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...1.2 Specifications 2 1.3 Motherboard Layout 6 1.4 I/O Panel 9 Chapter 2 Installation 11 2.1 Installing the CPU 12 2.2 Installing the CPU Fan and Heatsink 14 2.3 Installing Memory Modules (DIMM) 22 2.4 Expansion Slots (PCI Express Slots) 24 2.5 Jumpers Setup 25 2.6 Onboard Headers and Connectors 26 2.7 M.2_SSD (NGFF) Module Installation Guide 30 Chapter 3 Software and Utilities Operation 34 3.1 Installing Drivers 34 3.2 ASRock Motherboard Utility (A-Tuning) 35 3.2.1 Installing ASRock Motherboard Utility (A-Tuning) 35 3.2.2 Using ASRock Motherboard Utility (A-Tuning...
...1.2 Specifications 2 1.3 Motherboard Layout 6 1.4 I/O Panel 9 Chapter 2 Installation 11 2.1 Installing the CPU 12 2.2 Installing the CPU Fan and Heatsink 14 2.3 Installing Memory Modules (DIMM) 22 2.4 Expansion Slots (PCI Express Slots) 24 2.5 Jumpers Setup 25 2.6 Onboard Headers and Connectors 26 2.7 M.2_SSD (NGFF) Module Installation Guide 30 Chapter 3 Software and Utilities Operation 34 3.1 Installing Drivers 34 3.2 ASRock Motherboard Utility (A-Tuning) 35 3.2.1 Installing ASRock Motherboard Utility (A-Tuning) 35 3.2.2 Using ASRock Motherboard Utility (A-Tuning...
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..., please visit our website for specific information about the model you are using. ASRock website http://www.asrock.com. 1.1 Package Contents • ASRock A520M-HDV / A520M-HVS Motherboard (Micro ATX Form Factor) • ASRock A520M-HDV / A520M-HVS Quick Installation Guide • ASRock A520M-HDV / A520M-HVS Support CD • 1 x I/O Panel Shield • 2 x Serial ATA (SATA) Data Cables (Optional) • 1 x Screw for purchasing ASRock A520M-HDV / A520M-HVS motherboard, a reliable motherboard produced under ASRock's consistently stringent quality control. If you require technical...
..., please visit our website for specific information about the model you are using. ASRock website http://www.asrock.com. 1.1 Package Contents • ASRock A520M-HDV / A520M-HVS Motherboard (Micro ATX Form Factor) • ASRock A520M-HDV / A520M-HVS Quick Installation Guide • ASRock A520M-HDV / A520M-HVS Support CD • 1 x I/O Panel Shield • 2 x Serial ATA (SATA) Data Cables (Optional) • 1 x Screw for purchasing ASRock A520M-HDV / A520M-HVS motherboard, a reliable motherboard produced under ASRock's consistently stringent quality control. If you require technical...
User Manual
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...6.0 Gb/s Connectors, support RAID (RAID 0, RAID 1 and RAID 10), NCQ, AHCI and Hot Plug • 1 x Ultra M.2 Socket, supports M Key type 2242/2260/2280 M.2 SATA3 6.0 Gb/s module and M.2 PCI Express module up to Gen3 x4 (32 Gb/s)* * Supports NVMe SSD as boot disks * Supports ASRock U.2 Kit English Connector • 1 x SPI TPM Header • 1 x COM Port Header • 1 x Chassis Intrusion and Speaker Header • 1 x CPU Fan Connector (4-pin) * The CPU Fan Connector supports the CPU fan of maximum 1A (12W) fan power. • 2 x Chassis Fan Connectors (4-pin) (Smart Fan Speed Control) 4
...6.0 Gb/s Connectors, support RAID (RAID 0, RAID 1 and RAID 10), NCQ, AHCI and Hot Plug • 1 x Ultra M.2 Socket, supports M Key type 2242/2260/2280 M.2 SATA3 6.0 Gb/s module and M.2 PCI Express module up to Gen3 x4 (32 Gb/s)* * Supports NVMe SSD as boot disks * Supports ASRock U.2 Kit English Connector • 1 x SPI TPM Header • 1 x COM Port Header • 1 x Chassis Intrusion and Speaker Header • 1 x CPU Fan Connector (4-pin) * The CPU Fan Connector supports the CPU fan of maximum 1A (12W) fan power. • 2 x Chassis Fan Connectors (4-pin) (Smart Fan Speed Control) 4
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... CPU temperature): CPU, Chassis Fans • Fan Multi-Speed Control: CPU, Chassis Fans • CASE OPEN detection • Voltage monitoring: +12V, +5V, +3.3V, CPU Vcore OS • Microsoft® Windows® 10 64-bit Certifications • FCC, CE • ErP/EuP ready (ErP/EuP ready power supply is required) * For detailed product information, please visit our website: http://www.asrock.com English Please realize that there is in use. • 1 x 24 pin ATX Power Connector...
