ASUS

ASUS PRIME A520M-R AMD Socket AM4 Micro-ATX Motherboard

Processor manufacturerAMD
Maximum internal memory64 GB
Number of HDDs supported4
Power source typeATX
RAID levels0/1/10
Audio output channels7.1

The ASUS PRIME A520M-R is a compact micro-ATX motherboard built for AMD Ryzen CPUs on Socket AM4. It delivers solid core performance for everyday computing and light productivity work, with a straightforward feature set that keeps costs down without cutting corners on reliability.

Description

Dependable Foundation for Ryzen Systems

AMD A520 chipset with Socket AM4 compatibility for current-gen Ryzen processors
2 DDR4 memory slots supporting up to 64GB for smooth multitasking
Single M.2 slot for fast NVMe storage expansion
4× USB 3.1 ports plus 2× USB 2.0 for peripherals and external drives
Compact micro-ATX form factor fits smaller cases and budget builds

This motherboard suits budget-conscious builders and users upgrading from older systems who want a no-nonsense platform for web browsing, office work, media playback, and casual gaming. It's also a solid choice for HTPC builds and entry-level workstations where space and cost efficiency matter.

Specifications

General

Brand	ASUS
Product colour	Black
Line-in	Yes
BIOS type	UEFI AMI
Component for	PC
BIOS memory size	128
Headphone outputs	1
Unbuffered memory	Yes
ECC сompatibility	ECC
Number of memory slots	2
Motherboard form factor	micro ATX
Number of M.2 (M) slots	1
PCI Express x1 (Gen 3.x) slots	1
PCI Express x16 (Gen 3.x) slots	1
EAN	4711387466414

Processor

Processor manufacturer	AMD
Motherboard chipset	AMD A520
Processor socket	Socket AM4
CPU fan connector	Yes
Motherboard chipset family	AMD
Compatible processor series	AMD Ryzen 3000 Series/AMD Ryzen 5000 Series
Supported processor sockets	Socket AM4

Memory

Maximum internal memory	64 GB
Memory channels	Dual-channel
Memory slots type	DIMM

Storage

Number of HDDs supported	4
Supported storage drive types	HDD & SSD
Number of storage drives supported	5
Supported storage drive interfaces	M.2, SATA III

Audio

Microphone in	Yes
Audio output channels	7.1
Front panel audio connector	Yes

Ports

HDMI ports quantity	1
HDMI version	2.1
USB 2.0 ports quantity	2
USB 3.2 Gen 1 (3.1 Gen 1) Type-A ports quantity	4
Ethernet LAN	Yes
Ethernet LAN (RJ-45) ports	1
TPM connector	Yes
USB 2.0 connectors	2
12V power connector	Yes
PS/2 ports quantity	2
Ethernet interface type	Gigabit Ethernet
Number of COM connectors	1
ATX Power connector (24-pin)	Yes
Number of SATA III connectors	4
Number of chassis fan connectors	1
USB 3.2 Gen 1 (3.1 Gen 1) connectors	1
Peripheral (Molex) power connectors (4-pin)	1

Connectivity

Wi-Fi	No

Software & security

Windows operating systems supported	Windows 10/Windows 11

Battery & power

Power source type	ATX

Performance & capacities

RAID levels	0/1/10
Cooling type	Passive
Supported memory clock speeds	2133/2400/2666/2800/2933/3000/3200/3333/3400/3466/3600/3733/3866/4000/4133/4200/4266/4333/4400/4466/4600/4666/4866/5100
Supported memory clock speed (max)	5100