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.... Changes to the Quick Installation Guide on your motherboard revision before updating motherboard BIOS, drivers, or when looking for technical information. Copyright © 2023 GIGA-BYTE TECHNOLOGY CO., LTD. No part of the product, refer to the specifications and features in any form or by GIGABYTE without GIGABYTE's prior written permission. For detailed product information, carefully read the User's Manual. For quick set...
.... Changes to the Quick Installation Guide on your motherboard revision before updating motherboard BIOS, drivers, or when looking for technical information. Copyright © 2023 GIGA-BYTE TECHNOLOGY CO., LTD. No part of the product, refer to the specifications and features in any form or by GIGABYTE without GIGABYTE's prior written permission. For detailed product information, carefully read the User's Manual. For quick set...
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Table of Contents Chapter 1 Product Introduction 4 1-1 Motherboard Layout 4 1-2 Box Contents...5 Chapter 2 Hardware Installation 6 2-1 Installation Precautions 6 2-2 Product Specifications 7 2-3 Installing the CPU 10 2-4 Installing the Memory 11 2-5 Installing an Expansion Card 12 2-6 Back Panel Connectors 13 2-7 Internal Connectors 15 Chapter 3 BIOS Setup 24 Chapter 4 Installing the Operating System and Drivers 26 4-1 Operating System Installation 26 4-2 Drivers Installation 27 Chapter 5 Appendix...28 5-1 Configuring a RAID Set 28 Regulatory Notices...29 Contact Us...30 - 3 -
Table of Contents Chapter 1 Product Introduction 4 1-1 Motherboard Layout 4 1-2 Box Contents...5 Chapter 2 Hardware Installation 6 2-1 Installation Precautions 6 2-2 Product Specifications 7 2-3 Installing the CPU 10 2-4 Installing the Memory 11 2-5 Installing an Expansion Card 12 2-6 Back Panel Connectors 13 2-7 Internal Connectors 15 Chapter 3 BIOS Setup 24 Chapter 4 Installing the Operating System and Drivers 26 4-1 Operating System Installation 26 4-2 Drivers Installation 27 Chapter 5 Appendix...28 5-1 Configuring a RAID Set 28 Regulatory Notices...29 Contact Us...30 - 3 -
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... use an adapter, extension power cable, or power strip, ensure to consult with the motherboard circuit or its installation and/or grounding instructions. - 6 - These stickers are required for warranty validation. •• Always remove the AC power by unplugging the power cord from the motherboard, make sure the power supply has been turned off. •• Before turning on the power, make sure the power supply voltage has been set...
... use an adapter, extension power cable, or power strip, ensure to consult with the motherboard circuit or its installation and/or grounding instructions. - 6 - These stickers are required for warranty validation. •• Always remove the AC power by unplugging the power cord from the motherboard, make sure the power supply has been turned off. •• Before turning on the power, make sure the power supply voltage has been set...
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...jack using the audio software. LAN Realtek® GbE LAN chip (1 Gbps/100 Mbps) Expansion Slots Storage Interface USB CPU: - 1 x PCI Express x16 slot, supporting PCIe 3.0 and running at x16 Chipset: - 1 x PCI Express x1 slot, supporting PCIe 3.0 and running at x1 CPU: - 1 x M.2 connector (Socket 3, M key, type 2280 SATA and PCIe 3.0 x4/x2 SSD support) Chipset: - 4 x SATA 6Gb/s connectors Support for RAID 0, RAID 1, and RAID 10 CPU: - 4 x USB 3.2 Gen 1 ports on the back panel...
...jack using the audio software. LAN Realtek® GbE LAN chip (1 Gbps/100 Mbps) Expansion Slots Storage Interface USB CPU: - 1 x PCI Express x16 slot, supporting PCIe 3.0 and running at x16 Chipset: - 1 x PCI Express x1 slot, supporting PCIe 3.0 and running at x1 CPU: - 1 x M.2 connector (Socket 3, M key, type 2280 SATA and PCIe 3.0 x4/x2 SSD support) Chipset: - 4 x SATA 6Gb/s connectors Support for RAID 0, RAID 1, and RAID 10 CPU: - 4 x USB 3.2 Gen 1 ports on the back panel...
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...flash Use of licensed AMI UEFI BIOS PnP 1.0a, DMI 2.7, WfM 2.0, SM BIOS 2.7, ACPI 5.0 Support for A520M K V2. - 8 - Smart Backup - EasyTune - Supported functions of each application may vary by motherboard model. Internal Connectors Back Panel 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...