... CPU temperature): CPU, Chassis Fans • Fan Multi-Speed Control: CPU, Chassis Fans • CASE OPEN detection • Voltage monitoring: +12V, +5V, +3.3V, CPU Vcore OS • Microsoft® Windows® 10 64-bit Certifications • FCC, CE • ErP/EuP ready (ErP/EuP ready power supply is required) * For detailed product information, please visit our website: http://www.asrock.com English Please realize that there is in use. • 1 x 24 pin ATX Power Connector...
User Manual
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... width cards. PCIE2 (PCIe 3.0 x16 slot) is used for the card before you start the installation. For a better thermal environment, please connect a chassis fan to the motherboard's chassis fan connector (CHA_FAN1 or CHA_FAN2 ) when using multiple graphics cards. 24 English Please read the documentation of the expansion card and make sure that the power supply is switched off or the power cord is unplugged. Before installing an expansion card, please make necessary hardware settings for PCI Express...
... width cards. PCIE2 (PCIe 3.0 x16 slot) is used for the card before you start the installation. For a better thermal environment, please connect a chassis fan to the motherboard's chassis fan connector (CHA_FAN1 or CHA_FAN2 ) when using multiple graphics cards. 24 English Please read the documentation of the expansion card and make sure that the power supply is switched off or the power cord is unplugged. Before installing an expansion card, please make necessary hardware settings for PCI Express...
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... the pins, the jumper is removed. If you do not clear the CMOS right after clearing the CMOS. A520M-HDV A520M-HVS 2.5 Jumpers Setup The illustration shows how jumpers are setup. Please adjust the BIOS option "Clear Status" to default setup, please turn off the computer and unplug the power cord from the power supply. If you need to short the pins on CLRMOS1 for 15 seconds, use a jumper cap to clear the CMOS when you just finish updating the BIOS...
... the pins, the jumper is removed. If you do not clear the CMOS right after clearing the CMOS. A520M-HDV A520M-HVS 2.5 Jumpers Setup The illustration shows how jumpers are setup. Please adjust the BIOS option "Clear Status" to default setup, please turn off the computer and unplug the power cord from the power supply. If you need to short the pins on CLRMOS1 for 15 seconds, use a jumper cap to clear the CMOS when you just finish updating the BIOS...
User Manual
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... the Support CD to install those required drivers. Therefore, the drivers you install can work properly. Click on a specific item then follow the order from top to bottom to display the menu. Please click Install All or follow the installation wizard to your system will be auto-detected and listed on the file "ASRSETUP.EXE" in your CD-ROM drive. If the Main Menu does not appear automatically, locate...
... the Support CD to install those required drivers. Therefore, the drivers you install can work properly. Click on a specific item then follow the order from top to bottom to display the menu. Please click Install All or follow the installation wizard to your system will be auto-detected and listed on the file "ASRSETUP.EXE" in your CD-ROM drive. If the Main Menu does not appear automatically, locate...
User Manual
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... system. Because the UEFI software is constantly being updated, the following selections: Main For setting system time/date information OC Tweaker For overclocking configurations Advanced For advanced system configurations Tool Useful tools H/W Monitor Displays current hardware status Security For security settings Boot For configuring boot settings and boot priority Exit Exit the current screen or the UEFI Setup Utility English 44 You may also restart by pressing the reset button on the system chassis.
... system. Because the UEFI software is constantly being updated, the following selections: Main For setting system time/date information OC Tweaker For overclocking configurations Advanced For advanced system configurations Tool Useful tools H/W Monitor Displays current hardware status Security For security settings Boot For configuring boot settings and boot priority Exit Exit the current screen or the UEFI Setup Utility English 44 You may also restart by pressing the reset button on the system chassis.
