ASUS PRIME A520M-R AMD A520 Socket AM4 micro ATX

The ASUS PRIME series motherboards are expertly engineered to unleash the full potential of the AMD Ryzen™ 5000 Series / 5000 G-Series / 4000 G-Series / 3000 Series / 3000 G-Series platform. Featuring a robust power design, comprehensive cooling solutions, and intelligent tuning options, PRIME B550 series motherboards provide daily users and DIY PC builders with a range of performance tuning options via intuitive software and firmware features.

FLEXIBILITY
Comprehensive controls form the foundation of the ASUS Prime series. The Prime A520 motherboard packs flexible tools to tune every aspect of your system, enabling you to tweak performance settings to perfectly match the way you work – maximizing your productivity.

Intelligent control

UEFI BIOS
The renowned ASUS UEFI BIOS provides everything you need to configure, tweak, and tune your system. It offers intelligently simplified options for PC DIY beginners and comprehensive features for seasoned veterans.

Advanced Mode

Advanced Tuning for Serious Tweakers
An intuitive Advanced Mode offered via the UEFI lets you take complete control. A built-in search feature makes it easy to find options, and various advanced functions enable you to intelligently make nuanced adjustments so you can dial in performance just the way you want.

Search Function
Quickly and easily find the option or setting you need.

ASUS User Profile
Port configuration settings between different BIOS versions or share them with friends.

EZ Mode
Quick and Easy Setup
EZ Mode displays vital settings and stats and also offers guided wizards, drag-and-drop functionality, and one-click application of important settings — all to help you get your rig up and running in no time.

Intuitive Graphical Fan Control
Fine-tune individual fan settings simply by dragging a curve with the mouse.

EZ XMP
Improve DRAM performance with one click.

COOLING

Cooler by Design
Prime A520 Series features a comprehensive cooling control system, configurable via Fan Xpert software or via the UEFI BIOS.

PERFORMANCE
The ASUS A520 motherboard provides all the fundamentals to boost daily productivity. Your system will be ready for action with stable power, intuitive cooling, and flexible data transfer options.

Drives
M.2 Support (up to 32 Gbps)
The M.2 slot supports data-transfer speeds of up to 32 Gbps* via x4 PCI Express 3.0 bandwidth, enabling quicker boot-up and app load times with OS or application drives.
* Actual transmission speed is lower than the theoretical maximum speed.

Connectivity

USB 5 Gbps
USB 5 Gbps Numerous USB ports support high-end rigs loaded with peripherals, including rear-panel USB Type-A connectors with fast USB 5 Gbps connectivity for compatible cases.

Realtek 1 Gb Ethernet
Realtek 1 Gb Ethernet reduces CPU overhead and offers exceptionally high TCP and UDP throughput for faster, smoother data transfers.

LANGuard
ASUS LANGuard is a hardware-level networking protection feature that integrates advanced signal-coupling technology and premium anti-EMI surface-mounted capacitors to improve throughput and ensure a more reliable connection.

CUSTOMIZATION
The PRIME A520 series adds the nuanced details that improve every experience, from exclusive codecs that provide pristine audio quality to an intuitive interface that lets you customize your system to create a unique personal look.

Audio

Outstanding Audio

Combined Onboard Features Deliver Elevated Audio
Intelligent design and premium hardware create audio quality unlike anything you've ever experienced.

Audio Shielding
Audio shielding ensures precision analog/digital separation and greatly reduced multilateral interference.

Dedicated Audio PCB Layers
Separate layers for left and right tracks ensure both channels deliver consistent, equal quality.

Premium Audio Capacitors
Provides warm, natural, and immersive sound with exceptional clarity and fidelity.

Personalization
Armoury Crate
Within a single intuitive interface, Armoury Crate offers easily customizable settings for every compatible device in your arsenal, plus controls for an ever-growing family of ASUS products, including keyboard and mouse preferences. Armoury Crate also integrates product registration and a newsfeed to help you stay in touch with updates of interest to the ASUS community.

DIY Friendly

Q-LED Core
The Q-LED Core display produces light patterns by power LED during the Power-On Self-Test (POST) that can help users troubleshoot potential problems.

SafeSlot Core
SafeSlot Core is the ASUS-exclusive PCIe® slot. Featuring a fortified design that's anchored to the motherboard by a special hook, Safeslot Core provides 1.6X stronger retention and 1.3X greater shear resistance than standard expansion slots.

Overvoltage Protection
World-class circuit-protecting power design

An exclusive circuit design with built-in voltage regulators to protect your motherboard from damage caused by unexpected high-level voltages from unstable or inferior power supplies.

Stainless-Steel Back I/O
3X corrosion-resistance for greater durability

Corrosion-resistant stainless-steel back I/O panels bonded with chromium oxide have a lifespan that's three times longer than ordinary panels.

1000+
Compatible Devices and Components
The PRIME A520 series provides superb compatibility with thousands of components and memory support list indicates memory compatibility, giving you more choices to build your PC worry-free.

8000+
Validation Hours
Every ASUS motherboard is subjected to more than 8,000 hours of stringent testing, including burn-in, environmental, compatibility, software, and safety tests to ensure its durability. ASUS reliability surpasses industry standards, ensuring that every component is designed to function flawlessly in diverse environments.