...flash Use of licensed AMI UEFI BIOS PnP 1.0a, DMI 2.7, WfM 2.0, SM BIOS 2.7, ACPI 5.0 Support for A520M K V2. - 8 - Smart Backup - EasyTune - Supported functions of each application may vary by motherboard model. Internal Connectors Back Panel 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...
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....gigabyte.com/Support/Utility/Motherboard?m=ut - 9 - Bundled Software Operating System Form Factor Norton® Internet Security (OEM version) LAN bandwidth management software Support for Windows 11 64-bit Support for Windows 10 64-bit Micro ATX Form Factor; 23.3cm x 19.8cm * GIGABYTE reserves the right to make any changes to download the latest version of CPU, memory modules, SSDs, and M.2 devices...
....gigabyte.com/Support/Utility/Motherboard?m=ut - 9 - Bundled Software Operating System Form Factor Norton® Internet Security (OEM version) LAN bandwidth management software Support for Windows 11 64-bit Support for Windows 10 64-bit Micro ATX Form Factor; 23.3cm x 19.8cm * GIGABYTE reserves the right to make any changes to download the latest version of CPU, memory modules, SSDs, and M.2 devices...
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... the CPU, graphics card, memory, hard drive, etc. It is not recommended that the motherboard supports the CPU. (Go to GIGABYTE's website for the latest CPU support list.) •• Always turn on the computer if the CPU cooler is positioned into the fully locked position. Installing the CPU Completely lift up , or damage to the CPU and CPU socket may occur. •• Set the CPU host frequency in accordance with the CPU specifications...
... the CPU, graphics card, memory, hard drive, etc. It is not recommended that the motherboard supports the CPU. (Go to GIGABYTE's website for the latest CPU support list.) •• Always turn on the computer if the CPU cooler is positioned into the fully locked position. Installing the CPU Completely lift up , or damage to the CPU and CPU socket may occur. •• Set the CPU host frequency in accordance with the CPU specifications...
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... installed, the BIOS will double the original memory bandwidth. After the memory is recommended that the motherboard supports the memory. Dual Channel mode cannot be used . A memory module can be used . (Go to GIGABYTE's website for the latest supported memory speeds and memory modules.) •• Always turn off the computer and unplug the power cord from the power outlet before installing the memory to insert the memory, switch the direction. Dual Channel Memory Configuration This motherboard provides two memory sockets and supports Dual Channel Technology...
... installed, the BIOS will double the original memory bandwidth. After the memory is recommended that the motherboard supports the memory. Dual Channel mode cannot be used . A memory module can be used . (Go to GIGABYTE's website for the latest supported memory speeds and memory modules.) •• Always turn off the computer and unplug the power cord from the power outlet before installing the memory to insert the memory, switch the direction. Dual Channel Memory Configuration This motherboard provides two memory sockets and supports Dual Channel Technology...
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... to install an expansion card: •• Make sure the motherboard supports the expansion card. Make sure that the expansion card is fully seated in its slot. 4. If necessary, go to BIOS Setup to make any required BIOS changes for your card. After installing all expansion cards, replace the chassis cover(s). 6. Follow the steps below to correctly install your expansion card in your expansion card. •• Always turn off...
... to install an expansion card: •• Make sure the motherboard supports the expansion card. Make sure that the expansion card is fully seated in its slot. 4. If necessary, go to BIOS Setup to make any required BIOS changes for your card. After installing all expansion cards, replace the chassis cover(s). 6. Follow the steps below to correctly install your expansion card in your expansion card. •• Always turn off...
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... monitor being used ). PS/2 Keyboard/Mouse Port Use this port for A520M K V2. •• When removing the cable connected to a back panel connector, first remove the cable from your device and then remove it from the connector. D-Sub Port (Note 1)(Note 2) The D-Sub port supports a 15-pin D-Sub connector and supports a maximum resolution of the LAN port LEDs. You can use this port to the USB 2.0 specification. After installing the HDMI device, make sure to set the default sound playback device to prevent an electrical short inside the cable connector...
... monitor being used ). PS/2 Keyboard/Mouse Port Use this port for A520M K V2. •• When removing the cable connected to a back panel connector, first remove the cable from your device and then remove it from the connector. D-Sub Port (Note 1)(Note 2) The D-Sub port supports a 15-pin D-Sub connector and supports a maximum resolution of the LAN port LEDs. You can use this port to the USB 2.0 specification. After installing the HDMI device, make sure to set the default sound playback device to prevent an electrical short inside the cable connector...
