AMD A520 Motherboard with Pure Digital VRM Solution, High Quality Audio, GIGABYTE Gaming LAN with Bandwidth Management, PCIe 3.0 x4 M.2, RGB FUSION 2.0, Smart Fan 5, Q-Flash Plus

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Overview

The AMD A520 Motherboard by GIGABYTE is engineered for performance enthusiasts, providing a blend of advanced features designed to complement AMD Ryzen™ processors. It boasts a Pure Digital VRM Solution, High-Quality Audio, and GIGABYTE Gaming LAN with Bandwidth Management, ensuring an optimal gaming and multimedia experience. Enhanced with PCIe 3.0 x4 M.2, RGB FUSION 2.0, Smart Fan 5, and Q-Flash Plus, this motherboard is tailored for those seeking superior performance and customization options.

Compatibility

The A520 motherboard supports a range of AMD Ryzen™ processors to offer broad compatibility and future-proofing:

• AMD Ryzen™ 5000 Series
• AMD Ryzen™ 5000 G-Series
• AMD Ryzen™ 4000 G-Series
• AMD Ryzen™ 3000 Series

This extensive support ensures that users can leverage the high-performance capabilities of current and next-generation AMD CPUs.

Memory

For memory configuration, the motherboard supports Dual Channel ECC/ Non-ECC Unbuffered DDR4 across 4 DIMMs. This flexibility allows users to choose their preferred memory type while ensuring stability and performance for different computing tasks.

5+3 Phases Pure Digital VRM Solution

The motherboard is equipped with a 5+3 Phases Pure Digital VRM Solution featuring Low RDS(on) MOSFETs. This setup provides exceptional power delivery and thermal performance, critical for maintaining system stability during overclocking and high-load scenarios.

Storage and Expansion

• Ultra-Fast NVMe PCIe 3.0 x4 M.2 Connector: This gives users access to lightning-fast data transfer speeds, crucial for quick loading times, efficient data management, and seamless operation of robust applications.
• PCIe Slots: The motherboard includes multiple PCIe slots to support a variety of expansion cards to cater to gamers, content creators, and everyday users.

Networking

• GIGABYTE Exclusive 8118 Gaming LAN: For seamless connectivity, the motherboard comes with GIGABYTE’s exclusive 8118 Gaming LAN with Bandwidth Management, which provides a stable and fast network connection. This is especially beneficial for online gaming, streaming, and high-speed internet activities.

High-Quality Audio

Integrated High-Quality Audio components ensure an immersive sound experience. Users can enjoy crisp, clear audio whether they’re gaming, listening to music, or watching movies, bringing a theatre-like experience to the desktop.

Display Options

Multiple display options via HDMI, DVI-D, and Display Ports allow for flexible multi-monitor setups. This versatility supports various connectors, making the motherboard a fit for both older and modern monitors.

RGB FUSION 2.0

RGB FUSION 2.0 provides dynamic lighting experiences with support for Addressable LED & RGB LED Strips. Users can customize their system with a multitude of lighting configurations, creating personalized aesthetics that match their build and style.

Smart Fan 5

Smart Fan 5 comes equipped with several features that ensure the system remains cool and quiet. Multiple Temperature Sensors and Hybrid Fan Headers with FAN STOP allow for precise control over system cooling, making it ideal for high-performance and quiet builds:

• Multiple Temperature Sensors: Monitor temperatures at various points around the motherboard to keep track of the entire system’s thermal status.
• Hybrid Fan Headers: Customize cooling with support for both PWM and Voltage mode fans, ensuring compatibility with a wide range of cooling solutions.
• FAN STOP: Stops fans completely when the temperature drops below a certain threshold for a truly silent operation.

Q-Flash Plus

Q-Flash Plus allows users to update the BIOS without needing to install the CPU, memory, or graphics card, making it easier to perform upgrades. This feature is especially useful in scenarios where a BIOS update is required to support new hardware.

Additional Features

• Durable Design: Built for reliability and longevity, the motherboard’s robust construction incorporates high-quality components and reinforced slots, providing protection against wear and tear.
• User-Friendly BIOS: The intuitive GIGABYTE BIOS interface is easy to navigate, even for those unfamiliar with BIOS settings, allowing users to effortlessly tune and tweak their system to their specifications.
• Multi-GPU Support: With appropriate PCI slots, the motherboard can support configurations that take advantage of multi-GPU setups, ideal for rendering or compute-heavy applications.
• Enhanced Connectivity: Multiple USB ports, including USB 3.2 Gen 1, ensure broad external device connectivity for peripherals, storage devices, and other necessary accessories.

Specifications

CPU: - Supports AMD Ryzen™ 5000 Series/ Ryzen™ 5000 G-Series/ Ryzen™ 4000 G-Series and Ryzen™ 3000 Series Processors

Chipset: - AMD A520

Memory: - 4 x DDR4 DIMM sockets supporting up