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... English "SoC/Uncore OC Mode" needs to be enabled to support memory and Infinity Fabric overclocking. As a result, VDDP voltage in mV to force this voltage. A520M-HDV A520M-HVS Because the UEFI software is derived from the CPU SoC/Uncore Voltage (VDD_SOC). CLD0 VDDP Voltage Control AMD Overclocking Setup VDDP is a voltage for the DDR4 bus signaling (PHY), and it is constantly being updated, the following UEFI setup screens and descriptions are for the...
... English "SoC/Uncore OC Mode" needs to be enabled to support memory and Infinity Fabric overclocking. As a result, VDDP voltage in mV to force this voltage. A520M-HDV A520M-HVS Because the UEFI software is derived from the CPU SoC/Uncore Voltage (VDD_SOC). CLD0 VDDP Voltage Control AMD Overclocking Setup VDDP is a voltage for the DDR4 bus signaling (PHY), and it is constantly being updated, the following UEFI setup screens and descriptions are for the...
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.... SMT Mode This item can utilize the additional hardware capabilities provided by AMD-V. Warning: S3 is not supported on systems where SMT is set to [Enabled], a VMM (Virtual Machine Architecture)can be used to disable symmetric multithreading. Coniguration options: [Enabled] and [Disabled]. 4.4.1 CPU Configuration A520M-HDV A520M-HVS PSS Support Use this to enable or disable NX mode. AMD fTPM Switch Use this is disabled. The default value is needed after selecting [Auto]. To re-enable SMT, a power cycle is [Enabled].
.... SMT Mode This item can utilize the additional hardware capabilities provided by AMD-V. Warning: S3 is not supported on systems where SMT is set to [Enabled], a VMM (Virtual Machine Architecture)can be used to disable symmetric multithreading. Coniguration options: [Enabled] and [Disabled]. 4.4.1 CPU Configuration A520M-HDV A520M-HVS PSS Support Use this to enable or disable NX mode. AMD fTPM Switch Use this is disabled. The default value is needed after selecting [Auto]. To re-enable SMT, a power cycle is [Enabled].
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... power will start to boot up when the power recovers. Front Panel Enable/disable front panel HD audio. Restore on AC/Power Loss Select the power state after a power failure. Onboard LAN Enable or disable the onboard network interface controller. 52 English UMA Frame buffer Size (Only for processor with integrated graphics) This item allows you to enable onboard HD audio and automatically disable it when a sound card is selected, the system will remain off when the power recovers. Set to Auto...
... power will start to boot up when the power recovers. Front Panel Enable/disable front panel HD audio. Restore on AC/Power Loss Select the power state after a power failure. Onboard LAN Enable or disable the onboard network interface controller. 52 English UMA Frame buffer Size (Only for processor with integrated graphics) This item allows you to enable onboard HD audio and automatically disable it when a sound card is selected, the system will remain off when the power recovers. Set to Auto...
Quick Installation Guide
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...ASRock A520M-HDV / A520M-HVS Motherboard (Micro ATX Form Factor) • ASRock A520M-HDV / A520M-HVS Quick Installation Guide • ASRock A520M-HDV / A520M-HVS Support CD • 1 x I/O Panel Shield • 2 x Serial ATA (SATA) Data Cables (Optional) • 1 x Screw for purchasing ASRock A520M-HDV / A520M-HVS motherboard, a reliable motherboard produced under ASRock's consistently stringent quality control. If you require technical support related to this documentation will be subject to quality and endurance. You may find the latest VGA cards and CPU support list on ASRock...
...ASRock A520M-HDV / A520M-HVS Motherboard (Micro ATX Form Factor) • ASRock A520M-HDV / A520M-HVS Quick Installation Guide • ASRock A520M-HDV / A520M-HVS Support CD • 1 x I/O Panel Shield • 2 x Serial ATA (SATA) Data Cables (Optional) • 1 x Screw for purchasing ASRock A520M-HDV / A520M-HVS motherboard, a reliable motherboard produced under ASRock's consistently stringent quality control. If you require technical support related to this documentation will be subject to quality and endurance. You may find the latest VGA cards and CPU support list on ASRock...