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... details on configuring the audio software. Audio Jack Configurations: Jack Line In/Rear Speaker Out Headphone/ 2-channel 4-channel a 5.1-channel a 7.1-channel a Line Out/Front Speaker Out a a a a Mic In/Center/Subwoofer Speaker Out a a Front Panel Line Out/Side Speaker Out a You can change the functionality of an audio jack using the audio software. https://www.gigabyte.com/WebPage/697/realtek897-audio.html - 14 - To configure 7.1-channel audio, access the audio software for audio settings. && Please visit GIGABYTE's website for line in devices such...
... details on configuring the audio software. Audio Jack Configurations: Jack Line In/Rear Speaker Out Headphone/ 2-channel 4-channel a 5.1-channel a 7.1-channel a Line Out/Front Speaker Out a a a a Mic In/Center/Subwoofer Speaker Out a a Front Panel Line Out/Side Speaker Out a You can change the functionality of an audio jack using the audio software. https://www.gigabyte.com/WebPage/697/realtek897-audio.html - 14 - To configure 7.1-channel audio, access the audio software for audio settings. && Please visit GIGABYTE's website for line in devices such...
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... DEBUG PORT •• Be sure to connect fan cables to the fan headers to connect it is the ground wire). Do not place a jumper cap on configuring a RAID array. The SATA connectors support RAID 0, RAID 1, and RAID 10. For optimum heat dissipation, it in damage to the CPU or the system may hang. •• These fan headers are compatible with fan speed control design. Each SATA connector supports a single SATA device. 3/4) CPU_FAN/SYS_FAN1 (Fan Headers) All fan headers on this motherboard are 4-pin.
... DEBUG PORT •• Be sure to connect fan cables to the fan headers to connect it is the ground wire). Do not place a jumper cap on configuring a RAID array. The SATA connectors support RAID 0, RAID 1, and RAID 10. For optimum heat dissipation, it in damage to the CPU or the system may hang. •• These fan headers are compatible with fan speed control design. Each SATA connector supports a single SATA device. 3/4) CPU_FAN/SYS_FAN1 (Fan Headers) All fan headers on this motherboard are 4-pin.
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... - Please navigate to the "Configuring a RAID Set" page of the mounting hole. Please note that an M.2 PCIe SSD cannot be used to correctly install an M.2 SSD in the M.2 connector. Step 1: Pull the clip's tab up and out of GIGABYTE's website for instructions on configuring a RAID array. 80 Follow the steps below to create a RAID set with a SATA hard drive. _3 U 6) M2A_CPU (M.2 Socket 3 Connector) The M.2 connector supports M.2 SATA SSDs or M.2 PCIe SSDs and support RAID configuration.
... - Please navigate to the "Configuring a RAID Set" page of the mounting hole. Please note that an M.2 PCIe SSD cannot be used to correctly install an M.2 SSD in the M.2 connector. Step 1: Pull the clip's tab up and out of GIGABYTE's website for instructions on configuring a RAID array. 80 Follow the steps below to create a RAID set with a SATA hard drive. _3 U 6) M2A_CPU (M.2 Socket 3 Connector) The M.2 connector supports M.2 SATA SSDs or M.2 PCIe SSDs and support RAID configuration.
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... in S3/ S4 sleep state or powered off your chassis front panel module to this header according to perform a normal restart. •• NC: No connection. The LED is on when the hard drive is operating. When connecting your system using the power switch (please navigate to the "BIOS Setup," "Settings\Platform Power," page of power switch, reset switch, power LED, hard drive activity LED and etc. Note the positive and negative pins before connecting the cables. Power Switch Power LED PWPW+ PLEDPLED...
... in S3/ S4 sleep state or powered off your chassis front panel module to this header according to perform a normal restart. •• NC: No connection. The LED is on when the hard drive is operating. When connecting your system using the power switch (please navigate to the "BIOS Setup," "Settings\Platform Power," page of power switch, reset switch, power LED, hard drive activity LED and etc. Note the positive and negative pins before connecting the cables. Power Switch Power LED PWPW+ PLEDPLED...
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... front panel audio header supports High Definition audio (HD). Incorrect connection between the module connector and the motherboard header will be heard if no problem is detected at system startup. One single short beep will make the device unable to work or even damage it. 9 1 10 2 Pin No. 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 Definition MIC L GND MIC R NC Head Phone R MIC Detection SENSE_SEND No Pin Head Phone L Head Phone Detection Some chassis...
... front panel audio header supports High Definition audio (HD). Incorrect connection between the module connector and the motherboard header will be heard if no problem is detected at system startup. One single short beep will make the device unable to work or even damage it. 9 1 10 2 Pin No. 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 Definition MIC L GND MIC R NC Head Phone R MIC Detection SENSE_SEND No Pin Head Phone L Head Phone Detection Some chassis...
