ASUS PRIME A520M-K 2-3 Select via Storage Device(s). 4. To update the BIOS by USB: • This function can support devices...
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...interleaved stacks. If one drive to a second drive. Use two new drives or use an existing drive and three new drives for this setup. ASUS PRIME A520M-K 2-5 The new drive must be calculated and written. RAID 10 is required for this setup. For more information on configuring your RAID sets, please... is data striping and data mirroring combined without parity (redundancy data) having to the surviving drive as a single drive but at https://www.asus.com/support, or by scanning the QR code. Use four new hard disk drives or use an existing drive and a new drive for ...
...interleaved stacks. If one drive to a second drive. Use two new drives or use an existing drive and three new drives for this setup. ASUS PRIME A520M-K 2-5 The new drive must be calculated and written. RAID 10 is required for this setup. For more information on configuring your RAID sets, please... is data striping and data mirroring combined without parity (redundancy data) having to the surviving drive as a single drive but at https://www.asus.com/support, or by scanning the QR code. Use four new hard disk drives or use an existing drive and a new drive for ...
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... part 15 of the FCC Rules. This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the instructions, may cause harmful interference to radio communications. ASUS PRIME A520M-K A-1 Operation is subject to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference in a particular installation. Increase the separation between the equipment and receiver. - Connect the equipment into...
... part 15 of the FCC Rules. This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the instructions, may cause harmful interference to radio communications. ASUS PRIME A520M-K A-1 Operation is subject to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference in a particular installation. Increase the separation between the equipment and receiver. - Connect the equipment into...
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...in concentrations exceeding 0.1% by weight in homogenous materials and 0.01% by applicable law or agreed to http://csr.asus.com/Compliance.htm for product environmental regulation ASUS follows the green design concept to design and manufacture our products, and makes sure that each stage of the...in line with the License. Turkey RoHS AEEE Yönetmeliğine Uygundur ASUS PRIME A520M-K A-3 In addition, ASUS disclose the relevant information based on or after September 23, 2011,meet the requirements of ASUS product is complied with: EU REACH and Article 33 Complying with the EU ...
...in concentrations exceeding 0.1% by weight in homogenous materials and 0.01% by applicable law or agreed to http://csr.asus.com/Compliance.htm for product environmental regulation ASUS follows the green design concept to design and manufacture our products, and makes sure that each stage of the...in line with the License. Turkey RoHS AEEE Yönetmeliğine Uygundur ASUS PRIME A520M-K A-3 In addition, ASUS disclose the relevant information based on or after September 23, 2011,meet the requirements of ASUS product is complied with: EU REACH and Article 33 Complying with the EU ...