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... DIMM Slots Expansion Slot • 1 x PCI Express 3.0 x16 Slot (PCIE2: x16 mode)* * Supports NVMe SSD as boot disks • 1 x PCI Express 3.0 x1 Slot English 7 A520M-HDV A520M-HVS 1.2 Specifications Platform CPU • Micro ATX Form Factor • Solid Capacitor design • Supports 3rd Gen AMD AM4 Ryzen™ / future AMD Ryzen™ Processors (3000 and 4000 Series Processors)* * Not compatible with AMD Ryzen™ 5 3400G and Ryzen™ 3 3200G. • 6 Power Phase design Chipset • AMD A520 Memory • Dual Channel DDR4 Memory Technology...
... DIMM Slots Expansion Slot • 1 x PCI Express 3.0 x16 Slot (PCIE2: x16 mode)* * Supports NVMe SSD as boot disks • 1 x PCI Express 3.0 x1 Slot English 7 A520M-HDV A520M-HVS 1.2 Specifications Platform CPU • Micro ATX Form Factor • Solid Capacitor design • Supports 3rd Gen AMD AM4 Ryzen™ / future AMD Ryzen™ Processors (3000 and 4000 Series Processors)* * Not compatible with AMD Ryzen™ 5 3400G and Ryzen™ 3 3200G. • 6 Power Phase design Chipset • AMD A520 Memory • Dual Channel DDR4 Memory Technology...
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...6.0 Gb/s Connectors, support RAID (RAID 0, RAID 1 and RAID 10), NCQ, AHCI and Hot Plug • 1 x Ultra M.2 Socket, supports M Key type 2242/2260/2280 M.2 SATA3 6.0 Gb/s module and M.2 PCI Express module up to Gen3 x4 (32 Gb/s)* * Supports NVMe SSD as boot disks * Supports ASRock U.2 Kit English Connector • 1 x SPI TPM Header • 1 x COM Port Header • 1 x Chassis Intrusion and Speaker Header • 1 x CPU Fan Connector (4-pin) * The CPU Fan Connector supports the CPU fan of maximum 1A (12W) fan power. • 2 x Chassis Fan Connectors (4-pin) (Smart Fan Speed Control) 9
...6.0 Gb/s Connectors, support RAID (RAID 0, RAID 1 and RAID 10), NCQ, AHCI and Hot Plug • 1 x Ultra M.2 Socket, supports M Key type 2242/2260/2280 M.2 SATA3 6.0 Gb/s module and M.2 PCI Express module up to Gen3 x4 (32 Gb/s)* * Supports NVMe SSD as boot disks * Supports ASRock U.2 Kit English Connector • 1 x SPI TPM Header • 1 x COM Port Header • 1 x Chassis Intrusion and Speaker Header • 1 x CPU Fan Connector (4-pin) * The CPU Fan Connector supports the CPU fan of maximum 1A (12W) fan power. • 2 x Chassis Fan Connectors (4-pin) (Smart Fan Speed Control) 9
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... CPU temperature): CPU, Chassis Fans • Fan Multi-Speed Control: CPU, Chassis Fans • CASE OPEN detection • Voltage monitoring: +12V, +5V, +3.3V, CPU Vcore OS • Microsoft® Windows® 10 64-bit Certifications • FCC, CE • ErP/EuP ready (ErP/EuP ready power supply is required) * For detailed product information, please visit our website: http://www.asrock.com English Please realize that there is in use. • 1 x 24 pin ATX Power Connector...
... CPU temperature): CPU, Chassis Fans • Fan Multi-Speed Control: CPU, Chassis Fans • CASE OPEN detection • Voltage monitoring: +12V, +5V, +3.3V, CPU Vcore OS • Microsoft® Windows® 10 64-bit Certifications • FCC, CE • ErP/EuP ready (ErP/EuP ready power supply is required) * For detailed product information, please visit our website: http://www.asrock.com English Please realize that there is in use. • 1 x 24 pin ATX Power Connector...
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... hardware settings for PCI Express x16 lane width graphics cards. Please read the documentation of the expansion card and make sure that the power supply is switched off or the power cord is used for the card before you start the installation. For a better thermal environment, please connect a chassis fan to the motherboard's chassis fan connector (CHA_FAN1 or CHA_FAN2 ) when using multiple graphics cards. 24 English 2.4 Expansion Slots (PCI Express Slots) There are 2 PCI Express slots on the motherboard. PCIe slots: PCIE1 (PCIe 3.0 x1 slot) is...