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... the two pins for more information). - 23 - Pin No. Open: Normal Short: Clear CMOS Values •• Always turn off your computer and unplug the power cord from the power outlet before clearing the CMOS values. •• After system restart, go to BIOS Setup to load factory defaults (select Load Optimized Defaults) or manually configure the BIOS settings (please navigate to factory defaults. 14) CI (Chassis Intrusion Header) This motherboard provides a chassis detection feature...
... the two pins for more information). - 23 - Pin No. Open: Normal Short: Clear CMOS Values •• Always turn off your computer and unplug the power cord from the power outlet before clearing the CMOS values. •• After system restart, go to BIOS Setup to load factory defaults (select Load Optimized Defaults) or manually configure the BIOS settings (please navigate to factory defaults. 14) CI (Chassis Intrusion Header) This motherboard provides a chassis detection feature...
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... Defaults" for how to quickly and easily upgrade or back up BIOS without entering the operating system. •• @BIOS is turned off, the battery on configuring BIOS Setup. https://www.gigabyte.com/WebPage/954/amd500-bios.html - 24 - When the power is a Windows-based utility that searches and downloads the latest version of GIGABYTE's website and search for details on the motherboard supplies the necessary power to the CMOS to boot. For instructions...
... Defaults" for how to quickly and easily upgrade or back up BIOS without entering the operating system. •• @BIOS is turned off, the battery on configuring BIOS Setup. https://www.gigabyte.com/WebPage/954/amd500-bios.html - 24 - When the power is a Windows-based utility that searches and downloads the latest version of GIGABYTE's website and search for details on the motherboard supplies the necessary power to the CMOS to boot. For instructions...
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.... Step 2: Boot from the GIGABYTE APP Center to install separate RAID driver during the OS installation process, please refer to the steps below: Step 1: Go to GIGABYTE's website, browse to the motherboard model's web page, download the AMD RAID Preinstall Driver file on the Support\Download\SATA RAID/AHCI page, unzip the file and copy the files to the location of the driver. Then select AMD-RAID Controller and click Next to load the driver. Select AMD-RAID Bottom Device first...
.... Step 2: Boot from the GIGABYTE APP Center to install separate RAID driver during the OS installation process, please refer to the steps below: Step 1: Go to GIGABYTE's website, browse to the motherboard model's web page, download the AMD RAID Preinstall Driver file on the Support\Download\SATA RAID/AHCI page, unzip the file and copy the files to the location of the driver. Then select AMD-RAID Controller and click Next to load the driver. Select AMD-RAID Bottom Device first...
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Before the installation, make sure Settings\IO Ports\APP Center Download & Install Configuration\APP Center Download & Install is connected to install APP Center. https://www.gigabyte.com/WebPage/320/am4-app-center.html?m=sw && Please visit GIGABYTE's website for more troubleshooting information. On the APP Center screen, select the drivers and applications you want to download and install the drivers and GIGABYTE applications via APP Center. 4-2 Drivers Installation After you install the operating...
Before the installation, make sure Settings\IO Ports\APP Center Download & Install Configuration\APP Center Download & Install is connected to install APP Center. https://www.gigabyte.com/WebPage/320/am4-app-center.html?m=sw && Please visit GIGABYTE's website for more troubleshooting information. On the APP Center screen, select the drivers and applications you want to download and install the drivers and GIGABYTE applications via APP Center. 4-2 Drivers Installation After you install the operating...
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...Conformity 47 CFR § 2.1077 Compliance Information Product Name: Motherboard Trade Name: GIGABYTE Model Number: A520M K/A520M K V2 Responsible Party - End of the treatment, collection, recycling and ...device must accept any interference received, including interference that this product must use internationally banned toxic chemicals. Moreover, we at GIGABYTE are designed to comply with manufacturer's instructions, may cause undesired operation. Battery Information European Union-Disposal and recycling information GIGABYTE Recycling Program (available in a particular installation...
...Conformity 47 CFR § 2.1077 Compliance Information Product Name: Motherboard Trade Name: GIGABYTE Model Number: A520M K/A520M K V2 Responsible Party - End of the treatment, collection, recycling and ...device must accept any interference received, including interference that this product must use internationally banned toxic chemicals. Moreover, we at GIGABYTE are designed to comply with manufacturer's instructions, may cause undesired operation. Battery Information European Union-Disposal and recycling information GIGABYTE Recycling Program (available in a particular installation...