... hardware settings for PCI Express x16 lane width graphics cards. Please read the documentation of the expansion card and make sure that the power supply is switched off or the power cord is used for the card before you start the installation. For a better thermal environment, please connect a chassis fan to the motherboard's chassis fan connector (CHA_FAN1 or CHA_FAN2 ) when using multiple graphics cards. 24 English 2.4 Expansion Slots (PCI Express Slots) There are 2 PCI Express slots on the motherboard. PCIe slots: PCIE1 (PCIe 3.0 x1 slot) is...
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... pins, the jumper is "Open". Please be noted that the password, date, time, and user default profile will be detected. Please adjust the BIOS option "Clear Status" to default setup, please turn off the computer and unplug the power cord from the power supply. After waiting for 5 seconds. Please remember toremove the jumper cap after you clear the CMOS, the case open may be cleared only if the CMOS battery is removed. A520M-HDV A520M...
... pins, the jumper is "Open". Please be noted that the password, date, time, and user default profile will be detected. Please adjust the BIOS option "Clear Status" to default setup, please turn off the computer and unplug the power cord from the power supply. After waiting for 5 seconds. Please remember toremove the jumper cap after you clear the CMOS, the case open may be cleared only if the CMOS battery is removed. A520M-HDV A520M...
RAID Installation Guide
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... Support CD into one of the USB port. During system boot, press or key to finish the driver copy process. Please install the DVD-ROM. STEP 3.2: Download driver from ASRock's website and unzip the file into your USB flash drive. 8 Follow instructions to enter UEFI setup utility. STEP 4: Windows installation A. STEP 3.1: Copy RAID driver to a USB flash drive You can choose either STEP 3.1 or STEP 3.2 to Tools Easy RAID Installer F. B. D. E. Please download the "SATA Floppy Imaged driver" from ASRock's website A. C. Plug a USB drive into the DVD-ROM drive...
... Support CD into one of the USB port. During system boot, press or key to finish the driver copy process. Please install the DVD-ROM. STEP 3.2: Download driver from ASRock's website and unzip the file into your USB flash drive. 8 Follow instructions to enter UEFI setup utility. STEP 4: Windows installation A. STEP 3.1: Copy RAID driver to a USB flash drive You can choose either STEP 3.1 or STEP 3.2 to Tools Easy RAID Installer F. B. D. E. Please download the "SATA Floppy Imaged driver" from ASRock's website A. C. Plug a USB drive into the DVD-ROM drive...
RAID Installation Guide
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.... Select "Create Array". D. Please download the "SATA Floppy Imaged driver" from ASRock's website A. K. Click to save to finish the configuration. B. STEP 2.2: Download driver from ASRock's website and unzip the file into your USB flash disk. 14 During system boot, press or key to finish the driver copy process. Plug a USB drive into the DVD-ROM drive. Follow instructions to enter UEFI setup utility. Please install the DVD-ROM. Go to Tools Easy RAID Installer F. E. A. C. Insert the Support CD into one of the USB port.
.... Select "Create Array". D. Please download the "SATA Floppy Imaged driver" from ASRock's website A. K. Click to save to finish the configuration. B. STEP 2.2: Download driver from ASRock's website and unzip the file into your USB flash disk. 14 During system boot, press or key to finish the driver copy process. Plug a USB drive into the DVD-ROM drive. Follow instructions to enter UEFI setup utility. Please install the DVD-ROM. Go to Tools Easy RAID Installer F. E. A. C. Insert the Support CD into one of the USB port.
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... F11 boot menu again. Using SATA/NVMe RAID driver package (version 9.2.0.127) from . It should list the USB drive as a UEFI device. Then restart the system. While this to boot from AMD website. Please select this system is booting, please press F11 to find the driver inside your USB flash drive. This is shown in this point, then please open the boot menu that is the first. During Windows installation process, when Disk selection...
... F11 boot menu again. Using SATA/NVMe RAID driver package (version 9.2.0.127) from . It should list the USB drive as a UEFI device. Then restart the system. While this to boot from AMD website. Please select this system is booting, please press F11 to find the driver inside your USB flash drive. This is shown in this point, then please open the boot menu that is the first. During Windows installation process, when Disk selection...
